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Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (R230)

Disclaimer : This collection of info, links, etc., does not imply any endorsement or guarantee of fitness of a givenproduct or service producer, and also may be subject to errors or omissions. Updated - 23 May 2015 

SL55 AMG - The German Bentley 

Overview

 Mercedes seem to have created the perfect car. Superb(ish) quality,gorgeous looks, super car performance and at the touch of a buttonit becomes a convertible! The V8 engine from the SL500 has beenheavily modified by AMG resulting in a near 50% increase in power.This is enough to propel the SL55 to over 200mph with speedrestrictor removed. 

Braking is excellent thanks to 8-pot vented discs and ESP brake bywire technology, while the SL55 becomes the first Mercedes to

feature pushbutton sequential gear shift. Handling is assisted bystate of the art active body control, however it still struggles to cope with the car's enormous 2 ton mass.

With the SL55 AMG, Mercedes has taken its legendary roadster and injected it with a major dose of horsepower thatelevates it to near super car status. With nearly 500 horsepower emanating from its supercharged V8, this drop topcan outdo most sports cars in a straight line, yet it's still docile enough to go for a top-down Sunday drive. The

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ridiculously powerful SL65 AMG might overshadow the SL55 in the minds of some buyers, but unless you have regularaccess to roads resembling the German autobahn, the real-world performance difference will go unnoticed 95 percentof the time. If you're looking for the ultimate combination of open-air fun and unparalleled performance, the SL55satisfies in ways few other cars can.

The SL Through the Years :

 

If you want to hear sweet music, attend a concert or purchase a Ferrari.If you want to sit out in the heat in comfort, then find a restaurant or purchase a BMW.If you have fear of locking your brakes, then buy a Porsche. But......If you want to stop breathing in 4.8 seconds,If you want your stomach to drop to your seat and your heart to leap into your throat,If you want a machine to give back to you everything you gave to it and then ask for more,

If you want to feel the passion of a single man’s heart, then, my good man, you purchase an SL55 AMG.

Future Values - Is the SL55 a classic in the making?

The SL was and is a classic, so by all means the R230 will be  a classic in the future. However, the valuation will dropfor years and years for two reasons :

1. Too many were made to make appreciation viable2. With the next SL out in equally big numbers, the R230 will be the choice of the 'wrong' clientèle  (young,

posers, drug dealers, etc.)

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However, having said the aforementioned about the R230’s in general (SL500s, SL550s, SL600s, etc.), perspectivechanges when you start to look at the AMGs (SL55s, SL65s and SL63s). The AMGs being made in more limitednumbers, with supercar performance, improved quality and impressive appearance, this should keep values higher.

On top of that, as years pass, there are fewer models remaining on the market, due to accident “write-offs”, neglect(too costly to repair at current values) and some get so heavily modified that normal buyers get scared off, that valuesof well cared for examples with full dealer service history and only subtle mods, will fetch higher market values.

Due to the complexity, unreliability and replacement costs of the infamous Active Body Control (ABC) system, Ipropose that, even considering my comments in the previous paragraph, that should one convert to an SL350 coil-

over system including front and rear sway bars and have them professionally (dealer) installed, your value will possiblyeven increase over an ABC car, but at the very least, the conversion should not depreciate the car’s value.

About 15 years old, SLs will become classy again to drive.

Details

Construction 

Bonnet/hood aluminiumBoot/trunk lid aluminiumFront wings/fenders aluminiumDoors aluminiumInner door shells magnesiumFront and rear bumpers composite

Engine Specs 

NOTE : the SL55 AMG engine is bullet-proof, the only issue (minor) are occasional leaking valve covergaskets .

The M113 5.4L supercharged is a supercharged and twin-intercooled version of the 5.4 L (5439 cc) M113 5.4. It iscommonly referred to as "M113K" - where 'K' stands for Kompressor (supercharger). Output varies depending on yearand model. Video of the engine assembly : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XMlLgl79ek

My engine Handcrafted by Florim Avdija, AMG Affalterbach, Germany 

Bore x Stroke 97.00 mm x 92.00 mmPower 494 bhp @ 6,100 rpmTorque 516 lb/ft @ 2,750 to 4,000 rpmMaximum RPM 6,500 rpmFiring Order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Compression Ratio 9.5:1#Supercharger Max. Boost 0.8 bar (12 psi)Air Filter Element K&N 33-2181 (2 required) # # # +15hpOil FilterOil Mobil 1 10W30 Fully Synthetic (9.0 US qt (8.5 litres)Spark Plugs NGK PFR 5 R-11 (these are Platinum)Spark Plug Gap 0.039 in (1.0 mm)

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Spark Plug#Torque 15 – 22 lb/ft (20 – 30 Nm)In-Line Fuel FilterPoly-V-Belts 2 belts (Length 8ft 1 in (2462 mm) and 4 ft 3 in (1289 mm))Cooling SystemAnti-Freeze MB 320.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze with water 50:50

 

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5-speed Automatic Transmission 

NOTE : the transmission is also bullet-proof.

Gearbox 5-speed AutoRatios 1st-3.59; 2nd-2.19; 3rd-1.41; 4th-1.00; 5th-0.83Gear Oil MB Automatic Transmission Fluid (9.1 US qt (8.1 litres))

Final Drive 

Ratio 2.82 : 1Oil Hypoid Gear Oil# SAE#85 W 90 #(1.5 US qt (1.4 litres))

Suspension 

Front Double Wishbones and Coil Springs with ABC (Active Body Control)Rear Five-link with ABC (Active Body Control)

Steering 

Type Power assisted, rack and pinionRatioTurn Lock to LockTurning Circle 36.2 ftPower Fluid MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S)

Braking System 

Electronically controlled 4-circuit with 4-wheel discs.

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Front Brembo Ventilated 14.2” Discs with 8 piston fixed-type callipersRear Brembo Ventilated 13.0 in Discs with 4 piston fixed-type callipersMaster Cylinder Servo-assisted master cylinderFluid Mercedes-Benz DOT 4+

Sensotronic Brake Control :Electronic braking system transmits brake pressure individually to each wheel based on driver input and variousvehicle parameters. Sensotronic optimises brake pressure at each wheel in normal braking, emergency stopping andduring ESP activity. “Soft Stop” feature precisely modulates brake pressure as the car approaches a stop during

normal braking. Automatic brake drying applies the brakes lightly and briefly based on windscreen wiper use anddriver braking intervals, to reduce moisture on the brake surfaces. Predictive brake priming sets the brake pads nearerthe discs when the driver quickly releases the accelerator, for faster braking response.

Brake Assist :System senses emergency barking via the speed at which the driver presses the brake pedal and immediately appliesmaximum available braking force, potentially reducing the overall stopping distance by eliminating the delay caused bya common human tendency, not to brake hard enough, soon enough. Letting up on the brake pedal releases “BrakeAssist”.

Antilock Braking System :ABS senses impending wheel lockup under heavy braking and pumps the front brakes individually or the rear brakestogether (to help to maintain stability) as needed, up to 30 times per second, to prevent lockup and maintain steeringability. Sensotronic eliminates the pedal pulsation commonly associated with conventional brake systems and ABS.

Electrical 

Alternator 14 V / 180 AStarter Motor 12 V / 1.7 kWStarter Battery 12 V / 35AhConsumer/Accessory Battery 12 V / 70Ah

Entry & Egress 

The sport seats are roomy and can be controlled electronically while the Easy Entry system shifts both seats andsteering column to make entrance and egress hassle free .

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Wheels

PCD 5 x 112 mmCentre Bore 66.6 mmStd. M.B. Wheel Bolts M14 x 1.5” thread pitch, Ball Seat, Thread Length - 25 - 28mm

Standard OriginalAMG ultra-thin-spoke, light alloy, wheels (Style V)

Front 8.5” x 18” ET 30 mm 255/40 R 18 tyres 33 psi ? barRear 9.5” x 18” ET 33 mm 285/35 R 18 tyres 34 psi ? bar

Note :  

• Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts have a “Ball Seat” , while most aftermarket wheels require bolts with a “ 60 degreeTaper Seat” 

• Higher positive ET/offset = more”set-in”. (i.e. if original has ET 38, and new has ET 28, then new wheel will sitfurther out by 10 mm, and will be more flush with fender).

• Minimum wheel bolt engagement inside hub is about 1 1/2 times the bolt diameter i.e. 14mm diameter boltwill require at least 21mm engagement inside hub (or another way, 21mm outside inner edge of wheel).

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Currently Fitted :

Mandrus Manheim Painted/Gun Metal

Front 8.5" x 19" # ET 25 mm 255/35 R 19 SKU: W-1985MAH255112B66Rear#  9.5" x 19" ET 25 mm 285/30 R 19 SKU: W-1995MAH255112B66

Wheel Bolts for Mandrus Wheels: M14 x 1.5” pitch, 60︒ Taper Seat, Thread Length - ?mm

 

NOTE : There is a handy wheel offset calculator at :   1010TIRES.COM - Wheel Offset Calculator 

Current Tyres

http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator#Results

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Front Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus #95Y# M+S (255/35ZR19) All SeasonRear Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus #95Y# M+S (285/30ZR19) All Season

NOTE: current A/S tyres are not as good as pure winter/snow tyres, but may be a good all round compromisein areas where winter is not too severe. However, next tyre change, I will be fitting winter/snow tyres, for all yearround use (they will wear slightly quicker in summer driving, but I’ll just change them more often).

