cupertino

Hi,

Please see attached picture red circled and tell me what is leaking on my 2008 E350 80K miles.

Its not dripping just wet. Its on the passenger side front end.

Thank you.

211.070

These are the camshaft position sensors, and the camshaft adjustment solenoids. You can get o-rings for all of these. It is a cheap and easy fix.

cupertino

Thanks to Renntech, I will try to have dealer fix this.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-campaign.html

Campaign No. 2012070002, September 2012
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT: Models 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209, 211, 212, 216, 219, 221, 230, 251, 463
Engines 272 and 273
Model Years 2005 - 2011
Retrofit Adapter Wiring Harness on Camshaft Adjustment Solenoids
Revision Date Purpose
A 9/12/12 Inclusion of Consequential Damage and Customer Reimbursement to Warranty
information
– 9/7/12 Initial Issue
This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-
Benz vehicles, has determined that due to the settling properties of the seal, oil may leak from the
camshaft adjustment solenoid. Dealers will retrofit four adapter harnesses onto the engine wiring harness
as a precautionary measure at the next workshop visit
Prior to performing this Service Campaign:
 Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been previously
repaired.
 Please review the entire Service Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as
described.
Please note that Recall and Service Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle
with a vehicle status indicator.
Approximately 557,108 vehicles are affected.
Order No. S-SC-2012070002
This bulletin has been created and maintained in accordance with MBUSA-SLP S423QH001, Document and Data
Control, and MBUSA-SLP S424HH001, Control of Quality Records.
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Procedure
1. Remove top engine cover to get access to camshaft adjustment solenoids as required.
2. Disconnect camshaft adjustment solenoids from engine harness connectors (A, Figures 1 and 2):
 Carefully unlock engine harness connectors (A) by squeezing and partially pulling out locking tabs
(arrows) using pocket screw driver.
 Disconnect camshaft adjustment solenoid connectors (A) from camshaft solenoids (B).
Figure 1
Figure 2
Note: Shown on engine 272
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3. Connect adapter harnesses (A, Figures 3 and 4):
 Connect adapter harnesses (A) between connector on camshaft adjustment solenoid and engine
harness.
 Push locking tabs (arrows, Figures 1 and 2) into connectors to secure (total of 8 locking tabs).
4. Secure adapter harnesses with cable ties.
Note:
Ensure harness adapters are properly secured using cable ties (arrows, Figures 3 and 4) to prevent wire
chafing and/or damage from hot engine parts, (e.g. oil cooler [B]).
Figure 3
Figure 4
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Primary Parts Information
Qty. Part Name Part Number Estimated Replacement
Rate
4 Adapter wiring harness for camshaft
adjustment solenoids
A 271 150 01 56 05 100%
4 Cable tie A 002 997 24 90
Note:
 Please be aware that only the part number(s) referenced in the Campaign Bulletin is/are
approved for use to repair the vehicle. Repairs performed using any other part(s) will not
have been performed in accordance with the campaign. Accordingly, warranty claims
submitted with reference to an improper part number(s) will be denied.
 The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim
for this repair:
Warranty Information
Operation: Install electrical wiring harnesses for camshaft adjustment solenoid (02-7325)
Damage Code Operation Number Model Indicator(s)
59 900 02 7 02-7325 AA, AD, AH, AF, BA, BE, CB,
CC, CA, DA, DE, EA, EC, FA,
FB, FC, FD, FF, HA, HB, HC,
HD, L7, Q6, Q7, Q8, Q9, QA,
R5, S7, S8, SA, SB, T7, T9, T8,
TA, U6, U7, X1, X3, X4, XA, XB,
Y3, Z1, Z5, Z8
Note- Consequential Damage:
If the vehicle requires additional repairs due to damage from the oil leak, submit all necessary
labor operations and parts on the same Repair Order Line as the Campaign. Do not submit
an additional repair. These additional operations and parts cannot be submitted as a Sublet.
Additional repairs require dealer text explaining the extent of additional damage.
PLEASE NOTE THE REPLACEMENT OF LEAKING CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT
SOLENOID (S) IS NOT PERMITTED UNDER CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, CUSTOMER
REIMBURSEMENT, OR UNDER THIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN.
Note
Operation code times are subject to change. Please refer to StarTime for current labor times.
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NOTE REGARDING CUSTOMER REIMBURSEMENT
Reimbursement to customers for repairs performed prior to this service campaign:
If the customer already paid to have this service campaign condition repaired and provides
adequate documentation to support their claim of a non-warranty repair of this item, they may
be eligible to receive reimbursement.
Requests for reimbursement may include parts, labor, fees and taxes.
Reimbursement is limited to the amount the installation of the camshaft adjustment solenoid
adapter harnesses or the cost of any consequential damage (less the cam adjustment
solenoid) if completed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer under this campaign.
Submit a warranty claim, utilizing Damage Code 59 900 02 8 as a sublet, utilizing the sublet
code of “SUB.” Sublet repairs require dealer text as stated in the Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual. Repair date should be the date that the customer paid for the repair.
Note:
Please note the claim submitted for customer reimbursement will not close the campaign (if
still open). If the customer is still in possession of the vehicle with an open campaign, please
arrange to close the campaign in the usual manner as described in this bulletin.

cupertino

Found another leak after I open up the cover.

Is this also solenoid ?

Thank you.

cupertino

Dropped off the car at dealer, and they told me they are not leaking,
Its "normal dirt residue"
Yeah, there is no sign of oil leaking. but where do the residue come from ?

vettdvr

They aren't leaking they are just wicking.