Service Campaign 2013090008 - Update MBRACE Control Module Software (2013090008)

WARNING: This page is about the ML350 BlueTEC, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2014-02-21
Reference number: 2013090008

SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2013090008 - UPDATE MBRACE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 2013090008, Date of Issue: February, 2014

MERCEDES-BENZ:

Models 166 (ML), X166 (GL), 204 (C), X204 (GLK), 207 (E-Coupe), 212 (E), 218 (CLS), 231 (SL) Model Year 2013

SUBJECT

Models 166 (ML), X166 (GL), 204 (C), X204 (GLK), 207 (E-Coupe), 212 (E), 218 (CLS), 231 (SL) Model Year 2013

Update mbrace Control Module Software

This 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.

Prior to performing this Service Campaign:

Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been previously repaired.
Please review the entire Service Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described.

Approximately 47,148 vehicles are affected.

PROCEDURE

NOTE:

Use DAS/Xentry 09/2013 with add-on 3076 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.
Refer to Star Diagnosis System (SDS) Best Practices Guide.

Connect Star Diagnosis to vehicle.
Update mbrace emergency call system control unit (N123/4) software: Quick test view/mbrace (N123/4)/Adaptations/Control unit programming.
Follow on-screen instructions.

NOTE:

Refer to: LI82.95-P-056655 for more information.
Perform service work on other vehicles while the software for the control module is being updated.

NOTE: The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair:

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Operation

Connect/disconnect battery charger (02-5058)
Star Diagnosis System (SDS), Connect/disconnect (02-4762)
Update emergency call system control module software (02-8294).

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Damage Code	Operation Number	Labor Time (hrs.)
54 955 37 8	02-5058	0.1
	02-4762	0.1
	02-8294	0.3

NOTE: Operation Number labor times are subject to change.