Tyre Pressures 

Most favour dropping cold pressures on their street tires somewhat to give greater stickiness and handlingcharacteristics. Lower tyre pressures have improved the car’s ride quality, despite the increase in wheel sizes.

Front 33 psi (suggested going down to 28 psi for better ride with bigger dia. tyre)Rear 34 psi (suggest going down to 29 psi for better ride with bigger dia. tyre)

Wheel Spacers 

There are several wheel spacer options (but I don’t use)  :

• 5 mm• 17 mm• 21 mm• 25 mm• 31 mm

Future Winter Tyre Option

NOTE : Brands of Possible Winter Tyre : 

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT - $475 each

 

Pirelli Sottozero 240 Gen II - $420 each

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Dunlop Wintersport D3 - $475 each

 

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DIY Maintenance, Part Cross-References & Modifications

Local Mercedes-Benz Mechanics 

Euro Mobil AutoHouse284 Glendale AveSt Catharines, ON L2T 2L3euromobilah.com(289) 273-2327

Euro Motors (Peter & Helen Schleich)1665 Beaverdams RoadThoroldOntarioL2V 4T3(905) 688-4760

John and JohnNiagara Import Service242 Niagara StreetSt. CatharinesL2M 4V4(905) 937-2455

ZOROTECH (German auto specialist Hamilton)Contact detailsAddress: 339 Fruitland Rd. Barton Arvin, Stoney Creek L8E5M8, ONTel: 905-643-5538Fax: 905-643-3228

http://www.zorotech.caCell: (519) 803-3228  Email: zhalavanja@zorotech.caOff QEW south on Fruitland Rd., Stoney Creek. Not far.

Euro Automotive Imports5665 King, Grimsby, ON • 905-309-095113 miles | More Information »Off QEW south on Ontario St., Beamsville. Turn right on to Main St. E

Kompressors Autoworld245 Barton Street, Stoney Creek, ON • 905-594-1641

Boyd Automotive and TireService and Repair of Mercedes-Benz Vehicles380 Vansickle RoadSt. Catharines,ON, L2S 0B5, Canada(905) 685-5821

Mississauga Auto Repairs3085 Wolfedale RoadMississaugaOntarioL5C 1V8

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(905) 279-7501email : service@mississaugaautorepairs.com

Kleeman Specialists 

Oakridge Auto Service #(Michael Fraculj)220 Wyecroft rd. #43Oakville, OntarioL6K 3B1Canadae-mail oakridgeauto@bellnet.ca Phone [905]338-3131Fax [905]845-7132

Wheel Spacers 

H&R Trac Wheel SpacersJohn NguyenParagon Competition1681 Langstaff Road, Unit 12,

VaughanOntario(905) 760-9222 (John and orders)(905) 760-9996

Local Bodywork Repairs or Replacement 

Sam DeMita (father) Anthony (son)Sun Collision Centre(905) 227-7571

Misc.

AutoFX (graphics, logos and decals)

113 Cushman RoadUnit 44,

St. Catharines(905) 685-3266

www.autofxgraphics.comautofx@mergetel.com 

Niagara Appraisal ServicesWally Clark Enterprises Limited,P.O. Box 2182,Niagara Falls,Ont., L2E 6Z3(905) 356-4785Appraisals

What Can Go Wrong? - General Problem Areas and Common Faults 

NOTE : The SL55 is fairly reliable, but, when it goes down, “it goes down hard”.

The things that are weak and will break (at around 90,000 km) are :

• front ABC strut/shocks (2)

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• rear ABC strut/shocks (2)• ABC valve blocks (1 front and 1 rear)• ABC Accumulators (Cannon Balls) - 2 front and 2 rear• ABC tandem pump - (power steering pump and ABC pump combined), engineered in one unit as a space-

saving measure.• Intercooler pump• Engine mounts (2) and transmission mount (1)• Lower ball joints ($700 dealer installed)• Supercharger bearing

Replacement Costs (as of 2013) : 

NOTE : Very important to check the prices of “independents” against the MB dealer.

In my case, my local MB dealer offers labour and parts cost reductions on MB cars 7 years and older :

• $125 per hour labour rate reduced to $99 per hour• 15% off MB parts prices

Example of Canadian OEM Parts Costs NOTE : above reductions not calculated in table below : 

 

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Prevention and Fixes : 

BrakesThis vehicle has sensotronic brake control (SBC). If the SBC light on the dash illuminates, have the brakeschecked. If the SBC is not working, limited brake pressure is delivered to the front brakes, increasing thedistance it takes to stop. The SBC hydraulic unit has a specific service life programmed into the control module;follow the manufacturer's recommended service procedure for proper maintenance of the SBC. Follow the two-yearservice interval for brake fluid flush.

EngineOil leaks from the PCV vent housings on the valve covers and inspection plates on the front of the engine arecommon. The rubber bond in the harmonic balancer can decay, which causes the balancer to move and work its wayinto the timing chain cover. If the balancer comes into contact with the timing cover while the engine is running, it willfracture and damage the timing case and potentially other surrounding parts. The harmonic balancer should beinspected at every service. Oil leaks from the oil level sensor are common. The crankshaft position sensors tend to fail.

Suspension & SteeringFront thrust arm and control arm bushings can crack and sometimes tear completely. If this is not repaired quickly,damage to the front subframe unit will occur, which is very expensive to repair. Updated control arms (that preventdamage to the subframe when the bushings wear out) are available. The active body control (ABC) system canleak fluid from numerous areas, including the tandem pump, hydraulic lines, struts, and/or seals.   If it is notrepaired, the vehicle ride height could drop too low and cause damage to the undercarriage.

NOTE : more information on ABC alternatives, later in this document.

Drive TrainA vibration felt through the centre floor of the vehicle can be caused by driveshaft flex discs, which crack andshred, causing excessive driveshaft movement. Not repairing these can cause damage to the driveshaft centresupport bearing, or, in the worst case scenario, damage to the transmission or differential. High mileage or oldervehicles develop leaks at the differential seals and cover; the whole unit needs to be resealed to repair the leaks. Thewire connector on the transmission leaks fluid into the wiring harness. If not repaired, the oil will migrate through thewiring harness and damage the transmission control module. A new harness and control module are required to fix theproblem.

Electrical & LightsBrake light switch failure can cause the ESP and BAS warnings to illuminate. The early versions of the centralgateway module (which allows different systems to communicate with each other) have software problems.

Heating & Air ConditioningThe evaporator temperature sensor can fail , causing the AC compressor not to cycle. If the AC compressor doesnot cycle on, the AC system will not blow cold air. If the AC compressor is stuck on, the air will be very cold at first,before warming up.

Stuck in ParkUsually due to the shift interlock. There is a lever at the end of the shift interlock cable, next to the shifter, and thisinterlock my be faulty. To fix, replace with part # AR27.60-P-0122R and follow instructions below :

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Servicing & Intervals 

For all, their performance and luxury, the new SL55 is designed to be remarkably easy to live with, offering flexibleservice intervals, dependant on way you drive car.

A full service history is absolutely essential, and it’s equally important that the car has been looked after by a qualifiedspecialist. Gaps in the history should sound warning bells, particularly if they occur at the same time as a change inownership, and make sure bills for parts match the recommended schedule – it’s easy to fill the service bookwith oil changes but never do the more expensive maintenance jobs.  

A Service (1 wrench) is larger job

B Service (2 wrench) is smaller job

How to Reset Service Light Indicator  ( without MB Star DAS  ) 

Mercedes SL Class R230 (from year: 2003) :

After performing the services on your vehicle.

1. Turn on the ignition to key position 2 (standard display of the control system appears). 2. Press button (UP arrow) or (DOWN arrow) on the multifunction steering wheel until the FSS indicator with

(Single Wrench) or (Double Wrench) and the service deadline appears in the multifunction display.3. Press the reset knob (1 button) for about 4 seconds. Picture below. 

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4.   . 5. This message appears in the tachometer, DO YOU WANT TO RESET SERVICE INTERVAL? CONFIRM BY

USING RESET BUTTON.6. Lift off the reset button when above message appears.6. Now to confirm, again hold down the reset button until you hear a signal and get message telling you when

next service is due.7. Turn key off. 

