Transmission Mode Changes From M To S (LI18.40-P-045868)
Publication date: 2009-01-28Reference number: LI18.40-P-045868
Supersedes refnos: 18.40/39
TRANSMISSION MODE CHANGES FROM M TO S
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): LI18.40-P-045868 Version 1 (P-B-18.40/39, June 20, 2008), Date of Issue:
January 28, 2009
| Mercedes-Benz: | Model 171.473, Equipped with Engine M113.989; Model 203.065, Equipped with Engine M112.961; Model 203.076, Equipped with Engine M113.988; Model 209.376/476, Equipped with Engine M113.987; Model 211.076/276, Equipped with Engine M113.990; Model 219.376, Equipped with Engine M113.990; Model 230.472, Equipped with Engine M113.995; Model 230.474, Equipped with Engine M113.992 |
| Design Group: | 18.40 Oil level/oil pressure sensor |
| Reason For Change: |
COMPLAINT
Transmission Mode Changes from M to S
CAUSE
If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of the transmission mode changing by itself from M to S/ C while driving, the engine oil sensor may be the cause.
REMEDY
The engine control unit may contain no stored faults codes or the fault codes listed below.
To resolve, install engine oil sensor A006 153 59 28.
NOTE:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair. This information has been generated on June 20, 2008. Please refer to Netstar -> Star TekInfo -> Star Time for the most current labor time allowance.
SYMPTOMS
SYMPTOMS
| Automatic transmission / Power transmission / Automatic transmission operation / Transmission mode selection / Shift mode button S/W/C/M nonfunctional / |
CONTROL UNIT/FAULT CODE
CONTROL UNIT/FAULT CODE
| Control unit | Fault code | Fault text |
|---|---|---|
| ME2-SFI-Motor electronics 2. 8, ME-SFI 2.8-Motor electronics 2.8 (ME28AMG) (CLK (209),C (203),E (211),SL (230) ,CLS (219),SLK (171)) | P2041 (001) | B40 (Oil sensor (oil level, temperature and quality)): Check oil condition.(Water in engine oil)(P1999) |
| ME2-SFI-Motor electronics 2. 8, ME-SFI 2.8-Motor electronics 2.8 (ME28AMG) (CLK (209),C (203),E (211),SL (230) ,CLS (219),SLK (171)) | P2040 (008) | B40 (Oil sensor (oil level, temperature and quality)): Signal implausible(Oil quality)/Line mixed up(P1999) |
PARTS
PARTS
| Part number | Designation | Qty | Note | EPC | Non- EPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A006 153 59 28 | Sensor | 1 | X | ||
| A006 153 29 28 | Sensor (203.065 with M112. 962 only) | 1 | X |
WORK UNITS
WORK UNITS
| Op. no. | Operation text | Time | Damage code | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54-1011 | SHORT TEST, PERFORM | 0.3 hrs. | 18336 73 | Model Indicators: G4, P2, Q5, R2, R7, S3, S6, S3, U5, X2, Y2 |
| 18-4110 | ENGINE OIL LEVEL / OIL QUALITY SENSOR, R & R/SEAL/REPLACE | 0.8 hrs. | Model Indicators: S3, S6, T3, U5, X2, Y2 | |
| 18-4110 | ENGINE OIL LEVEL / OIL QUALITY SENSOR, R & R/SEAL/REPLACE | 0.9 hrs. | Model Indicator: Q5 | |
| 18-4110 | ENGINE OIL LEVEL / OIL QUALITY SENSOR, R & R/SEAL/REPLACE | 1.0 hrs. | Model Indicators: P3, R2, R7 | |
| 18-4110 | ENGINE OIL LEVEL / OIL QUALITY SENSOR, R & R/SEAL/REPLACE | 2.0 hrs. | Model Indicator: G4 |