1998 Mercedes-Benz E320 TSBs
29 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories
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Engine
5 bulletinsCombination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed.
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The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
Engine noises (rattling) after engine start
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from...
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the ethanol sensor"
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR...
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STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
MERCEDES BENZ: FUEL LOSS AT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE AND/OR POOR ENGINE RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS (SHAKES, KNOCKS, SURGES,...
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CHANGES TO LIP HOME MODE, POOR OUTPUT, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, COMBUSTION NOISE, VEHICLE STALLS). MAY BE CAUSED BY MALFUNCTION AT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE (PRV) DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. *PE
Other
4 bulletinsUnmotivated Reaction from Park Assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- ...
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king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)
AIRMATIC Fault Message "Max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " In Instrument Cluster
Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3)...
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in the stowage compartment of the center console.
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
Steering
4 bulletinsSurface damage on steering wheel trim
XENTRY: RATTLING/THUMPING NOISES FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS.
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NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 168 AND 172. *JS
MERCEDES: CRACKING/CREAKING NOISES FROM FRONT AXLE WHEN VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO TORSION OR WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED.
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THIS IS MAINLY HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING SLOWLY. RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE FRAME TYPE INTEGRAL SUPPORT AND STEERING PLATE CAN CAUSE THE PLATE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FRAME TYPE INTEGRAL SUPPORT OF THE FRONT AXLE, WHICH IN TURN CAUSES NOISES. *PE
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM.
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MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
Air Bags & Safety
3 bulletinsPossible complaints: 1.
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Memory function of electric seat fore/aft adjustment not functioning. 2. Seat fore/aft adjustment with easy entry/exit feature not functioning. 3. Head restraint presetting not functioning. 4. Seat fore/aft adjustment can only be adjusted for 2 sec with the seat adjustment switch (seat can only be adjusted in longitudinal direction in fits and starts). 5. Function "Collision avoidance when folding down the rear seat backrest" not functioning (seat fails to move forward when the rear seat backrest is folded down).
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
MERCEDES BENZ: FRONT OR REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP CORRECTLY.
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DIRT DEPOSITS ON THE SEAT BELT GUIDE DUE TO SOILED SEAT BELT. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 169, F CELL, 246, AND 231. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS
Transmission
2 bulletinsHarsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
Suspension
2 bulletinsDisplay of suspension setting in head unit implausible
MERCEDES BENZ: TAILGATE DOES NOT OPEN FULLY IN COLD WEATHER.
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THE TAILGATE NOT OPENING FULLY IN COLD WEATHER, DO NOT REPLACE THE STRUTS. *PE
Electrical
2 bulletinsXENTRY: 'AIRMATIC- SERVICE REQUIRED' OR 'ELC- SERVICE REQUIRED' IN DISPLAY- 'FC5151- B22/3 (REAR AXLE SENSOR): SIGNAL IMPLAUSIBLE' STORED.
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*JS
MERCEDES: SRS INDICATOR LAMP ON.
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THE SRS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODE(S) B9223 AND/OR B9243 ARE STORED IN THE SRS ECU. THE RESISTANCE OF THE IGNITION SQUIB CIRCUIT FOR THE SIDEBAG MAY BE TOO HIGH. MODEL 211. ALL MODEL YEARS. *PE
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
1 bulletinEnclosed for your information and pursuant to part 579.5, please find our latest Service and Warranty Bulletins for...
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March, 2016
Infotainment
1 bulletinNTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
Brakes
1 bulletinIf the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise...
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from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
Body & Paint
1 bulletinLiftgate intermittently does not open fully
Software & Calibration
1 bulletiniPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
HVAC & Climate
1 bulletinMERCEDES: AIR MATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED WITHIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
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MODELS 164, 211, 219, 221 AND 251. INCLUDED 4MATIC, AMG (COMPRESSOR) AMG, BLUETEC AND WAGON. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09. *PE
Lighting
1 bulletinREVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE AND ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE MODELS.
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MODEL 170, 202, 208 AND 210 MODELS. FRONT FOG LAMP(S) INOPERATIVE. MERCEDES-BENZ. *TT MODEL YEARS: 1994-2004. UPDATED 09/09/08. *PE