Video link to reset SL55 service indicator : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx3aPGe77Qg

Web Repository of R230 Info 

Misc.R230FuseMap.PDFVario Roof Diagnostic Aid.pdf Manually Closing the Vario Roof.pdf Dual Battery.pdf 

Interior FSS operating instructions.pdf FSS reset.pdf Instrument Cluster.pdf Wiring diagrams - reading.pdf remove shifter lever[1].pdf 

remove center console cover[1].pdf 

Steering wheel/Airbag AR46.pdf AR46.10-P-0100I.pdf AR46.10-P-0200I.pdf AR46.10-P-0300I.pdf AR54.25-P-2802I.pdf AR91.60-P-0660R.pdf 

Brakes.change front pads.pdf change rear pads.pdf

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r230...83-brakes.html2004 SL500 MANUAL R230 SBC Tool info.pdf 2004 SL500 MANUAL R230 SBC Safety Sheet Involves BRAKES.pdf 2004 SL500 MANUAL R230 SBC Disable wo STAR_DIAGNOSIS.pdf 2004 SL500 MANUAL R230 SBC disable on other MB.pdf 2004 SL500 MANUAL R230 SBC ABS info.pdf

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Fuel Filter replace fuel filter.pdf

Headlights headlight removal.pdf headlight replace.pdf 

Jacking Points 

 

Jacking up safely, securely using Special “Jackpoint Jack Stands” 

Figuring out where to lift the back end without using the official jack points where the jack stands go is always thedifficult task for me. 

How It Works 

Options & Applications Instructions FAQ's & Reviews Tech Info JackPoint Store Contact Us 

http://www.jackpointjackstands.com/ 

4 low profile “Jackpoint Jackstands” are a great solution to get all 4 wheels up safely. Higher initial investment, butquality is first rate as is customer service.

NOTE : There are 4 jack points on the SL55 AMG : 

For a floor/trolley jack, the 4 lift points are :

• front - protruding pins behind front wheels• rear - protruding pins in front of rear wheels

The contact points are squarish and have holes in the centre (position a Hockey Puck between the jack and thecontact point).

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How To Video Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgsZmjkPCM0

OptionsDifferent pads are available to suit cars with differing styles of locations, such as flat surface, pinch welds, locator pinstyle, etc. Rubber pads are also available to insulate metal to metal contact.

 

Each pair of JackPoint Jackstands comes with either a standard or low profile jack pads. These pads will work on awide variety of cars with pinch weld or flat jacking locations.

 

Special cars may require special applications. At JackPoint Jackstands we try to find the right fit for your car. Custom or modified pads can often be fabricated foryour unique car. Pictured below is a pad modified for the unique jacking location on a Mercedes SL 550.

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Standard matte finish : 

 

All finishes below : 

 

These jack stands are rated at 4000 lbs. 1)#JackPoint JackStands consist of two major components :

• the JackPoint Base

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• and the JackPoint Pad

 

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2) The Base and Pad should only be used with a properly operating floor jack.# The jack must have a jack plate that isbetween 3 and 5” in diameter.#3)#Check to see if the floor jack will roll into the open side of the Base with the jack plate elevated as high as the top ofthe Base. (base including handle or wheels less than 11.75” and jack lift arm less than 5.5” wide for clearance with jackstand)

 

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4) With the jack lowered, place the Pad on top of the jack plate

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5)#Position the jack under the vehicle so that the Pad aligns under the vehicle’s factory jacking location6)#Slowly raise the jack until the Pad contacts the vehicle’s jacking location. #7)#Using the jack, raise the vehicle until it is high enough to slide the Base under the vehicle and locate the Base underthe Pad and jack plate.# 

8)#Slowly lower the vehicle until it is an inch above the base.9)#Lower the vehicle so that it rest on the JackPoint Base. # #

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10) With the vehicle resting on the base, you can remove the jack and repeat the process to install additionalJackPoint Jackstands.#

Diagnostics and OBD II Scan Tools

Overview of OBD II 

OBD II Technical HistorySince the late '70's early '80's vehicles have been equipped with sophisticated electronics to control vehicle emissionsand performance. Through the years several systems have been used, and keeping up with the differences from yearto year was a real chore, to say the least. Multiple scanners that attached to the vehicles on-board computer systems

were needed, and it was not uncommon for the scanner to become obsolete from model year to model year. Thesewere the days of the "pre-OBD I "(On-Board Diagnosis-First design) systems. Beginning in '88 CARB (California's AirResources Board) and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) required vehicle manufactures to include a "selfdiagnostic" program capable of identifying an emission related fault in the On-Board Computer systems. The firstgeneration of On-Board Diagnostics came to be known as OBD I. The CARB conducted studies on the OBD I vehiclesand found that the system was not capable of detecting an emission related component unless it had failed. Thecomponents that had not failed completely were unable to set a DTC. Also, it was found that some systems not beingmonitored had failed and yet the vehicle would pass an Emissions Test as the failed part would not be a factor unlessthe vehicle was being driven or under a load. The CARB and the EPA passed new laws that would address theproblems found during the OBD I case study. These new laws and requirements are known as OBD II. Sincemid-'94-'95 some vehicles were equipped with the second design, OBD II systems. In '94-'95 only select models wereequipped with this new system, and in '96 every vehicle sold in the United States were equipped with the OBD IIsystem. You might be asking, ok, so what? Well, this was the single and largest improvement made to diagnosis and

repair of the On-Board Computer systems since their introduction. The DLC (Data Link Connector) that a scannerattaches to, is virtually the same for every vehicle, and the "Generic" DTC's (Diagnostic Trouble Code) are the samefor every vehicle. The terminology was changed to terms that would be used by all manufactures. Before this, thecomputer (PCM), for example, could have been called a Processor, ECU, Control Module, ECM, etc. To know what thename of a part on a specific system was called or how it functioned, or was located, was tough when you worked onmultiple vehicle models.

Do you remember the early home computers? The box that connected to your TV set and allowed you to play gamesand do light bookkeeping? Then the 286, 386, 486 computers each being a little faster and better than therepredecessor? Look at the OBD II system on your vehicle the same way, faster and "smarter" than any other systemused in computer equipped vehicles. This is good news for everyone. The vehicles perform better (fuel economy,performance, longevity) and the "self-diagnostics" are simply amazing. If 20 years ago someone would have told methat the on-board computer would be able to tell me that the fuel cap was loose or that a specific cylinder was misfiring

I would have laughed.

Does my vehicle have OBD II?To determine if your vehicle is equipped with the OBD II system is fairly simple. The DLC (Data Link Connector) mustbe located within three feet of the driver and must not require any tools to be revealed. Look under the dash andbehind ashtrays. All cars and light trucks manufactured since late 1995 should be OBD2 compliant. Two factors willshow if your vehicle is definitely OBD2 equipped :

• There will be a note on a sticker or nameplate under the hood: "OBD2 compliant”

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• There will be an OBD2 connector as shown below 

Pin 2 - J1850 Bus  Pin 4 - Chassis Ground  Pin 5 - Signal Ground  Pin 6 - CAN High (J-2284)  Pin 7 - ISO 9141-2 K Line  Pin 10 - J1850 Bus  Pin 14 - CAN Low (J-2284)  Pin 15 - ISO 9141-2 L Line  Pin 16 - Battery Power

SL55 OBD II Access DLC Connector 

Port is located under driver’s side panel, behind small plastic pull-down flap : 

 

How do I know the OBD II is functioning correctly?

When a problem within the system that will effect the vehicle's emission output is noted, the MIL (Check Engine) willilluminate to alert the driver that a problem exists within the system. Also, the system will set a DTC (DiagnosticTrouble Code) that can be retrieved using an OBD II Scanner or Code Reader. The DTC will lead to the direction inwhich the fault occurred. This is one area that is misunderstood. The DTC is a "helpful tool" that will be key indetermining what happened within the system. One thing to keep in mind, the DTC is a STARTING point in mostcases. For example, a PO301 would be a misfire was detected on #1 cylinder. The first thing that comes to mind is thespark plug, and there is a good chance the spark plug could be failing, but, a defective fuel injector, spark plug wire orCOP (Coil Over Plug) unit is failing and cause the DTC to set. Then all of the other possibilities, basically everythingthat would have to do with the cylinder performing is a possible reason for the DTC to set.

What is the difference in a Generic and Enhanced DTC

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Every OBD II vehicle has to comply to strict emission standards. When the vehicle is new, this is easily achieved, butwhat about after 50,000 or even 100,000 miles? Every OBD II vehicle is required to able to determine if a fault withinthe system that would cause excessive emissions to be expelled from the tailpipe in the form of a DTC.

The Generic DTC's are a list of mandatory trouble codes that must be present and able to be displayed should a faultarise. There are many Generic DTC's and not all of them will be used on every vehicle. The ones used depends on theyr/make/model/engine of the vehicle. The Generic DTC's are also designed to be able to be retrieved using a standardOBD II Scanner or code reader.

The Enhanced DTC's are DTC's that are vehicle specific. Simply put these are DTC's that have been added by the

manufacture to further "Enhance" the diagnosis capabilities of the vehicle. Without this option every vehicle would be aclone to one another. A simple example of an Enhanced DTC would be:

Ford Vehicles.# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #  P1227

Waste-gate Failed Closed

Keep in mind that if your vehicle is '96 and newer, Federal Law requires that ALL vehicles (cars and light trucks) sold inthe United States MUST BE OBD II Compliant. This includes ALL Domestic, Asian and European vehicles.

How To Test OBD II On-Board Diagnostic SystemsOn-board diagnostic systems are more sophisticated than ever. OBD2, a new standard introduced in the mid-'90s,provides almost complete engine control while also monitoring chassis, body and accessory devices. Computers mayseem more complicated than oil and grease, but The Part Pros are here to help you test your system and locate anyproblems in the diagnostic network.

