W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Long story short, E500 70k on the clock and have a couple of I think electrical probs. The engine slightly vibrates and the lights slightly flicker. We're having trouble communicating to the engine module through CAN. We have a period message with a battery symbol that says Consumer Electronics shutting down or something and then the radio and a couple of other things don't work. These are the codes we were able to obtain:

9117 - CAN Communication
9133 - Timeout - under voltage
9136 - EEPROM Writing issue
9010 - Supply voltage to control unit too low

We checked all of the electrical components like altenater, battery, fuses, etc, etc, etc and we can't figure it out.

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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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Please say this isn't the E55 replacement....
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by michakaveli
Please say this isn't the E55 replacement....
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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No way! Best friend's car and she wants to sell it so she handed me the keys and asked me to figure it out and then sell it for her. She has money so I get to drive it until I sell it. I'm still working on my new car, lol...
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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So which new car are you working on?

Bugatti Veyron
Maserati MC12
Koenigsegg CCX
Zonda C12S
Geo Metro Special edition?


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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by JamE55
So which new car are you working on?

Bugatti Veyron
Maserati MC12
Koenigsegg CCX
Zonda C12S
Geo Metro Special edition?


I'm going green, Toyota Prius limited with leather, lol...
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmydagreek
Long story short, E500 70k on the clock and have a couple of I think electrical probs. The engine slightly vibrates and the lights slightly flicker. We're having trouble communicating to the engine module through CAN. We have a period message with a battery symbol that says Consumer Electronics shutting down or something and then the radio and a couple of other things don't work. These are the codes we were able to obtain:

9117 - CAN Communication
9133 - Timeout - under voltage
9136 - EEPROM Writing issue
9010 - Supply voltage to control unit too low

We checked all of the electrical components like altenater, battery, fuses, etc, etc, etc and we can't figure it out.

Thanks for any info...

Jimmy
Sounds like a ground problem, but I would start at the dealer and see how many of the electrical software up dates have been installed. I am assuming this is a W211 03 on. Here is a list that apply to first cousin E55.
Some are as you describe.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/118719-w211-technical-service-bulletins.html
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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Sounds like a ground problem, but I would start at the dealer and see how many of the electrical software up dates have been installed. I am assuming this is a W211 03 on. Here is a list that apply to first cousin E55.
Some are as you describe.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=118719
Thanks man, yeah there are something like 230 TSB's on this thing, that's scary!
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Jimmy, based on what I've read, it is a minor power supply issue. I think the battery control unit software needs to be checked and updated if available. After that, look at charging voltage of the battery in the trunk. If charging voltage is not around 13.5-14 volts, it most likely is a voltage regulator on the alternator(replaceable seperately). I would also test both batteries, and make sure the backup battery under the hood is good. I would lean towards the voltage regulator, but the BCM monitors that system, so I would start there. PM me if you need in depth specifics.

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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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Hey Nick, I checked the voltage of the trunk battery and it's around 14.something so it checked out okay. My MB mechanic recommended changing both batteries and then see what happens. I will send you a PM. Thanks!
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Hey Nick, I checked the voltage of the trunk battery and it's around 14.something so it checked out okay. My MB mechanic recommended changing both batteries and then see what happens. I will send you a PM. Thanks!
I wouldnt think your auxillary battery is the problem. You would have a red battery message appear stating "visit workshop" at all times immediatly after the car is started. If you could get an extended printout of the fault codes (current, stored, events as well as a frequency counter) I may be able to help you a little further.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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I wouldnt think your auxillary battery is the problem. You would have a red battery message appear stating "visit workshop" at all times immediatly after the car is started. If you could get an extended printout of the fault codes (current, stored, events as well as a frequency counter) I may be able to help you a little further.
I'm taking it back to the MB shop on Tuesday so I'll hook it up again and see what spits out. Thanks!
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