2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 Technical Service Bulletins

106 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10207198Jan 27, 2022Electrical system. Complaint The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in the inside rearview mirror. Cause 1. The integrated garage door opener (GDO) is not compatible with the opening system installed in the garage. 2. The garage door drive uses a rolling code system. In contrast to the fixed code system, the LED in the mirror in this case flashes green after programming. 3.
• 10207199Jan 9, 2022Electrical system. Complaint The range of the integrated garage door opener (GTO) is too short. Cause 1. Vehicles equipped with infrared windows and/or a heated windshield may suffer from complaints involving low transmission power. 2. When comparing the range between the integrated GTO and the garage door hand transmitter, the garage door hand transmitter is tested outside the vehicle. 3. The garage door hand transmitter is being…
• 10205790Aug 2, 2021Engine cooling, Electrical system. After starting the engine, the instrument cluster shows the "EBD not available, diagnosis/test stand" message in yellow.
• 10187793Jan 7, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Class, GT-Class, M-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, and SLK-Class (117, 156, 166, 172, 190, 204, 205, 207, 212, 217, 218, 222, 231, 242, 253, 292, and 463 platform), the software for the…
• 10186141Dec 10, 2020Electrical system. NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
• 10186135Dec 9, 2020Brakes, Electronic stability control. If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
• 11031594Oct 29, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This NCU replaces the prior NCUs issued on May 18, June 25, 2020 and October 1, 2020 and contains important workshop instructions on how the HVAC Service Warranty repair must be carried out. To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation, and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold…
• 10177571Jun 30, 2020Exterior lighting, Equipment. Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Check housing cover of lamp unit for natural fogging or dew as per GI82.10-P-009047. . 1. If a reduction in the degree of fogging is visible, the desiccant packs can be used once the…
• 10176670May 21, 2020Equipment. To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type odors originating from the HVAC system in certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
• 10164810Aug 5, 2019Suspension, Equipment. Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
• 10162209May 31, 2019Engine cooling. C63/GTx 177/178 Check Engine Light on with Misfire DTC's. Engine Running Roughly
• 10153992Dec 3, 2018Engine. C63/GTx 177/178 Check Engine Light on with Misfire DTC's. Engine Running Roughly
• 10158399Nov 14, 2018Steering, Tires, Suspension. Vehicle pulls to the right
• 10151959Jul 23, 2018Seat belts. Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
• 10151939Jul 12, 2018Engine. C63/GTx 177/178 Check Engine Light on with Misfire DTC's. Engine Running Roughly
• 10158329Oct 9, 2017Engine. Oil in engine wiring harness
• 10205150Nov 7, 2016Electrical system, Engine, Other or unknown. Engine sound change after recent software updates.
• 10205225Aug 26, 2016Exterior lighting. Headlamps fogged.
• 10205239Aug 16, 2016Equipment. "Anti-theft protection activated".
• 10135672May 2, 2016Body and structure. Problems with film coating for A45 AMG, CLA45 AMG, GLA45 AMG, C63 AMG, AMG GT
• 10235978Feb 11, 2016Air bags. Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.
• 10135828Apr 7, 2015Engine. Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up, engine shakes at idle
• 10135815Apr 7, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high (FC 2783) or actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible (FC 0741)
• 10135599Mar 24, 2015Suspension. Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
• 10166093Jul 12, 2014Seats. Noises from flat spring core in backrest
• 10166080Jul 12, 2014Seats. The pneumatic 4-way lumbar support fails. Lumbar support pockets cannot be filled up or they drain.
• 10166099Jul 10, 2014Seats. Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
• 10167532Mar 10, 2014Equipment. A production fault means that the telematics DVD A 166 827 14 00 cannot be used. Because of this the previous telematics DVDs A 204 827 03 65 and A 204 827 10 65 must continue to be used for control unit programming. If required, these are still available for ordering. With XENTRY DVD 03/2014 a new telematics DVD with part number A 166 827 21 00 is being shipped. This telematics DVD replaces the previous telematics…
• 10167525Mar 3, 2014Equipment. Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
• 10167510Feb 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Gear selection is not possible. and/or Rear window wiper inoperative. and/or Various fault codes concerning disrupted communication paths are stored and/or the corresponding control units are not displayed in…
• 10167009Feb 25, 2014Electrical system. Battery discharged, vehicle does not start.
• 10167007Feb 25, 2014Electrical system. Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.
• 10167002Feb 25, 2014Steering. Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column
• 10166994Feb 25, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). Heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa)
• 10167003Feb 18, 2014Steering. Fault code U41600 logged in 'ES' (electric steering) control unit after software update or steering gear replacement. Note: Fault code U41600 means: Implausible data were received from the control unit "Traction system". This fault code can be erased, but is logged again after another ignition sequence. There is no fault message in the multifunction display.
• 10167006Feb 12, 2014Electrical system. Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.
• 10166975Feb 11, 2014Equipment. This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon Telematics systems. If the i-button call failed or if the customer was unable to perform the i-button call, the mbrace agent instructed the customer to make an appointment with…
• 10167015Feb 10, 2014Electrical system. The key is not recognized in the electronic ignition switch, the vehicle cannot be started and/or the automatic transmission may perform an "Automatic P function" at speeds below 6 km/h.
• 10166978Feb 6, 2014Engine cooling. Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700
• 10167040Feb 1, 2014Electrical system. 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.
• 10167038Feb 1, 2014Tires, Body and structure. This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the seam seal at the spare tire well may not be to specification. To correct this condition, an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will rework the seam seal at the spare tire well at the next workshop visit.
• 10167016Dec 12, 2013Electrical system. The Parktronic system switches to malfunction. The driver notices a fault message (4 red LEDs and 2 sec continuous signal). The following fault codes are stored in the PTS control unit (N62): A23400 - Rear PARKTRONIC warning element 1 has a malfunction. - STORED A23300 - Front PARKTRONIC warning element 1 has a malfunction. - STORED
• 10205248Aug 28, 2013Equipment. "SOS mbrace service not activated".
• 10205234Aug 21, 2013Electrical system. Software update of COMAND Online control unit.
• 10205237Aug 5, 2013Electrical system. The COMAND unit does not start or the display remains dark.
• 10205233Aug 5, 2013Electrical system. Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
• 10167546Jul 30, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acceleration" e.g. due to engine intervention. This can affect all NAT2FE+ (7G-TRONIC PLUS) vehicles with engines OM651, OM642LS and M278 in the production period from 04/2011 to…
• 10167550Jul 18, 2013Steering. Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa).
• 10167564Jul 12, 2013Electrical system. Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
• 10167545Jul 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. During disengagement from D to N and/or from R to N some slight jolting could be experienced.

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