Since all vehicles are not the same please refer to the manual supplied with the OBD2 code reader for vehicle specificinstructions.

Important info about OBD II

• Can diagnose/check engine problems in all CAN and OBD2 vehicles (1996 and newer) and many of the mostpopular OBD1 (1981 to 1995) vehicles

• Features unique patented all-in-one screen display and LED display for quick emissions check  • Automatic refresh updates data every 30 seconds when connected to the vehicle - an easy way to verify repaircompletion

• Code definition can be displayed in English, French and Spanish • Can be Flash updated with a standard Windows® PC • Features memory/battery backup for off-car review and analysis 

ConnectingConnecting the OBD2 Code Reader is as simple as locating the DLC connector.

Reading the LCD DisplayBefore you start testing, take a good look at the LCD display. The illustration above explains what the various iconsmean and how the DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) will be displayed. The unit is self-powered by three-AAA batteries

and will let you know when they are running low. When connected/receiving power from the vehicle, the CAR Icon willdisplay.

The OB2 code reader is a very simple tool to use. Once it is connected, turn the power on. Once the ignition isswitched to the on position, the code reader is checking the system for any stored DTCs.The meaning of each DTC can be found in the manual supplied with your code reader.

Example:  the code reader displays a DTC PO309, Cylinder 9 misfire was detected.

Once you know what the problem is, you have to determine what's causing it. In this case the intake manifold gasketwas faulty. Once the repairs have been made, it is time to clear the DTC and check the system to verify the repair.

Clearing the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

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Clearing the DTC is very simple. Press the ERASE button on the code reader. A message will display on the screen;"SURE" for conformation. If you wish to clear the DTC press and hold down the ERASE button again until a messageappears on the screen "DONE". If you did not wish to clear the codes and hit Erase by mistake at the screen message"SURE" simply press the link button to return without erasing any DTCs.

When you clear the DTC(s) from the PCM (Power train Control Module)you also clear ALL of the other gatheredinformation that the PCM has collected, including Freeze Frame, Drive Cycle data, manufacture specific enhanceddata end everything stored in memory is erased - just like if you cleared the Cache files on your PC.

The vehicle's PCM will need to re-learn the information that was erased. Don't be alarmed!! This is easily

accomplished just by driving the vehicle. All you have to do is get driving.

Mercedes Error Codes (1996 and newer Mercedes-Benz but not model specific)

Powertrain :P0100 Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit MalfunctionP0101 Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Range/Performance ProblemP0102 Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low InputP0103 Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit High InputP0104 Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit IntermittentP0105 Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Malfunction

P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance ProblemP0107 Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Low InputP0108 Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High InputP0109 Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit IntermittentP0110 Intake Air Temperature Circuit MalfunctionP0111 Intake Air Temperature Circuit Range/Performance ProblemP0112 Intake Air Temperature Circuit Low InputP0113 Intake Air Temperature Circuit High InputP0114 Intake Air Temperature Circuit IntermittentP0115 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit MalfunctionP0116 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance ProblemP0117 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low InputP0118 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input

P0119 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit IntermittentP0120 Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit MalfunctionP0121 Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance ProblemP0122 Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Low InputP0123 Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit High InputP0124 Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit IntermittentP0125 Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel ControlP0126 Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable OperationP0128 Coolant Thermostat Coolant Temp Below Thermostat Regulating TemperatureP0130 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 1, open circuit bef cat right)P0131 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 1)P0132 O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 1)P0133 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

P0134 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 Sensor 1)P0135 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 1)P0136 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 2)P0137 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2)P0138 O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2)P0139 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 2)P0140 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 Sensor 2)P0141 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 2)P0142 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 3)P0143 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 3)P0144 O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 3)P0145 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 3)P0146 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 Sensor 3)

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P0147 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 3)P0150 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 1, open circuit before cat)P0151 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 1)P0152 O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 1)P0153 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2 Sensor 1)P0154 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 Sensor 1)P0155 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 1)P0156 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 2)P0157 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 2)P0158 O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 2)

P0159 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2 Sensor 2)P0160 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 Sensor 2)P0161 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 2)P0162 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 3)P0163 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 3)P0164 O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 3)P0165 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2 Sensor 3)P0166 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 Sensor 3)P0167 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 3)P0170 Fuel Trim Malfunction (Bank 1) ) check vaccum leaks first orP0171 System too Lean (Bank 1) ) faulty MAF (mass air flow) sensorP0172 System too Rich (Bank 1) )P0173 Fuel Trim Malfunction (Bank 2) )P0174 System too Lean (Bank 2) )P0175 System too Rich (Bank 2) )P0176 Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit MalfunctionP0177 Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Range/PerformanceP0178 Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Low InputP0179 Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit High InputP0180 Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit MalfunctionP0181 Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/PerformanceP0182 Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low InputP0183 Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit High InputP0184 Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit IntermittentP0185 Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Malfunction

P0186 Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/PerformanceP0187 Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low InputP0188 Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit High InputP0189 Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit IntermittentP0190 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit MalfunctionP0191 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/PerformanceP0192 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Low InputP0193 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit High InputP0194 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit IntermittentP0195 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor MalfunctionP0196 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Range/PerformanceP0197 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor LowP0198 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor High

P0199 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor IntermittentP0200 Injector Circuit MalfunctionP0201 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 1P0202 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 2P0203 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 3P0204 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 4P0205 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 5P0206 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 6P0207 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 7P0208 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 8P0209 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 9P0210 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 10P0211 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 11

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P0212 Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 12P0213 Cold Start Injector 1 MalfunctionP0214 Cold Start Injector 2 MalfunctionP0215 Engine Shutoff Solenoid MalfunctionP0216 Injection Timing Control Circuit MalfunctionP0217 Engine Overtemp ConditionP0218 Transmission Over Temperature ConditionP0219 Engine Overspeed ConditionP0220 Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit MalfunctionP0221 Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Range/Performance Problem

P0222 Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low InputP0223 Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit High InputP0224 Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit IntermittentP0225 Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit MalfunctionP0226 Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Range/Performance ProblemP0227 Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Low InputP0228 Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit High InputP0229 Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit IntermittentP0230 Fuel Pump Primary Circuit MalfunctionP0231 Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit LowP0232 Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit HighP0233 Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit IntermittentP0234 Engine Overboost ConditionP0235 Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit MalfunctionP0236 Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/PerformanceP0237 Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit LowP0238 Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit HighP0239 Turbocharger Boost Sensor B MalfunctionP0240 Turbocharger Boost Sensor B Circuit Range/PerformanceP0241 Turbocharger Boost Sensor B Circuit LowP0242 Turbocharger Boost Sensor B Circuit HighP0243 Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A MalfunctionP0244 Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A Range/PerformanceP0245 Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A LowP0246 Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A High

P0247 Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid B MalfunctionP0248 Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid B Range/PerformanceP0249 Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid B LowP0250 Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid B HighP0251 Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control "A" Malfunction (Cam/Rotor/Injector)P0252 Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control "A" Range/Performance (Cam/Rotor/Injector)P0253 Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control "A" Low (Cam/Rotor/Injector)P0254 Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control "A" High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)P0255 Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control "A" Intermittent (Cam/Rotor/Injector)P0256 Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control "B" Malfunction (Cam/Rotor/Injector)P0257 Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control "B" Range/Performance (Cam/Rotor/Injector)P0258 Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control "B" Low (Cam/Rotor/Injector)P0259 Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control "B" High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

P0260 Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control "B" Intermittent (Cam/Rotor/Injector)P0261 Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit LowP0262 Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit HighP0263 Cylinder 1 Contribution/Balance FaultP0264 Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit LowP0265 Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit HighP0266 Cylinder 2 Contribution/Balance FaultP0267 Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit LowP0268 Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit HighP0269 Cylinder 3 Contribution/Balance FaultP0270 Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit LowP0271 Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit HighP0272 Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault

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P0273 Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit LowP0274 Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit HighP0275 Cylinder 5 Contribution/Balance FaultP0276 Cylinder 6 Injector Circuit LowP0277 Cylinder 6 Injector Circuit HighP0278 Cylinder 6 Contribution/Balance FaultP0279 Cylinder 7 Injector Circuit LowP0280 Cylinder 7 Injector Circuit HighP0281 Cylinder 7 Contribution/Balance FaultP0282 Cylinder 8 Injector Circuit Low

P0283 Cylinder 8 Injector Circuit HighP0284 Cylinder 8 Contribution/Balance FaultP0285 Cylinder 9 Injector Circuit LowP0286 Cylinder 9 Injector Circuit HighP0287 Cylinder 9 Contribution/Balance FaultP0288 Cylinder 10 Injector Circuit LowP0289 Cylinder 10 Injector Circuit HighP0290 Cylinder 10 Contribution/Balance FaultP0291 Cylinder 11 Injector Circuit LowP0292 Cylinder 11 Injector Circuit HighP0293 Cylinder 11 Contribution/Balance FaultP0294 Cylinder 12 Injector Circuit LowP0295 Cylinder 12 Injector Circuit HighP0296 Cylinder 12 Contribution/Range FaultP0300 Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire DetectedP0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected

