jumpman726

Konigstiger,

Would any of the TSB's you mentioned above apply to a 2012 E550 4matic regarding the "Brake juddering/shuddering felt when braking, replace linings & discs"?

konigstiger

063151 & 063152, check your PM.

konigstiger

LI46.20-P-064605 AUG16 – 212 left hand drive except 4matic without direct steering (211) up to VIN A659000, play in steering about center position. Has no effect on steering vehicle. Possible wear between pinion and steering rack, replace control head of steering.

LI54.10-P-064674 AUG16 – 212, 218, 207, 204 with start/stop (B03) production 12/2011 to 3/2012. Engine does not start / selector sticks in “P” and/or fault messages on driver assistance system, replace prefuse box F32.

mleskovar

How do you check for this play? There always seems to be a bit of play around center. Is there a guideline for it? And if the car is out of warranty does it become a time and materials job?

konigstiger

No details. Out of warranty, at cost repair.

Teepounds

Hello Konigstiger

You gave me some advice some months back as regards my 2010 E350 tranny, i am back with thesame problem again. Transmission still do a automatic P' mode at a speed less than 6km each time i slow down. I did a tranny flush and tranny reset couple of times like you suggested. My Technician had to take the valve body out today and check the solenoids/valves. Same problem still persist.
what is the likely problem? what do you suggest.

Best regards

P.S error codes is never stored on the system memory

bmeck2003

Konigstiger:
I purchased my CPO 2010 E350 coupe from a M-B dealer, but the owners manual was missing and I received no data card - only what the dealer listed on their used car sticker. The dealer ordered an owners manual for me, but I did not the full data card information.

I would appreciate it if you could check and PM me the data card for WDDKJ5GB0AF018626.

Thanks in advance.

konigstiger

LI82.10-P-064766 AUG16 – 212, 207, 218 (halogen code 614,615,616,618,621,622) headlamps fogged or droplets forming, due to the vent openings lamp unit is an open system meaning moisture dirt, etc. can penetrate resulting in deposits in diffuser and lens. Fogging does not impair the functionality or the service life of the lamp unit. Check housing cover. See PDF attachment + images below.

Service Campaign 2016050009 SEPT16 – 2016-2017 207, 172, 231, 217 air scarf function may have been deactivated, dealer will check electrical connectors. Approximately 534 vehicles affected.\

LI08.30-P-064799 SEPT16 – 222, 212, 205 hybrid AC inoperative no hybrid functions active until next ignition cycle, engine control module or powertrain control unit must be updated to latest software. Replacing battery does not remedy problem. 222 OK since 5/5/14/16 (VIN A277932), 212 5/31/15 (B214096), 205 5/14/16 (F400240).

f350bob9

Konigstiger: Great job here, just got the wife a 2014 E350 4matic. Not bad price mid 30K with only 27K miles CPO. I'm sure they checked for recalls but can you check my vin or get a "data card" whatever that is. thanks so much. bob WDDHF8JB4EA915814

konigstiger

Here’s the data card. You can check recalls here: https://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/recall

Diesel #2

Greetings Konigstiger,

Maybe you can help me with your wisdom. I want to change the factory springs to H & R s, however the sellers only list it for a E 350 and says it will not fit the E 250. My question is aren't both setups the same as far as the springs and shocks ? Thanks in advance.

konigstiger

Check with H&R direct: H&R Special Springs 888-827-8881

Diesel #2

I spoke with them and they cannot verify that it will work because they have never fitted on a E 250, is there a way to find out the part # for the springs for a 350 and 250 with sports package? If the factory springs are the same then it will work.

konigstiger

Cross reference OEM part #s front 2123211404, rear 2123240404 also applicable to e350 see attachments.

konigstiger

LI82.85-P-065110 OCT16 – 207, 212, 218, 213 (code 522) Garmin Map Pilot navigation update using download manager may trigger another execution of test routine causing message “connect SD card to vehicle”, consent to connect SD card.

El Cid

Took my car in and had them check to find out why passenger side parking lights came on by themselves twice in past year and once in year before. They ran an Xentry check and everything was normal.
However, I found on another site (True Delta) that there is an 08/29/14 TSB re: electrical and air conditind; "damaged ESC of driver circuitry side marker output."
Anyone know the TSB number because this sounds like my problem.

konigstiger

Too little info to pursue True Delta bulletin. I attached sheet so that you may better understand parking lights actuation and function.

El Cid

Thank you and I took the information you sent me a couple of weeks ago by PM to the dealership. SA printed out the XENTRY Final quick test log. Everything checked normal, including front and rear SAM's. Did have a few (!) due to "ECU not available" but those are for Sat radio, media interface, etc. that I don't use. SA said didn't really mean anything.
I do understand the parking lights system and have never turned them on. Lights stay on Auto, except very few times I actually turn on the headlights so I can activate the fog lights. Then I make sure switch is back on Auto.
Tru Delta said they got info from NHTSA and I went to their website for recalls and TSB's (AKA Manufacturer Communications). Couldn't find the TSB above.
Thanks again. At least I have it documented on work order that their is a complaint.

konigstiger

Recall 2016110008 DEC16 - E-Class Coupe & Cabriolet (207) may have been equipped with an underbody panel that may not provide sufficient clearance to left catalyst. Dealer will check and replace. Approximately 814 vehicle affected.

Rovel

Hi konigstiger,

I have a question about the DTB P-B-54.70/218 bulletin. As far as I understood it was released on May of 2009. Does it mean that the cars produced later, 2013 E class for example, already have the latest software?

Erroneous warning happened to me 1-2 times when moving along the barrier. It also gave false warnings in rainy/snowy days. I took the car to the dealer and referenced to the service bulletin above. They said that they couldn't reproduce the error and that since my car is 2013, it already should have the latest software. Is that even true?

Thanks.

konigstiger

No matter malfunction could not be reproduced, dealer should still check for updates and confirm software is current then document this on your invoice.

Rovel

Hm, the dealer calls itself "a 5 star dealership", but I hate when they say "we couldn't reproduce." I had the speedometer needle not working. It wouldn't move intermittently. I took it to the dealer and they said that they couldn't reproduce. I had to capture it on a video and go back to them the next day. Now they have ordered a new one for me. It is coming from Germany so will take some time.

I think the service bulletin you posted said "to flash the SGR". The dealer said that SGR was for the distronic which my car doesn't have.

Any advise on how to ask them to check for the latest software is appreciated. I asked to check for Comand update once - they didn't.

konigstiger

Check PM.

konigstiger

Recall Campaign 2017020021 FEB17 – 2017 213, 117, 156, 205, 253 starting current limiter (SCL) could be overloaded worst case scenario components can melt and ignite, dealer will replace SCL. Approximately 24030 vehicles affected.

LI82.95-P-065703 FEB17 – 213 remote start is not executed “Side window or sliding sunroof not fully closed”, update software to all four door control units.

LI82.85-P-065716 FEB17 – 213 with command NTG 5/5.5 (code 531) language of digital operator manual automatically changes, install newer version part # 2138276300 or successor.

LI68.40-P-065763 FEB17 – 213 non-AMG inside rear view mirror shakes or vibrates, install damper (see image below).

johnlk25

Hi Konigstiger, I was wondering if you could provide my data card? My VIN is WDDHF5KB6EA890525. Thank you in advance!