C 55 AMG (203.076) V8-5.5L (113.988) (2006)
Power Steering Pressure Control Valve: Customer Interest
Steering - Speed Sensitive Steering Malfunctions/DTC's
Date: February 4, 2009
Order No.: S-B-46.50/34a
Supersedes: P-B-46.50/34 dated March 27, 2006
Group: 46
Revision History
Revision
Date
Purpose
a
2/4/09
Applicable Models Updated. Content Revised, Parts and Warranty Info. Updated
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3/27/06
Initial issue
SUBJECT:
Models 164, 171, 203, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 251 with code 213 (Speed Sensitive Power Steering - Parameter Steering)
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (Parameter Steering) Malfunction
If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of malfunctioning Speed Sensitive Power Steering (Parameter Steering), this may be due to
the following causes.
1. Speed sensitive power steering valve, electrical malfunction.
2. Electrical connection on speed sensitive power steering valve damaged or broken.
As a result, the fault codes above may be stored in the ESP control unit.
To resolve issues, replace the speed sensitive power steering valve with a new part as per the below procedure.
Note:
It is not necessary to replace the entire rack-and-pinion steering system.
1. Remove steering gear as per respective WIS document shown above.
2. Remove loose dirt from steering gear and clean area around speed sensitive power steering valve. Do not use any cleaning agents!
Important!
Ensure that the utmost cleanliness is maintained at the work area during the following steps!