Vehicle report

2012 MERCEDES BENZ GL166

Service bulletins

73 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

LI35 30-P-058566

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle

LI32 34-P-056198

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Fault message "AIRMATIC" or "Active Curve System" in instrument cluster

LI46 15-P-063353

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Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment sticks at top end stop

LI00 00-P-066046

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Odor in passenger compartment

LI88 60-P-067847

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Plug-in hybrid fuel filler flap will not open

LI27 10-P-067246

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166 and 463 with NAG2 harsh 4-3 downshift

LI68.05-P-060305

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Garage door opener loses programming

LI68.05-P-060306

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Garage door opener cannot be programmed

LI68.05-P-060307

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Garage door opener range too short

LI82.85-P-067581

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Message "SOS - Service Not Activated" in instrument cluster

LI54 30-P-066154

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Instrument cluster: HOLD indicator continues to be lit for a few seconds although the vehicle is moving

LI42 10-P-066237

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Squeaking noises from area of front axle brake

LI00 20-P-066887

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Service: Service display implausible

LI54 10-P-066344

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Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.

LI54 70-P-066813

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Distronic distance control - alleged arbitrary intervention

LI82 70-P-066767

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COMAND Online: Some contacts on the telephone are not found via voice control.

LI82 85-P-066769

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COMAND Online: After map update is aborted, navigation no longer functions

LI82 85-P-066702

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Garmin MAP PILOT: Traffic information service and possibly voice control inoperative after navigation software update using Download Manager version 2.0.29 or 2.0.30

LI46.15-P-063353

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Height adjustment of electric steering column inoperative

LI82.10-P-064405

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Running board illumination inoperative

LI82.95-P-064353

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Automatic emergency call triggered for no obvious reason

LI82.85-P-064311

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Garmin MAP PILOT: General information in the event of complaints

LI83.30-P-059119

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Odor from the air conditioning

LI09.40-P-064267

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Rattling noises in area of 2-stage turbocharger, OM651

LI82.85-P-064225

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Garmin MAP PILOT: Notes on voice input

LI46.35-P-062292

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Vehicle wanders to the left or right.

LI82.10-P-064172

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Headlamp lights up sporadically

LI54.10-P-064158

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Malfunction in additional battery in instrument cluster: FC_B11C11B

LI82.60-P-064168

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Audio 20: Music does not continue automatically after a call

LI54.00-P-064149

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Failure of stereo multifunction camera

LI31.19-P-047216

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Installing Electric Trailer Brake Controller

LI42.10-P-058839

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Squeaking noises from area of front axle brake

LI82.10-P-063239

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Headlamps fogged

LI67.30-P-052837

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Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

LI82.85-P-061613

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Facebook app cannot be opened

LI91.22-P-060891

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3rd seat row adjustment motor inoperative, model series X166

LI05.10-P-049909

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Engine noises after engine start

LI49.20-P-053539

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Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - "Check AdBlue" or "No start in XXX km/miles" appears in instrument cluster - Fault codes concerning AdBlue system stored in engine control unit

LI27.00-P-059110

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Uncomfortable 1-2, 2-3 and/or 3-4 acceleration upshifts with cold transmission oil on MODEL 166 with ENGINE 642

LI91.12-P-060009

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More comfortable head restraints on 2nd seat row for child seats with Power Easy Entry, code 843

LI27.00-P-060097

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Fault Code P089300 on 722.9 Transmission with VGS4NAG2

LI27.55-P-060088

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Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9

LI82.95-P-060072

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mbrace i-call may not complete

LI82.70-P-060004

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iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8

LI82.85-P-060002

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Drive Kit Plus: Digital DriveStyle app does not launch automatically

LI91.22-P-059988

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2nd seat row Power Easy Entry function impairment of backrest folding

LI82.85-P-058928

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COMAND Online: "Sirius" satellite radio "Sirius" constantly displays the message "Updating Channels"

LI91.22-P-059388

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Electric motor for the folding rear backrest of the 3rd seat row is inoperative or makes noises during adjustment

LI91.12-P-059378

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The release loop of the Easy Entry seat in the 2nd seat row is awkward to operate as it is difficult to access

LI82.30-P-059239

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Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper

LI68.05-P-059193

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SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink

LI27.55-P-058976

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Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9

LI67.30-P-059214

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Squeaking noise from top of B-pillar when raising and lowering front door side window

LI18.00-P-058770

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Warning message in instrument cluster. The fault code P052400 "The oil pressure is too low" is logged in the engine control unit.

LI54.65-P-059114

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Night performance of 360° camera too dark

LI47.40-P-053871

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Fault code P045600 or P044200 without complaints about engine running characteristics

LI82.62-P-058583

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Sound system: Intermittent loss of sound after engine start

LI91.60-P-059056

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Flashing or SCN coding of airbag control units

LI27.20-P-055758

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Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high (FC 2783) or actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible (FC 0741)

LI01.30-P-058630

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Minor leaks at the oil duct of the left or right cylinder head of engines 157, 276 and 278. 1. Left cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole on left beside mechanical vacuum pump. 2. Right cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole below high-pressure pump housing.

LI54.71-P-056477

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Blind Spot Assist inoperative.

C1A140101

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon Telematics systems. If the i-button call failed or if the customer was unable to perform the i-button call, the mbrace agent instructed the customer to make an appointment with their dealer to have the issue corrected and/or i-button call performed. The vehicles impacted range from model year 2002 to 2014.

GI88.40-P-057430

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Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"

S-SC- 2013090008

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to current production configuration. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the mbrace control module software at the next workshop visit.

LI54.21-P-057930

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REAR SEAT HEATING CANNOT BE ACTIVATED

LI82.85-P-057191

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COMAND ONLINE: MUTE FUNCTION NO LONGER ACTIVE AFTER A RESTART

LI82.85-P-057192

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COMAND ONLINE: INTERMITTENTLY NO AUDIO OUTPUT AFTER ENGINE START.

LI82.95-P-056655

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Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.

LI82.85-P-055695

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The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).

LI91.12-P-055797

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Impairment of electrical folding function of 2nd seat row (SA code 843)

LI30.30-P-055823

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Collision Prevention Assist warns without obvious cause

LI83.00-P-052510

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Malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking condensation hose)

LI91.22-P-055640

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Manual release of 2nd seat row breaks (black/red handle)

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