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P0351 Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionP0352 Ignition Coil B Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionP0353 Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionP0354 Ignition Coil D Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionP0355 Ignition Coil E Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionP0356 Ignition Coil F Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionP0357 Ignition Coil G Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionP0358 Ignition Coil H Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionP0359 Ignition Coil I Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionP0360 Ignition Coil J Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction

P0361 Ignition Coil K Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionP0362 Ignition Coil L Primary/Secondary Circuit MalfunctionP0370 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A MalfunctionP0371 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many PulsesP0372 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Few PulsesP0373 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Intermittent/Erratic PulsesP0374 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A No PulsesP0375 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B MalfunctionP0376 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B Too Many PulsesP0377 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B Too Few PulsesP0378 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B Intermittent/Erratic PulsesP0379 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B No PulsesP0380 Glow Plug/Heater Circuit "A" MalfunctionP0381 Glow Plug/Heater Indicator Circuit MalfunctionP0382 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow MalfunctionP0385 Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit MalfunctionP0386 Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Range/PerformanceP0387 Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Low InputP0388 Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit High InputP0389 Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit IntermittentP0400 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow MalfunctionP0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient DetectedP0402 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Excessive DetectedP0403 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit MalfunctionP0404 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Range/Performance

P0405 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A Circuit LowP0406 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A Circuit HighP0407 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit LowP0408 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit HighP0410 Secondary Air Injection System MalfunctionP0411 Secondary Air Injection System Incorrect Flow DetectedP0412 Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit MalfunctionP0413 Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit OpenP0414 Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit ShortedP0415 Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit MalfunctionP0416 Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit OpenP0417 Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit ShortedP0418 Secondary Air Injection System Relay "A" Circuit Malfunction

P0419 Secondary Air Injection System Relay "B" Circuit MalfunctionP0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)P0421 Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)P0422 Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)P0423 Heated Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)P0424 Heated Catalyst Temperature Below Threshold (Bank 1)P0430 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)P0431 Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)P0432 Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)P0433 Heated Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)P0434 Heated Catalyst Temperature Below Threshold (Bank 2)P0440 Evaporative Emission Control System MalfunctionP0441 Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow

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P0442 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)P0443 Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit MalfunctionP0444 Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit OpenP0445 Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit ShortedP0446 Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit MalfunctionP0447 Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit OpenP0448 Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit ShortedP0449 Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Valve/Solenoid Circuit MalfunctionP0450 Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor MalfunctionP0451 Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Range/Performance

P0452 Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Low InputP0453 Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor High InputP0454 Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor IntermittentP0455 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)P0460 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit MalfunctionP0461 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Range/PerformanceP0462 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Low InputP0463 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High InputP0464 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit IntermittentP0465 Purge Flow Sensor Circuit MalfunctionP0466 Purge Flow Sensor Circuit Range/PerformanceP0467 Purge Flow Sensor Circuit Low InputP0468 Purge Flow Sensor Circuit High InputP0469 Purge Flow Sensor Circuit IntermittentP0470 Exhaust Pressure Sensor MalfunctionP0471 Exhaust Pressure Sensor Range/PerformanceP0472 Exhaust Pressure Sensor LowP0473 Exhaust Pressure Sensor HighP0474 Exhaust Pressure Sensor IntermittentP0475 Exhaust Pressure Control Valve MalfunctionP0476 Exhaust Pressure Control Valve Range/PerformanceP0477 Exhaust Pressure Control Valve LowP0478 Exhaust Pressure Control Valve HighP0479 Exhaust Pressure Control Valve IntermittentP0480 Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit Malfunction

P0481 Cooling Fan 2 Control Circuit MalfunctionP0482 Cooling Fan 3 Control Circuit MalfunctionP0483 Cooling Fan Rationality Check MalfunctionP0484 Cooling Fan Circuit Over CurrentP0485 Cooling Fan Power/Ground Circuit MalfunctionP0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor MalfunctionP0501 Vehicle Speed Sensor Range/PerformanceP0502 Vehicle Speed Sensor Low InputP0503 Vehicle Speed Sensor Intermittent/Erratic/HighP0505 Idle Control System MalfunctionP0506 Idle Control System RPM Lower Than ExpectedP0507 Idle Control System RPM Higher Than ExpectedP0510 Closed Throttle Position Switch Malfunction

P0520 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit MalfunctionP0521 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/PerformanceP0522 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Low VoltageP0523 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit High VoltageP0530 A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit MalfunctionP0531 A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/PerformanceP0532 A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit Low InputP0533 A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit High InputP0534 Air Conditioner Refrigerant Charge LossP0550 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit MalfunctionP0551 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/PerformanceP0552 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low InputP0553 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit High Input

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P0554 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit IntermittentP0560 System Voltage MalfunctionP0561 System Voltage UnstableP0562 System Voltage LowP0563 System Voltage HighP0565 Cruise Control On Signal MalfunctionP0566 Cruise Control Off Signal MalfunctionP0567 Cruise Control Resume Signal MalfunctionP0568 Cruise Control Set Signal MalfunctionP0569 Cruise Control Coast Signal Malfunction

P0570 Cruise Control Accel Signal MalfunctionP0571 Cruise Control/Brake Switch A Circuit MalfunctionP0572 Cruise Control/Brake Switch A Circuit LowP0573 Cruise Control/Brake Switch A Circuit HighP0574 Cruise Control Related MalfunctionP0575 Cruise Control Related MalfunctionP0576 Cruise Control Related MalfunctionP0576 Cruise Control Related MalfunctionP0578 Cruise Control Related MalfunctionP0579 Cruise Control Related MalfunctionP0580 Cruise Control Related MalfunctionP0600 Serial Communication Link MalfunctionP0601 Internal Control Module Memory Check Sum ErrorP0602 Control Module Programming ErrorP0603 Internal Control Module Keep Alive Memory (KAM) ErrorP0604 Internal Control Module Random Access Memory (RAM) ErrorP0605 Internal Control Module Read Only Memory (ROM) ErrorP0606 PCM Processor FaultP0608 Control Module VSS Output "A" MalfunctionP0609 Control Module VSS Output "B" MalfunctionP0620 Generator Control Circuit MalfunctionP0621 Generator Lamp "L" Control Circuit MalfunctionP0622 Generator Field "F" Control Circuit MalfunctionP0650 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit MalfunctionP0654 Engine RPM Output Circuit Malfunction

P0655 Engine Hot Lamp Output Control Circuit MalfucntionP0656 Fuel Level Output Circuit MalfunctionP0700 Transmission Control System MalfunctionP0701 Transmission Control System Range/PerformanceP0702 Transmission Control System ElectricalP0703 Torque Converter/Brake Switch B Circuit MalfunctionP0704 Clutch Switch Input Circuit MalfunctionP0705 Transmission Range Sensor Circuit malfunction (PRNDL Input)P0706 Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Range/PerformanceP0707 Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Low InputP0708 Transmission Range Sensor Circuit High InputP0709 Transmission Range Sensor Circuit IntermittentP0710 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction

P0711 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/PerformanceP0712 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low InputP0713 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit High InputP0714 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit IntermittentP0715 Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit MalfunctionP0716 Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Range/PerformanceP0717 Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit No SignalP0718 Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit IntermittentP0719 Torque Converter/Brake Switch B Circuit LowP0720 Output Speed Sensor Circuit MalfunctionP0721 Output Speed Sensor Range/PerformanceP0722 Output Speed Sensor No SignalP0723 Output Speed Sensor Intermittent

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P0724 Torque Converter/Brake Switch B Circuit HighP0725 Engine Speed input Circuit MalfunctionP0726 Engine Speed Input Circuit Range/PerformanceP0727 Engine Speed Input Circuit No SignalP0728 Engine Speed Input Circuit IntermittentP0730 Incorrect Gear RatioP0731 Gear 1 Incorrect ratioP0732 Gear 2 Incorrect ratioP0733 Gear 3 Incorrect ratioP0734 Gear 4 Incorrect ratio

P0735 Gear 5 Incorrect ratioP0736 Reverse incorrect gear ratioP0740 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit MalfuctionP0741 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck OffP0742 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Stuck OnP0743 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit ElectricalP0744 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit IntermittentP0745 Pressure Control Solenoid MalfunctionP0746 Pressure Control Solenoid Performance or Stuck OffP0747 Pressure Control Solenoid Stuck OnP0748 Pressure Control Solenoid ElectricalP0749 Pressure Control Solenoid IntermittentP0750 Shift Solenoid A MalfunctionP0751 Shift Solenoid A Performance or Stuck OffP0752 Shift Solenoid A Stuck OnP0753 Shift Solenoid A ElectricalP0754 Shift Solenoid A IntermittentP0755 Shift Solenoid B MalfunctionP0756 Shift Solenoid B Performance or Stuck OffP0757 Shift Solenoid B Stuck OnP0758 Shift Solenoid B ElectricalP0759 Shift Solenoid B IntermittentP0760 Shift Solenoid C MalfunctionP0761 Shift Solenoid C Performance or Stuck OffP0762 Shift Solenoid C Stuck On

P0763 Shift Solenoid C ElectricalP0764 Shift Solenoid C IntermittentP0765 Shift Solenoid D MalfunctionP0766 Shift Solenoid D Performance or Stuck OffP0767 Shift Solenoid D Stuck OnP0768 Shift Solenoid D ElectricalP0769 Shift Solenoid D IntermittentP0770 Shift Solenoid E MalfunctionP0771 Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck OffP0772 Shift Solenoid E Stuck OnP0773 Shift Solenoid E ElectricalP0774 Shift Solenoid E IntermittentP0780 Shift Malfunction

