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
- A/T - ECO Start/Stop Inoperative, DTC P0944 Stored In TCM
- 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
- Brakes/Traction Control - Handling Multipole Rings
- Fuel System - Use Of E10 Fuel
- Brakes - Brake Lining Instructions
- Suspension - Assembly Of Suspension Struts And Shocks
- Transmission Controls - Control Module Flashing Info.
- 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 - Inventory List
- Special Tools Test Devices - Updated Listing
- Policy - Warranty Claims
- Policy - Repair Summary
- Vehicle - Warranty Start Date
- Vehicle - Roadside Assistance Program
- Tools - Recall Fluke Multimeter
- Policy - Special Tools Repairs
- Policy - American Automobile Labeling Act
- Tools - Listing Update and Illustrations
- Tools - Hand-Held Tester, New Modules
- Policy - A and B Tools, Inventory List
- Recall - Retaining Clamps Added for Front Brake Hoses
- A/C - Updated Leak Detector for R12 and R134a
- Knocking/Humming Noise at Idle With A/C On
- No A/C Cooling or Insufficient A/C Performance
- Tools - Oil Evacuation Equipment
- Drivetrain - Troubleshooting Noise and Vibration
- External Oil Leaks
- Engine - Borescope & Fiberscope Functionality
- Engine - Caution Prior to Degreasing
- Cooling - High Coolant Temperatures
- Policy - Fluke Meter Approved
- A/T - No 2-3 Upshift at Full Throttle/Engine Cutout
- Fuel - High Idle After Cold Start/Future Recalls
- Noisy Fuel Pump
- Engine - New Exhaust Valves
- Ignition - Caution about Spark Plug Wrenches
- Odors From ACC System in Heating Mode
- Suspension - Spring Compressor Tool
- Suspension - Spring Compressor
- Rumbling Noise at Rear Axle on Uneven Roads
- Vibration From Tire Flat Spots Steering Wheel Vibration
- Steering Box - Revised Tightening Torque
- Steering Gear - Inspection After An Accident
- Camshaft - Replacement, Changes and Parts
- Camshaft Timing Adjuster - Reassembly Procedure
- Engine - Camshaft Timing Adjuster Reassembly
- Engine Dies After Cold Start on Accel./Decel.
- Engine - Timing Chain Tools
- Oil Leak From Drain Hole Opening on Left Side of Engine
- Engine - Cylinder Wall Damage Assesment
- Water Pump - Drainage Pipe Retrofitting Procedure
- Cooling - Coolant Pump Streaks of Coolant Residue
- 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
- Oil Leaks at Rear End Cap
- Fuel Economy Gauge Occasionally Drops to Zero
- Outside Temperature Indicator Unrealistic Values
- A/C System - Modifications
- Wheels - 15 Inch Steel, New Covers
- Wheel - Balancer Adapters & Flange Plate
- Wheel - Balancer Adapters and Flange Plate
- Wheels - Installation of AMG Accessory Wheels
- Tires/Snow Chains - Factory Approved Specifications
- Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S(R) Tires Not Approved
- Body and Frame - Celette Fixture Set Availability
- Body and Frame - Lateral Portal Frame Kit
- Heated Seat Test Cable - Modification
- Electrostatic Charge on Seats
- Noises From Front Seats
- Sunroof - Glass Panel Retrofit
- Sunroof - Retrofitting Steel with Glass
- Drive/Propeller Shaft - Alignment/Tool Set
- Transmission Does Not Shift into Fourth Gear
- A/T Cooler Hose Rubbing on Lower Radiator Hose
- Shift Selector Lever is Loose
- Early Kickdown Shifts/Delayed or No Downshifts
- Control Module - ECM Tips and Application Guide
- Control Module - (HFM-SFI) Modification
- DTCs 57/60/63 Control Module Memory Malfunction
- ASR MIL ON on Starting Engine, DTC C1022 Set
- ASR MIL Comes On After Engine Start, Code C1022
