1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 light

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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SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
INTERIOR LIGHTS DIAGNOSIS CONTENTS - AD82.20-P-1000GHZ
MODEL 163
INTERIOR LIGHTS DIAGNOSIS PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE - AD82.20-P-2000GH
MODEL 163
INTERIOR LIGHTS DIAGNOSIS OPERATIONAL CHECK - AD82.20-P-3000GH
menu and ensure that
software status 04/03 is
available.
11 Complete DAS and
finish STAR-
DIAGNOSIS.
A2.20 [] 11bInterior lighting
diagnosis, previous
knowledge AD82.20-P-2000GH
A2.2 [] 12bInterior lighting
diagnosis, function check AD82.20-P-3000GH
A2.2 [] 14bInterior lighting
diagnosis, troubleshooting AD82.20-P-5000GH
A2.2 [] 21bInterior lighting
diagnosis, testing
electrical system AD82.20-P-6000GH
Function description,
interior lighting GF82.20-P-0002GH
Location of components,
interior lighting GF82.20-P-0002-01GH
Electric wiring diagram,
interior lighting PE82.20-P-2000G
Inter-function groups of
wiring diagrams PE00.19-P-1100E
Connection and use of
test equipment AD00.00-P-1000AZ
Diagnostic tools, interior
lighting AD54.21-P-2000-01GH
Assignment of coupling
on door separation points AD72.29-P-2000-03GH

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MODEL 163
Location of components, interior
lighting GF82.20-P-0002-
01GH
Interior lighting diagnosis, previous
knowledge AD82.20-P-2000GH
IBattery voltage 11-14 V
IIFuses in order
IIIAMM voltage supply in order AD54.21-P-6000-
01GH
IVLighting equipment in order
Function check
Scope of test Operation/Requirement Specified value Possible cause/
Remedy
1 Switch on front
interior lighting
manuallyAll doors closed, operate switch on
front dome lamp (with shut-off delay
and front reading lamp)(E15/2).Front dome lamp
(with shut-off delay
and front reading
lamp) (E15/2)
illuminatedCables E15/2
2 Switch on right rear
interior lighting
manuallyAll doors closed, operate switch on
right rear dome lamp (E15/9).Right rear dome lamp
(E15/9) illuminatedCables E15/9
3 Switch on left rear
interior lighting
manuallyAll doors closed, operate switch on
left rear dome lamp (E15/8).Left rear dome lamp
(E15/8) illuminatedCables E15/8
4 Switch on interior
lighting by opening a
front doorAll doors closed, all interior lamps
OFF, open left front or right front
door.Front dome lamp
(with shut-off delay
and front reading
lamp) (E15/2), left
rear dome lamp
(E15/8) and right rear
dome lamp (E15/9)
dimmedRotary tumbler
microswitch
AD80.20
-P-6001-
39GH
Interior lamps
AD82.20
-P-5000GH
Cables
All-Activity Module
(AAM) (N10)
5 Switch on interior
lighting by opening a
rear doorAll doors closed, all interior lamps
OFF, open left rear or right rear
door.Left rear dome lamp
(E15/8) and right rear
dome lamp (E15/9)
dimmedRotary tumbler
microswitch
AD80.20
-P-6001-
40GH
Interior lamps
AD82.20
-P-5000GH
Cables
All-Activity Module
(AAM) (N10)
6 Switch on interior
lighting by unlocking Central locking in order All doors
closed and locked, all interior lamps Front dome lamp
(with shut-off delay All-Activity Module
(AAM) (N10)

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INTERIOR LIGHTS DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING - AD82.20-P-5000GH
MODEL 163
vehicleOFF, unlock vehicle with transmitter
key.and front reading
lamp) (E15/2), left
rear dome lamp
(E15/8) and right rear
dome lamp (E15/9)
dimmed
7 Switch on interior
lighting by switching
off ignitionAll doors closed, all interior lamps
OFF, ignition OFF.Front dome lamp
(with shut-off delay
and front reading
lamp) (E15/2), left
rear dome lamp
(E15/8) and right rear
dome lamp (E15/9)
dimmedAll-Activity Module
(AAM) (N10)
8 Switch off interior
lighting by switching
on ignitionAll doors closed, interior lighting
switched on by opening a front door,
ignition ON.Front dome lamp
(with shut-off delay
and front reading
lamp) (E15/2), left
rear dome lamp
(E15/8) and right rear
dome lamp (E15/9)
dimmedAll-Activity Module
(AAM) (N10)
9 Switch on rear
interior lighting
manuallySwitch on rear dome lamp (E15/3)
in "ON continuously" position.Rear dome lamp
(E15/3) illuminatedAD82.20-P-6000-
03GH E15/3
10 Rear interior
lighting switches on
automaticallySwitch on rear dome lamp (E15/3)
in "Automatic" position, open rear
doors.Rear dome lamp
(E15/3) illuminatedAD80.20-P-6001-
40GH
AD82.20
-P-6000-
03GH
E15/3
Location of components,
interior lighting GF82.20-P-0002-01GH
Fuses in order
IBattery voltage 11-14 V
IIAMM voltage supply in
order AD54.21-P-6000-01GH
IIILighting equipment in order
Troubleshooting
Complaint Possible cause Notes Remedy/Test step
Interior lighting Cables Voltage supply

