NHTSA ID Number: 10135924
Manufacturer Communication Number: LI42.47-P-048216
TSB/Document Date: 2018-05-07
Summary
Message in instrument cluster "ESP Malfunction - Service Required"
Message in instrument cluster "ESP Malfunction - Service Required"
Topic number
LI42.47-P-048216
Version
7
Design group
42.47 Adaptive Brake (ABR)
Date
02-28-2013
Validity
Model series 221 up to 11/2010
Model series 216 up to 11/2010
Reason for change
Part number
Reason for block
Complaint:
Message in instrument cluster "ESP Malfunction - Service Required" and/or "BAS Malfunction - Service Required"
while vehicle is stationary.
After ignition OFF/ON, or while the vehicle is stationary with the engine running, the ESP warning lamp (yellow triangle) flashes and the transmission cannot be shifted out of "P".
The vehicle may lock by itself.
With the ignition ON and the vehicle stationary, a speed of 260 km/h is displayed in the instrument cluster (A1) (IC) after approx. 2 min. The trip counter and main odometer are incremented.
Note:
At least two of the following codes
- 5102 and/or
- 5112 and/or
- 5122 and/or
- 5132
must be present in the ESP control unit (ESP CU) (N47-5).
Cause:
An implausible wheel speed sensor (DZS) signal is detected by the ESP CU.
Remedy:
- Update of the software in the ESP control unit
- Replacement of all 4 wheel speed sensors
Symptoms
Chassis/suspension / Brake system / Service brake / Brakes, Display / Goes on
Chassis/suspension / Brake system / Brakes/traction regulation system / Antilock Brake System ABS / Display message / Antilock braking system - visit workshop
Chassis/suspension / Brake system / Brakes/traction regulation system / Electronic Stability Program ESP / Display
message / Display text, yellow/white / Electronic stability program - visit workshop
Chassis/suspension / Brake system / Brakes/traction regulation system / Electronic Stability Program ESP / Display
message / Display text, yellow/white / Electronic stability program not available
Chassis/suspension / Brake system / Brakes/traction regulation system / Brake assist system BAS / Display message / Brake assist - visit workshop
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Chassis/suspension / Brake system / Brakes/traction regulation system / Brake assist system BAS / Display message / Brake assist - not available
Control unit/fault code
Control unit
Fault code
Fault text
ABR-Adaptive Brake (SBC3)
5132
L6/4 (right rear speed sensor):Carry out visual inspection.
ABR-Adaptive Brake (SBC3)
5102
L6/1 (left front speed sensor):Carry out visual inspection.
ABR-Adaptive Brake (SBC3)
5112
L6/2 (right front speed sensor):Carry out visual inspection.
ABR-Adaptive Brake (SBC3)
5122
L6/3 (left rear speed sensor):Carry out visual inspection.
Parts
Part number
ES1 ES2 Designation
A 221 905 00 01
Quantity Note
Front axle rpm sensor
2
EPC Other
make
part
NOT 4MATIC
X
Alternatively A221 905 57 00
A 221 905 61 00
Front axle rpm sensor
2
4MATIC ONLY
X
A 221 905 02 01
Rear axle rpm sensor
2
For veh. built >/=
- 09/2009 (model series 221
(except Guard))
- 09/2010 (model series 216)
- 09/2010 (model series 221
Guard)
And all hybrids (221.#95)
X
A 221 905 04 01
Rear axle rpm sensor
2
For veh. built <
- 09/2009 (model series 221
(except Guard))
- 09/2010 (model series 216)
- 09/2010 (model series 221
Guard)
X
Alternatively A221 905 60 00
WIS-References
Document number
Title
Note
Allocation
AR42.30-P-0712
Remove/install left or right
front rpm sensor
Remedy
AR42.40-P-0820
Remove/install left or right
rear axle rpm sensor
Remedy
Validity
Vehicle
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216.371
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216.376
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216.377
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216.379
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216.386
*
*
221.022
*
*
221.028
*
*
221.054
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221.056
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221.070
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221.071
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221.077
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221.080
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221.084
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221.086
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221.087
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221.122
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TSB/Document ID: LI42.47-P-048216
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2013-02-28
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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