NHTSA ID Number: 10135646
Manufacturer Communication Number: LI54.18-P-059361
TSB/Document Date: 2018-05-07
Summary
Diverse fault messages in instrument cluster; fault on suspension CAN bus
Diverse fault messages in instrument
cluster; fault on suspension CAN bus
Topic number
LI54.18-P-059361
Version
2
Design group
54.18 Cable harnesses
Date
10-23-2014
Validity
Model series 246; 176; 117 and 156 from production startup to January 2014
Model series 246 up to VIN end number **J232379 (Rastatt production) and **N080000 (Kecskemét production)
Model series 176 up to VIN end number **J229425
Model series 117 up to VIN end number **N065691
Model series 156 up to VIN end number **J000704
Reason for change
Validity updated
Reason for block
Complaint:
Diverse fault messages in instrument cluster.
Distronic, ESP, tire pressure monitoring, engine indicator lamp.
Diverse CAN communication errors stored in quick test.
Possible malfunctions in Parktronic or Active Parking Assist.
Possible malfunctions of PTC heater booster.
Cause:
Wiring harness damaged in area between fuse and relay box, and left sidewall in front passenger footwell.
Wiring harness makes contact with panel edge and it may be damaged.
Attachments
File
Description
mögliche Scheuerstelle Leitungssatz im Beifahrerfussraum.pdf
Possible chafe mark on wiring harness in front passenger
footwell
Remedy:
Repair wiring harness using familiar wiring harness repair methods.
Wrap fabric tape around wiring harness.
Stick felt onto panel edge.
Symptoms
Communication/information / Warning and control system / Cruise control / Cruise control function / Cruise control indicator lamp is on
Communication/information / Warning and control system / Parking assist / PARKTRONIC / Function / Automatic
shutoff
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Communication/information / Warning and control system / Parking assist / PARKTRONIC / Malfunction of displays /
General
Communication/information / Warning and control system / Distronic / Distronic display / Function error
Power generation / Engine management / Engine management indicator lamp / Engine diagnosis / lit
Overall vehicle / Wiring / Cable damaged/faulty
Overall vehicle / Networking / CAN/FlexRay communication / Malfunction
Power generation / Engine management / Engine performance / Goes into limp-home mode
Power generation / Engine management / Engine performance / No/poor output
Communication/information / Warning and control system / COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST / Warning message
in instrument cluster
Communication/information / Warning and control system / Speed Limit Assist / Warning message in instrument cluster
Control unit/fault code
Control unit
Fault code
Fault text
SG-AWF - Control unit 'COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST' (A90) (FCW246)
C326300
Chassis CAN bus : CAN signal 'Brake request' from control unit
'Electronic stability program' is implausible.
DKG - Electronic transmission C00188
control for double-plate clutch
transmission (N15/13) (DCT)
Drive train CAN communication has a malfunction. Bus OFF
ESP® - Electronic stability pro- C022400
gram (N30/4) (ESP9MFA)
The CAN line has an open circuit.
IC - Instrument cluster (A1)
(IC172)
U015187
Communication with the supplemental restraint system (SRS)
has a malfunction. The message is missing.
EFB - Electric parking brake
(N128) (EPKB166)
U016800
Communication with the electronic ignition lock has a malfunction.
DKG - Electronic transmission C14187
control for double-plate clutch
transmission (N15/13) (DCT)
Communication with the front signal acquisition and actuation
module has a malfunction. The message is missing.
SG-AWF - Control unit 'COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST' (A90) (FCW246)
Chassis CAN bus : CAN signal 'Operating condition' from control
unit 'Electronic stability program' is implausible.
C326500
DKG - Electronic transmission C10F87
control for double-plate clutch
transmission (N15/13) (DCT)
Communication with control unit 'Electric A/C compressor' has a
malfunction. The message is missing.
IC - Instrument cluster (A1)
(IC172)
Communication with PARKTRONIC has a malfunction. The message is missing. (NOT(#data/IC_204/IC_204%20base/Gueltigkeiten/U015987))
U015987
DKG - Electronic transmission C29187
control for double-plate clutch
transmission (N15/13) (DCT)
Communication with the electronic selector lever module has a
malfunction. The message is missing.
ESP® - Electronic stability pro- C073B00
gram (N30/4) (ESP9MFA)
The CAN message from control unit 'N73 (Electronic ignition lock
control unit)' is faulty.
EZS - Electronic ignition lock
(N73) (EIS166)
The chassis CAN network management is unstable. _
U118200
ESP® - Electronic stability pro- C022000
gram (N30/4) (ESP9MFA)
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The CAN lines have a short circuit to each other.
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EZS - Electronic ignition lock
(N73) (EZS166)
U012208
Communication with control unit 'Traction system' has a malfunction. There is a signal fault or the message is faulty.
ESP® - Electronic stability pro- C063100
gram (N30/4) (ESP9MFA)
No CAN message was received from control unit 'N68 (Electric
power steering control unit)'.
EFB - Electric parking brake
(N128) (EPKB166)
U102788
Chassis CAN bus OFF fault Bus OFF
IC - Instrument cluster (A1)
(IC172)
U010100
Communication with control unit "Transmission" has a malfunction. _ (NOT(#data/IC_204/IC_204%20base/Gueltigkeiten/
U010100%20Getriebe))
SG-AWF - Control unit 'COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST' (A90) (FCW246)
C326400
Chassis CAN bus : CAN signal 'Brake request' from control unit
'Electronic stability program' is implausible.