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inoperativeTerminal 30
Interior lighting does not
switch off with ignition
"ON", or does not switch
on with ignition "OFF"All-Activity Module (AAM)
(N10) N10
Malfunctions only when
switched on
automatically (by
opening the doors):
None of the interior
lights come on when one
of the front doors is
openedLeft front door rotary
tumbler microswitch
(S87/7)
Right front rotary tumbler
microswitch (S87/6) All-
Activity Module (AAM)
(N10) AD80.20-P-6001-39GH

Cables
N10
Rear interior lighting
does not come on when
one of the rear doors is
openedLeft rear door rotary
tumbler microswitch
(S87/2) Right rear door
rotary tumbler microswitch
(S87/3)
All-Activity Module (AAM)
(N10) AD80.20-P-6001-40GH

Cables N10
Front dome lamp (with
shut-off delay and front
reading lamp) (E15/2)
does not come on when
the front doors are
opened.Front dome lamp (with shut-
off delay and front reading
lamp) (E15/2) AD82.20-P-6000-01GH
E15/2
Left rear dome lamp
(E15/8) does not come
on when the doors are
openedLeft rear dome lamp (E15/8)
All-Activity Module (AAM)
(N10)If E15/9 functions:
otherwise:E15/8
AD82.20
-P-6000-02GH
Right rear dome lamp
(E15/9) does not come
on when the doors are
openedRight rear dome lamp
(E15/9)
All-Activity Module (AAM)
(N10)If E15/8 functions:
otherwise:E15/9
AD82.20
-P-6000-02GH
Malfunctions of
individual lamps only
(when switched on
automatically and
manually)
Front dome lamp (with
shut-off delay and front
reading lamp) (E15/2)
inoperativeFront dome lamp (with shut-
off delay and front reading
lamp)(E15/2) Cables, E15/2

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INTERIOR LIGHTS TEST OF ELECTRICAL SY STEM FRONT DOME LAMP - AD82.20-P-6000-01GH
Fig. 103: Interior Lights Test Of Electrical System Front Dome Lamp
INTERIOR LIGHTS TEST OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REAR LAMPS - AD82.20-P-6000-02GH
Fig. 104: Interior Lights Test Of Electrical System Rear Lamps
INTERIOR LIGHTS TEST OF ELECTRICAL SY STEM REAR DOME LAMP - AD82.20-P-6000-03GH
Fig. 105: Interior Lights Test Of Electrical System Rear Dome Lamp
Left rear dome lamp
(E15/8) inoperativeLeft rear dome lamp (E15/8) Cables, E15/8
Right rear dome lamp
(E15/9) inoperativeRight rear dome lamp
(E15/9) Cables, E15/9
Interior lighting does not
come on when central
locking is unlocked Central locking in orderCables N10
Malfunctions of rear
dome lamp (E15/3):
Rear dome lamp (E15/3)
inoperativeRotary tumbler/trunk lid
microswitch (S88/1) AD82.20-P-6000-03GH
Rear dome lamp (E15/3)AD80.20-P-6001-44GH

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INTERIOR LIGHTS TEST OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - AD82.20-P-6000GH
MODEL 163
WIPER SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CONTENTS - AD82.30-P-1002GHZ
MODEL 163
Connection and use of
test equipment AD00.00-P-1000AZ
Interior lighting
diagnosis, previous
knowledge AD82.20-P-2000GH
IAAM voltage supply in
order AD54.21-P-6000GH
IIBattery voltage 11-14 V
IIIFuses in order
Lighting equipment in
order
Testing
1Front dome lamp, testing
electrical system of
interior lighting AD82.20-P-6000-01GH
2Rear lamps, testing
electrical system of
interior lighting AD82.20-P-6000-02GH
3Rear dome lamp, testing
electrical system of
interior lighting AD82.20-P-6000-03GH
4Front doors rotary
tumbler microswitch AD80.20-P-6001-39GH
5Rear doors rotary tumbler
microswitch AD80.20-P-6001-40GH
6Tailgate rotary tumbler
microswitch AD80.20-P-6001-44GH
A2.2 [] 11aWiper system diagnosis,
previous knowledge AD82.30-P-2002GH
A2.2 [] 12aWiper system diagnosis,
function check AD82.30-P-3002GH
A2.2 [] 14aWiper system diagnosis,
troubleshooting AD82.30-P-5002GH
A2.2 [] 21aWiper system, testing
electrical system AD82.30-P-6002GH

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