S 600 (220.176) V12-5.5L Turbo (275.960) (2005)
Instrument Panel Control Module: Recalls
Campaign - COMAND Head Unit Flash Update
FILE:
SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION _ PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
Campaign No. 2004090004
November 2004
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
MODELS 215/220
MODEL YEAR
2005
COMAND HEAD UNIT FLASH UPDATE
Note:
This Service Campaign supersedes DTB 82.85/412
Performing this Campaign with DTB 82.85/412, in any combination, will result in a charge back of the DTB.
This Service Campaign has been initiated because DCAG has determined that on certain mentioned model 215 and 220 vehicles (see VIN range below),
a software update for COMAND must be carried out for the following:
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COMAND head unit reset at MOST wake up
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Upon opening the vehicle door, the Mercedes-Benz star flashes on and off a couple of times.
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System not stable and Head Unit resets during normal operation
Please review the Effective Serial Number chart located below and if necessary repair the subject vehicles during the vehicle's next service.
Prior to performing this Service Campaign:
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Please check VMI to insure the vehicle is involved and to determine if the vehicle has been previously repaired.
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Please review the entire Service Campaign bulletin.
Approximately 1,338 vehicles are affected.
Effective Serial Number Range
Procedure
Note:
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STAR Diagnosis DAS software 10/04 with the patch 2004-10-26-0307 (or later DAS release) must be on SDS prior to performing this
campaign and two separate SD flash CD's are required:
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SDflash Release CD: 000 448 0000 0005 or later (insert into Star Diagnosis CD drive as indicated in the following steps).
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SDflash Telematics Release CD: 211 827 80 59 (insert into the COMAND Head Unit [HD] drive when prompted by SDS).
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Preflash requirements:
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Battery voltage > 12.5 volts,