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INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTIONS OF RADIO RECEPTION IN RDS MODE - AF82.60-P-1101A 
MODELS 163,168,170, 208, 210 with CODE (756a) MB radio Audio 10 RDS with CD compartment  
PROBLEM WITH RADIO RECEPTION AFTER INSTALLING SUN SHIELD FILM - AF82.60-P-1105A 
MODEL 163, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220  
Modification notes 
Damage codeCauseRemedy 
 Under unfavorable 
reception conditions in 
FM-RDS mode, the radio 
may frequently switch to 
alternative frequencies of 
one and the same radio 
station. Due to the equipment 
and antenna design there 
is no remedy available. 
  During switchover, 
reception may be 
interrupted for a brief 
period.Do not replace any radios 
subject to this complaint 
only!
11.2.00Supersedes STIP 82.60-
030 dated 10.2.00  
Damage codeCauseRemedy 
 Complaint is caused by 
retrofitting metallized 
window foils. When installing 
window foils, cut foil 
outside of vehicle to 
avoid damaging the 
antennas and heating 
wires  
  Metallized foil: 
AM reception 
reduced approx. 70 
%, among other 
problems search 
stop no longer 
possible  
FM reception 
reduced approx. 10 
% .  
TV reception 
reduced approx. 10 
 Do not use metallized 
foil. 
Advise customer of 
negative effects to 
reception 
 
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AM RADIO RECEPTION DIFFICULTIES - AF82.60-P-6005A 
MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 ## up to 146760  
Revisions 
%.  
Range of radio 
remote control for 
central locking 
reduced by up 50 % 
 
 Non-metallized foil: 
Only slight 
reduction of 
functions described 
above.  
01.09.99Supersedes STI no. 
82.60-024 dated 01.09.99  
 CauseRemedy 
 Loss of noise filtering 
function of the antenna 
splitter (A2/5) and the 
AM/FM amplifier 
(A2/18) due to poor 
ground connection.1 Remove AM/FM 
amplifierAR82.62-P-8347GH
  AM radio reception is 
being adversely affected 
by background noise and 
electrical interference, 
resulting in the station 
signal being overridden.2 Remove antenna 
splitterAR82.70-P-8953GH
 The painted surface of the 
vehicle's body, combined 
with the protective 
coating on the mounting 
screws, may not provide 
an adequate ground.3 Remove paint/E-
coating from vehicle 
body at mounting points 
of antenna splitter and 
AM/FM amplifier 
  4 Remove protective 
coating on shoulder of 
antenna splitter and 
amplifier mounting 
screws 
 
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CDS AND DVDS ARE NOT EJECTED - AF82.60-P-6061A 
MODEL 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 171, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230, 414, 463  
Modification notes 
  5 Reinstall antenna 
splitterAR82.70-P-8953GH
  6 Reinstall AM/FM 
amplifierAR82.62-P-8347GH
17.5.04Cause/remedy 3 added  
Damage codeCauseRemedy 
   The causes listed in 
this document are not a 
malfunction of the CD 
drive. Operations in 
this context are not 
covered b
y warranty or 
goodwill .
 
 Cause 1: Remedy 1:  
 CD thickness is not within 
tolerance, e.g. DVDs with 
recordings on both sides 
(side 1: video data, side 2 
audio data).1 Inform customer that 
CDs should correspond 
to specifications. 
  CD occasionally not 
pulled in, light pressure 
required in addition. Then, 
CD is not ejected. Drives fulfill 
specifications. 
  CD does not satisfy 
specifications. According to 
CD standards, the thickness 
must be within the tolerance 
range of 1.1 mm -1.5 mm. 
Previously measured CDs 
had a thickness of > or = 1.6 
mm.  
NoneCause 2: Remedy 2:  
 Self-made CDs/DVDs used 
with self-adhesive labels.1 Advise customers not 
to use CDs/DVDs with 
self-adhesive labels. 
  Due to the various 
materials used, the length 
expansion differs at higher  Please also advise 
your coworkers in Sales. 
 
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temperatures causing the 
label to become wavy (see 
arrows) or the CD/DVD to 
deform. 
In both cases, the 
CDs/DVDs can get stuck 
and damage to the drive 
mechanism is possible. 
CDs/DVDs are not 
ejected.  
CDs/DVDs are not 
completely ejected.  
 
All head units with 
CD/DVD drive, all CD 
changers as well as 
navigation processors with 
single-slot drive are 
affected.
NoneCause 3: Remedy 3:  
 CDs with a diameter of 8 cm 
are used (with and without 
adapter).1 Please inform the 
customer that 8 cm CDs 
are not to be used (even 
with an adapter). 
  The pull in/eject 
mechanism of the drive is 
Drives not designed for 8 
cm CDs. Drives fulfill 
specifications. 
  If an adapter is used for 8 
cm CDs, the thickness of the 
CD increases which leads to 
problems when inserting 
and ejecting CDs. 
Furthermore, there is the 
danger that the 8 cm CD 
will be pushed out of the 
adapter while being pulled 
in/ejected and thereby block 
the mechanism.  
 
