2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 Technical Service Bulletins

95 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500. 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.

• 10166084Jul 9, 2014Seats. Rubbing noises at the point at which the covering rubs against the cover. Only occurs on vehicles with the sport package .
• 10166083Jul 9, 2014Air bags. Rubbing noises arise between the covering and cover of the sidebag
• 10166082Jul 9, 2014Seats. Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame.
• 10136029Jun 20, 2014Equipment. SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
• 10165849May 19, 2014Body and structure. AIRCAP functions excessively
• 10167489Mar 19, 2014Engine cooling. Noise: A rattling noise may be heard from the area of the chain drive for approx. 2-5 seconds after engine start. And/or: Fault code entries in engine control unit: SIM271DE20: P001177 The position of the intake camshaft (cylinder bank 1) deviates from the specified value. The commanded position cannot be reached. P001762 The position of the exhaust camshaft (cylinder bank 1) is implausible in comparison with the…
• 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.
• 10166982Feb 19, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. During disengagement from D to N and/or from R to N some slight jolting could be experienced.
• 10167000Feb 18, 2014Steering. Surface damage on steering wheel trim
• 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…
• 10166976Feb 3, 2014Equipment. Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
• 10205233Aug 5, 2013Electrical system. Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
• 10167561Jun 27, 2013Exterior lighting. Xenon burner inoperative or flickers
• 10034605Apr 5, 2012Seat belts. Mercedes: seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors. Model series 204 (with codes 299 and 800), 207, 212. Seat belt can only be pulled out with great effort. At the same time a noise can be heard from the reversible reel tensioner gearing. Customer continuously pulled on seat belt strap while adjusting the fit of the belt after buckling up (to reduce the slack). This caused the drive of the reversible reel…
• 10043810Nov 14, 2011Suspension. Mercedes: airmatic malfunction. Leaking airmatic system and not a faulty compressor.
• 10037653Dec 10, 2010Electrical system, Air bags. Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate.
• 10037408Nov 19, 2010Suspension. Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10016670May 1, 2009Fuel system. Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or instrument cluster. *tt updated 2/23/09. *pe updated 9/18/09. Model years unknown.
• 10029504Feb 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Mercedes: replace transfer case on affected vehicles optimized transfer cases will reduce vibrations when cornering or when parking. Models 203, 211, 220.
• 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.
• 10028644Dec 19, 2008Brakes. Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air." models 230, 219, and 211. Model years 2003-2009.
• 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.
• 10030904Dec 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Mercedes benz: models 203, 209, 211, 219,230, and 463; model years 2005-2007. Replace pilot bushing at electrohydraulic unit. Daimler ag has determined that on affected vehicles the transmission pilot bushing may leak. Dealer will replace transmission pilot bushing .
• 10028026Aug 1, 2008Engine cooling. Mercedes: replace v belt upper guide pulley. The v belt upper guide pulley optimized for noise reduction is available. The dealer will replace upper guide pulley at the next workshop visit.
• 10021246Aug 1, 2008Other or unknown. Install software for navigation system. *kb updated 3/5/09.
• 10025842Jul 28, 2008Suspension. Mercedes benz: model 171.454, 456 (2005-2008) slk class; 204.054, 056, 081 (2008) c class; 211.022, 056, 072, 087, 090 (2006-2008) e class. Vehicles produced between 2/21/08 and 4/3/08 with differential serial number 1824214 to 1865328. Clunking noise during load change at rear axle differential.
• 10025825Jun 16, 2008Exterior lighting. Mercedes-benz: model 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 276, 282, 283 (e-class). Vin a564853 and x161341; equipped with bi-xenon and curve illumination. Curve illumination nonfunctional.
• 10025826May 21, 2008Exterior lighting. Mercedes benz: model 211.026, 056, 065, 070, 072, 076, 077, 082, 083, 087, 090, 256, 265, 276, 277, 282, 283, 287 equipped with option code 615 (bi-xenon). Headlamp range adjustment nonfunctional with dtc codes 9010, 9011, 9012, 9013 or 9024 (up to vin b111276); parking light led nonfunctional (up to vin b100720).
• 10025554Mar 1, 2008Fuel system, Other or unknown. Mercedes benz service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Check fuel filter module assembly and repair or replace if necessary. Models 211 and 219 amg. Model years 2003-2006. Csc was received.
• 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.
• 10023784Nov 1, 2007Electrical system. Models e320, e500, e55, e350, e550, e63, ml350, ml500, ml63, ml320, ml550, gl450, gl320, gl550 with diesel engine om 642 my 2006-2007 -- update engine control module software.
• 10021302Aug 1, 2007Engine cooling. Replace engine oil dipstick. *kb updated 10/18/07.
• 10021378Jan 1, 2007Wheels. Remove front wheel housing water drain nozzles if present and clear water drain passages.
• 10021241Nov 1, 2006Exterior lighting. Rework pvc seam at tail lamp.
• 10020184Jul 1, 2006Body and structure. The rear center section (luggage compartment) that was installed is missing or has an incorrect stop plug. Moisture may enter the compartment as a result. Install rear center section stop plug.
• 10020183Jul 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Dirt can collect in the rear sleeves on the front axle carrier. Clean sleeves on front axle carrier and install new bolts and washers.
• 10021226Jun 1, 2006Engine cooling. Programming battery control module.
• 10020284May 1, 2006Engine cooling. Check engine control unit software and update if necessary.
• 10020190Apr 1, 2006Latches, locks and linkages. Trunk lid valet lock retrofit.
• 10016632Apr 1, 2006Electrical system. The alternator regulator may fail to prevent voltage values ranging beyond the specified tolerance limits.

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