Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
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- Keyless System/Instruments - 'Replace Key Battery' Displayed
- Body/Frame - Dedicated Frame Straightener
- Body - License Plate Bracket Installation Precautions
- Lighting - Headlamp Unit Fogged/Droplets Forming
- A/C - A/C Sealant
- Battery - Battery Charging Information
- Steering - Warranty Policy Regarding Steering Wheels
- Restraints - Seat Belt Buckle Warranty Replacement Information
- Lighting - Headlamps/Front Fog Lamps Leaking Or Fogged
- A/C - HVAC - Foam Cleaner Information and Work Procedure
- Restraints - Repair And Diag. Of Airbag Wiring Harnesses
- Audio/COMAND(R) - Repair Of Wiring Harnesses
- Suspension - Strut/Shock Absorber Replacement Guidelines
- Fuel System - Use Of E10 Fuel
- Brakes - Brake Lining Instructions
- Suspension - Assembly Of Suspension Struts And Shocks
- Steering - Approved Hydraulic Fluids
- Engine Control - Engine Control Module (N3/10) Flashing
- Computers/Controls - Module Programming Precautions
- Paint/Body - MBUSA Approved Refinishing Products Update
- Wheels - Checking Components For Bolted Wheel Connection
- Electrical - Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention
- Electrical - Aftermarket Tampering Malfunctions
- Chemicals/Lubrication - Multi-Grade Metal Grease Info.
- Special Tools Test Devices - Updated Listing
- Vehicle - Roadside Assistance Program
- Tools - Recall Fluke Multimeter
- Policy - Special Tools Repairs
- 4Matic System - Changes and Information
- Tools - Listing Update and Illustrations
- Tools - Hand-Held Tester, New Modules
- Policy - A and B Tools, Inventory List
- Policy - MBNA Time Allowance For Warranty
- Warranty - Claim Process Fault Code Check-List
- Warranty Claims - Including Diagnostic Fault Codes
- A/C - Updated Leak Detector for R12 and R134a
- A/C - R12 to R134a Conversion
- Knocking/Humming Noise at Idle With A/C On
- No A/C Cooling or Insufficient A/C Performance
- A/C - Servicing & Recycling Regulations
- E-Tempomat Intermittently Inoperative
- Tools - Oil Evacuation Equipment
- Drivetrain - Troubleshooting Noise and Vibration
- Engine - Warning About Carbon Cleaning
- Engine - Updated Components
- External Oil Leaks
- Oil Leak Between Timing Chain and Cyl. Head Covers
- Engine Overrev Damage in Vehicles with Auto. Trans.
- Engine - Borescope & Fiberscope Functionality
- Engine - Caution Prior to Degreasing
- Cooling - High Coolant Temperatures
- Policy - Fluke Meter Approved
- Engine - Hesitates/Cuts Out/Quits/Difficult to Start
- A/T - No 2-3 Upshift at Full Throttle/Engine Cutout
- Rattling/Knocking Noises, Steering Wheel at Full Lock
- Fuel Pump Noisy
- Noisy Fuel Pump
- Brakes - Pulsation/Squeal, Pad Part Update
- Engine - Hard Starting, Cuts Out, No Power, Vibrates
- Ignition - Caution about Spark Plug Wrenches
- A/C Compressor Does Not Engage and No Impulse Display
- A/C - Remanufactured Compressors/Clutches Availability
- Rubbing Noise From Blower Motor Fan
- Odors From ACC System in Heating Mode
- Suspension - Spring Compressor Tool
- Suspension - Spring Compressor
- Steering Gear - Inspection After An Accident
- Engine - Timing Chain Tools
- Piston - Ordering and Matching with Cylinder Bore
- Oil Leak From Drain Hole Opening on Left Side of Engine
- Engine - Cylinder Wall Damage Assesment
- Water Pump - Drainage Pipe Retrofitting Procedure
- Arrythmic Noise at Idle, Coolant Temp. Over 40 Degrees C
- A/T - Harsh Shifts into D & R/Chattering out of D & R
- Automatic Transmission Fluid in Cooling System
- Outside Temperature Display Inoperative, Key ON
- Outside Temperature Display Intermittently Inoperative
- MIL ON ON/OFF Ratio Unadjustable After Repair Work
- Front Lower Ball Joint - Checking Procedures
- Suspension - Spring Compressors
- Suspension - Tool, 3-Lug Spring Compressor
- Wheels - 15 Inch Steel, New Covers
- Wheels - Installation Application for 8-Hole Rims
- Wheel - Balancer Adapters & Flange Plate
- Wheel - Balancer Adapters and Flange Plate
- Wheels - Installation of AMG Accessory Wheels
- Tires - Factory Approved Winter Tires
- Tires/Snow Chains - Factory Approved Specifications
- Slight Air Loss with Michelin Tires
- Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S(R) Tires Not Approved
