LI27.50-P-071658
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
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1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320
Service bulletins
30 bulletinsTechnical 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.
LI27.50-P-049281
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
LI07.08-P-060993
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
GI88.40-P-057430
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI32.20-P-057942
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.
S-B-67.00-29
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the interior monitoring function continues to operate correctly.
LI82.95-P-056655
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
LI82.85-P-055695
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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).
LI47.20-P-054958
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
LI-72-00-P
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
XENTRY: OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE NO LONGER RETURNS TO END POSITION. DUE TO A BENT PIN IN THE DYNAMIC BALANCER, THE SUPPORT SPRING OF THE BEARING BRACKET CAN SLIDE OUT OF PLACE OR BECOME UNHOOKED. MODELS 164, 251, 166, 204, 212. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 2/1/12. *PE UPDATED 10/3/12. *PE UPDATED 10/21/13. *PE
LI46-20P-055943
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
TB-46-30-13-B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MERCEDES: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP SHOULD BE REPLACE, UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, DUE TO POWER STEERING LEAKAGE FROM CONNECTION TO POWER STEERING COOLER. MODELS 1998-2003 163.154, (ML320, 430, 55, 500, 350). *PE
20-P-053398
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
XENTRY: RATTLING/THUMPING NOISES FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 168 AND 172. *JS
LI-68-50
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE LOAD COMPARTMENT ROLLER BLIND HAS CATCH BOLTS LOOSE OR BROKEN FROM IMPROPER FORCE WHEN USING. *RM
P-049567
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MERCEDES: BATTERY SYMBOL AND SERVICE REQUIRED (IN WHITE). FAULT MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED IF THE CHARGE LEVEL IS TOO LOW OR THE PARK PAWL ADDITIONAL BATTERY IS DEFECTIVE. IN ADDITION FAULT CODE FC 9061 AND/OR FC 9062 IS STORED IN THE FRONT SAM. *PE
LI91-22-P-048771
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MERCEDES: THE ELECTRICALLY FOLDING 3RD SEAT ROW MAKES NOISES WHILE FOLDING UP AND DOWN, OR THE FOLDING FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. A WARNING MESSAGE ABOUT LOCKING THE 3RD SEAT ROW MAY ALSO APPEAR IN THE DISPLAY. *PE
RSB-2009100002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MERCEDES BENZ: CHECK FOR INSTALLATION OF SPACER BETWEEN BRAKE AND FUEL LINE, INSTALL IF NECESSARY. THE SPACER BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND FUEL LINE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. CHECK FOR PRESENCE OF A SPACER, AND IF MISSING, INSTALL THE SPACER. CHECK THE BRAKE LINE FOR CHAFE MARKS FROM THE FUEL LINE AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LINE IF NECESSARY. MODEL 163. *PE
LI-58-40
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-P-047928
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MERCEDES: ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), STABILITY CONTROL (SR). REFERENCES REVISED AND REFERENCE TO AF DELETED/SUPERSEDES DTB TB 42.45/42. ESP LAMP ON. CONTACT FAULT AT CONNECTION FOR ESP CONTROL UNIT MK25 (N47). NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-47-20-56
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MERCEDES: ENSURING UNOBSTRUCTED MOVEMENT FOR THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. WHEN INSTALLING THE LEFT OR RIGHT FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR IT TO HAVE UNRESTRICTED, UNOBSTRUCTED MOVEMENT. *PE
SB-32-22-78
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MERCEDES: AIR MATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED WITHIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODELS 164, 211, 219, 221 AND 251. INCLUDED 4MATIC, AMG (COMPRESSOR) AMG, BLUETEC AND WAGON. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09. *PE
SB-07-16-80D
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MERCEDES BENZ: FUEL LOSS AT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE AND/OR POOR ENGINE RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS (SHAKES, KNOCKS, SURGES, CHANGES TO LIP HOME MODE, POOR OUTPUT, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, COMBUSTION NOISE, VEHICLE STALLS). MAY BE CAUSED BY MALFUNCTION AT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE (PRV) DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. *PE
TB-83-10-112B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MERCEDES: A NONFUNCTIONAL BLOWER MOTOR (BLOWER MOTOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY) OR WATER DROPS IN FRONT PASSENGER FOOTWELL AFTER ENGINE WASH. CAUSED BY AN INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF AIR/WATER BOX WHEN WATER IS USED WHEN ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS CLEANED NEAR RIGHT SIDE OF FIREWALL.
462046
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
033008
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON / FAULT CODES FC1200 / FC1208 STORED IN ME-SFI CONTROL UNIT. MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL C230, C280, C350, SLK280, SLK350, CLK350, CLK550, E350, E550, CLS550, S600, AND SL550. EQUIPPED WITH M272 ENGINE OR M273 ENGINE. *NJ UPDATED 8/28/08. *PE
TB-46-20-61
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RATTLING/THUMPING NOISE ON ROUGH ROADS AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE WHEN MOVING STEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS ON ALL MODEL 164 AND 251 VEHICLES. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-27-00-104
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SLOW ACCELERATION WITH GAS PEDAL HESITATION. MODELS 164.122/8SS (ML 320 AND GL320); 211.022 (E320); 251.122 (4320). YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
TB 83 10 112
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WATER ENTRY INTO VEHICLE INTERIOR FOR ALL MODEL 164 VEHICLES. *PE
463041
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FLOW NOISES FROM AREA OF POWER STEERING PUMP AND/OR FOAMING OF POWER STEERING OIL IN RESERVOIR. ON MERCEDES BENZ ML AND R CLASS MODELS. *AK
10M992
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. *TT
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