Mercedes Benz S550 2005

Model S550 made in 2005 by Mercedes Benz got 46 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.

Model 2005

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SB-32-22-7805/06/2009SB-32-22-78A10028686Mercedes: 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 9/18/09.05/14/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
LI-54-1005/17/201010036741Mercedes: mounting bolt of hv connection to hv battery broken during installation. the mounting bolt shears off when retightened at the hv connection to the hv battery. excessive stress on mounting bolt due to failure to comply with tight04/12/2011
P-04924106/07/201010034151Mercedes: engine start/stop, engine starts up at random or 12 v on board electrical system voltage too low. the resistance of the electrical line from dc/dc converter control unit n83/1 to ground point w3/9 is too high in the dc/dc conver10/20/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
LI-54-1005/17/201010036741Mercedes: mounting bolt of hv connection to hv battery broken during installation. the mounting bolt shears off when retightened at the hv connection to the hv battery. excessive stress on mounting bolt due to failure to comply with tight04/12/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
322254909/14/200710023153Airmatic inoperative / visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster. mercedes-benz s550 (year unknown). *nj10/30/2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
LI-82-8512/08/201010037986Ready06/08/2011
LI-82-8512/08/201010037986Mercedes benz- when doing a software update the update fails and the tuner goes to boot mode. *rm06/08/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
SB-32-22-7805/06/2009SB-32-22-78A10028686Mercedes: 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 9/18/09.05/14/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
03300804/24/2008SB-03-30-08E10022893Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj10/03/2007
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
LI-82-8512/08/201010037986Mercedes benz- when doing a software update the update fails and the tuner goes to boot mode. *rm06/08/2011
LI-82-8512/08/201010037986Ready06/08/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
PB 82-10-63007/28/200810025845Mercedes benz: water in tail lamp housing on either right side or left side. *pe09/10/2008
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
PB-72-12-60B08/21/200810027844Mercedes benz: power closing on left/ right rear door not operating correctly. opening left/right rear door from outside, handle does not return to rest position. outside left/right rear door handle does not operate correctly. model years02/12/2009
72008509/28/200710023376Mercedes-benz - model s63, s65, s550, s600 - outside door handle sticks in pulled position. model year unknown. *nj12/05/2007
PARKING BRAKE
PB-54-65-19403/26/200810025664Park assist does not function. all model 221 (221.171, 176, 179, 186, 177) vehicles, equipped with sa code 233 (distronic plus) and 806 (modification year 2006). model years unknown. *pe08/28/2008
42208110/26/200710023494Mercedes-benz - parking brake cannot be operated. models s63, s65, s550, s600. model year unknown. *nj12/18/2007
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
60-P-04998110/03/201110044179Xentry: hard shift operations, poor start-off characteristics, and uncomfortable jolting. caused by delayed frictional connection during closing if wet start-up clutch (nak) and/or temporary jamming of control valve for wet start-up clutch05/17/2012
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
60-P-04998110/03/201110044179Xentry: hard shift operations, poor start-off characteristics, and uncomfortable jolting. caused by delayed frictional connection during closing if wet start-up clutch (nak) and/or temporary jamming of control valve for wet start-up clutch05/17/2012
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
SC-200710000402/01/200910029504Mercedes: replace transfer case on affected vehicles optimized transfer cases will reduce vibrations when cornering or when parking. models 203, 211, 220. *pe07/10/2009
SEAT BELTS
40-P-05279404/20/201210044222Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. no model years given. *js05/23/2012
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
LI91-40-P-04718304/29/201010034605Mercedes: 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 gea12/10/2010
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST
SB-P-04725409/08/200910032724Daimler: the weight sensing system (wss) or the right front seat adjuster with wss which necessitate the replacement of the seat adjuster. the seat adjuster with integrated wss sensors (pen system) installed up is no longer available up to05/05/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - LOW PRESSURE WARNING
PB-32-22-7503/20/200910028605Mercedes vehicle: airmatic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. model 221.171 and 221.186. model years unknown. *pe05/11/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - RESERVOIR
PB-32-22-7503/20/200910028605Mercedes vehicle: airmatic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. model 221.171 and 221.186. model years unknown. *pe05/11/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
LI42-4701/20/201110037918Ready06/07/2011
LI42-4701/20/201110037918Mercedes-benz: esp malfunction or bas malfunction light shows up in the instrument panel because of a wheel speed sensor problem. *rm06/07/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
STEERING
20-P-05339803/12/201210044181Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. no model years given. also included models 168 and 172. *js05/17/2012
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
LI46-20-P-04887102/18/201010034609Mercedes: rattling or dull knocking noise coming from the area of the steering system when driving over rough road. *pe12/10/2010
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
PB-72-12-60B08/21/200810027844Mercedes benz: power closing on left/ right rear door not operating correctly. opening left/right rear door from outside, handle does not return to rest position. outside left/right rear door handle does not operate correctly. model years02/12/2009
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
PB-72-12-60B08/21/200810027844Mercedes benz: power closing on left/ right rear door not operating correctly. opening left/right rear door from outside, handle does not return to rest position. outside left/right rear door handle does not operate correctly. model years02/12/2009
SUSPENSION
32225409/19/200710023176Mercedes-benz s550 equipped with airmatic suspension up to vin a012191. suspension extremely stiff after restart and level switch nonfunctional. model year unknown. *nj10/31/2007
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - LINES AND FITTINGS
TB-P-04792709/17/200910032727Mercedes: 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 205/05/2010
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
TB-P-04792709/17/200910032727Mercedes: 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 205/05/2010
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
200611000508/01/200810021246Install software for navigation system. *kb updated 3/5/09. *pe03/26/2007