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Old Oct 13, 2023 | 08:11 PM
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Presafe/dISTRONIC/lane assist/blind spot assist failure

Started troubleshooting the errors on my new to me 2014 e550 4matic. Probably fixed by replacing the b29/3 sensor...I cannot find a part number, can anyone provide the part number and a guide to replacing the sensor? Does the bumper need to come off?






Error messages on dash:
1. Blind spot assist
2. Lane assis
t3. Pre safe brake check manual
4. Distronic plus, only when I enable it
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5. Auto high beams don't have an error but I think they don't work well and might be related if they share a sensor or alignment

Troubleshooting so far:
1. Replaced a fuse for dISTRONIC, didn't do anything
2. Oil change, car needed it anyways
3. Reset service a
4. Cleared codes with scanner and 530900 and 530700

At random, very rarely all systems work, leads me to believe the sensor is corroded or misaligned.

Visual inspection shows a dent repair near the b29/3 area in bumper, minor dings and such on bumper Paper towel wedged in two bolts maybe keeping something straight?

Codes from scanner:
531300: Check component 'B29/3(Right front bumper DISTRONIC(DTR) sensor)
530400: Component 'B29/3(Right front bumper DISTRONIC(DTR) sensor) is disrupted by interference from an external transmitter
520400: Component 'B29/2(Left front bumper DISTRONIC (DTR) sensor) is disrupted by interference from an external transmitter
CURRENT 530700: check component 'B29/3(Right front bumper dISTRONIC(DTR) sensor)
CURRENT 530900: check component 'B29/3(Right front bumper dISTRONIC(DTR) sensor)'


Other questions,
1. Are there fog lights for this car?
2. Grille replacement, black e63 style or diamond?
2a.I Prefer black luxury style with dISTRONIC and hood ornament
does anyone have a link to one they recommend or a good store that could help?
3. Front lip is beat up, replace in black, how tricky?

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Old Oct 13, 2023 | 10:10 PM
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I think your bumper skin is gonna need to come off.

The following 2x codes I crossed out don't prevent Distro+ from working. I know that for fact.

531300: Check component 'B29/3(Right front bumper DISTRONIC(DTR) sensor)

530400: Component 'B29/3(Right front bumper DISTRONIC(DTR) sensor) is disrupted by interference from an external transmitter

520400: Component 'B29/2(Left front bumper DISTRONIC (DTR) sensor) is disrupted by interference from an external transmitter

CURRENT 530700: check component 'B29/3(Right front bumper dISTRONIC(DTR) sensor)

CURRENT 530900: check component 'B29/3(Right front bumper dISTRONIC(DTR) sensor)'

Sounds like your Right side front radar Module is history - Either smashed in a parking lot or soaked with rain through its non-waterproof connector.

It is said that Rear Radars are plug-n-play but front ones need Xentry calibration.
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Thanks! At this point that seems to be the most logical. do you know where I can get the part number? I found a video to replace the grill and how to take off the bumper so probably just need a part number. If I go through the effort to remove the bumper id rather replace the part than try and clean or repair the existing one. I won't have too much available downtime so would like the part in-hand when taking the bumper off.

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inspection --> repairs

You know these cars are all similar but use specific assemblies... the part number you need is the one that matches your VIN on the EPC... Look at on-line MB parts stores.

These units are wasted and non-repairable once penetrated with water.... the harmess connector may be badly oxidized as well if water came through its pins.


I have not delt with these radars modules at the front, only rear locations - WIS calls for a bumper off procedure but there may be a chance to access radars by removing the front belly-cover. 🤞


While in there RTV every waterproof connector you come across... including headlights $$$$ - Disconnect batteries to prevent creating bogus faults during surgery.


It could be a rat chewed on the harness and your modules are A-ok!

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Hey guys. I've got a 2015 E250 and I'm having the same issues but only intermittent. All the assists seem to just randomly become inoperable. come on and off. Same with the Distronic Plus but at different times. I'm assuming that it's a case of getting the faults scanned and then replacing sensors or is there a common fuse/wiring harness that may be faulty?
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Gremlins glitchings...

Originally Posted by BoBE250
Hey guys.

I've got a 2015 E250 and I'm having the same issues but only intermittent.

All the assists seem to just randomly become inoperable. come on and off.

Same with the Distronic Plus but at different times.

I'm assuming that it's a case of getting the faults scanned and then replacing sensors or is there a common fuse/wiring harness that may be faulty?
In my book fuses don't impact these issues. This is a well developed Mercedes nightmare.

The short list involves low voltages glitches (batt, alt, gnd,...).

It's not weekend afternoon walk in the park to melt this snow ball.
Some of these modules are subject to water egress - Troubleshooting's necessary to recognize offenders.


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Originally Posted by BoBE250
Hey guys. I've got a 2015 E250 and I'm having the same issues but only intermittent. All the assists seem to just randomly become inoperable. come on and off. Same with the Distronic Plus but at different times. I'm assuming that it's a case of getting the faults scanned and then replacing sensors or is there a common fuse/wiring harness that may be faulty?
i have exactly the same problem the fault code is 530400, “Radar sensor x is disrupted by interference from external transmitter”.

Any idea on checking what needs to be done in order to resolve this. Check wiring, replace sensors or check for corrosion?

These sensors costs a lot and i thing only require reset in order to start working, no programming requires.

Appreciate any help with this please.
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