IC - Instrument cluster (A1)
(IC172)
U012887
Communication with the electric parking brake has a malfunction.
The message is missing. (NOT(#data/IC172/KIG_1_D2_Muster/G
%C3%BCltigkeiten/U012887))
IC - Instrument cluster (A1)
(IC172)
U103288
Chassis CAN communication has a malfunction. Bus OFF
SG-AWF - Control unit 'COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST' (A90) (FCW246)
C326800
Chassis CAN bus : CAN signal 'Wheel speed' from control unit
'Electronic stability program' is implausible.
EZS - Electronic ignition lock
(N73) (EIS166)
U119800
Communication with the intelligent servo module (ISM) has a
malfunction. _ (NOT(../../../../../Kontexte/Kontext.xml#intern/Sparten/MB_PKW/Getriebe/Schaltgetriebe))
IC - Instrument cluster (A1)
(IC172)
U021287
Communication with the steering column module has a malfunction. The message is missing.
IC - Instrument cluster (A1)
(IC172)
U010087
Communication with the control unit 'combustion engine' has a
malfunction. The message is missing. (NOT(../../../../ComDat/
Asam%203D%20Server.xml#data/IC_204/IC_204%20base/Gueltigkeiten/nicht_fuer_197_ECELL_242_ev))
SAM - Signal acquisition and U012687
actuation module (N10) (CBC)
Communication with the steering column module has a malfunction. The message is missing.
SG-AWF - Control unit 'COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST' (A90) (FCW246)
C327300
Chassis CAN bus : CAN signal 'Position of brake pedal' from control unit 'Electronic stability program' is implausible.
EFB - Electric parking brake
(N128) (EPKB166)
U012100
Communication with ESP has a malfunction.
IC - Instrument cluster (A1)
(IC172)
U013187
Communication with control unit "Power steering" has a malfunction. The message is missing.
ESP® - Electronic stability pro- C073200
gram (N30/4) (ESP9MFA)
One or more signals sent from control unit 'Shift module' via the
CAN bus is implausible.
SG-AWF - Control unit 'COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST' (A90) (FCW246)
Chassis CAN bus : CAN signal 'Operating condition' from control
unit 'Electronic stability program' is implausible.
C326600
DKG - Electronic transmission C12987
control for double-plate clutch
transmission (N15/13) (DCT)
Communication with control unit "Regenerative braking system"
has a malfunction. The message is missing.
ES - Electrical power steering
(N68) (EPS246)
Implausible data were received from control unit 'Traction system'. There is an incorrect signal.
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DKG - Electronic transmission C00100
control for double-plate clutch
transmission (N15/13) (DCT)
Drive train CAN communication has a malfunction. _
EZS - Electronic ignition lock
(N73) (EZS166)
Communication with control unit 'Traction system' has a malfunction. The message is missing.
U012287
DKG - Electronic transmission C15587
control for double-plate clutch
transmission (N15/13) (DCT)
Communication with the instrument cluster has a malfunction.
The message is missing.
SG-AWF - Control unit 'COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST' (A90) (FCW246)
C326900
Chassis CAN bus : CAN signal 'Requested engine torque' from
control unit 'Electronic stability program' is implausible.
EFB - Electric parking brake
(N128) (EPKB166)
U103200
Chassis CAN communication has a malfunction.
DKG - Electronic transmission C14687
control for double-plate clutch
transmission (N15/13) (DCT)
Communication with the central gateway has a malfunction. The
message is missing.
PTS - Parking system (N62)
(PTS246) (A (176),B (242,
246))
Chassis CAN communication has a malfunction. Bus OFF
U103288
SCM - Steering column modu- U103200
le (N80) (SCCM166)
Chassis CAN communication has a malfunction. _
EFB - Electric parking brake
(N128) (EPKB166)
U102700
Chassis CAN bus OFF fault
IC - Instrument cluster (A1)
(IC172)
U11A687
Communication with control unit 'Radar sensorics' has a malfunction. The message is missing.
DKG - Electronic transmission C12887
control for double-plate clutch
transmission (N15/13) (DCT)
Communication with the electric parking brake has a malfunction.
The message is missing.
DKG - Electronic transmission C12187
control for double-plate clutch
transmission (N15/13) (DCT)
Communication with ESP has a malfunction. The message is
missing.
IC - Instrument cluster (A1)
(IC172)
Communication with the electronic ignition lock has a malfunction. The message is missing.
U016887
ESP® - Electronic stability pro- C084000
gram (N30/4) (ESP9MFA)
No CAN message was received from control unit 'N73 (Electronic
ignition lock control unit)'.
ES - Electrical power steering
(N68) (EPS246)
U045A86
Implausible data were received from control unit 'Parking system'.
There is an incorrect signal.
SRS - Supplemental restraint
system (N2/10) (ORC166)
U103288
Chassis CAN communication has a malfunction. Bus OFF
EZS - Electronic ignition lock
(N73) (EIS166)
U118100
The chassis CAN 2 network management is unstable.
DKG - Electronic transmission C11187
control for double-plate clutch
transmission (N15/13) (DCT)
Communication with control unit "Battery" has a malfunction. The
message is missing.
Validity
Vehicle
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