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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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