Technical Service Bulletins
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120513
May 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service Engine Soon Light Flashes with Throttle Adaptation Faults Stored. The EML light flashes with a check control message for reduced power output and/or the Service Engine Soon lamp (MIL) flashes. During the throttle valve adaptation (t
120713
May 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Electric Vacuum Pump Intermittent Failure. The check engine light (CEL) is illuminated and the MSA malfunction check control message is present. No electric driving is possible. This situation may be intermittent or permanent. The following
120813
May 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"Service Action: Program Control Units (Auto Hold Response). Based on the accelerator pedal request, the engine's response may not be fulfilled on hills if the ""Auto hold"" function is activated. CAUSE DME software error"
121013
May 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"S63T Engine Sets ""Charge Pressure Too High"" Fault Above 6,000 RPM. When accelerating, the engine may go into the failsafe program with the following fault stored: * 120208 - Charging pressure control, plausibility pressure too high The f
121213
May 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
N52T Alternator-Related Malfunctions: Overcharging or Undercharging. Many different complaints may arise from alternator-related malfunctions, due to charging sporadically or not charging at all.
125506
May 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
N54: Diagnosis for DME FC 29DC/29F2/2FBF and Extended High-pressure Fuel Pump (HDP) Warranty Coverage.
130211
May 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
High-pressure Direct Injection Fuel System Repairs. INFORMATION Failure to follow the repair procedures, including the use of the special tools and correct torque specifications during the removal, installation and/or replacement of the hig
240213
May 1, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
"8-Speed ZF Automatic Transmission Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Hints. Specialized assistance is often needed in diagnosing symptoms involving 8-speed automatic transmissions and determining the root cause of complaints. Due to the high co
240313
May 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
A customer may complain of a delay in engine response after decelerating at low road speeds and then reaccelerating. This can occur when the transmission remains in a high gear due to a delay in the transmission downshifting. This situation
320213
May 1, 2013
010000 STEERING
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Fails when Starting: Fault Code 4823E1. The EPS fails briefly when starting the engine. FC 4823E1 is stored in the EPS_20 control unit. CAUSE Specific undervoltage situation during engine starting.
510813
May 1, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
Water Leaking into Trunk. Water leaks into the trunk on the left or right side. CAUSE The trunk lid hinge bracket fastener is not sealed to the body properly.
510913
May 1, 2013
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
"The Door Springs into Pre-Locking Position. When the customer closes the door, it may seem that the door has closed completely. However, it is only in the pre-locking position, not the fully locked position. A check control message indicat
511013
May 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Center Console Makes Clicking Noises. The driver's or passenger's side of the center console may make a creaking noise when lateral force is applied, such as pressure from a leg or knee. CAUSE The center console side panel securing clips ar
520313
May 1, 2013
220000 SEATS
Rattle Noise from Rear Seat Backrest. A rattle noise can be heard from the rear seat area when the vehicle is driven. CAUSE The left and right rear seat backrest locks have insufficient lubrication.
520413
May 1, 2013
220000 SEATS
Front Seat Has Side-to-Side Play and Can Make Noises When Cornering. 4.Remove the front seat outer cover panel by pulling the trim forward from the retaining clips. The front seat (driver or/and passenger) has play to the left and right, an
541309
May 1, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
"?Panoramic Sunroof Repair Instructions. INFORMATION Sunroof Repair Instructions: The panoramic sunroof contains several ""mechanism sets"" which can be repaired and/or replaced independently in the event of a mechanical failure. When perfo
610913
May 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Replacements. A failed battery in the vehicle is being replaced with a battery of a different size and type, which can lead to additional labor to retrofit the differently sized battery. CAUSE In the past, the 110 AH Lead acid batte
613212
May 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"REM: Various Electrical Faults in Rear of a Vehicle. Various electrical faults associated with the rear of the vehicle occur, including one or more of the following: * The REM (Rear Electronic Module) does not respond to diagnosis. * The o
620513
May 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Head-up Display: Navigation Information Is Not Displayed. The navigation system information (turn advice - arrow view) is no longer displayed on the Head-up Display (HUD). Turning the ignition on and off doesn't resolve the issue. Applicat
640413
May 1, 2013
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Rattling/Grinding Noises from Center Console. When the heating and air conditioning system is first turned on, a grinding noise may be heard from the right side of the front center console. CAUSE The bushing of the blending flap for the rea
640513
May 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HV Battery Expansion Valve Sticking. The high-voltage battery is cooled by refrigerant as part of the vehicle's AC system. It is regulated using an expansion valve at the base of the battery itself. This expansion valve can become stuck in
641105
May 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Clicking/Popping Noise from Dash at Startup. The customer states that when the vehicle is started, or the ignition switch is turned on, there is a clicking/popping noise coming from the dash area. CAUSE Mis-alignment of the fresh air/recirc
660313
May 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Parking Assistant Inoperative After Programming. The parking assistant system does not function correctly. One or more of the following scenarios may occur: * Unable to activate the parking assistant via the iDrive * When activated, the veh
660412
May 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The PDC system falsely detects obstacles on all front and rear sensors when no obstacles are present around the vehicle. Software error in the REM (Rear Electronic Module)
720111
May 1, 2013
150000 SEAT BELTS
"Safety Belt Extender ""Handover"" Fails to Deliver the Belt to the Customer. The customer states that the seat belt extender ""handover"" on the front driver's or passenger side failed to deliver the belt. One or more of the following situ