SRS Light on...how to troubleshoot

ekm · 08-20-2008, 12:56 PM

After 45K miles of no problems with my 06 CDI (other than tranny switch leak), my first issue with my car. Upon start up this morning, the SRS light comes on and displays a message on the speedo screen (service required or something like that). I shut the car off and go out and then restarted but same issue. Any way to reset this? Or how to troubleshoot this issue.

BTW...great car w Diesel power.
Thanks,
Ed

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konigstiger · 08-20-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ekm

Any way to reset this? Or how to troubleshoot this issue.

Dealer needs to check it. May be DTB P-B-91.60/99d JUN07 SRS light illuminated, install Steering Control Module (SCM) repair harness/replace airbag line to SCM.

dochou · 03-17-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by konigstiger

Dealer needs to check it. May be DTB P-B-91.60/99d JUN07 SRS light illuminated, install Steering Control Module (SCM) repair harness/replace airbag line to SCM.

Hi Konigstiger,
What does "DTB P-B-91.60/99d JUN07 SRS light illuminated" mean?
Does that mean that this is a TSB and the dealer needs to fix it, even if the car is out or warranty?
I have this problem and the dealer said it would cost me $800 to fix.
He mentioned the SCM repair harness etc.
I told him that I would think it over.
What should I do?
Will this render my SRS nonfunctional?
thanks

Polar Bear · 03-17-2009, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dochou

Hi Konigstiger,
What does "DTB P-B-91.60/99d JUN07 SRS light illuminated" mean?
Does that mean that this is a TSB and the dealer needs to fix it, even if the car is out or warranty?
I have this problem and the dealer said it would cost me $800 to fix.
He mentioned the SCM repair harness etc.
I told him that I would think it over.
What should I do?
Will this render my SRS nonfunctional?
thanks

The connector going to the steering wheel is damaged and needs to be extended. Unfortunately the problem will not go away and would probably cause at least your driver air bag to not deploy in an accident.

This unfortunately is not a recall but a DTB. It would be covered under the factory warranty or most extended warranties, but not covered if the vehicles it not under any type of warranty.

http://www.theworkshopmb.com/Thework...SRSlighton.pdf

morten · 03-17-2009, 08:16 AM

mine did the same . it was a broken wire under the driver seat . there are a plug with serveral wires in one off them broke off when the mech pulled it . he he just soldet it together and now all is normal again

dochou · 03-17-2009, 02:38 PM

So it's a known problem to MB but they will not fix it if out of warranty? Sucks!
I am out of warranty. So what should I do?
Can I fix it myself?
Can I take it somewhere else, besides the stealership? and an have an experienced mechanic fix it?
Thanks.

konigstiger · 03-17-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dochou

So it's a known problem to MB but they will not fix it if out of warranty? Sucks! I am out of warranty. So what should I do? Can I fix it myself?
Can I take it somewhere else, besides the stealership? and an have an experienced mechanic fix it? Thanks.

PM your email address and I will send a copy of the DTB inclusive of repair procedure. Then you can decide to repair it yourself, use an independent, or attempt a goodwill repair from MBUSA (not dealer) arguing factory routing of SCM harness caused the malfunction – may be tough sell though.

mark palmer · 07-19-2009, 02:51 PM

can I also have a copy of this DTB repair proceedure please, same problem on a 2003 e320 cdi

mbaumgarthuber · 11-16-2009, 04:13 PM

could you also send a copy of this DTB repair procedure please, same problem on a 2000 e320

jdupa · 11-16-2009, 08:56 PM

the link posted above (#4) still works:

http://www.theworkshopmb.com/Thework...SRSlighton.pdf

vettdvr · 11-17-2009, 08:10 AM

FYI I had a heavy book on my pass seat and it gave the SSR alarm. Moving the book cleared the alarm.

walter34payton2 · 11-18-2009, 12:46 PM

Is this a problem with all W211 or is it typically on the CDI models? I have a 2006 E350 still under warranty and am curious if I need to keep this in mind.

crazypotato · 07-26-2010, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by konigstiger

Dealer needs to check it. May be DTB P-B-91.60/99d JUN07 SRS light illuminated, install Steering Control Module (SCM) repair harness/replace airbag line to SCM.

hi konigstiger... can you please send it to my email? thanks a bunch. I think your DTB is newer than the link posted here.

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03-17-2009, 08:16 AM	#5
morten Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: denmark Posts: 17 Drives: 220 cdi w211 2002	mine did the same . it was a broken wire under the driver seat . there are a plug with serveral wires in one off them broke off when the mech pulled it . he he just soldet it together and now all is normal again

03-17-2009, 02:38 PM	#6
dochou Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hillsborough, CA Posts: 33 Drives: E320	So it's a known problem to MB but they will not fix it if out of warranty? Sucks! I am out of warranty. So what should I do? Can I fix it myself? Can I take it somewhere else, besides the stealership? and an have an experienced mechanic fix it? Thanks.

07-19-2009, 02:51 PM	#8
mark palmer Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1 Drives: e320	can I also have a copy of this DTB repair proceedure please, same problem on a 2003 e320 cdi

11-16-2009, 04:13 PM	#9
mbaumgarthuber Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1 Drives: e320,e300	could you also send a copy of this DTB repair procedure please, same problem on a 2000 e320

11-16-2009, 08:56 PM	#10
jdupa Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 66 Drives: 06 E350	the link posted above (#4) still works: http://www.theworkshopmb.com/Thework...SRSlighton.pdf

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vettdvr MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,818 Drives: 03 E500 and Corvette	FYI I had a heavy book on my pass seat and it gave the SSR alarm. Moving the book cleared the alarm.

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walter34payton2 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 56 Drives: 2006 e350	Is this a problem with all W211 or is it typically on the CDI models? I have a 2006 E350 still under warranty and am curious if I need to keep this in mind.

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