- Engine - Cuts Out When Stopping/Intermittent Idle Surge
- Engine, Shakes, Misses, and Dies at Idle
- Protective Screen on Mass Air Flow Sensor Damaged
- Brake Rotors/Front Hub - Production Change/Installation
- ABS Control Lamp Comes ON Intermittently
- Recall - Speed Sensor Mounting Bore De-Burring
- ABS MIL ON & OFF Intermittently
- ABS, MIL ON No ABS System Malfunctions
- Engine Does Not Start, Touch Start Inoperative
- Campaign - Brake Assist System Control Module
- Policy - Battery Defect Reporting Program
- Battery - Handling and Care Procedures
- Battery - Jump Starting/Charging and Labels
- Battery Discharges After Extended Inoperation
- Battery Discharged, Vehicle No Start
- Battery Discharge in CD Changer Equipped Vehicles
- Battery Discharged/Electronic Damage - After Jump Start
- Battery Discharges, Vehicle Can No Longer Be Started
- Engine Cannot Be Started Due To Low Voltage
- Battery Safety Notes
- Battery - Trickle Charger Overview/Installation
- Whining Noise From Alternator
- Starter Lock-out/BackUp Light Switch - Replacement Tip
- DLC - 9-Pole Diagnostic Connector - Deleted
- Engine Runs Rough, Surges or Does Not Start
- Engine - Total/Momentary Stall/Restarts After Short Wait
- Emissions - Catalytic Converter EPA Replacement Warning
- Intermittent No Fifth/Erratic Fourth to Fifth to Fourth
- Console - (Center) Switches Loose
- Radio Inoperative, Multiple Error Codes/No Display
- Radio - Post Warranty Repair Procedure
- Radio - Post Warranty Repair Program
- Radio - Self Diagnostic Information
- Audio Systems - Diagnosis & Return Form
- Policy - Open Vehicle Campaigns/Radio Codes
- Audio System - RF Interference Explanation
- Cellular - (OKI) Telephone Direct Repair Program
- Volume of ``Hands-Free'' System Too Low
- Cellular Phone - Dealership OSS Support Guidelines
- Cellular Phone - Installation
- Cellular Phone - Diagnosis & Return Form
- Cellular - (Motorola) Telephone Direct Repair Program
- Vehicle - New Dealer Technical Bulletin
- Seat Belt Curls Up in Upper Seat Belt Guide
- Airbag - Replacement Label
- Airbag Control Module - DTCs 3 + 9, No Erasure
- Brakes - Approved Brake Lathe
- Brake Discs - Coating Removed During Thorough Test Drive
- Engine Block Heater - Installation
- Engine - Block Heater Installation/Heat Shield
- Engine Block Heater - Installation/Cable
- Engine Block Heater - Installation Procedure
- Engine - Block Heater Installation
- Crankshaft Main Bearing - Coding System
- Radio Interference in AM range
- Installing Interference Suppression Filters
- Ignition - Checking with Engine Analyzers
- Starter Defective, Corroded
- Oil Pressure Gauge Intermittently Reads Zero
- Headlamps/Turn Signals Mist Up or Leaking
- Oil Presure Gauge Drops to Zero, MIL stays OFF
- Camshaft - Freeze Plug Replacement Tool
- Engine Oil Leaks at Right, Formation of Droplets
- Oil Leakage at Top Front Cover
- Oil Exits at Rear End Cap
- ESP Fault Code C1142
- ADS MIL ON DTCs 3 or 4
- Steering Wheel Lock - Increased Play
- Ignition Key Scrapes on Steering Lock Sleeve
- Clacking Noises From Impact Absorber in Steering Wheel
- Suspension - Measuring Ride Height, Modification
- Maintenance - Factory Approved Service Products
- Special Tool - Resistance Spot Welder
- Special Tool - Resistance Welder
- Special Tool - Spot Welder
- Special Tool - M20 Resistance Welder
- Body/Frame - Dedicated Straightening Equipment
- Body - Windshield/Rear Glass Body Seam Corrosion
- Engine - Will Not Crank, Blown Fuse
- Light Bulbs - Wattage Recommendations