P0781 1-2 Shift MalfunctionP0782 2-3 Shift MalfunctionP0783 3-4 Shift MalfunctionP0784 4-5 Shift MalfunctionP0785 Shift/Timing Solenoid MalfunctionP0786 Shift/Timing Solenoid Range/PerformanceP0787 Shift/Timing Solenoid LowP0788 Shift/Timing Solenoid HighP0789 Shift/Timing Solenoid IntermittentP0790 Normal/Performance Switch Circuit MalfunctionP0801 Reverse Inhibit Control Circuit MalfunctionP0803 1-4 Upshift (Skip Shift) Solenoid Control Circuit MalfunctionP0804 1-4 Upshift (Skip Shift) Lamp Control Circuit Malfunction

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P0805 Clutch Position Sensor Circuit MalfunctionP0806 Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Range/PerformanceP0807 Clutch Position Sensor Circuit LowP0808 Clutch Position Sensor Circuit HighP0809 Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent CktP0810 Clutch Position Control MalfunctionP0811 Clutch Slippage ExcessiveP0812 Reverse Input Circuit MalfunctionP0813 Reverse Output Circuit MalfunctionP0814 Trans Range Display Circuit Malfunction

P0815 Upshift Switch Circuit MalfunctionP0816 Downshift Switch Circuit MalfunctionP0817 Starter Disable CircuitP0818 Driveline Disconn. Switch InputP0820 Gear Lever X-Y Sensor CircuitP0821 Gear Lever X Sensor CircuitP0822 Gear Lever Y Sensor CircuitP0823 Gear Lever X Sensor Circuit Intermittent CktP0824 Gear Lever Y Sensor Circuit Intermittent CktP0830 Clutch Position Switch A Circuit MalfunctionP0831 Clutch Position Switch A Circuit LowP0832 Clutch Position Switch A Circuit HighP0833 Clutch Position Switch B Circuit MalfunctionP0834 Clutch Position Switch B Circuit LowP0835 Clutch Position Switch B Circuit HighP0836 4 Wheel Drive Switch Circuit MalfunctionP0837 4 Wheel Drive Switch CKT Range/PerfP0838 4 Wheel Drive Switch Circuit LowP0839 4 Wheel Drive Switch Circuit HighP0840 Trans Fluid Press Sensor/Switch A Circuit MalfunctionP0841 Trans Fluid Press Sensor/Switch A CKT Range/PerfP0842 Trans Fluid Press Sensor/Switch A Circuit LowP0843 Trans Fluid Press Sensor/Switch A Circuit HighP0844 Trans Fluid Press Sensor/Switch A CKT IntermittentP0845 Trans Fluid Press Sensor/Switch B Circuit Malfunction

P0846 Trans Fluid Press Sensor/Switch B CKT Range/PerfP0847 Trans Fluid Press Sensor/Switch B Circuit LowP0848 Trans Fluid Press Sensor/Switch B Circuit HighP0849 Trans Fluid Press Sensor/Switch B CKT IntermittentP1000 Electronic Gear Selector Module: Defective N15/5P1101 Ambient air temperature display temperature sensorP1102 Ambient air temperature display temperature sensorP1103 Ambient air temperature display temperature sensorP1104 Ambient air temperature display temperature sensorP1200 Positioning of camshaft of right cylinder bank impaired with respectP1208 to crankshaft, Indicates worn sprocket on the balancer shaft (M272) or worn guide gear for timing chain (M273)P1228 yet unknown code on 1997 C 220 CDIP1345 problem with cables to hot film mass air flow sensor or HFM itself

P1346 problem with cables to hot film mass air flow sensor or HFM itselfP1347 5 pin connector to hot film mass air flow sensor unplugged during two key cyclesP1349 measured air in HFM sensor unplausible compared to throttle flapP1350 measured air in HFM sensor unplausible compared to throttle flapP1351 measured air in HFM sensor unplausible compared to throttle flapP1352 measured air in HFM sensor unplausible compared to throttle flapP1386 knock controlP1519 Idle Air Control Valve Circuit FailureP1570 Intermittant No-Start Immobiliser ModuleP1581 ?P1599 Ambient air temperature display temperature sensorP1600 Ambient air temperature display temperature sensorP1629 transmission limp home due to under voltage

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P1632 transmission limp home due to under voltageP1633 transmission limp home due to under voltageP1634 transmission limp home due to under voltageP1636 transmission limp home due to under voltageP1747 Electronic Gear Selector Module: Defective Interaction of CAN with control unit A1 (instrument cluster)P1750 Electronic Gear Selector Module: Very low control unit supply voltageP1831 Transfer case: Position motor, position sensor, power supply is faultyP1832 Electronic Gear Selector Module: SHORT in circuit N15/5 output stageP1857 ratio of HFM sensor signal to intake manifold pressure out of rangeP1858 ratio of HFM sensor signal to intake manifold pressure out of range

P1910 Electronic Gear Selector Module: Control Unit over voltageP1912 Electronic Gear Selector Module: Weak touch push button voltageP1999 load limit is activeP2000 NOx Trap Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)P2001 NOx Trap Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)P2002 M44 (charge air cooler circulation pump)P2003 Particulate Trap Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)P2004 Particulate Trap Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)P2004 MAF sensor wire harness or connector problem (voltage low, high, fluctuating, implausible)P2006 MAF sensor disconnected with engine runningP2006/002 B17/8 Charge air temperature sensor: short circuit to positive or openP2013 cause 47155737/18893 Charcol canister shut-off valve leakingP2016 Self adaptation of mixture formation from bank1/2 of cylinder is atP2085 max/min limit at part throttleP2017 Self adaptation of mixture formation from bank1/2 of cylinder is atP2086 max/min limit at idle speedP2025 fault with cable of intake air temperature sensorP2026 5 pin HFM connector unplugged two key cyclesP2027 Intake air temperature too high/Check coolant pump& additional radiatorP2029 measured value of intake air temperature sensor implausibleP2030 measured value of intake air temperature sensor implausibleP2032 measured value of intake air temperature sensor implausibleP2031 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2)P2032 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2)P2033 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

P2034 Faulty crankshaft position sensor detected at startup due to camshaft sensor, update softwareP2039 Oil level sensor If all three set in M112/M113, cable/wiring faultP2040 Oil level sensor If two of these are set, replace sensorP2041 Oil level sensor Applies to M-class with M112/M113 enginesP2069 Ambient air temperature display sensorP2070 Ambient air temperature display sensorP2080 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1 Sensor 1)P2081 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit intermittant (Bank 1 Sensor 1)P2085 (see P2016)P2086 (see P2017)P202E M16/6 Throttle valve actuator: Line transposedP208E M16/7 Recirculating air flap acuator: line transposedP2089 (A) self adaptation R cyl bank for enrich at partial load above limit

P2090 (C) self adaptation R cyl bank for enlean at partial load below limitP2091 (E) self adaptation R cyl bank for enrich at idle load above limitP2092 (G) self adaptation R cyl bank for enlean at idle load below limitP2093 (B) self adaptation L cyl bank for enrich at partial load above limitP2094 (D) self adaptation L cyl bank for enlean at partial load below limitP2095 (F) self adaptation L cyl bank for enrich at idle load above limitP2096 (H) self adaptation L cyl bank for enlean at idle load below limitP20E1 Charge air coolant circuit: charge air temperature is too highP2100 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit/OpenP2101 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Range/PerformanceP2181 5 pin connector to hot film air mass sensor connection problemP2182 5 pin connector to HFM unplugged during two key cyclesP2208 transmission: The speed of Y3/6n2 to Y3/6n3 is excessive

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P2200 transmission: limp home, speed sensor ring K1 errorP2201 transmission: limp home, speed sensor ring K1 errorP2311 ETC one or more messages from the ECU and not available in the CAN bus ETC is electronic transmissioncontrol unitP2312 ETC Message "Coolant Temperature" not available in CAN-busP2314 ETC one or more messages from N93 central gateway not on CAN busP2315 ETC message "kilometer reading" from control unit A1 instrument cluster not on CAN busP2326 ETC message from N22 AAC pushbutton control unit not on CAN busP2355-002 Check system EGR, air mass is too large, check/replace EGR lineP2404 ETC stop lamp switch signal sent from ETC via CAN bus implausible

P2767 transmission: limp home, speed sensor ring K1 errorP2768 transmission: limp home, speed sensor ring K1 error