- Electrostatic Charge on Seats
- Noises From Front Seats
- Headliner - Removal of One-Piece Unit
- Drive/Propeller Shaft - Alignment/Tool Set
- Crackling Noises When Accelerating/Letting Off Brakes
- 4MATIC Warning Lamp Comes On With Engine Running
- 4MATIC Warning Lamp Comes ON With Engine Running
- Vibration Immediately After Turning From a Standstill
- Vibration on Turns/Roughness Under Hard Acceleration
- Noises and Vibrations in General
- Vibration or Chatter During Shifting
- Soft and Delayed Upshifts at Partial Load
- Noises in Stop and Go Traffic Between 12 and 30 MPH
- No Down Shifting From 4-3 or 3-2 at Times
- Early Kickdown Shifts/Delayed or No Downshifts
- Squealing Noise When Depressing the Clutch Pedal
- Booming (Thrumming) From 110Kmh to 150Kmh
- Flex Disc - (Torsion Style) on Front Driveshaft Improved
- Fuel Injection Valve - Updated Testing
- Poor Idling, Warm Up Characteristics
- Idle Speed Too HIgh
- Campaign - Control Arms, Mirrors, Computer Modules
- DTCs 57/60/63 Control Module Memory Malfunction
- Engine Cuts-Out, Cannot Be Restarted
- On-Off Ratio Won't Adjust After Repair, MIL on
- Engine Does Not Start
- Engine Surges in Idle at Operating Temperature
- Steering - Specs For Idler Arm Mount Rubber Bearing
- Hub - (Rear) Special Tools For Removal
- ABS Control Lamp Comes ON Intermittently
- 4MATIC Function Indicator Lamp ON During Turns
- ABS MIL ON & OFF Intermittently
- ABS, MIL ON No ABS System Malfunctions
- Brake/Coolant MIL ON & Headlamp Wiper Inop.
- Battery - Jump Starting and Charging Procedures
- Policy - Battery Defect Reporting Program
- Battery - Handling and Care Procedures
- Battery - Jump Starting/Charging and Labels
- Battery Discharges After Extended Inoperation
- Battery Discharges After Extended Parking Time
- Battery Discharges in a Short Period of Time
- Battery Discharge in CD Changer Equipped Vehicles
- Battery Discharged/Electronic Damage - After Jump Start
- Battery Safety Notes
- Whining Noise From Alternator
- Engine - Cuts on Acceleration/Hesitates
- Engine - Total/Momentary Stall/Restarts After Short Wait
- Emissions - Catalytic Converter EPA Replacement Warning
- Window Motor, Power - Installation Requirement
- Console - (Center) Switches Loose
- Vehicle Surges While Holding Cruise Control in Decel
- Radio Inoperative, Multiple Error Codes/No Display
- Radio - Post Warranty Repair Procedure
- Radio - Post Warranty Repair Program
- Audio Systems - Diagnosis & Return Form
- Volume of ``Hands-Free'' System Too Low
- Cellular - (Motorola) Telephone Direct Repair Program
- Vehicle - New Dealer Technical Bulletin
- Seat Belt Curls Up in Upper Seat Belt Guide
- Airbag - Replacement Label
- Recall 93V108000: Air Bag Non-Compliance
- Recall 95V031000: Wire Harness Protecter Installation
- Emergency Tensioning Retractor DTC Readout 5
- Airbag Control Module - DTCs 3 + 9, No Erasure
- Brakes - Approved Brake Lathe
- Brake Discs - Coating Removed During Thorough Test Drive
- Engine Block Heater - Installation/Cable
- Engine Block Heater - Installation/Cable Installation
- Overview
- Models 124, 126, 129, 201, 202, 210 (With Engines 103, 104)
- Models 129.066/067 (With Engine 119)
- Models 124, 126, 140 (With Engines 602.962, 603.970, 603.971)
- Engine - Block Heater Installation
- Crankshaft Main Bearing - Coding System
- Speedometer Needle Vibreates or Jumps
- Headlamps/Turn Signals Mist Up or Leaking
- Brake Lamps ON, No Brake Pedal Actuation
- Bosch Wiper System - Graunching/Grinding Noises
- Engine Oil Leaks at Right, Formation of Droplets
- Oil Leakage at Top Front Cover
- Oil Exits at Rear End Cap
- ABS & Cruise Control - Diagnostic Tip
- Suspension - Measuring Ride Height, Modification
- Maintenance - Factory Approved Service Products
- SRS System - Child Safety Labels
- Antitheft System Cannot be Armed From Trunk/Tailgate
- Antitheft System Intermittently Arms Itself
- Alarm System - Tester Adapter Harness
- Alarm System - Tester Upgrade
- Alarm System - Tester Upgrades
- Policy - Vehicle Emission System Tampering
- I/M Emission Testing on Dynamometer
- Engine Hesitates, Cuts Out, Hard Start
- Engine - Stalls Then Restarts/Cuts Out During Coasting
- EGR Valve - Testing
- Scan Tool (Impulse Counter ) - Failure, Improper Hook-Up
