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1.7.00 with CODE (854)
MB portable CTEL
MODEL 208.3 as of
1.7.00 with CODE (854)
MB portable CTELAR82.70-P-7379EA
Insert interference
suppression converter
between compensator
(A28/3) outlet in
direction of portable
CTEL holder.
Installation location
for compensator: ?
MODEL 203.0 with
CODE (854) MB
portable CTELAR82.70-P-0010A
MODEL 208.3 as of
1.7.00 with CODE (854)
MB portable CTELAR82.70-P-0010AC
MODEL 210.0 with
CODE (854) MB
portable CTELAR82.70-P-0010B
MODEL 210.2 with
CODE (854) MB
portable CTELAR82.70-P-0010C
MODEL 215 as of 1.7.00
with CODE (854) MB
portable CTELAR82.70-P-0010AD
MODEL 220 as of 1.7.00
with CODE (854) MB
portable CTELAR82.70-P-0010AE
Return removed
interface (203 820 32 26)
with index ES1 0070 to
appropriate ELCs with
return slip.
To ensure supply of
replacement parts we
request you to send in the
removed interface
immediately.
Part no.DesignationQuantity
203 820 51 85InterfaceAs required
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COMAND OPERATING AND DISPLAY SYSTEM SCREEN REMAINS DARK AFTER STARTING ENGINE - AF82.85-P-
2001A
MODEL 163, 203, 208, 210, 215, 220, 230, 463 with CODE (352) COMAND operating and display system
NAVIGATION SYSTEM DISPLAYS INCORRECT ADDRESS - AF82.85-P-2100A
MODEL 163.154 /174 #A as of 289565, 163.157/175 with CODE (357) Navigation system - additional unit
with CODE (494a) USA version
Mainland USA only,
DVD version 2002-2 only
Operation no. of the operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
203 820 07 51Clip for portable CTEL mountAs required
203 820 52 15Interference suppression converterAs required
Damage codeCauseRemedy
Current vehicle voltage. Do not remove/install
COMAND.
1. Point out to customer
that in the event of
problems the fault can
be eliminated by
switching off/on
(ON/OFF button) the
COMAND.
RangeOp. no.Operation textFlat rateAcc. no.Code
P023917Flash Navigation
system0.3 h82 853 90-
Damage codeCauseRemedy
Database mismatch.1 Start engine.
2 Turn on MCS unit.
3 Press NAVI MENU
button.
4 Ensure MAP REGION
is set to MAINLAND US
under SYSTEM SETUP
menu.
5 Eject customer
Navigation DVD.
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ERROR IN COMAND OPERATING AND DISPLAY SYSTEM - AF82.85-P-6000-01B
Error patterns for COMAND update CD 10/2001.
The service update CD COMAND with part number W 215 589 00 22 00 eliminates the following complaints:
COMAND: A 220 820 37 89
Error patterns:
Increased quiescent current.
The personal symbols on the map are not updated during active guidance.
Voice control does not react to commands
Occasionally no sound (duration approx. 1 second).
COMAND: A 203 820 91 89, A 463 820 10 89
Error patterns:
Increased quiescent current.
6 Insert update CD into
Navigation unit and close
MCS door.
7 Follow on-screen
instructions until update
is complete.
DO NOT turn off
engine.
8 Remove update CD
when download is
complete.
Disregard error
message stating disc
cannot be read: There is
no map information on
the update CD.
9 Insert customer
Navigation DVD and
input any new address to
verify accuracy.
Part no.DesignationQuantity
T-2787-163Navigation update CD1
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The personal symbols on the map are not updated during active guidance.
Voice control does not react to commands
Occasionally no sound (duration approx. 1 second).
TV screen switches off when standing still
After switching on CD player plays CD1/track 1 instead of title played last
No message when CD magazine sticks during ejection
Wavy interference in navigation display when TV picture is switched off (as if station is not correctly
received)
TCS icons are occasionally not displayed on the map with active dynamic guidance
Telephone book is not activated.
COMAND: A 208 820 40 89, A 210 820 54 89, A 163 820 14 89
Error patterns:
Increased quiescent current.
The personal symbols on the map are not updated during active guidance.
Voice control does not react to commands
No message when CD magazine sticks during ejection
TCS cannot be activated sporadically.
Time in instrument cluster and COMAND differs approx. 1-2 seconds.
COMAND signals CD reading error without any obvious cause
PERFORMING SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - AF82.85-P-6000-04A
COMAND 2.0-ECE / 2.5-ECE - Perform software download of CD:
Do not start vehicle during download, do not cause other voltage drops in the vehicle electrical system, do
not remove CD and do not switch off unit! (Unit will be damaged!)
In the case of erroneous operation of the download control module, the download starts again or is terminated if
the old software has not been erased previously.
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove navigation CD and insert download CD.
3. Switch off control module.
4. After a waiting time of min. 5 s and with buttons * and # pressed simultaneously, switch on unit.
The menu "Service download of CD" appears with menu points "Control module" and "Termination".
5. Select "Start control module" with right knob
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The date or the version of the currently stored software and the software on the CD appears in the
display.
