GL 550 (164.886) V8-5.5L (273.963) (2008)
a) the position of the oil level switch,
b) a malfunctioning oil level switch,
c) incorrect oil data record coded into the instrument cluster.
Note:
Condition only relevant when the oil level is significantly above "min".
To Resolve:
164.122/822 up to VIN A261645
251.122 up to VIN A059019
a) Install a lengthened bracket (7mm) for the oil level switch (part number A642 018 27 40).
b) Replace the oil level switch as per step 7.
c) Code current oil data record with SDS to Version for USA even if already coded. This will update the oil data record (Figures 1 through 4).
164.122/822 from VIN A261645 up to A425120 (prod. 06/2008)
251.122 from VIN A059019 up to A086462 (prod. 06/2008)
b) Replace the oil level switch as per step 7.
c) Code current oil data record with SDS to Version for USA even if already coded. This will update the oil data record (Figures 1 through 4).
164.122/822 as of A425120 (prod. 06/2008)
251.122 as of VIN A086462 (prod. 06/2008)