Modified Illumination Control Module For FOGLAMPS (82/87)

Publication date: 1996-12-01
Reference number: 82/87
Supersedes refnos: 82/86C

MODIFIED ILLUMINATION CONTROL MODULE FOR FOGLAMPS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 82/86C, 82/87, Date of Issue: February 1996
Superceded Bulletin(s): MBNA 82/86C, Date of Issue: November 1995

MODEL 210, REPLACEMENT OF ILLUMINATION CONTROL MODULE (N7-1) TO PREVENT SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION OF FOG LAMPS AND HIGH BEAMS

Model(s): 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Diesel, E 320 Sedan

Group: 82 - Electrical System - Body, Lights, Cellular Telephone (CTEL), Radio, Wiper, Anti-theft Alarm ATA)

Bulletin No.: 82/87

Date: February 1996

NOTE: This bulletin supersedes Service Information No. MBNA 82/86C, dated November 1995.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Due to fog lamp regulations in the state of Virginia, the fog lamp system for affected model 210 vehicles (refer to table, EFFECTIVE SERIAL NUMBER RANGE ) registered in the State of Virginia, must be modified to prevent simultaneous operation of high beams and fog lamps.

A modified illumination control module (consisting of the exterior lamp switch, fuses for exterior lamps, bulb failure monitor and ATA relay) is now available to prevent simultaneous operation of high beams and fog lamps.

The modification in the control module consists of a software change, which makes the new module pin compatible with the previous version illumination control module.

Please discard previously issued Work Instructions and Service Informations regarding this subject.

EFFECTIVE SERIAL NUMBER RANGE

Model	Start Chassis End Number	Chassis Number End
210	Model year 1996 start up	J 012 091

NOTE: This modification applies to vehicles in dealer inventory produced prior to January 1996 which were not previously modified (by the addition of 3 relays). Vehicles produced as of January 1996 are equipped with the modified illumination control module.

ILLUSTRATIONS

Fig 1: Fuse Panel With Access Cover Removed

PROCEDURE

Disconnect and cover battery ground cable (refer to SMS job no. AR54.10-0003A).
Remove driver's side under dash panel (refer to SMS job no. AR68.10-1500F).
Remove fuse access cover (1). See Fig 1 .
Remove screws (3) and (5). See Fig 1 .
Disconnect the 4 harness connectors from the illumination control module.
Reconnect the harness connectors to the modified module.
Install the module into the dash, and reinstall the fuse access cover and under dash panel.
Reconnect battery ground cable. code radio and reset clock.
Test function:
- Start engine.
- Turn on both low and high beams.
- Turn on front fog lamps. The fog lamps should NOT light.
- Turn off the high beams. The fog lamps should now be lit. The lamp failure indicator lamp should NOT illuminate at any time.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Name	Part Number
Illumination control module	210 545 09 04

NOTE: As of January 1996 production, the modified version illumination control module (refer to parts table above) has been phased into production for all model 210 vehicles sold in the United States. Only the modified version module will be stocked at the PDC's.

IN CASE OF WARRANTY

Fig 2: WARRANTY INFORMATION TABLE