2002 Mercedes Benz 203

Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Aug 22, 2008CA50,000 mi
  Seats
  Seat control modules are staying powered with the key removed from the ignition in 2001-2003 mercedes benz c320's. in reviewing other owner complaints on benzworld.org, this IS a common problem causing the battery to die and the driver to be stranded (and potentially worse problems). mercedes…

  Seat control modules are staying powered with the key removed from the ignition in 2001-2003 mercedes benz c320's. in reviewing other owner complaints on benzworld.org, this IS a common problem causing the battery to die and the driver to be stranded (and potentially worse problems). mercedes calabasas charged me approximately $1200 to replace both the passenger and driver's seat control module and approximately $175 to replace the battery. *Tr

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10019990Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir.
• 10016705Revision-(warranty information updated) check engine light activated with dtc p2036 (p0410) or p203a-engine performance complaint.
• 10005705Update of esp control unit wiring diagram. Model year 2004 also included.
• 10004013Lack of engine performance with obd code p2038/p0243 (charge air pressure too low) in the SIM4 engine management and/or oil in the intake manifold, compressor and/or oil separator from the crankcase ventilation.
• 10003032Engine control unit software update.
• 10001617Engine control unit software update. Various models including the model 230.
• 10001395Engine control unit software update.
• 10001393Failure codes c1140 and/or c1145 in the electronic stability program (esp). This bulletin replaces previous version dated 03/25/03.
• 10001147Subject regarding engine control unit software upgrade. (Mercedes benz slk320, 2002 & 2003, mercedes benz 230, 2003)
• 10000637Failure codes c1140 and/or c1145 stored in the electronic stability control (esc). My2002 209 and my2003 209.
• 10000092Lack of engine performance with obd code p2038/p0243 (charge air pressure too low) in the SIM4 engine management.
• 10000091Assembly of the main shaft - manual transmission.
• 10000090Certain models including the 2003 model 209 may encounter failure codes c1140 and / or c1145 in the electronic stability program (esp).
• 634421Subject regarding replacement of lower left charge air hose.
• 634396Subject regarding incorrect fuel gauge reading.
• 631282Customers may complain of incorrect fuel gauge reading where the fuel gauge rads approximately 3/4 full with a full tank of fuel.
• 627201Subject regarding tire fit. (Alternative to the spare)
• 627191Subject regarding cd changer static or interference during cd changer playback.
• 622108Technical information - preliminary draft regarding cellular telephone / cd changer / optional voice recognition system installation.
• 622089Information on replacing the vacuum line emission label.

Every Mercedes Benz 203 model year

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