2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Technical Service Bulletins

183 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350. 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.

• 10038971Apr 20, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Mercedes-benz: rattling noise at the shift rod.
• 10038976Apr 7, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Mercedes-benz: the vehicle jerks or has hard skipping shifts. There are many possible fault codes. The torque converter lockup clutch has a clogged filter.
• 10038977Apr 4, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. There are multiple possible fault codes. A piston may be damaged.
• 10041208Mar 30, 2011Engine cooling. Mercedes benz: engine light is on with stored trouble codes.
• 10041066Mar 6, 2011Exterior lighting. Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences.
• 10038024Feb 2, 2011Suspension. Mercedes-benz: there are defective connecting cables that are draining the airmatic compressor causing the airmatic light to come on.
• 10037916Jan 5, 2011Engine cooling. Mercedes-benz: warning light is on with a stored engine code, because of a software problem.
• 10037689Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Mercedez-benz: the cylinder head may not have been made to specifications.
• 10037983Dec 13, 2010Exterior lighting. Mercedes-benz: curve illumination is inoperative.
• 10038225Dec 8, 2010Steering, Electrical system. Mercedes-benz: diagnostic procedures for the driver authorization system.
• 10038218Dec 1, 2010Electrical system. Mercedes-benz: software update for heater lines.
• 10037322Nov 22, 2010Seat belts. Mercedes-benz: after folding the backrest in the rear compartment the seat belt of the rear middle seat may be locked.
• 10037408Nov 19, 2010Suspension. Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
• 10037321Nov 5, 2010Electrical system. Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on due to a software error.
• 10034654Aug 17, 2010Exterior lighting. Mercedes: part change to banjo bolt for headlamp mount. The latch for the banjo bolt for the headlamp mount is no longer needed; therefore, the new part is now screwed onto the lamp frame using a thermoplastic nut
• 10034546Aug 1, 2010Equipment. Mercedes benz: it has been determined by the manufacturer that an incorrect front floor jack pad may have been installed. Dealers will replace the front floor jack pad.
• 10034306Jun 11, 2010Air bags. Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset five times. With modes 202, 210 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset three times. Earlier models would have to have their airbag control unit and triggered restrain…
• 10034307Apr 21, 2010Steering. Daimler/xentry: leakage at pressure hose connection (power steering high pressure line) to power steering pump. Model 204, 207 and 212. No model years listed.
• 10033629Apr 16, 2010Electrical system. Mercedes benz: software calibration number (scn) code-front sam. The manufacturer has determined that in order to properly re-calibrate the daytime running lamp operation, a software calibration number (scn) update must be installed in the affected vehicles. Model 207. *pe updated 11/29/10.
• 10034534Apr 1, 2010Electrical system. Mercedes benz: update front sam parameters. It has been determined that the specified values of the backup battery in the front sam may be set too low. This may lead to fault messages in the instrument cluster. Will update the front sam parameters.
• 10034488Mar 17, 2010Brakes. Xentry(mercedes): sbc control unit cannot be programmed. The sbc control unit is aborted at 20% progress. Due to a defective electronic component in the sbc module, communication between the sbc module and the sbc control unit (a7/3n1) is not possible. The sbc module is a separate part of the sbc programming adapter special tool kit. No model years listed.
• 10034104Mar 16, 2010Equipment. Mercedes: replacing the emergency tensioning retractor. When replacing the left front reversible emergency tensioning retractor (a76) or the right front reversible emergency tensioning retractor (a76/1), return the damaged part to the qec with the warranty parts return slip and with the quick test report.
• 10034625Feb 22, 2010Engine cooling. Mercedes (xentry): engine makes noise, ticking/crackling at idle speeds up to approx. 1500 rpm. Run in effect of 1st crankshaft main bearing. Models 211, 219, 164, 251, 203, 204, 209, 221, 461 and 463. No model years listed.
• 10033630Jan 1, 2010Electrical system. Mercedes benz: update front sam parameters. The manufacturer has determined that the specified values of the backup battery in the front sam may be set too low. This may lead to fault messages in the instrument cluster. Model 212.
• 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.
• 10033073Dec 3, 2009Steering. Xentry: steering leaky at internal oil lines. Connector of internal oil line or sealing washers/o-rings damaged. Not necessary to replace the entire steering system. Remove steering; replace both internal oil lines; install steering. Models 204 (except 4matic) and all model 207. No model years listed.
• 10034567Nov 20, 2009Electrical system. Mercedes benz (xentry): wiring harness is damaged in area of roof frame. Vehicle can not be started because the chassis can bus and/or interior can fault codes stored in quick test.
• 10036933Oct 1, 2009Exterior lighting. Xentry (mercedes benz): replacing exterior light bulbs. Exterior lights. Li did not match dtb from which it was created. (main remedy for repair was missing.)
• 10032727Sep 17, 2009Suspension. Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260 drain valve open circuit or insufficient valve current in model 221; fc5250 drain open circuit or insufficient valve current in model series 251, 164. Defective connecting cables to drain valve at airmatic compressor. This results in the…
• 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.
• 10032649Jul 31, 2009Electrical system. Mercedes benz: instrument cluster-analog pointers nonfunctional after vehicle is started. All analog pointers in the instrument cluster (a1) may not be functional for approx. One to two minutes after the engine is started. Full functionality is then restored. No model years listed.
• 10033628Jul 1, 2009Electrical system. Mercedes benz: software calibration number (scn) code-front sam. The manufacturer has determined that in order to properly re-calibrate the daytime running lamp operation, a software calibration number (scn) update must be installed in affected vehicles. Models 207 and 212.
• 10033633Jun 1, 2009Engine cooling, Equipment. Mercedes benz: replace emission control label. An incorrect underhood vehicle emission control information label may have been installed. Dealers will replace the vehicle emission control information label prior to retail delivery. Model 207.356.

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