SC-2018020012
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update electric power steering control unit software
Vehicle report
2018 MERCEDES BENZ S222
Service bulletins
73 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.
LI35 30-P-058566
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
LI72 40-P-069934
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Outside mirror folding out/in nonfunctional
SC-2018100011
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Attach information label to the control units for mobile phone
LI07 61-P-067717
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BR213, 217, 222 [E63/S63] Check Engine Light on with Misfire DTC's
LI0100P068795
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Model 222, model 463 with M176 engine low oil level, rough running and or misfire may be observed
LI3222P058343
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle ride height drops while not in use.
LI5410P064762
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Battery discharged, vehicle does not start - Event code U116000 "A bus keepawake event has been detected" is logged in the quick test
LI46 15-P-063353
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment sticks at top end stop
LI88 50-P-068718
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Trunk lid does not close
LI82 62-P-068701
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Humming noises at various engine speeds, especially at approx. 1200-1500 rpm
LI27 00-P-068679
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
222 with (722.9 and 278 only) shudders during 5-4 downshift
SC-2018010008
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update Digital Owner?s Manual and Add Printed Manual
LI05 10-P-068624
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Erratic noise from front area of engine
LI54 21-P-068464
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Scratches on surface of touchpad without external force
LI82 85-P-068445
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Info-Call/S24H-Call/MB Contact: Change of language setting at customer request
LI82 70-P-067429
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Inductive charging: iPhone is not reliably charged
SC-2018060008
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update COMAND control unit software
LI46.15-P-063353
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment sticks at top end stop
SC-2018050005
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Apply Preservation Agent to Connection Fitting
SC-2018050002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Check 12 V socket in front ashtray and replace front ashtray if necessary
LI46.10-P-066990
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MAYBACH lettering on steering wheel trim shifted/detached
LI33 15-P-067882
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Knocking or thumping noises from area of front axle
P-SC-2018020013
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Check expansion rivet on wheel arch liner to left and right underfloor paneling, retrofit if necessary
LI42 10-P-064900
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Juddering/shuddering at the rear axle brakes
LI80 35-P-067883
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Transmitter key inoperative
LI77 21-P-063617
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Pop-up roof: Roof jams or cannot be opened, drive unit makes rattling noises
LI88 60-P-067847
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Plug-in hybrid fuel filler flap will not open
LI54.30-P-066611
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Parktronic continuous warning tone
LI42 47-P-065519
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Message in instrument cluster "Unavailable! - ESP - Service Required"
LI54 10-P-064762
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Battery discharged, vehicle does not start - Event code U116000 "A bus keepawake event has been detected" is logged in the quick test
LI82 70-P-066766
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COMAND Online: Address book of mobile phone is not transferred
LI82 20-P-067044
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parts of ambient lighting fail
LI42 10-P-064899
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Juddering/shuddering at the front axle brakes
LI03 30-P-067184
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Muffled metallic knocking or clattering noise from the rear of the engine towards the transmission bell housing
LI54 30-P-066611
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parktronic continuous warning tone
P-SC-2017090007
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update ambient light (AML) control unit software
LI82 20-P-067107
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LED light on thermal cup holder in rear passenger compartment of BR 222 flickers
P-SC-2017070005
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Perform SCN Coding in Parking System
LI46 10-P-066990
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MAYBACH lettering on steering wheel trim shifted/detached
LI30 30-P-059421
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Collision Prevention Assist Functions are Restricted
LI00 20-P-066887
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service: Service display implausible
LI32 50-P-063003
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Creaking noises from ABC suspension strut spring control arm joint
LI82 85-P-065949
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Message "SOS - Service Not Activated" in instrument cluster
LI83.70-P-064480
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High-voltage battery warning message in instrument cluster
LI32.50-P-064467
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Unusual handling characteristics caused by random sprung mass vibrations
LI68.20-P-064401
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Noises from area of front center console stowage compartment in model series 222/217
LI91.10-P-063347
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Map pocket on front seat backrest trim does not close
LI27.60-P-064292
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
P060C00 and P282212 Stored in TRANSMISSION 9G-Tronic VGS control unit
P-B-27.10-125a
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Launch Support for Automatic Transmission (9G-TRONIC)
LI88.85-P-061066
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Water deflector to panoramic roof - narrow opening
LI82.60-P-058857
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COMAND Online: System changes by itself from radio to USB or CD/DVD
LI91.40-P-059981
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Model series 222, creaking noises from driver seat when cornering
LI82.70-P-060004
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
LI82.85-P-060003
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COMAND without navigation: Clock is slow
LI42.47-P-048216
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Message in instrument cluster "ESP Malfunction - Service Required"
LI80.20-P-059363
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The trunk lid sometimes does not open completely and does not close (completely). This complaint is accompanied by the following symptoms: - Illumination of the trunk lid control button (S62/26) fails. - The ACTUAL value* of the trunk lid lock main catch switch (A85/5s1) indicates "closed" although the trunk lid is open. - Knocking against the trunk lid lock (A85/5) causes the light of the trunk lid control button (S62/26) to flicker and the ACTUAL value* of the trunk lid lock main catch switch (A85/5s1) to jump back and forth between the values "open" and closed". * The ACTUAL value of the trunk lid lock main catch switch (A85/5s1) can be found under the following path in Xentry Diagnostics: Xentry Diagnostics => Control unit => SAM-H (N10/8) => ACTUAL values => Trunk lid => Trunk lid lock main catch switch
LI01.30-P-058630
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
LI42.10-P-058354
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Squeaking noises from the service brake when braking. The complaint occurs primarily at low speeds when the operating temperature of the brakes is low.
LI32.22-P-058763
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Thumping/rattling/clattering noises from area of rear axle. Primarily, and sometimes only, heard by rear-seat passengers.
LI32.22-P-058343
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The vehicle drops at the front axle on one or both sides by more than 2 cm overnight.
LI72.00-P-058634
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Wind noises at the front door above 70 MPH.
LI72.10-P-058636
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Gap between cap and outside door handle is wedge shaped on driver door
LI72.12-P-058637
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rear door quarter window roller blind fails to extend.
LI88.70-P-058639
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The outside mirror jolts when retracting/extending and makes a grinding noise.
LI82.62-P-058583
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Sound system: Intermittent loss of sound after engine start
LI46.10-P-057961
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Surface damage on steering wheel trim
LI54.15-P-057918
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The side markers light up continuously.
LI54.10-P-058326
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Display message in instrument cluster "Additional Battery - Service Required"
GI88.40-P-057430
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI27.20-P-055758
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acceleration" e.g. due to engine intervention. This can affect all NAT2FE+ (7G-TRONIC PLUS) vehicles with engines OM651, OM642LS and M278 in the production period from 04/2011 to 02/2012 and with more than 10,000 km. The two fault codes can also occur in combination with rpm sensor faults (see also GI27.50-P-035556). The rpm sensor fault is not connected with this complaint.
LI82 95-P-056655
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
LI33.30-P-056665
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa).
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