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Fig. 101: Identifying Waves On CD Label 
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) MALFUNCTION - AF82.61-P-6010A 
MODEL 163.113 /136 /154 /172 /174 #A as of 145273 up to 289564, 163.113 /154 #X as of 708319 up to 
754619 with CODE (353) Audio 30 APS  
Operation no. of operation texts or standard texts and flat rates 
SectorOp. no.Operation textTimeAcc. no.Code
P023578REPLACE REAR 
ANTENNA FOR 
GLOBAL 
POSITIONING 
SYSTEM (GPS) 
(AFTER TESTING)003 AW/0,3 h82 858 52-
Damage codeCauseRemedy 
 Inadequate seal between 
antenna base and vehicle 
roof causes antenna 
connector to corrode. 
 The parts kit for the 
Global Positioning 
System (GPS) antenna 
was updated. Instead of a 
foam seal (4), a grommet 
(5) is now used to seal the 
antenna base to the 
vehicle roof. The new 
163 820 18 75 part 1 Replace GPS antenna. 
 Use new parts kit 
only.AR82.61-P-7474GI
 
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Fig. 102: Identifying GPS Rear Antenna Components 
Parts ordering notes 
TELEPHONE CALL INTERRUPTED - AF82.70-P-1009A 
MODEL 129, 163, 168, 170, 171, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230, 460, 461, 463 with CODE 
(312) GSM portable cellular telephone with CODE (316) MB GSM cellular telephone (D2B) with CODE 
(317) GSM portable cellular telephone (D2B) with CODE (347) TELE AID emergency call system (D2B) 
with CODE (380) Preinstallation for MB phone "CTEL", complete with CODE (381) MB phone 
"Standard" in console on right side of dome with CODE (382) MB phone "CTEL" in console on right 
side of dome with CODE (383) With telephone "Standard" in console on right side of dome with 
integrated TELEAID emergency call system, hands-free system and antenna with CODE (386) 
Preinstallation for "portable CTEL" UPCI telephone system with CODE (388) "Portable CTEL" UPCI 
telephone system with CODE (852) CTEL preinstallation assembly at dome with CODE (853) MB 
standard cellular telephone with CODE (854) MB portable cellular telephone with CODE (855) TELE 
AID  
number replaces the 
former 163 820 06 75 
part number.
Part no.DesignationQuantity
163 820 18 75Antenna1
Damage codeCauseRemedy 
 
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LOSS OF SOUND IN COMAND SYSTEM AND/OR TELEPHONE NOT FUNCTIONING - AF82.70-P-1090A 
MODEL 163, 203, 208, 209, 210, 215, 220, 230, 463 with CODE (853) MB standard cellular telephone  
Nokia 6091  
Parts ordering notes 
PORTABLE CTEL CANNOT BE OPERATED OVER STEERING WHEEL OR COMAND/RADIO - AF82.70-P-6090A 
 Network is overloaded
 The telephone 
system has been 
checked technically Do not remove/install/replace 
any parts. It is not necessary to 
replace the telephone control 
module due to call interruptions.
1 Ask network provider about 
traffic at point in question. 
 If the customer uses a twin 
card it is necessary to switch off 
the additionally (externally) 
operated cellular telephone 
before the vehicle's telephone 
system is switched on. 
Damage codeCauseRemedy 
 Fixed installation telephone 
control unit.1 Read out series number. 
  Cyclical loss of sound in 
COMAND system for 2 - 3 
seconds (Nokia 6091). 
Telephone temporarily not 
functioning. via the receiver using the 
key combination: *#06# 
The series number can also be 
found on the sticker on the 
control unit. 
  Concerns fixed 
installation control unit part 
no. A 203 820 70 26. When 
reading out with STAR 
DIAGNOSIS (quick test) 
part no. 000 000 00 00 
appears with these control 
units.If the affected series number 
is installed: ? 
 Affected Nokia series 
numbers: 
from 350109/20/038841/6 
up to 350109/20/047721/92 Remove/install/replace fixed 
installation telephone control 
unit. 
Part no.DesignationQuantity
A 203 820 70 26Fixed installation telephone 
control unitAs required
 
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MODEL 129, 163, 168, 170, 202, 203, 208, 210, 211, 215, 220 with CODE (380) Preinstallation for MB 
phone "CTEL", complete with CODE (382) MB phone "CTEL" in console on right side of dome with 
CODE (852) CTEL preinstallation assembly at dome with CODE (854) MB portable cellular telephone 
with Nokia 6210  
Modification notes 
12.3.02Supersedes STIP 82.70-
035 dated 14.08.2001Validity and content 
updated 
Damage codeCauseRemedy 
 Nokia 6210 cannot be 
operated with current 
interface Operation of Nokia 
6210 possible with new 
interface. Modified 
interface available. 
Nokia 6210 portable 
CTEL software version 
4.36 or higher required 
For model 211 the 
portable CTEL SW 
version 5.2 is required. 
  1 Read out Nokia 6210 
portable CTEL software 
version 
  2 Enter *#0000# on 
Nokia 6210 portable 
CTEL. 
   If an older version is 
installed the portable 
CTEL must be updated in 
a Nokia shop. 
If the customer has stored 
data in the portable CTEL 
telephone, it is necessary 
to secure this in the 
Nokia shop before 
updating. 
  3 Remove and install, 
replace interface. 
  MODEL 203.0 with 
CODE (854) MB 
portable CTELAR82.70-P-7379EE
  MODEL 215, 220 up to 
30.6.00 with CODE (317) 
D-network portable 
CTEL (D2B)AR82.70-P-8920I
  MODEL 210.0 as of AR82.70-P-7379FB
 
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