Mercedes-Benz C-Class Service Bulletins (2003)

43 manufacturer communications on file.

• July 23, 2024•Document ID: 11005294

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI82.10-P-078069

  Date Added:

  July 27, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES-BENZ

  Summary

  Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any technical impairment of the rear lamps. Remedy Rear lamp: Remedy 1: Clearing fogged/condensed rear lamps: 1. Drive the vehicle into the workshop (temperature higher than +18 °C/+64.4 °F) Note: Do not wash the vehicle or subject it to high-pressure cleaning before the defogging test. 2. Switch off the engine and connect battery support via a charger. 3. Open the trunk. 4. Switch on the exterior lighting. 5. Leave the vehicle in this state for 60 minutes. 6. Check for formation of condensation -> a significant reduction in the formation of condensation must be clearly recognizable (defogging progress).

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• December 4, 2023•Document ID: 10248162

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI91.18-P-077075

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES-BENZ

  Summary

  Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage • Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). • Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat belt buckle). • Light initial creases due to vehicle handling. • Light creases in the outer covers originating from the production process (missing finish). Heat treatment of the seat covers using heat gun and plastic wedge. Be very careful to not overheat the seat material!

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• December 10, 2020•Document ID: 10186141

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI54.30-P-072145

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES BENZ

  Summary

  NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock

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• December 9, 2020•Document ID: 10186135

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI42.47-P-067502

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES-BENZ

  Summary

  If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit

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• September 30, 2020•Document ID: 10181124

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI27.50-P-071658

  Date Added:

  October 19, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES BENZ

  Summary

  Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R

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• August 5, 2019•Document ID: 10164810

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI33 30-P-056665

  Date Added:

  September 16, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES-BENZ

  Summary

  Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle

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• July 23, 2018•Document ID: 10151959

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEAT BELTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI91 45-P-066075

  Date Added:

  December 17, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES-BENZ

  Summary

  Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises

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• August 16, 2016•Document ID: 10205239

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI8285P0581859

  Date Added:

  December 20, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES-BENZ

  Summary

  "Anti-theft protection activated".

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• August 5, 2016•Document ID: 10205154

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS; UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI1830P0597123

  Date Added:

  December 20, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES-BENZ

  Summary

  Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.

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• March 24, 2015•Document ID: 10135599

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION:FRONT; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI32.25-P-061137

  Date Added:

  May 7, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES BENZ

  Summary

  Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper

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• July 12, 2014•Document ID: 10166095

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI91.10-P-059391

  Date Added:

  October 15, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES-BENZ

  Summary

  Noise from the front seats during load change.

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• July 12, 2014•Document ID: 10166081

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI91.10-P-048497

  Date Added:

  October 15, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES BENZ

  Summary

  Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest frame - backrest cover or - guide rail of head restraint. If the backrest frame is exposed as a result, the actions must always be performed in order to avoid follow-up repairs.

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• July 10, 2014•Document ID: 10166099

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI91.25-P-059380

  Date Added:

  October 15, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES BENZ

  Summary

  Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.

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• July 10, 2014•Document ID: 10166087

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI91.10-P-049799

  Date Added:

  October 15, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES BENZ

  Summary

  The presence of a quiescent current can have several causes. These are not always recognized and lead to an increased number of OK components being removed. Possible Hall sensor faults or normalization faults can exist which can be eliminated without replacing the control unit.

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• July 9, 2014•Document ID: 10166085

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI91.10-P-048503

  Date Added:

  October 15, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES BENZ

  Summary

  Grunting noise or ripping noise at seat-back lining

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• July 9, 2014•Document ID: 10166082

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI91.10-P-048498

  Date Added:

  October 15, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES BENZ

  Summary

  Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame.

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• March 19, 2014•Document ID: 10167489

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI05.10-P-058758

  Date Added:

  November 12, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES BENZ

  Summary

  Noise: A rattling noise may be heard from the area of the chain drive for approx. 2-5 seconds after engine start. And/or: Fault code entries in engine control unit: SIM271DE20: P001177 The position of the intake camshaft (cylinder bank 1) deviates from the specified value. The commanded position cannot be reached. P001762 The position of the exhaust camshaft (cylinder bank 1) is implausible in comparison with the position of the crankshaft. The signal comparison is faulty. P001192 The position of the intake camshaft (cylinder bank 1) deviates from the specified value. The function or the instruction is faulty. P001195 The position of the intake camshaft (cylinder bank 1) deviates from the specified value. The mechanical setup is not OK. P001477 The position of the exhaust camshaft (cylinder bank 1) deviates from the specified value. The commanded position cannot be reached. P001492 The position of the exhaust camshaft (cylinder bank 1) deviates from the specified value. The function or the instruction is faulty. P001495 The position of the exhaust camshaft (cylinder bank 1) deviates from the specified value. The mechanical setup is not OK. P001600 The position of the intake camshaft (cylinder bank 1) is implausible in comparison with the position of the crankshaft. P001662 The position of the intake camshaft (cylinder bank 1) is implausible in comparison with the position of the crankshaft. The signal comparison is faulty. P001700 The position of the exhaust camshaft (cylinder bank 1) is implausible in comparison with the position of the crankshaft.

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• March 3, 2014•Document ID: 10167508

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI49.00-P-058448

  Date Added:

  November 12, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES BENZ

  Summary

  Soot particles collecting on the bumper. Most visible in the area around the tail pipes, especially on light-colored finishes

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• February 25, 2014•Document ID: 10166994

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  LI35.30-P-058566

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES BENZ

  Summary

  Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). Heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa)

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• February 11, 2014•Document ID: 10166975

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  C1A140101

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES BENZ

  Summary

  This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace 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.

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