NHTSA ID Number: 10171621
Manufacturer Communication Number: LI54.21-P-065146
TSB/Document Date: 2020-02-24
Summary
PreSafe, Blind Spot Assist and Distronic error messages in instrument cluster
PreSafe, Blind Spot Assist and Distronic error messages in instrument cluster
Topic number
LI54.21-P-065146
Version
3
Function group
54.21 Control units / basic modules
Date
05-22-2019
Validity
Model 166 or 292 with engine type 642
Reason for change
Text adaptation
Reason for block
Complaint:
In the instrument cluster, error messages for PreSafe, Blind Spot Assist and Distronic are temporarily shown alternately.
Furthermore, CAN communication fault codes are stored in various control units.
- "Bus OFF" fault codes filed on various control units -> CAN line may be short circuit to ground.
Attachments
File
Description
1.pdf
Complaint
1.jpg
Complaint
Cause:
Wiring harness may have chafe mark in area of metal bracket for oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter or differential pressure sensor B28/8 retaining clamp, possibly caused by faulty mounting / routing of wiring harness.
Distance of fastening points may not be properly maintained. 2016-02-08 optimization of clip, cable tie and additional
tape.
Remedy:
Repair wiring harness and position clips / cable straps correctly.
Attachment 3 (Point 1):
- Change to cable strap from A 000 995 82 90 to A 005 997 62 90 and shifted from 90 mm to 100 mm, also rotate clip
from 3-o-clock position to a 6-o-clock position.
- Change to cable strap from A 000 995 82 90 to A 000 995 12 90 and shift to new dimension of 255 mm, also rotate
clip from a 3-o-clock position to a 6-o-clock position.
- Move cable duct line guide A 222 546 62 80 (not replacement part) from 468 mm to 488 +/-5 mm.
- Move cable strap A 000 995 65 90 from 740 mm to 750 mm, also rotate clip from 9-o-clock position to 6-o-clock position.
Attachment 3 (Point 2):
- Distance between grommet for cable strap and cable strap must be in tolerance range of 146 and 176 mm.
Picture shows a "bad" example with only 110 mm.
Attachment 3 (Point 3):
- Picture shows "bad" example of clip direction.
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Attachment 3 (Point 4):
- Picture shows "good" example of clip direction.
Attachments
File
Description
2.pdf
Remedy
3.jpg
Remedy
Symptoms
Power generation / Engine management / Indicator lamp / Engine diagnosis / lit
Overall vehicle / Wiring / Cable damaged/faulty
Overall vehicle / Networking / CAN/FlexRay communication / Malfunction
Control unit/fault code
Control unit
Fault code
Fault text
Y3/8n4 - Transmission control for 9-speed transmission
(VGS) (VGSNAG3)
U010000
Communication with the control unit 'combustion engine' has a
malfunction. _
Y3/8n4 - Transmission control for 9-speed transmission
(VGS) (VGSNAG3)
U014600
Communication with the central gateway has a malfunction. _
N118 - Control unit 'Fuel
pump' (FSCU05) (FSCM212)
C16800
Communication with the electronic ignition lock has a malfunction. _
N118 - Control unit 'Fuel
pump' (FSCU05) (FSCM212)
C40100
This error code can be ignored and erased.
N30/4 - Electronic stability pro- C067A00
gram (ESP®) (ESP166)
There is an internal fault in control unit 'A80 (Intelligent servo module for DIRECT SELECT)'.
N3/9 - Motor electronics
P056013
'CDI61' for combustion engine
'OM642' (CDI) (CR61)
The on-board electrical system voltage has a malfunction. There
is an open circuit.
N3/9 - Motor electronics
P025311
'CDI61' for combustion engine
'OM642' (CDI) (CR61)
The output for the quantity control valve has a short circuit to
ground. There is a short circuit to ground.
N3/9 - Motor electronics
P040511
'CDI61' for combustion engine
'OM642' (CDI) (CR61)
The position sensor of the exhaust gas recirculation positioner
(high pressure) has a short circuit to ground. There is a short circuit to ground.
Y3/8n4 - Transmission control for 9-speed transmission
(VGS) (VGSNAG3)
U016800
Communication with the electronic ignition lock has a malfunction. _
Y3/8n4 - Transmission control for 9-speed transmission
(VGS) (VGSNAG3)
U002800
Communication with the drivetrain CAN bus has a malfunction. _
N62/1 (Radar sensors control
unit) (RDU_212FR)
U01008F
One or more messages transmitted by control unit 'Motor electronics' via the CAN bus are intermittently not available.
Y3/8n4 - Transmission control for 9-speed transmission
(VGS) (VGSNAG3)
U012100
Communication with ESP has a malfunction. _
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N3/9 - Motor electronics
P0087FC
'CDI61' for combustion engine
'OM642' (CDI) (CR61)
The fuel pressure
in the system is too low. _
N118 - Control unit 'Fuel
pump' (FSCU05) (FSCM212)
The CAN bus has a malfunction. _
124000
N30/4 - Electronic stability pro- C074C00
gram (ESP®) (ESP166)
No CAN message was received from control unit 'Transmission'.
N128 - Electric parking brake
(EFB) (EPKB166)
No CAN message was received from control unit 'Transmission'.
U010100
N3/9 - Motor electronics
P06A900
'CDI61' for combustion engine
'OM642' (CDI) (CR61)
Output 4 for the reference voltage of the sensors has a malfunction. _
N3/9 - Motor electronics
U014087
'CDI61' for combustion engine
'OM642' (CDI) (CR61)
Communication with the signal acquisition and actuation module
has a malfunction. The message is missing.
N128 - Electric parking brake
(EFB) (EPKB166)
Chassis CAN bus OFF fault Bus OFF
U102788
N30/4 - Electronic stability pro- C075600
gram (ESP®) (ESP166)
No CAN message was received from control unit 'Transmission'.
B84/3 - Backup camera (RFK) U010187
(RVC166) (GL/GLS (166),M/
GLE (166))
Communication with control unit "Transmission" has a malfunction. The message is missing.
N3/9 - Motor electronics
U010E00
'CDI61' for combustion engine
'OM642' (CDI) (CR61)
Communication with the control unit 'AdBlue®' has a malfunction.
_
A1 - Instrument cluster (IC)
(IC172)
U015987
Communication with PARKTRONIC has a malfunction. The message is missing.
N30/4 - Electronic stability pro- C075500
gram (ESP®) (ESP166)
No CAN message was received from control unit 'Transmission'.
A1 - Instrument cluster (IC)
(IC172)
U010100
Communication with control unit "Transmission" has a malfunction. _
N68 - Electrical power steering U010100
(ES) (EPS218)
Communication with control unit "Transmission" has a malfunction. _
A76 - Left front reversible
emergency tensioning retractor (RevETR-LF) (RBTMFL166)
U015100
Communication with the supplemental restraint system (SRS)
has a malfunction. _
A76 - Left front reversible
emergency tensioning retractor (RevETR-LF) (RBTMFL166)
U012100
Communication with ESP has a malfunction. _
N62/1 (Radar sensors control
unit) (RDU_212FR)
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