- Policy - HHT Warranty & Precautions
- Hand-Held Tester (HHT) - Updated Modules
- Cruise Control Inoperative
- Cracking Noises in Area of Door Lock on Uneven Roads
- Rear Outside Door Handles Difficult to Operate
- Door - Wind Noise In Door Area
- Doors - Preloading After Replacement and Special Tool
- Door Panels - Door Assembly Replacement Required
- Wind Noise at Doors
- Trunk Lid Does Not Open When Pressing Lock Button
- Tilting/Sliding Roof Squeaks When Operating
- Glass - Repair Recommendation
- Wind Noise From Rear Door Window Area
- Engine - Oil Level Checking Procedure Revised
- Engine Oil - Approved Evacuation Equipment
- Valve - Tool Modification
- Valve Spring Compressor - Modifications
- Valve Springs - Tool Kit for Removing/Installing
- Engine - Universal Valve Spring Remover/Installer
- A/T - Modifications and Innovations
- A/T - Vacuum Modulator Adjustment
- A/T - Test Sheets MY 92-93
- A/T - Standardized Design Control Pressure Cable
- Unusual Shift Characteristics After A/T Replacement
- Transmission Noise Coasting or in Reverse
- Buzzing or Clicking Noise from Firewall Area
- A/T - Harsh and Dual Engagement/Noise, Shudder
- Oil Leak at Control Pressure Measurement Connection
- Intermittent Buzzing, Light Load, 2-3 Upshift
- A/T - Piston Removal/Installation Tool
- A/T - Special Piston Removal/Installation Tool
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - Valve Body Assembly
- A/T - Slips or No Forward/ Slips In Reverse
- A/T - Valve Body Identification
- A/T - Harsh Shifts or Erratic Shift Quality
- A/T - Slipping or Soft Shifts
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - Math Formulas Part I
- A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
- A/T - Math Part II
- A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
- Control Module - (4MATIC) Initial Programming Required
- CD Changer - Installation
- Interference (Whistling Noise) in CD Mode
- Emergency Tensioning Retractor DTC Readout 9
- Ext. Lamp - MIL ON When Turn Signals are Used
- Lamp Failure - MIL ON, NO Lamps Defective
- Engine - Checking Hydraulic Mounts
- Rumbling/Droning/Vibration When Cornering
- Rumbling, Droning, Vibration While Cornering
- A/T - Double Engagement When Shifted Into Drive
- A/C - ACC Pushbutton Control Panel, Check Date
- Recall 96V175000: Headlamp Washer Pump Replacement
- Ignition System - Wires with Crimp-On terminals
- Difficult Start, Vibration, Poor Power and Acceleration
- Emergency Tensioning Retractor, No DTC Readout
- Emergency Tensioning Retractor DTC Readout 3
- Emergency Tensioning Retractor DTC Readout 10
- Fuse 6 Blows Occasionally
- Fuse & Relay Box - Threaded Sleeve Replacement
- Moisture or Water in Fuse and Relay Box
- 4MATIC Function Indicator Lamp ON/on Turns
- Instrument Illumination Insufficient
- Low Oil Level Lamp Comes ON, Oil Level OK
- Engine - Oil Evacuation Equipment
- Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging
- Recall - Wiring Harness Chafing/Shorting
- Repairing Wiring Harness Using Soldered Terminal
- Warranty - Return of Fuel System Components
- Fuel - Fuel Drain Hoses & Portable Fuel Tanker
- Warm Engine is Difficult To Start
- Hard Starting, Runs Rough
- Cruise Control Surges or Jerks Downhill
- Wheel - Adhesive Balance Weights Removal Tool
- Wheels - Removal of Adhesive Wheel Balance Weights
- Convertible Top - Cleaning Procedure
- Interior - Squeaking/Creaking Noise Kit
- Central Locking System Inoperative Below Freezing
- Central Locking System Engages Without Actuation
- Central Locking System Operates Without Actuation
- After Repairs Central Locking System is Inoperative
- Drivers Lock Inoperative From Passenger Door/Trunk
- Central Locking System Inoperative From Passenger Door
- Central Locking System Inop. From Passenger Door
- Radio - Alpine Post Warranty Repair Program
- Display Flashes (All Radio Functions in Order)
- Paint - Warranty and Updated Supplier Information
- Whistle Noise (Oil Flow Noise) in Reverse
- Harsh 2-1 Downshift
- Harsh 4-2 or 3-2 Downshift, Full Throttle/Under Load
- A/T - Shift Complaints After Changing Large Plate Gasket
- ASR System - Service Precautions
- No Speed Signal Momentarily
- Distorted Bass or Bass Too Weak
- Engine Surges at Idle at Operating Temp.
