Vehicle Will Not Shut-Off When Using Keyless-Go (27.60/37)

Publication date: 2003-05-21
Reference number: 27.60/37

VEHICLE WILL NOT SHUT-OFF WHEN USING KEYLESS-GO

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): P-B-27.60/37, Date of Issue: May 21, 2003

MERCEDES-BENZ:	Models 220.170/174/175/176/183/184 up to VIN 355873; Models 215.374/375/376 up to VIN 036333; Models 230.474/475 up to VIN 046968, Model Year 2003
GROUP:	27 - Automatic Transmission

SUBJECT

Vehicle Will Not Shut-Off When Using Keyless-Go

SERVICE INFORMATION

If you encounter customer reports in the above models of a condition where the vehicle cannot be shut-off with either the Keyless-Go card or Smart key, after the vehicle was initially started with the Keyless-Go card, perform the following procedure.

Replace the Electronic Shifter Module. Refer to the following WIS document AR27.60-P-0901R.
NOTE: Ensure that STAR Diagnosis is loaded with at least software version 04/2003 prior to ESM replacement. It is necessary that the ESM be programmed according to the proper vehicle type.
Using STAR Diagnosis, perform a Short Test and erase all stored diagnostic fault codes.
Verify proper operation of the vehicle using both the Keyless-Go card(s) and Smart key(s).

NOTE: In cases where the battery was disconnected or control module powered fuses were removed, normalization of the vehicle's electrical system will be necessary. Additionally ensure that all fuses or battery connections are properly secured. Refer to the following WIS documents AR54.10-P-0003R for model 230, and AR54.10-P-0003I for model 220/215.

PARTS INFORMATION

Qty.	Part Name	Part Number
1	Electronic Shifter Module (for all 220/215 with or without AMG)	220 267 33 24
1	Electronic Shifter Module (for all 230 with or without AMG)	230 267 49 24

IN CASE OF WARRANTY

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Damage Code	Operation Number	Labor Time (hrs.)	Model Indicator (s)
27645 73	27 2355	1.3 hrs.	M0, N0
27645 73	27 2355	1.8 hrs.	R0