Vehicle report

2014 MERCEDES BENZ SL231

Service bulletins

41 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

LI88 50-P-068718

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Trunk lid does not close

LI82 85-P-068445

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Info-Call/S24H-Call/MB Contact: Change of language setting at customer request

SC-2018050006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Replace Engine Control Unit

LI68.05-P-060305

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Garage door opener loses programming

LI68.05-P-060306

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Garage door opener cannot be programmed

LI68.05-P-060307

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Garage door opener range too short

LI82.85-P-059083

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Audio/COMAND display: Sporadic failures of central display

LI68 10-P-067111

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Detachment of surface material on instrument panel in BR 231

LI54 10-P-066341

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.

LI82 85-P-065949

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Message "SOS - Service Not Activated" in instrument cluster

LI33.20-P-054920

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Creaking/crackling noises from area of front axle wheel bearing

LI46.35-P-055436

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Red display message in instrument cluster "Power Steering Malfunction - See Owner's Manual" immediately after engine start

LI68.20-P-054630

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

R231 center console stowage compartment retractable cover

LI46.10-P-055432

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AMG Performance steering wheel heavily worn/soiled

LI82.10-P-062056

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Headlamps fogged

LI91.29-P-058936

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Loss of seat calibration after replacement of seat height adjuster or of seat control unit

LI82.85-P-061613

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Facebook app cannot be opened

S-B-80.57-62e

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Ordering a Programmed Key when no keys are present ? ?The Fallback Process?

LI54.18-P-058597

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Check Engine Light (CEL) on, DTC fault code(s) concerning throttle valve actuator

LI27.00-P-060097

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fault Code P089300 on 722.9 Transmission with VGS4NAG2

LI82.70-P-060004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8

LI82.85-P-060002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Drive Kit Plus: Digital DriveStyle app does not launch automatically

LI82.85-P-058928

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

LI54.21-P-059250

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Abort when updating software of engine control unit

LI27.55-P-058976

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9

LI18.00-P-058770

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

LI82.62-P-058583

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Sound system: Intermittent loss of sound after engine start

LI27.20-P-055758

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

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.

LI54.15-P-057373

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Gear selection is not possible. and/or Rear window wiper inoperative. and/or Various fault codes concerning disrupted communication paths are stored and/or the corresponding control units are not displayed in the quick test. Affected control units include the transmission control unit, electronic ignition lock, driver SAM, engine control unit, Lane Keeping Assist, Distronic.

LI42.10-P-054801

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Squeaking noises from the front axle when braking

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

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

P-SC-2014020002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that additional washer fluid reservoir wire harness insulation is required at the cable grommet. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will install additional washer fluid reservoir wiring harness insulation at the next workshop visit.

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.

LI27.50-P-049710

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SHIFT QUALITY COMPLAINTS AND/OR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN LIMP-HOME MODE IN COMBINATION WITH FAULT CODES P060600, P072000, P072200, P072300, P072364, P072900, P073000 P073100, P073200, P073300, P073400, P073500, P076F00

LI27.50-P-056467

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Shift quality complaints and/or automatic transmission in limp-home mode in combination with one or more of the following fault codes: P060600, P072200, P072300, P072364, P072900, P073000, P073100, P073200, P073300, P073400, P073500, P076F00.

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)

LI82.70-P-054226

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Mobile phone in general: The driver is sometimes poorly understood by the receiver, background noise is occasionally audible during a telephone call

P-SC-2013010001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Remove Check Valve for Left and Right Secondary Chain Tensioners

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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.