- Emissions - Measurement Adapter Kit/Tool
- Transmission Slips When Setting Off in First Gear
- Hard 4-3 Downshift at Approximately 60-70 km/h
- Harsh 4-3 Downshift at Approx. 35-45mph
- Harsh 4-2 or 3-2 Downshift, Accelerating Below 22mph
- A/T - Transmission Slips Starting Off in 1st Gear
- A/T - Removing Brake Band B2
- Harsh 4-2/3-2 Kickdown and Full Throttle Downshift
- No Engagement in Any Forward Gear
- Illumination of Shift Gate Is Too Dim
- Delayed 2-3 Shifting
- Spreading Lock for Parking Brake Rattles
- A/T Case - Filler Piece May Not be Required
- Transfer Case - Exchange, Seal Modification
- A/T - Harsh Transmission Engagement in Rev.
- Noise From Manual Seat Adjuster on Winding Roads
- Noises From Manual Seat Adjuster on Winding Roads
- Noise From Manual Seat Height Adjustment
- Engine is Difficult to Start When Warm
- A/C - Refrigerant R134a General Information
- A/C - Bear R12/R134a Leak Detector Modified
- A/C - R134a General Information
- A/C - R134A, Precautions/Applications
- Window Guide Blocks - Modified
- Camshaft Oil Pipe - Revised Installation Procedure
- DTC Readout 7 in SRS System
- After ASD Control Replacement, ASD MIL Flashes
- Noise From Seat Cushion Tilt Adjustment Knob
- Vibration During Light Braking on Curves at Slow Speeds
- CD Changers - Parts Listing and Compatibility
- Seat Belt - Extensions
- Seat Belt Extender Intermittent Operation
- Interior - Door Trim Panel Component Replacement
- Front Seat Cover Piping Makes Noise
- Seat Pad Particles Accumulate on Floor
- Front Seat Cushion Padding Worn
- Front Seat Cushion Has Insufficient Side Support
- Dye transfer From Seat Leather to Clothing
- Scratching Noise in Upper Backrest Area
- Front Seat Cushion Bottoms or is Too Soft
- Rear Seat Cushion Too Soft or Bottoms Out
- A/T - Transmission Gasket Leaks
- Body - Laminated Glass Chip/Crack Repair Information
- Wipers/Washers - Wipers Chattering/Noisy
- Interior - Seat Noise Complaints
- A/C - Fluorescent Dye Leak Testing
- Suspension - Shock/Strut Replacement Guidelines
- Wheels - Recommendation Against Chroming Alloy Wheels
- Paint - Adhesive Residue Removal
- Steering - Flow Noises/Fluid Foaming After Repairs
- Exhaust System - Exhaust Pipe Chrome Tip Care
- Interior - Interior Damage From Scent Dispensers
- Wheels/Tires - Nitrogen Usage Recommendations
- Interior - Seats are Dirty/Stained
- Suspension - Shock/Strut Replace Guidelines
- Body/Lighting - Moisture in Mirror Turn Signals
- Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions
- Electrical - Horn Replacement Information
- Keyless Entry - Various Malfunctions
- Vehicle - Approved Service Products On WIS
- A/C - No Or Low A/C Cooling Performance
- Wheels - Approved Alloy Wheel Cleaning Product
- Wheels/Tires - Alloy Wheel Radial Crack Information
- Body - New Window Glazing Adhesive Repair Kit
- Drivetrain - Axle Mount Service Guidelines
- Brakes - Brake Pad Paste Usage
- Brakes - Caliper Bolt Replacement Information
- Wipers/Washers - Wiping Quality Maintenance
- Brakes - Brake Component Corrosion Information
- Body - Windshield/Window Glass Bonding System
- Interior - Floor Mat Safety Information
- Restraints - Air Bag Durability And Reliability
- Body - Cleaning Tin-Plated Surfaces
- Emissions - I/m Dynamometer Emissions Testing
- Steering/Suspension - Wheel Alignment Data
- Drivetrain - Noises at Full Lock From Front Axle Area
- Antitheft System - 'Replace Key Battery' Message Displayed
- Computers/Controls - Malfunctions Of Various Power/Control Unit