Body :B1000 HRA Headlamp range adjustment: Supply voltage of the control unit is too low (undervoltage)B1004 LCP Lower Control Panel: Control unit does not match vehicle typeB1016 EIS No enable from control module EWM (Electronic Selector Lever Module)B1021 CAN fault N10-1 or A37B1056 Automatic Air Conditioning: Problem in CAN communication with control unit DCM-RLB1132 Alarm activated via S62/7 glovebox switchB1153 Component B48 (Front passenger seat occupied and child recognition) has only detected one transponder(could also be memory card on front passenger seat)B1201 Electric seat adjustment front left: Hall sensor front height M27m3B1213 If seat memory installed: ext left rearview mirror voltage faultyB1214 If seat memory installed: ext right rearview mirror voltage faultyB1226 In-car temperature sensor (B10/4)B1227 Outside temperature indicator temp sensor (014)B1128 Heater core temperature (B10/1)B1229 Heater core temperature (B10/1)B1230 Evaporator temperature sensor (B10/6)B1231 ECT sensor (B11/4)B1232 Refrigerant pressure sensor (B12)B1233 Refrigerant temperature sensor (B12/1)B1234 Sun sensor (B32)B1235 Emissions sensor (B31)

B1241 Refrigerant FillB1246 PTS Parktronic: A42b1 (left outer sensor, front bumper) The plug connection has poor contact or is loose, or thesensor or cable is faultyB1310 Left/Window airbag sensor is defectiveB1315 Problem in Front passenger child seat recognition (could also be memory card on front passenger seat)B1416 Coolant circulation pump (M13)B1417 Duovalve (Y21y1), leftB1418 Duovalve (Y21y2), rightB1419 Electromagnetic clutch (A9k1)B1420 Idle speed increaseB1421 Pulse module (N05)B1422 Series interface (K1) connection to instrument cluster (A1)B1423 Switchover valve block (Y11)

B1424 Activated charcoal filler actuator (A32m2) openB1425 Activated charcoal filler actuator (A32m2) closedB1432 Non-USA DTCB1459 Series interface (K2) connection to instrument cluster (A1)B1462 Wide open throttle (WOT) position signal diesel enginesB1470 Fuel level sensor has on openB1476 Airbag malfunction indicator and warning lamp is defectiveB1481 HRA: Part E2m1 (Right headlamp range adjustment motor) has short to groundB1489 HRA: Part E2m1 (Right headlamp range adjustment motor) has open or short to positiveB1492 HRA: Part E1m1 (Left headlamp range adjustement motor) has short to positiveB1617 Part E19/1 (Left license plate lamp) is defectiveB1618 Part E19/2 (Right license plate lamp) is defectiveB1628 Part E2e5 (Turn signal lamp) in module E2 (Right front headlamp unit) is defective.

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B1703 Intermittant No Start in AAM Immobiliser ModuleB1709 Component H3 alarm siren - not fitted or not codedB1711 Alarm activated via hood switch S62B1725 Alarm activated via ATA towing sensor in PSE)B1729 PSE Pneumatic system doorlock Control Module A37B1736 Navigation system's CD Player: Check General CD, Check CD data block, Flimsy CD dataB1768 Faulty open data flap limit switch (0025) Front flapB1773 HRA: Zero position programming has not yet been carried out or is not possibleB1795 Fault in CAN communication with EIS control moduleB1850 Electric seat adjustment front right: CAN communication interrupted with DCM

B1858 Two-way radio signal. The progammed code is ok, but the programmable code is not synchronised.B1863 Belt pretensioner driver's side resistance too high (stored in airbag ECU)B1864 Belt pretensioner passenger's side resistance too highB1867 Ignition circuit with component R12/9 (left front side airbag ignition squib) has < OhmB1869 left rear side airbag ignition squib has < OhmsB1871 right front side airbag ignition squib has < OhmsB1873 right rear side airbag ignition squib has < OhmsB1980 Fault at interface between trip computer and magnetic compassB2708 ?

Chassis :C1000 Traction System Control ModuleC1010 Battery Voltage LowC1011 ASR/ETS/ESP Circuit Open or ShortedC1012 Battery Voltage HighC1020 CAN Communication FaultC1021 CAN Communication With EA/CC/ISC Control Module InterruptedC1022 ESP CAN communication with the engine system is faultyC1024 CAN Communication With Engine Control Module InterruptedC1025-003 CAN Communication BAS communication with ESP control unit faultyC1032C1034-000 ESP No signal via CAN from the ETC (electronic transmission control unit)C1035 ESP Fault in CAN communication with N80 steerting column moduleC1043-015 No signal via CAN bus from the IC instrument clusterC1100 Left Front Axle VSS Circuit Fault

C1101 Right Front Axle VSS Circuit FaultC1102 ETS/ASR, ABS Left Axle VSS Circuit FaultC1103 Right Rear Axle VSS Circuit FaultC1121 AIRmatic: fault in component B24/3 (acceler. sensor)C1122 AIRmatic: fault in component B24/4 (acceler. sensor)C1123 AIRmatic: fault in component B24/6 (acceler. sensor)C1132 AIRmatic: fault in component B22/8 (level sensor)C1133 AIRmatic: fault in component B22/9 (level sensor)C1135 AIRmatic: fault in component B22/3 (level sensor)C1140 B34 ESP Brake Pressure Sensor (Electrical Fault)C1140 Steering Angle Sensor N49 faultyC1142 ABS Lateral Acceleration Sensor Open/ShortedC1144 AIRmatic: fault in component B7 (pressure sensor)

C1140 ESP fault: pin 18,19,20 on ESP controller corrodedC1145 ESP fault: pin 18,19,20 on ESP controller corrodedC1145 Zero Point Offset Error Of Component B34 (ESP Brake Pressure Sensor)C1185 A7/7b1 BAS Diaphragm Travel Sensor (Electrical Fault)C1186 A7/7b1 BAS Diaphragm Travel Sensor (Zero Point Variation)C1187 A7/7b1 BAS Diaphragm Travel Sensor (Open Circuit)C1200 BAS/ETS light on: stop light switch defectiveC1201C1202C1207 stop light switch defectiveC1303 Right Front Axle Solenoid Valve (Hold) Open/ShortedC1304C1311 Switchover Solenoid Valve (Release) Open/Shorted

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C1312 Master Cylinder Switchover ValveC1401 High Pressure Return Pump Circuit Open/Shorted; Will Not Shut OffC1401 High Pressure Return Pump A73N1; ABS return pump relay K25C1501 SPS P-ValveC1504 BAS light, play in steering column causes steering angle sensor to lose memory(?)C1512 Brakes OverheatedC1525 ABC Critical vehicle levelC1600 Temperature After Engine Is Turned Off

Other Systems : 

D004 (in AGW) control module switched off due to excessive temperatureD100 MOST fault in segment 0+1D101 MOST fault in CP segment 2D102 MOST fault in CP segment 2D103 MOST fault in segment 3D104 MOST fault in segment 4D105 MOST fault in segment 5D117 MOST configuration deviates from specD500 microphone 1 has short to groundD640 CAN bus to control unit CGW (CAN D): CAN reception timeout of data of control unit CGWD662 Control unit Telecommunications is faulty: 'CTEL' transmitter and receiver unitN1100 TeleAid: No signal received from right side speed sensors.N1101 TeleAid: No signal received from left side speed sensors.N1111 MCS fault code: audio muted, CD changer briefly interrupted, updated SWN1112 MCS: Lost Communication between D2B master and other deviceN1113 MCS: Lost Communication between D2B master and other deviceN1116 MCS: Failure in D2B ring. Fault in position 1 in D2B ring.N1141 MCS fault code: Set-actual configuration of D2B ring differs from actual.N1150 MCS fault code: Unknown fault code: update to DAS > 04/2003N1241 CD fault, CD can not be read.90C7 ATA Fault Code in rear SAM: Communication fault with component H3/19117 fault in CAN communication with control unit Telecommunication9200 SRS: resistance value in the ignition circuit with R12/13 is too high9210 SRS: resistance value in the ignition circuit with R13/14 is too high9260 SRS: resistance in drivers airbag too high. Replace Wiring.

9386 AGW no longer sends on CAN

NOTE :

Readers - can scan for fault codes but cannot clear Scanners - can read  Scantool - can read and clear codes

Simple generic hand-held scan tool devices are very helpful for reading/erasing generic codes, but cannot accessmore specific vehicle system codes, nor can they reset the many parameters that the dealer Diagnostic unit is able toprocess and adjust.

Some Mercedes-Benz Owners’ Comments On Handhelds (i.e Actron or Equus, etc.?) :

Q - Plan to upgrade my scanner (low end version). Saw these two: Actron CP9180 ($139) vs Equus 3160 ($200).

• I have the Equus 3100, which does the job. Does some nice readout's too.• The Equus is a better unit. I have the Actron and it just does the basics including real time readouts of the ODB II

compliant sensors and also soome freeze frame ability. The Equus 3160 can actually get into some of the CANBUS functions that the Actron can not. Most Wally Marts can get the Equus 3160 with free site-to-store shippingwhich makes returning the item a lot easier if you do not like it. The Equus can also diagnose ABS componentsthat the Actron can not. If I did not have the MB SDS I would get the Equus over the Actron in a heartbeat.

• I have the Equus 3140 sold under the Craftsman label. I haven't had any trouble with it. The 3140 works on manyOBD1 vehicles but doesn't do ABS. The 3160 does ABS but not OBD1. I'm not sure why they don't have a modelthat does everything. Instead you have to choose between ABS and supporting older vehicles.

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• Some people say CarSoft, but these days it appears their software has more bugs than the Rain Forest in it.

