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If you are in the USA, the SBC warranty was extended to 25 years and unlimited mileage. Dealer will replace as needed. Search as it has been discussed multiple times on this site, particularly in the W211 AMG sub-forum.
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SBC recovery tool. C249F
Hello, I need some help on the recovery tool for the w211. I got the dreaded SBC error this week. The narration on the diagnostic tool is clearly the service interval has been exceeded with corresponding C249F error. I have the same error message described in the thread.
I tried applying the recovery tool but nothing happened on the instrument cluster. This is despite the red pilot lamp being on and the tool's green pilot blinking for an extended period. I did my recovery when the engine was switched on after I saw same on a YouTube video where it was successful.
1. What am I doing wrong?
2. Does the recovery tool 'expire' after a single press even if the reset was not successful or it can be applied more than once with results?
3. Does it matter if engine is running vs just ignition in 'on'position?
Would really appreciate some help.
I tried applying the recovery tool but nothing happened on the instrument cluster. This is despite the red pilot lamp being on and the tool's green pilot blinking for an extended period. I did my recovery when the engine was switched on after I saw same on a YouTube video where it was successful.
1. What am I doing wrong?
2. Does the recovery tool 'expire' after a single press even if the reset was not successful or it can be applied more than once with results?
3. Does it matter if engine is running vs just ignition in 'on'position?
Would really appreciate some help.
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Tom N (04-07-2022)
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Wow...this thread bring back memories. I was trolled for using the SBC Tool. I remember my SBC was shooting two codes C249F and C2129.
I used the SBC Tool to reset C249F. Then I brought a brand new Pressure Reservoir and had a shop clear code C2129 with Star Diagnosis...
The SBC actually lasted about 4 more years afterwards. When the C249F came back that's when I used the warranty and had it replaced.
Worked in my favor it seems because I still have my W211
I used the SBC Tool to reset C249F. Then I brought a brand new Pressure Reservoir and had a shop clear code C2129 with Star Diagnosis...
The SBC actually lasted about 4 more years afterwards. When the C249F came back that's when I used the warranty and had it replaced.
Worked in my favor it seems because I still have my W211
Last edited by Gangrene3075; 04-01-2022 at 11:42 AM.
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Wow...this thread bring back memories. I was trolled for using the SBC Tool. I remember my SBC was shooting two codes C249F and C2129.
I used the SBC Tool to reset C249F. Then I brought a brand new Pressure Reservoir and had a shop clear code C2129 with Star Diagnosis...
The SBC actually lasted about 4 more years afterwards. When the C249F came back that's when I used the warranty and had it replaced.
Worked in my favor it seems because I still have my W211
I used the SBC Tool to reset C249F. Then I brought a brand new Pressure Reservoir and had a shop clear code C2129 with Star Diagnosis...
The SBC actually lasted about 4 more years afterwards. When the C249F came back that's when I used the warranty and had it replaced.
Worked in my favor it seems because I still have my W211