Software Update Via Flashing Engine Control Module (Me-SFI 2.8) (07.61/27A)

Publication date: 2003-03-04
Reference number: 07.61/27A

SOFTWARE UPDATE VIA FLASHING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ME-SFI 2.8)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): S-B-07.61/27A, Date of Issue: March, 2003

MERCEDES-BENZ:
GROUP:	07.6 - Engine Combustion, ME Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection/Ignition System (ME-SFI)

NOTE: This star bulletin has been revised to include new screen displays and updated flashing instructions to reflect the February 2003 DAS release.

SUBJECT

SOFTWARE UPDATE VIA FLASHING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ME-SFI 2.8)

SERVICE INFORMATION

If a software update is necessary on the models listed in the table below, the update must be performed by flashing the existing control module in the vehicle using the Star Diagnosis (as of 11/02 release) together with the proper flashware CD. Please refer to the procedure below for engine control module flashing instructions.

NOTE: For vehicles as of model year 2003, ensure SCN coding information has been generated (please refer to: S-SI-07.08/001 ) prior to flashing vehicle.

Security notes regarding flashing hardware/software:

Access to Star Diagnosis only by authorized personnel.
Duplication of the flashware CD is not permitted.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

Models	Engine(s)	As of Model Year
129/463	113	2002
163/210	112/113	2002
170/203	112	2002
209/211	112/113	2003
215/220/230	113	2003

PROCEDURE

Connect Star Diagnosis to the vehicle (16 pin diagnostic plug).
- Insert flashware CD into Star Diagnosis.
Pre-flash requirements:
- Battery voltage >11 volts.
- Engine temperature >32°F.
- Connect battery charger.
Switch ignition: ON.
Enter vehicle information into screen menus as required.
Navigate through screen menus in the following steps to perform flashing of engine control module.
- <Main groups/Control units>(Fig 1 ).
  
  Fig 1: Display Showing Main Groups/Control Units
- <Control unit groups/Drive> (Fig 2 ).
  
  Fig 2: Display Showing Control Unit Groups/Drive
- <Drive/ME2-SFI - Motor electronics> (Fig 3 ).
  
  Fig 3: Display Showing Drive/ME2-SFI - Motor Electronics
- <ME2-SFI - Motor electronics/Control unit adaptations> (Fig 4 ).
  
  Fig 4: Display Showing ME2-SFI - Motor Electronics/Control Unit Adaptations
- <Control unit adaptations/Program control unit> (Fig 5 ).
  
  Fig 5: Display Showing Control Unit Adaptations/Program Control Unit
- <Control module programming/F2 - next> (Fig 6 )
  NOTE: Disregard on-screen instructions to insert SDflash CD (this was done in step 1) select F2 to continue.
  
  Fig 6: Display Showing Control Module Programming/F2 - Next
- <Program control module/New software found> (Fig 7 ).
  NOTE: The numbers displayed on the screen (Fig 7 ) under "Engine control module" (OLD/NEW) are not actual engine control module part numbers (these numbers are for internal use).
  
  Fig 7: Display Showing Program Control Module/New Software Found
- <Control module is being programmed>. (Fig 8 ).
  WARNING: Engine cooling fan will run during programming.
  
  Fig 8: Display Showing Control Module Is Being Programmed
- After programming has been completed switch ignition: OFF.
- Wait 10 secs. (Fig 9 ), switch ignition ON (when instructed by on-screen message).
  NOTE: After flashing, control module version will have been changed.
  
  Fig 9: Display Showing Wait 10 Secs After Programming Completed
- <Control module programming (Fig 10 )/ Process has been completed>: Follow onscreen instructions to erase fault memory.
  
  Fig 10: Display Showing Control Module Programming Process Completed
- <Sdflash Release/The process has been completed (Fig 11 ).
  
  Fig 11: Display Showing Sdflash Release/Process Has Been Completed
Perform version coding:
- For models as of MY 2003 perform SCN coding procedure (refer to S-SI-07.08/001)
- For all other models version coding is performed using Star Diagnosis.
Start engine.
Disconnect battery charger.

IN CASE OF WARRANTY

Operation:

07-8820 - Engine Control Module - Flashing, Perform (07-8820) (Includes: Short Test, Flashing, Version Coding).
or
07-8821 - Engine Control Module - Flashing (After Test) Perform (07-8821) (Flashing and Version Coding Only).

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Damage Code	Operation Number	Time (hrs.)	Model Indicator (s)
54575 90	07-8820	0.6	97, 98, E4, E6, E7, E8, E9, F1, F2, G3, G4, N1, N5, M1, M2, M6, M7, M9, P1, P2, P3, P4, S1, S2, S3, T1, T2
54575 90	07-8821	0.3	97, 98, E4, E6, E7, E8, E9, F1, F2, G3, G4, N1, N5, M1, M2, M6, M7, M9, P1, P2, P3, P4, S1, S2, S3, T1, T2

NOTE: With the issuing of this bulletin, replacement of control modules for software updates on the models listed above will no longer be paid under warranty.