- SRS System - Child Safety Labels
- Antitheft System Cannot be Armed From Trunk/Tailgate
- I/M Emission Testing on Dynamometer
- Computers - Inadvertent MIL ON Failure Explanation
- Campaign - Emission Control Label Replacement
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Hissing/Humming Noises
- Engine - Poor Power Output at Operating Temperature
- Hand-Held Tester - Module Overview
- Hand-Held Tester (HHT) - Updates
- Tools - Hand-Held Tester, Module Updates
- Tools - Hand-Held Tester (HHT), System Updates
- Computer Control Systems - Diagnostic Analyzers
- EGR Valve - Testing
- Scan Tool (Impulse Counter ) - Failure, Improper Hook-Up
- Policy - HHT Warranty & Precautions
- Hand-Held Tester (HHT) - Updated Modules
- Cruise Control Inoperative
- Clock Inoperative or Malfunctions
- Trunk Lock Does Not Operate by Central Locking System
- Adjusting Trunk Lid Lock
- Trunk Lid Inoperative Via Central Locking System
- Doors - Preloading After Replacement and Special Tool
- Wind Noise at Doors
- Door Sill Panels Dirty Due to Water Running Off Doors
- Trunk - Closing Assist Modification
- Rear Seat Belt Sags
- Tilting/Sliding Roof Squeaks When Operating
- Glass - Repair Recommendation
- Windshield - Cracking at Bottom, Production Change
- Side Window Stops During Automatic Closing Sequence
- Outside Mirror Vibrates
- Exterior Mirror Operating Problem
- Rear Vanity Mirror Drops Forward
- Engine - Oil Level Checking Procedure Revised
- Engine - Reduction of Oil Capacity
- Oil - Engine Oil Capacity Reduced
- Oil - Engine Oil Test Sheets for Measuring Consumption
- 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
- Tools - Universal Valve Spring Tool
- Special Tool - Universal Valve Spring Tool
- Console - Caution While Replacing Wood Trim
- Interior - Center Console Cover Removal & Installation
- Brakes - Grunting Noise When Brake Pedal is Actuated
- A/T - Intermittent Power Delivery in Reverse
- A/T - Modifications and Innovations
- A/T - Standardized Design Control Pressure Cable
- No Fifth Gear/Trans. Only Shifts to Fifth at Full Load
- Intermittent Buzzing, Light Load, 2-3 Upshift
- A/T - Piston Removal/Installation Tool
- A/T - (Exchange) Piston Bore Seal Modification
- A/T - Special Piston Removal/Installation Tool
- A/T - Tool to Fasten to the Mounting Plate
- A/T - Tool to Fasten Transmission to Mounting Plate
- A/T - Support Tool to Fasten to the Mounting Plate
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- 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
- Flex Plate Bolt - Production Update
- CD Changer - Installation
- Interference (Whistling Noise) in CD Mode
- Ext. Lamp - MIL ON When Turn Signals are Used
- Lamp Failure - MIL ON, NO Lamps Defective
- Main Beam/Low Beam Not Operating
- Campaign - EGR Valve Replacement
- A/T - Double Engagement When Shifted Into Drive
- Engine Dies When Transmission is Put Into Gear
- A/C - ACC Pushbutton Control Panel, Check Date
- A/C - Control Module, Production Modification
- Starter Lock-out Relay - No Crank, Fuse Blown
- Engine Surges/Runs Irregularly at Idle
- Ignition System - Wires with Crimp-On terminals
- SRS/Horn Clock Spring - Introduction
- Steering Coupler - Production Modification
- Steering Angle Sensor, DTCs C1140, C1504, 015, 016, 017
- Instrument Cluster in Instrument Panel Loose
- Low Oil Level Lamp Comes ON, Oil Level OK
- Engine - Oil Evacuation Equipment
- Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging
- Repairing Wiring Harness Using Soldered Terminal
- Fuel - Fuel Drain Hoses & Portable Fuel Tanker
