1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 Technical Service Bulletins

30 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320. 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.

• 10186141Dec 10, 2020Electrical system. NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
• 10186142Dec 9, 2020Electrical system. Unmotivated Reaction from Park Assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)
• 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
• 10181124Sep 30, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
• 10181123Sep 22, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
• 10179951Jul 20, 2020Electrical system. AIRMATIC Fault Message "Max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " In Instrument Cluster
• 10151959Jul 23, 2018Seat belts. Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
• 10151948Jul 19, 2018Electronic stability control, Suspension. Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
• 10151924Jul 2, 2018Body and structure. Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
• 10235972Apr 4, 2016Equipment. Enclosed for your information and pursuant to part 579.5, please find our latest Service and Warranty Bulletins for March, 2016
• 10135598Mar 25, 2015Engine. Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
• 10135628Oct 14, 2014Equipment. iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
• 10166090Jul 10, 2014Seats. Possible complaints: 1. Memory function of electric seat fore/aft adjustment not functioning. 2. Seat fore/aft adjustment with easy entry/exit feature not functioning. 3. Head restraint presetting not functioning. 4. Seat fore/aft adjustment can only be adjusted for 2 sec with the seat adjustment switch (seat can only be adjusted in longitudinal direction in fits and starts). 5.
• 10136031Jun 23, 2014Engine cooling. Engine noises (rattling) after engine start
• 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.
• 10167000Feb 18, 2014Steering. Surface damage on steering wheel trim
• 10166976Feb 3, 2014Equipment. Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
• 10167553Jul 1, 2013Fuel system. Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
• 10044222Apr 20, 2012Seat belts. Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. Dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. Also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. No model years given.
• 10044181Mar 12, 2012Steering. Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172.
• 10044180Aug 11, 2011Suspension. Xentry: 'airmatic- service required' or 'elc- service required' in display- 'fc5151- b22/3 (rear axle sensor): signal implausible' stored.
• 10033070Dec 16, 2009Engine cooling, Electrical system. Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. No model years listed.
• 10032709Aug 13, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Mercedes: cracking/creaking noises from front axle when vehicle is subject to torsion or when steering wheel is turned. This is mainly heard when the vehicle is stationary or when the vehicle is moving slowly. Relative movement between the frame type integral support and steering plate can cause the plate to make contact with the frame type integral support of the front axle, which in turn causes noises.
• 10033067Jun 4, 2009Body and structure. Mercedes benz: tailgate does not open fully in cold weather. The tailgate not opening fully in cold weather, do not replace the struts.
• 10028686May 6, 2009Electrical system. Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. Models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. Included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. Model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09.
• 10029105Apr 2, 2009Fuel system, Other or unknown. Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, combustion noise, vehicle stalls). May be caused by malfunction at pressure regulator valve (prv) due to improper installation.
• 10028649Jan 9, 2009Air bags. Mercedes: srs indicator lamp on. The srs light is illuminated and diagnostic fault code(s) b9223 and/or b9243 are stored in the srs ecu. The resistance of the ignition squib circuit for the sidebag may be too high. Model 211. All model years.
• 10020460Dec 4, 2008Steering. Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09.
• 10025663Apr 2, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Slow acceleration with gas pedal hesitation. Models 164.122/8ss (ml 320 and gl320); 211.022 (e320); 251.122 (4320). Years unknown.
• 10025649Feb 22, 2008Body and structure. Water entry at a-pillar on model 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 282, 283 (e320 cdi; e320; e500;e55amg; e320 4matic; e500 4matic; e320 wagon; 320 4matic). Unknown years.

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