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Campaign - Checking/Replacing Etc Control Module (N15/3) (2001070001)

Publication date: 2001-08-02
Reference number: 2001070001

CAMPAIGN - CHECKING/REPLACING ETC CONTROL MODULE (N15/3)

CAMPAIGN - CHECKING/REPLACING ETC CONTROL MODULE (N15/3)

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 2001070001, Date of Issue:  August 2, 2001
MERCEDES-BENZ: MODEL 220.173 (S 55 AMG)
GROUP: 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
GROUP: I OF INFORMATION - PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER

SUBJECT

CHECKING/REPLACING ETC CONTROL MODULE (N15/3)

Revision: Corrected chassis end number range.

SERVICE INFORMATION

On the vehicles listed below, in the Effective Serial Number Range table, the W/S program switch (S16/10s2) (88, Fig 1 ) may not function properly, when selecting either the "W" or "S" program. As a result, the vehicle will drive in the "S" program only (A1p12, Fig 2 ), which requires replacement of the ETC control module (N15/3).

Please perform this Service Campaign during the vehicle's next scheduled service visit.

Please see below for the "Checking/Replacement Procedure."

Fig 1: W/S Program Switch
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Fig 2: Instrument Cluster Display
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VEHICLES AFFECTED

EFFECTIVE SERIAL NUMBER RANGE

Model Chassis End Number From - To
220.173 A197488 - A200327

CHECKING/REPLACING PROCEDURE

  1. Prior to performing this Service Campaign, please check VMI to insure the vehicle is involved and to determine if the vehicle has been previously repaired.
  2. Insert ignition key into ignition lock.
  3. Turn ignition key to second position.
  4. Press the W/S program switch (S16/10s2), to both the "W" and the "S" position, while watching the instrument cluster display (A1p12, Fig 2 ) window. The display (A1p12, Fig 2 ) must indicate the position as selected by the W/S program switch (S16/10s2).
  5. If the display does not indicate the proper "W" or "S" position, the ETC control module (N15/3) must be replaced.
  6. Prior to replacing the ETC control module (N15/3) as necessary, review WIS document: AR27.19-P-1719I and Fig 3 below.
  7. Perform function test (see step 4 above) of the W/S program switch (S16/10s2) (88, Fig 1 ), to ensure proper function before returning vehicle back to the customer.
Fig 3: ETC Control Module (N15/3) Location
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PARTS INFORMATION

PARTS INFORMATION

Qty. Part Name Part Number
1 ETC control module (N15/3) 030 545 23 32

IN CASE OF WARRANTY

Operation: 

  1. Check function of W/S program switch (02-3444)
  2. Check function of W/S program switch (02-3444) and replace ETC control module (27- 2351)

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Damage Code Operation Number Labor Time (hrs.) Model Indicator (s)
54 950 20 02-3444 (1) 0.2 hrs. M5
54 950 20 27-2351 0.3 hrs. M0
(1) If ETC replacement is necessary.