GL 450 (164.871) V8-4.6L (273.923) (2007)
Voltage Regulator: Technical Service Bulletins
Charging System - Returning Alternators & Regulators
Date: November 28, 2006
Order No.: T-B-15.40/61
Supersedes:
Group: 15
SUBJECT:
Model 164.122/186/822/871
Model 251.165
Returning Alternators and Regulators Equipped with BSS or LIN Communication
For the above model vehicles when replacing any alternator regulators and/or alternators covered under warranty, the returned part to the QEC must be
accompanied by the Control Unit Log and Alternator Test (obtained by using SDS per below instructions). Any claims submitted without this
documentation will be debited back to the dealer. No other documentation will be accepted or required.
Control Unit Log - Using Star Diagnosis 04/05 or newer access the Control Unit Log menu via SDS menu path: Control Units -> Drive -> Motor
electronics -> Control Unit Log -> Generation of Control Unit Log.
Alternator Test - Using Star Diagnosis 04/05 or newer access the Control Unit Log menu via SDS menu path: Control Units -> Drive -> Motor
electronics -> Actuations or Complete list of guided tests -> Alternator diagnosis
NOTE:
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For both documents when filling out the Customer Complaint section, please include as much detail as possible.
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For a complete description of alternator types refer to DTB T-B-15.40/57 dated Jan. 31, 2006.
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All parts will be tested. Alternators found to be working properly will be debited back to the dealer.