Drive Kit Plus: Car-To-X Function Issues (LI82.85-P-058859)
Publication date: 2014-04-09Reference number: LI82.85-P-058859
DRIVE KIT PLUS: CAR-TO-X FUNCTION ISSUES
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): LI82.85-P-058859 Version 1, Date of Issue:
April 09, 2014
| MERCEDES-BENZ: | Model 117, 156, 176, 246 with code B56 (Drive Kit Plus for iPhone(R) 4/4S); Model 117, 156, 166, 172, 176, 204, 207, 212, 216, 218, 221, 231, 246 with retrofitted Drive Kit Plus for iPhone(R) 4/4S/5/5S/5C (accessory) |
| DESIGN GROUP: | 82.85 Navigation and Communication system (CNS, ICS, COMAND, FleetBoard) |
COMPLAINT
With the Drive Kit Plus (N123/7), the following error messages may occur when using the Car-to-X function:
- The server is currently unavailable
- Car-to-X is unavailable
The error messages may appear when the driver wishes to report a hazard manually and heightened security rules have been activated in the system.
CAUSE
Re. 1.)
- - Data communication is intermittently disrupted due to the network connection
- - The connection to the server has not yet been fully established
- - The server is currently unavailable
Re. 2.) The prerequisites for the use of Car-To-X have not been met:
- The software version of the iPhone app is not the required release
- The software version of the Drive Kit Plus (N123/7) is not the required release
- The serial number of the Drive Kit Plus control unit (N123/7) is not recorded in VeDoc
REMEDY
Re. 1.)
Because of external network issues, the Car-to-X function becomes operational again at a later time. Do not replace any parts.
Re. 2.) Satisfy the prerequisites for the use of Car-To-X:
- Update software of iPhone app to at least version 1.6 or higher. This update is usually performed on the iPhone by the customer
- Update software of Drive Kit Plus control unit (N123/7) to software release E120.3 or higher.
Notes on procedure/downloading software for Drive Kit Plus control unit:
- - A special tool is required for the software update. Please refer to the parts notes.
- - Instructions and the software for performing the update can be found in STAR TekInfo under the following menu item:
Telematics > Media Interface
- - Install the software on the USB stick as described in the instructions (STAR TekInfo) and flash to the Drive Kit Plus control unit using the special tool.
- Record serial number in VeDoc. To do this, use Xentry (release 11/13 or later) to perform initial startup of the Drive Kit Plus control unit (N123/7).
SYMPTOMS
SYMPTOMS
| Communication/information/Entertainment/Overall system/operation/Miscellaneous |
| Communication/information/Communication/Navigation/Mobile navigation unit/Function error |
PARTS
PARTS DESCRIPTION
| Part number | ES1 | ES2 | Designation | Quantity | Note | EPC | Other make part |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67823800 | Drive Kit Plus update kit | 1 | Flash adapter incl. USB stick. Required for iPhone 4/4S. | X | |||
| B67824244 | USB stick | 1 | Single USB stick from Drive Kit Plus Update Kit. Required for iPhone 5/5S/5C. | X | |||
| A 218 820 01 87 | Flash adapter | 1 | Required for iPhone 5/5S/5C | X |
WORK UNITS
WORK UNITS
| Op. no. | Operation text | Time | Damage code | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58302 E8 | Drive Kit Plus for iPhone(R), function failure. |
WIS-REFERENCES
WIS-REFERENCES
| Document number | Title | Note | Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GF82.70-Q-2020KN | Drive Kit for mobile devices, function | For vehicles with Drive Kit Plus ex-factory (B56). The Drive Kit Plus for the retrofit has an identical function, but it differs in terms of installation location and wiring. | Remedy |
| AZ82.60-P-0019CWA | Retrofit Drive Kit Plus for Apple iPhone | For model 204.0/2/3 | Remedy |
| AZ82.60-P-0019CY | Retrofit Drive Kit Plus for Apple iPhone | For model 204.9 | Remedy |
| AZ82.60-P-0019EC | Retrofit Drive Kit Plus for Apple iPhone | For model 207 | Remedy |
| AZ82.60-P-0019EL | Retrofit Drive Kit Plus for Apple iPhone | For model 218 | Remedy |
| AZ82.60-P-0019EWA | Retrofit Drive Kit Plus for Apple iPhone | For model 212 | Remedy |
| AZ82.60-P-0019GQ | Retrofit Drive Kit Plus for Apple iPhone | For model 166 | Remedy |
| AZ82.60-P-0019NKB | Retrofit Drive Kit Plus for Apple iPhone | For model 117, 176, 246, 156 | Remedy |
| AZ82.60-P-0019RK | Retrofit Drive Kit Plus for Apple iPhone | For model 231 | Remedy |
| AZ82.60-P-0019SC | Retrofit Drive Kit Plus for Apple iPhone | For model 216 | Remedy |
| AZ82.60-P-0019SX | Retrofit Drive Kit Plus for Apple iPhone | For model 221 | Remedy |
| AZ82.60-P-0019W | Retrofit Drive Kit Plus for Apple iPhone | For model 172 | Remedy |