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Service Campaign 2005100014 - Version Code Instrument Cluster (2005100014)

Publication date: 2005-11-15
Reference number: 2005100014

SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2005100014 - VERSION CODE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2005100014 - VERSION CODE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 2005100014, Date of Issue:  November 15, 2005
MERCEDES-BENZ: MODEL 215/220, MODEL YEAR 2005 - 2006
GROUP: 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
GROUP: I OF INFORMATION - PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER

SUBJECT

MODEL 215/220, MODEL YEAR 2005 - 2006 

VERSION CODE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 

This Service Campaign has been initiated because DCAG has determined that on the affected vehicles (see VIN range below) due to a software coding error, the Tele Aid system may become inoperable.

Please review the Effective Serial Number chart located below and if necessary repair the subject vehicles during the vehicle's next service.

Prior to performing this Service Campaign:

Approximately 13,225 vehicles are affected.

EFFECTIVE SERIAL NUMBER RANGE

Models Chassis End Number
From To
215.374 A043099 A046345
215.375 A042297 A046306
215.376 A042463 A046328
215.379 A043176 A046349
220.067 A458334 A461604
220.170 A426218 A461611
220.174 A426775 A461370
220.175 A416178 A461610
220.176 A417368 A461599
220.179 A458978 A460332
220.183 A416598 A461533
220.184 A417647 A461600
NOTE: Every vehicle in the VIN range may not be included in the campaign. VMI must always be checked  before performing campaigns to verify that the campaign is required on a specific vehicle. VMI always  overrides the bulletin in reference to a specific vehicle's inclusion in a particular campaign. Please also note that Recalls and Service Campaigns do not expire  and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.

PROCEDURE

NOTE: Preflash requirements:
  • Battery voltage > 12.5 volts.
  • Battery charger is connected to vehicle's battery.
  • All unnecessary electrical consumers (e.g. A/C, lights, etc.) are turned off.
  1. Connect SDS to vehicle through 16-pin diagnostic connector.
  2. Navigate through following screen menus in DAS to recode instrument cluster: Control units/Information and communication/ICM - Instrument cluster with maintenance interval display/Control unit adaptations/Variant coding/Bus system - Telematic.
  3. Set 'Information and communication' to "Present" by pressing F3 to change setting.
  4. Press F5 to transfer to control unit; press F3 to confirm transfer to control unit.
  5. Press F2 after coding has been carried out.
  6. Disconnect SDS.
NOTE:
  • The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair:

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Operation:  Star Diagnosis System (SDS), Connect/Disconnect (02-4762)

Control Unit - Instrument Cluster, Coding Perform (02-4884)

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Damage Code Operation Number Labor Time (hrs.) Model Indicator(s)
54 920 44 8 02-4762 0.2 hrs. M1, M2, M6, M7, M8, M9, J2, J3, N1, N4, N5, N6
02-4884 0.1 hrs. M1, M2, M6, M7, M8, M9, J2, J3, N1, N4, N5, N6