Modular Control System Has Blank Screen (DTB 31M/00; MB-NET 559)

Publication date: 2001-04-04
Reference number: DTB 31M/00; MB-NET 559
Supersedes refnos: DTB 07M/01; MB-NET 174

MODULAR CONTROL SYSTEM HAS BLANK SCREEN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): DTB 07M/01; MB-NET 174, Date of Issue: April 4, 2001

MERCEDES-BENZ:	MY 2000 and 2001, MODEL 163
GROUP:	82 - Body Electrical System, Telephone (CTEL), Radio/CD Changer, Wiper/Washer System, Anti-Theft Alarm (ATA), Convenience Feature

Superceded Bulletin(s): DTB 31M/00; MB-NET 559, Date of Issue: November 28, 2000

NOTE: This bulletin replaces MB-NET No. 559 dated November 28, 2000 (DTB 31M/00)

SUBJECT

M-CLASS DEALER TECHNICAL BULLETIN 07M/01

SERVICE INFORMATION

07M/01-1 RECALLS AND SERVICE CAMPAIGNS: WHEN REPAIRING ANY VEHICLE, ALWAYS CHECK THE VEHICLE MASTER INQUIRY FOR OPEN CAMPAIGNS

07M/01-2 GROUP 82 - MY 2000 and 2001, MODEL 163, MODULAR CONTROL SYSTEM HAS BLANK SCREEN: A condition has been identified in the Modular Control System (A2) which may intermittently disable the controls and cause the display to be blank. The affected part numbers of this module are 163 820 04 86, 163 820 08 86 and 163 820 13 86. Please DO NOT replace the MCS module, NAVI module, or Single CD module for this issue at this time as that will not correct the condition. Removing fuse f21, waiting 30 seconds and reinstalling fuse will temporarily restore MCS operation. Further information will be released once a solution and parts are available. For warranty, please use Damage Code 53622 50.