2011 Mercedes Benz Gl166 TSBs
84 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories
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28 bulletinsMessage in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
The release loop of the Easy Entry seat in the 2nd seat row is awkward to operate as it is difficult to access
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
Fault message "AIRMATIC" or "Active Curve System" in instrument cluster
Distronic distance control - alleged arbitrary intervention
COMAND Online: Some contacts on the telephone are not found via voice control.
Fault message "AIRMATIC" or "Active Curve System" in instrument cluster
Instrument cluster: HOLD indicator continues to be lit for a few seconds although the vehicle is moving
Fault message "AIRMATIC" or "Active Curve System" in instrument cluster
Odor in passenger compartment
Running board illumination inoperative
Automatic emergency call triggered for no obvious reason
Garmin MAP PILOT: General information in the event of complaints
Garmin MAP PILOT: Notes on voice input
Vehicle wanders to the left or right.
Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
Night performance of 360 camera too dark
Collision Prevention Assist warns without obvious cause
Malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray...
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under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking condensation hose)
Manual release of 2nd seat row breaks (black/red handle)
Collision Prevention Assist warns without obvious cause
Facebook app cannot be opened
Failure of stereo multifunction camera
mbrace i-call may not complete
Drive Kit Plus: Digital DriveStyle app does not launch automatically
2nd seat row Power Easy Entry function impairment of backrest folding
COMAND ONLINE: MUTE FUNCTION NO LONGER ACTIVE AFTER A RESTART
Engine
14 bulletinsThe COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark.
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The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup...
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clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acceleration" e.g. due to engine intervention. This can affect all NAT2FE+ (7G-TRONIC PLUS) vehicles with engines OM651, OM642LS and M278 in the production period from 04/2011 to 02/2012 and with more than 10,000 km. The two fault codes can also occur in combination with rpm sensor faults (see also GI27.50-P-035556). The rpm sensor fault is not connected with this complaint.
Minor leaks at the oil duct of the left or right cylinder head of engines 157, 276 and 278.
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1. Left cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole on left beside mechanical vacuum pump. 2. Right cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole below high-pressure pump housing.
Electric motor for the folding rear backrest of the 3rd seat row is inoperative or makes noises during adjustment
Rattling noises in area of 2-stage turbocharger, OM651
Warning message in instrument cluster.
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The fault code P052400 "The oil pressure is too low" is logged in the engine control unit.
Fault code P045600 or P044200 without complaints about engine running characteristics
Sound system: Intermittent loss of sound after engine start
Fault code P045600 or P044200 without complaints about engine running characteristics
3rd seat row adjustment motor inoperative, model series X166
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - "Check AdBlue" or "No start in XXX km/miles" appears in instrument cluster -...
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Fault codes concerning AdBlue system stored in engine control unit
Engine noises after engine start
Uncomfortable 1-2, 2-3 and/or 3-4 acceleration upshifts with cold transmission oil on MODEL 166 with ENGINE 642
COMAND ONLINE: INTERMITTENTLY NO AUDIO OUTPUT AFTER ENGINE START.
Transmission
8 bulletins166 and 463 with NAG2 harsh 4-3 downshift
Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9
Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9
Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high (FC 2783) or actuation of torque converter lockup clutch...
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not possible (FC 0741)
Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9 with CODE B03
Fault Code P089300 on 722.9 Transmission with VGS4NAG2
Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9
Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9
Electrical
6 bulletinsCustomer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has...
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determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to current production configuration. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the mbrace control module software at the next workshop visit.
BR166 and BR292 - Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.
Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.
Impairment of electrical folding function of 2nd seat row (SA code 843)
Malfunction in additional battery in instrument cluster: FC_B11C11B
Infotainment
5 bulletinsCOMAND Online: After map update is aborted, navigation no longer functions
Garmin MAP PILOT: Traffic information service and possibly voice control inoperative after navigation software update ...
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using Download Manager version 2.0.29 or 2.0.30
Service: Service display implausible
Audio 20: Music does not continue automatically after a call
COMAND Online: "Sirius" satellite radio "Sirius" constantly displays the message "Updating Channels"
Body & Paint
5 bulletinsSqueaking noise from top of B-pillar when raising and lowering front door side window
Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.
Garage door opener loses programming
Garage door opener range too short
Garage door opener cannot be programmed
Brakes
4 bulletinsSqueaking noises from area of front axle brake
Squeaking noises from area of front axle brake
Installing Electric Trailer Brake Controller
Squeaking noises from area of front axle brake
Lighting
3 bulletinsThis Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace...
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informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon Telematics systems. If the i-button call failed or if the customer was unable to perform the i-button call, the mbrace agent instructed the customer to make an appointment with their dealer to have the issue corrected and/or i-button call performed. The vehicles impacted range from model year 2002 to 2014.
Headlamp lights up sporadically
Headlamps fogged
HVAC & Climate
3 bulletinsOdor from the air conditioning
Odor from the air conditioning
Odor from the air conditioning
Air Bags & Safety
3 bulletinsFlashing or SCN coding of airbag control units
More comfortable head restraints on 2nd seat row for child seats with Power Easy Entry, code 843
More comfortable head restraints on 2nd seat row for child seats with Power Easy Entry, code 843
Steering
2 bulletinsHeight adjustment of electric steering column adjustment sticks at top end stop
Height adjustment of electric steering column inoperative
Fuel System
1 bulletinPlug-in hybrid fuel filler flap will not open
Software & Calibration
1 bulletiniPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
1 bulletinMessage "SOS - Service Not Activated" in instrument cluster