By pressing the right knob the download is started. After some seconds the system changes to screen
"CD ROM software download".
On the download control module the main processor software is loaded first, then the graphic
processor software. Entire duration: approx. 40 minutes
The download progress is indicated by a bar graph.
In the event of errors an error message is indicated on the display.
When the download is completed, the display switches off for a short time. When it is switched back on
again the result of the download is displayed.
6. Remove download CD and reinsert navigation CD.
FAULT IN COMAND OPERATING AND DISPLAY SYSTEM - AF82.85-P-6000N
MODEL 163, 203, 208, 210, 215, 220, 463 with CODE (352a) COMAND operating and display system
with CODE (801) Model year 2001
MODEL 414 with CODE (EN4) Auto pilot system with TMC interface, large display with CODE (EN3)
Auto pilot system with GSM interface, large display
Modification notes
Operation no. of operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
26.11.01Supersedes AF82.85-P-
6000N dated 09.01.2002
Part numbers added and
changedAF82.85-P-6000-01B
CategoryOp. no.Operation textTimeAcc. no.Code
P829905PERFORMING SW
UPDATE FOR
RADIO/COMAND003 WU/0.3 h--
Damage codeCauseRemedy
Software error Error patterns for
COMAND update CD
10/2001.AF82.85-P-6000-01B
1 Perform COMAND
updateAF82.85-P-6000-04A
Update only
COMAND with the
following part numbers.
A 163 820 14 89
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AUDIO SYSTEM FAILS TO MUTE WHEN INCOMING PHONE CALLS RECEIVED - AF82.85-P-6010A
MODEL 163.113 /154 /172 /174 #A as of 221506 up to 289564, 163.113 #X as of 734088 up to 754619 with
CODE (352a) COMAND operating and display system with CODE (353) Audio 30 APS with CODE
(756b) MB Audio 10 CD radio with TP/RDS with CODE (819a) CD changer with CODE (854) MB
portable cellular telephone
Modification notes
A 203 820 91 89
A 208 820 40 89
A 210 820 54 89
A 220 820 37 89
A 463 820 10 89
CD covers exist with
incorrect part number for
model series 203.
Do not update part
number
A 203 820 96 89.
The CD should remain
in the workshop (service
CD)
It can be used several
times and should not be
given to customers!
Always order service CD
in advance to avoid
longer workshop visits!
Part no.DesignationQuantity
W 215 589 00 22 00COMAND service update CD1
17.9.01Supersedes STI no.
82.85-024 dated 14.9.01
Damage codeCauseRemedy
Software error in CD
changer.1 Inspect CD changer
part number
On vehicles equipped
with Code 352a, 756b or
353 in combination with
Code 819a and 854 the
audio system may
sporadically fail to auto-
mute when incoming If equipped with part
number: 163 820 15 89 ,
then ?
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM ERRONEOUS OR NO GUIDANCE - AF82.85-P-6061A
MODEL 163, 168, 170, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230, 414, 463
phone calls are received.
2 Replace CD changer
See parts ordering
notes.AR82.64-P-7507GH
Part no.DesignationQuantity
163 820 38 89CD changer1
Damage codeCauseRemedy
Defective digitization of
map material1 Perform test drive with
other vehicle
Possible switch-off or
falsification of GPS
signals during worldwide
crisis This must be
compared with the same
navigation system and the
same version of
navigation CD.
The satellite signal
includes the time at
which the signal was sentIf the complaint is still
present: ?
The navigation processor
Calculate the
transmission time of the
signal resulting from the
satellite position and the
transmission time of the
GPS signal and can
therefore determine the
vehicle position (min. 3
satellites).2 Perform test drive with
new navigation CD
version.
If the GPS signal is
falsified the transmitted
time from the satellites is
changed. A change of 10
ns corresponds to approx.
3 m position changeWhen the complaint is
eliminated, use new
navigation CD.
If the complaint is still
present: ?
3 Perform test drive with
other vehicle and
navigation system of
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MCS MALFUNCTION - OCCASIONAL FAILURE OF STARGUIDE, SOUND OR CD CHANGER. DTC'S N1111, N1112, N1116
- AF82.95-P-6002A
MODEL 163.157 /174 /175 #A as of 409851 up to 419036 with CODE (349) E Call emergency call system
with CODE (522) Modular control system (MCS) radio USA
Operation no. of operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
other manufacturer.
If the complaint does
not occur during the test
drive, a digitization error
on the navigation CD is
present: ?
4 Inform customers of
facts and manufacturer of
CD with report form
If the correct report
form from the
manufacturer is not
available, please contact
corresponding service
center (telephone number
is given on label of
navigation CD):
5 Check antenna system
for proper function and
repair according to
condition.
If the antenna system
is okay and errors also
occur on other vehicles: ?
6 Inform customer that
the GPS system is
operated by the US
military
RangeOp. no.Operation textTimeAcc. no.Code
P023843FLASH TELEAID
EMERGENCY CALL
SYSTEM CONTROL
MODULE008 WU/0.7 h82 876 90-
Damage codeCauseRemedy
Data transmission of D2B
ring is interrupted. The E-
call control module is in a Recode E-call control
module: ?
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