2013 Mercedes Benz SL231

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.

• 10167547Shift quality complaints and/or automatic transmission in limp-home mode in combination with one or more of the following fault codes: P060600, P072200, P072300, P072364, P072900, P073000, P073100, P073200, P073300, P073400, P073500, P076F00.
• 10167546FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acceleration" e.g. due to engine intervention. This can affect all NAT2FE+ (7G-TRONIC PLUS) vehicles with engines OM651, OM642LS and M278 in the production period from 04/2011 to 02/2012 and with more than 10,000 km. The two fault codes can also occur in combination with rpm sensor faults (see also GI27.50-P-035556). The rpm sensor fault is not connected with this complaint.
• 10167510The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Gear selection is not possible. and/or Rear window wiper inoperative. and/or Various fault codes concerning disrupted communication paths are stored and/or the corresponding control units are not displayed in the quick test. Affected control units include the transmission control unit, electronic ignition lock, driver SAM, engine control unit, Lane Keeping Assist, Distronic.
• 10167487Minor leaks at the oil duct of the left or right cylinder head of engines 157, 276 and 278. 1. Left cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole on left beside mechanical vacuum pump. 2. Right cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole below high-pressure pump housing.
• 10167040This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to current production configuration. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the mbrace control module software at the next workshop visit.
• 10167037This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that additional washer fluid reservoir wire harness insulation is required at the cable grommet. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will install additional washer fluid reservoir wiring harness insulation at the next workshop visit.
• 10166995Squeaking noises from the front axle when braking
• 10166976Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
• 10166975This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon Telematics systems. If the i-button call failed or if the customer was unable to perform the i-button call, the mbrace agent instructed the customer to make an appointment with their dealer to have the issue corrected and/or i-button call performed. The vehicles impacted range from model year 2002 to 2014.
• 10164811Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
• 10158382Trunk lid does not close
• 10158323Detachment of surface material on instrument panel in BR 231
• 10158257BR231 and BR172 - Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.
• 10158216Message "SOS - Service Not Activated" in instrument cluster
• 10158198Vehicle does not start, battery discharged
• 10157072Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.
• 10152003Trunk lid does not close
• 10151963Info-Call/S24H-Call/MB Contact: Change of language setting at customer request
• 10144278Replace Engine Control Unit
• 10136038Abort when updating software of engine control unit
• 10136026Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9
• 10136020Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9
• 10136011Warning message in instrument cluster. The fault code P052400 "The oil pressure is too low" is logged in the engine control unit.
• 10135979Audio/COMAND display: Sporadic failures of central display
• 10135977Sound system: Intermittent loss of sound after engine start
• 10135966Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high (FC 2783) or actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible (FC 0741)
• 10135963Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9 with CODE B03
• 10135961Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high (FC 2783) or actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible (FC 0741)
• 10135951Replace Left and Right Seals of the Vario Roof Front Section
• 10135917Malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking condensation hose)
• 10135910Mobile phone in general: The driver is sometimes poorly understood by the receiver, background noise is occasionally audible during a telephone call
• 10135903Ordering a Programmed Key when no keys are present ? ?The Fallback Process?
• 10135895Loss of seat calibration after replacement of seat height adjuster or of seat control unit
• 10135888Facebook app cannot be opened
• 10135848Red display message in instrument cluster "Power Steering Malfunction - See Owner's Manual" immediately after engine start
• 10135833Loss of seat calibration after replacement of seat height adjuster or of seat control unit
• 10135824Check Engine Light (CEL) on, DTC fault code(s) concerning throttle valve actuator
• 10135798Mobile phone in general: The driver is sometimes poorly understood by the receiver, background noise is occasionally audible during a telephone call
• 10135792Remove Check Valve for Left and Right Secondary Chain Tensioners
• 10135788Creaking/crackling noises from area of front axle wheel bearing

Every Mercedes Benz SL231 model year

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