LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Mercedes Benz >> 2013 >> C250 Base >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Quick Lookups >> Technical Bulletins >> Campaigns >> Transmission Control Systems >> Service Campaign No. 2017010001, Perform SCN Coding In Transmission Control Module (2017010001)
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Service Campaign No. 2017010001, Perform SCN Coding In Transmission Control Module (2017010001)

Publication date: 2017-01-01
Reference number: 2017010001

SERVICE CAMPAIGN NO. 2017010001, PERFORM SCN CODING IN TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE

SERVICE CAMPAIGN NO. 2017010001, PERFORM SCN CODING IN TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 2017010001, Date of Issue:  January 2017
Mercedes-Benz: Model 204, Model Years 2012 and 2013

SUBJECT

Model 204, Model Years 2012 and 2013 

Perform SCN Coding in Transmission Control Module 

Daimler AG ('DAG'), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain C-Class vehicles (model 204 platform) the SCN coding in the transmission control module may not be properly configured and may result in torque reduction during vehicle operation. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check and update the SCN coding in the transmission control module.

Prior to performing this Service Campaign:

Approximately 3550 vehicles are affected.

PROCEDURE

NOTE:
  • Use DAS/Xentry 12/16 with all associated patches or higher.
  • Follow the steps exactly as described in DAS/Xentry.
  • Connect battery charger (battery voltage >12.5V).
  • Ensure all electrical consumers are switched-off.
  • In the event of software/SCN update issues, contact Star Diagnosis User Help Desk. Please refer to the "pre-call" check list before contacting UHD
  • Refer to Star Diagnosis System (SDS) Best Practices Guide.
  1. Perform SCN coding in transmission control module: Control units view <--Arrow--> Drive type <--Arrow--> VGS fully integrated transmission control <--Arrow--> Adaptations <--Arrow--> Control unit update <--Arrow--> SCN coding.
  2. Follow on-screen instructions.
NOTE: The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair:

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Operation: 

  1. Connect/disconnect battery charger (02-5058)
  2. Star Diagnosis System (SDS), Connect/disconnect (02-4762)
  3. Perform SCN coding in transmission control module (02-9446).
WARRANTY INFORMATION

Damage Code Operation Number Labor Time (hrs.)
54 988 46 8 02-5058 0.1
02-4762 0.1
02-9446 0.1
NOTE: Operation Number labor times are subject to change.