Equus Innova 3030e (Simple Generic) 

NOTE : Reads all codes and turns off all warning lights (cannot reset ABC Control, strut heights, etc.) 

 

iCarSoft i980 - Mercedes-Benz Specific (around $140) 

NOTE : Reads all codes and turns off all warning lights (cannot reset ABC Control, strut heights, etc.) 

 

The system offers total diagnostic coverage of all engine, chassis and body systems.

2 Video Links :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3J37bJRaJg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNRXHX5rYM8

Drive :

• ME2.8 (6,8 cylinders) (Motor Electronics)

• # ME2 $  SFI (Motor Electronics)• # ME2.7 (Motor Electronics)

• # ME $  SFI (Motor Electronics)• # ME $  SFI2.8 (Motor Electronics)

• # ECM (Engine control monolith)• # CDI & CDI2 & CDI3 & CDI4 & CDI5 & CDI6 & CDID & CDI $  V1 (Common Rail Diesel Injection)• # CDID3 (Motor electronics)

• # FTC (Front Transmission Control)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNRXHX5rYM8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3J37bJRaJg

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• # SAM $  F (Signal acquisition and actuation module front)

• # UCP (Upper Control Panel)• # HRA (Headlamp Range Adjustment)• # HRA$  FL (Headlamp Range Adjustment, Front Left)

• # AAM (All Activity Module)• # EAM (Extended Activity Module)

• # KG (Keyless Go)• # RFL (Radio Frequency Locking)

• # VR (Vario Roof)• # SVMCM /MSS (Special Vehicle Multifunction Control Module)

• # WSP(immobilizer)

• # AHE (Trailer Recognition)• # RST (Roadster Soft $  Top)

• # RevETR $  LF (Left front reversible emergency tensioning retractor)• # RevETR $  RF (Right front reversible emergency tensioning retractor)

• # CGW(Central gateway)• # PSD (Panoramic sliding roof)• # Dr $  side SAM (Driver signal acquisition and actuation module)

• # REAR SAM (Rear signal acquisition and actuation module)• # SG $  FOND (Rear control unit)

• # WSS (Weight sensing system)• # XALWA$  L (Xenon headlamp,left)

• # XALWA$  R (Xenon headlamp,right)• # SDS (System diagnosis)

• # COU (Central operating unit)

• # CRN (Center roof node)• # HBF (Rear control panel)

• # VBF (Front control panel)• # BNS (Vehicle power supply control module)

• # SG $  DDW • # BCG $  Remote control(Rear control field)• # SRS (Supplemental restraint system)

• # EZS (Electronic ignition lock)• # DSI (DIRECT SELECT interface)

• # VDS $  Vario roof control 

• #

 MSC $  

MAGIC SKY CONTROL

Information & Communication :# 

• # KI (Instrument Cluster)• # ICM/IC (Instrument Cluster with Maintenance Interval Display)

• # SCM/SCCM (Steering Column Module)• # DN (Dynamic Navigation by CTEL)

• # APS (Auto $  Pilot System)• # DAS (Driver Authorized System)

• ##NSA (Night View Assist)• # MFK (Multifunction camera)• # RFK (Backup camera)

• # ASSYST (Active Service System)

• # CM (Compass module)

• # ASSYST PLUS (PLUS Active Service System)

Seat Modules & Door Modules : # 

• # Seat Modules & Door Modules: 

• # ESA$  FL (Electric Seat Adjustment, Front $  Left)• # ESA$  FR (Electric Seat Adjustment, Front $  Right)

• # ESA$  REAR (Electric Seat Adjustment, Rear)• # OSB $  FL (Orthopedic Seat Backrest, Front $   Left)

• # OSB $  FR (Orthopedic Seat Backrest, Front $   Right)• # OSB $  REAR (Orthopedic Seat Backrest, Rear)

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• # AIRSCARF (AIRSCARF system)

• # AMKS $  LF (Active multicontour seat)• # AMKS $  RF (Active multicontour seat)• # DSP (Pneumatic pump for dynamic seat)

• # ESA 'Front passenger' (Electric seat adjustment 'Front passenger')• # ESA 'Driver' (Electric seat Adjustment 'Drive')

• # MKL$  HL (Rear left Multicontour backrest)• # MKL$  HR (Rear right multicontour backrest)

• # DS $  LF (Left front dynamic seat)• # DS $  RF (Right front dynamic seat)

• # HS (Seat heater)

• # ESA$  LR (Left rear electrical seat adjustment)• # ESA$  LR (Left rear electrical seat adjustment)

• # LAE (Loading floor Automatically extendable)• # ARWT (Automatic rear $  end door)

• # DCM $  FL (Door control module front left)• # DCM $  FR (Door control module front right)• # DCM $  RL (Door control module rear left)

• # DCM $  RR (Door control module rear right)• # REDC (Rear $  end door closing control module)

• # TLC (Trunk lid control)• # TSG $  ML

• # TSG $  MR • # RCM (Rear control module)

• # HKS $   Tailgate control 

• # KDS $   Trunk lid control • # PWC (Partition wall control module)

Climate Control :# 

•# #AAC/KLA (Automatic Air Conditioning)•# REAR AC (Rear Air Conditioning)•# STH (Stationary Heater)•# LRH (Steering wheel heater)•# EKMK $ Electric Refrigerant compressor

•# HSW (Heated steering wheel)

Buyers’ Comments :

1) My 2006 SL600 and it has the “visit ABC workshop” (not red). It won't raise or lower. The RR side is an inch higherthan the LR. The ABC fluid was low and I thought for sure that was the problem. Topped it off, almost the whole litre,but no difference. Bought and hooked up a cheap iCarsoft i980 scanner ($140). Seems to work great. In ABC I pulledcode C1129 : “Fault in component B22/6 (Right rear plunger travel sensor)”. It's showing 255 mm (the others arebetween 9mm and 82mm, I assume of travel). It's sitting up at +8mm, the other 3 are between -4 and -17mm, pressuresensor at 190-200 bars.

2) I love this tool because it gives live read out information, however this tool only seem to be for diagnosticinformation only as you can not adjust any of the control modules settings besides clearing fault codes. Still not a bad

buy for only $175.

3) I used this tool today to check my mass air flow and temp. sensor readings, which it does live also. So far the i980has proven itself to be a good diagnostic tool for Mercedes owners who do not want to buy the more expensive Starsystem to do light diagnostic work on their cars.

4) First of all I have no affiliation with or any way connected with iCarsoft. After seeing other members from differentforums (BMW, Porsche and Mercedes) mention the i980 and conducting my own research purchased a i980 Multi-System Scanner (www.icarsoft.us_Professional Auto Diagnostic Scan Tool) $139.94 .

Very reasonable pricing for the advertised features. The scanner is well built, powered through the OBDII connector,has a very clear, easy to read and bright display, reads DTCs, real time data streams for active systems and moreimportant RESETS SRS faults. SRS faults can be triggered by simply disconnecting the battery. The i980 provides the

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DTCs and possible fault resolutions. The i980 also prompts you prior to clearing any fault. Unlike my other universalOBDII scanners which require batteries, the iCarsoft i980 DTCs are specific for Mercedes Benz vehicles.

I own at least two other universal scanners and diagnostic tools none of which perform as well as the i980 has so far. Ifyou are interested those diagnostic tools are now for sale, PM me if you are interested. The iCarsoft i980 is not areplacement for systems like Star Diagnostic System and other high power, high dollar systems but a very handy toolfor DIYers. I was very skeptical when I read advertising for the i980 capabilities, multi system, live data streaming andDTC fault reset at this price point. The other diagnostic and scan tools I own have ALL been very disappointing, so Iinitially thought the advertising claims where boastful and would not be fulfilled. The one thing that won me over wasthe money back guarantee. I happen to live in the city the iCarsoft i980 was being sold, if it did not perform as stated I

was going to go directly to that address and return it in person! Fortunately, I have been pleased with the performanceso far and use it often just because it is handy + I cleared the dreaded SRS fault when I replaced my 10 year oldbattery with a Bosch AGM.

If, you are in the market for a value priced diagnostic tool, check out the iCarsoft i980 Multi-System Scanner.

NOTE : good telling you faulty part, etc., but once installed, you cannot reset height setting using this tool andhave to go to dealer for Star Das setting.

Autel MaxiDiag Elite MD802 “All Systems” (around $400) - “4 System” (around $250) 

This later MD802 scan tool (old one was MD702) includes :

MD701 - Nissan, Infiniti, Toyota, Lexus, Scion, Honda, Acura, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Isuzu,Hyundai, Kia, Daewoo, Mazda, Holden

MD702 - Mercedes-Benz, Smart, Maybach, BMW, Mini, VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi, Opel, LandRover, Jaguar, Volvo, Porsche, SAAB, EU Ford, Vauxhall

MD703 - Ford, GM, ChryslerMD704 - Peugeot, Citroen, Renault, Dacia, Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Lancia, EU

Ford

NOTE : Main difference from earlier one is addition of two on-screen buttons (“OilReset” and “EPB” -Electronic Parking Brake).

 

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MD802 - covers :

ENGINE | ABS | AIRBAG | AUT