Recall Campaign 2015100003 - Update Engine Control Module Software (2015100003)

Publication date: 2015-11-25
Reference number: 2015100003

RECALL CAMPAIGN 2015100003 - UPDATE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 2015100003, Date of Issue: November 2015

MERCEDES-BENZ:

Models 217 and 222 (S-Class), Model Years 2014-2016

SUBJECT

Models 217 and 222 (S-Class), Model Years 2014-2016

Update Engine Control Module Software

This Recall Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on the affected vehicles (AMG S63 sedan/coupe) the engine control module software may cause an irregular rpm at idle that could lead to unintentional engine shut-down just prior to a vehicle stop (e.g., while coasting towards a traffic light). If such a situation occurs, the driver might falsely interpret the engine shut-down as a planned shut-down initiated by the ECO Start/Stop system. If this situation occurs, the engine can be restarted using the ignition after the transmission has been placed in "N" or "P". To remedy this situation, an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the engine control module software.

Prior to performing this Recall 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 Recall Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described.

Please note that Recall Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.

Approximately 2,956 vehicles are involved.

PROCEDURE

NOTE:

Use DAS/Xentry 09-10-11/15 with add-on 4918 and 5137 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.

Record transmission control module log and upload to paperless SDS.
Update engine control module software:
Control units view -> Drive type -> ME motor electronics -> Adaptations -> Control unit programming then follow on-screen instructions.
Update fully integrated transmission control module software:
Control units view -> Drive type -> VGS transmission control -> Adaptations -> Control unit programming then follow on-screen instructions.
Carry out transmission shift adaptation.
Record second transmission control module log and upload to paperless SDS.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Operation:

Connect/disconnect battery charger (02-5058)
Star Diagnosis System (SDS), Connect/disconnect (02-4762)
Update engine control module software (02-9334).
Update transmission control module software (02-9334).
Perform transmission adaptation test drive (02-9358).

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Damage Code	Operation Number	Labor Time (hrs.)
54 985 50 8	02-5058	0.1
	02-4762	0.1
	02-9334	0.1
	02-9358	ZM

NOTE: Operation Number labor times are subject to change.