Steering System - Honking Noises At Steering Limit Stops

Honking noises from electric power steering (ES) when steering to the limit stop

Topic number LI46.35-P-054664

Version 1

Design group 46.35 Electric steering

Date 09-17-2012

Validity Model X204 (GLK) up to vehicle ident number WDC204XXXXF982115 with code 211

Reason for change

Complaint:
Honking noises when steering to the limit stop.





Attachments

Cause:
Controller or motor of electric power steering (ES) is excited and vibrates.

Remedy:
Perform software update on steering control unit (N68).

Use SDS XENTRY software version 07/2012 or higher.





Symptoms