Breaks not working - SBC Pump failure (Part and Labor Covered by MB)
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From: Vancouver Canada
S213 2020 E450 4Matic CDN Spec 07/19 build
And if I read correctly, the dealer can't get a count of the remaining number of actuations? I'm kind of hoping I can get the dealer to agree to a replacement if we're close to the limit.
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From: North Scottsdale, AZ
'71 Pinto
MBUSA (Canada?) requirement (mandated 2009) when performing routine maintenance on a vehicle with SBC dealers must perform a "Service Life Check" of the SBC Control Unit. Dealer "may" be able to tell you remaining service life. Proactive replacement - MB will not allow it fault code(s) must be stored for approval.
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From: The Villages, Florida
2006 E320 CDI
Does anyone know what a "reflash" of the sbc unit does?
For this two year cycle of getting the brake fluid changed, I am deciding to take it to the dealer at almost twice the cost that my indie charged ($120) two years ago. I am doing this because I am getting concerned about the number of cycles on the sbc unit and have asked for a software update to the sbc unit. I received the following from my service advisor:
"The brake fluid exchange runs $230.54 for that vehicle and the reflash is covered under the 10 year warranty extension Mercedes put on that unit so if the reflash does not take we can replace the unit at no cost to you."
I do not know what the purpose of the reflash is. I have my appointment on the 22nd so I will find out more information.
Mike T.
For this two year cycle of getting the brake fluid changed, I am deciding to take it to the dealer at almost twice the cost that my indie charged ($120) two years ago. I am doing this because I am getting concerned about the number of cycles on the sbc unit and have asked for a software update to the sbc unit. I received the following from my service advisor:
"The brake fluid exchange runs $230.54 for that vehicle and the reflash is covered under the 10 year warranty extension Mercedes put on that unit so if the reflash does not take we can replace the unit at no cost to you."
I do not know what the purpose of the reflash is. I have my appointment on the 22nd so I will find out more information.
Mike T.
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From: Vancouver Canada
S213 2020 E450 4Matic CDN Spec 07/19 build
MBUSA (Canada?) requirement (mandated 2009) when performing routine maintenance on a vehicle with SBC dealers must perform a "Service Life Check" of the SBC Control Unit. Dealer "may" be able to tell you remaining service life. Proactive replacement - MB will not allow it fault code(s) must be stored for approval.
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2003 mercedes e320
So, after replacing my sbc pump in January of 2013, I just got the Brake, Visit Workshop warning again. OH NO! Can this be? After a year is it possible that this needs replaced again? I sure hope it's under warranty for more than a year. Thoughts?
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2003 mercedes e320
Thanks, I thought the warning for brake pads was "Brake Pad Wear". But, I hope you're right. Thanks for responding.
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E500
Just curious, did you also flush the brake fluids every 2 years as recommended by the manual? I read that this is one of the requirements to have the SBC replaced under warranty.
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e500
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Please report the problem to NHTSA.gov, your states Attorney General and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The warning is illuminated after the fact. This is a dangerous situation. I paid Mercedes to replace my SBC Pump and it caused the Alternator and Battery to go out just 38 miles after I left the dealership.
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From: In the Shadow of the Tetons
2013 ML350 Bluetec
It's been handled. I'm surprised you haven't noticed,having been a member since '14.
Take a look at the sticky at the top of this forum page. It's the one with SBC and NHTSA in the title...
Take a look at the sticky at the top of this forum page. It's the one with SBC and NHTSA in the title...