- Wheel - Adhesive Balance Weights Removal Tool
- Wheels - Removal of Adhesive Wheel Balance Weights
- Convertible Top - Cleaning Procedure
- Keyless Entry System - Modifications
- Antenna - Conversion Instructions
- Parktronic System - (PTS) Function
- PTS MIL ON For No Reason
- Parktronic - Unusual System Operation
- Interior - B-Pillar Coat Hook Installation
- Interior - Squeaking/Creaking Noise Kit
- Body - AMG KIt, Installation
- 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
- PSE System Does Not Function But Pump Runs
- Radio - Alpine Post Warranty Repair Program
- Display Flashes (All Radio Functions in Order)
- Paint - Warranty and Suppliers
- Paint - Warranty and Updated Supplier Information
- Deformation of Parts During Repair Paintwork
- Paint - Application & Identification
- Campaign - Anti-Corrosion Wax Application to Subframe
- Campaign - CF Control Module Replacement
- Hard 4-2 or 3-2 Downshift at Approx. 30km/h
- ASR System - Service Precautions
- MIL ON DTCs Set/No Faults Found Using Diagnostic Manual
- Campaign - Parking Brake Not Releasing
- Emissions - Measurement Adapter Kit/Tool
- Transmission Slips When Setting Off in First Gear
- Hard 4-3 Downshift at Approximately 60-70 km/h
- 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
- Turn Signals/Headlamps ON, Ignition Turned OFF
- Emergency Trunk Release - Retrofit
- Color or Brightness Difference of Headlamps
- High/Low Beams Do Not Function
- 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
- Occasional Air Conditioner Failure
- Airbag Wiring Harness - Replacement
- After ASD Control Replacement, ASD MIL Flashes
- Strain Occurs at Rear Axle in Sharp Curves or Parking
- Lights - Daytime Running Lamps, Canadian Regulations
- Parking Brake Assembly - New Adjustment Procedure
- CD Changers - Parts Listing and Compatibility
- C/D Changer - Installation
- Body and Frame - Test Cables for Diagnostics
- EC Lamp ON, Cannot Be Shut OFF
- Recall 95V047000: Differential Speed Sensor Inspection
- Seat Belt - Extensions
- Auxiliary Blowers Run Continuously in Stage 3
- Interior - Door Trim Panel Component Replacement
- GPS - Navigation System Installation
- Body - PSE Control Module Update
- Dye transfer From Seat Leather to Clothing
- PTS MIL ON, No Apparent Reason
- Droning, Growling Noises Between 2500 and 4500Rpm
- A/T - Transmission Gasket Leaks
- Body - Laminated Glass Chip/Crack Repair Information
- Wipers/Washers - Wipers Chattering/Noisy
- Interior - Seat Noise Complaints
- ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set
- A/C - Fluorescent Dye Leak Testing
- Suspension - Shock/Strut Replacement Guidelines
- Wheels - Recommendation Against Chroming Alloy Wheels
- ABS - Engine No Start/Limp Home/Multiple Codes Set
- Paint - Adhesive Residue Removal
- ABS/TCS - ESP Visit Workshop Message Displayed
- 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
- Garage Door Opener - Range Too Short/Can't Program
- Interior - Seats are Dirty/Stained
- Steering - Power Steering Diagnostic Tips
- Suspension - Shock/Strut Replace Guidelines
- Lighting - L/R Turn Signal/Headlamp Constantly ON
- 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 - Windshield/Rear Window Body Seam Corrosion
- Body - New Window Glazing Adhesive Repair Kit
- Drivetrain - Axle Mount Service Guidelines
- Brakes - Brake Pad Paste Usage
- Brakes - Caliper Bolt Replacement Information
- Lighting - Xenon Headlamp Brightness Explanation
- 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