2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350
53 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
TSB List for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 ML350 are official communications between Mercedes-Benz & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
STEERING
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TSB #LI46-20P-055943
XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »
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TSB #20-P-053398
XENTRY: 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. *JS Read More »
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TSB #LI-80-57
MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM Read More »
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TSB #TB-46-20-61
RATTLING/THUMPING NOISE ON ROUGH ROADS AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE WHEN MOVING STEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS ON ALL MODEL 164 AND 251 VEHICLES. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE Read More »
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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TSB #TB-46-10-39C
MERCEDES: CHROME PLATING PEELING ON DECORATIVE CAPS ON THE STEERING WHEEL SPOKES, THIS IS DUE TO LESS THAN OPTIMAL ADHESION BETWEEN CHROME PLATING AND BASE MATERIAL. MODELS 164 AND 251. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. Read More »
STEERING:COLUMN
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TSB #LI46-20P-055943
XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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TSB #LI46-20P-055943
XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
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TSB #TB-46-10-32
MERCEDES: GROANING OR DULL, HEAVY CRACKING NOISES FROM STEERING SHAFT AREA. WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL OR MOVING OFF OR BRAKING. Read More »
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
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TSB #TB-46-10-32
MERCEDES: GROANING OR DULL, HEAVY CRACKING NOISES FROM STEERING SHAFT AREA. WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL OR MOVING OFF OR BRAKING. Read More »
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
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TSB #462046
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE Read More »
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
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TSB #462046
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE Read More »
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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TSB #LI-46-35-P054316
XENTRY (MERCEDES); ELECTRIC STEERING CONTROL UNIT, IN SOME VEHICLES, HAS IMPLAUSIBLE FAULT ENTRY DUE TO SOFTWARE NEEDING UPDATING. MODELS ML 350. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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TSB #SB-32-25-82
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM Read More »
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TSB #SB-32-25-82
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM Read More »
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TSB #TB-P-047927
MERCEDES: 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 ... Read More »
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TSB #SB-2008080001
MERCEDES: CHECK AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. INSUFFICIENT AIR PRESSURE IN THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAY RESULT FROM DAMAGE TO THE PRESSURE DISK IN THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR. Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS
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TSB #TB-P-047927
MERCEDES: 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 ... Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
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TSB #SB-32-25-82
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM Read More »
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TSB #SB-32-25-82
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM Read More »
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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TSB #SB-32-25-82
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM Read More »
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TSB #SB-32-25-82
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM Read More »
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TSB #SB-2008080001
MERCEDES: CHECK AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. INSUFFICIENT AIR PRESSURE IN THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAY RESULT FROM DAMAGE TO THE PRESSURE DISK IN THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR. Read More »
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
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TSB #SB-32-25-82
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM Read More »
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TSB #SB-32-25-82
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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TSB #16-P-053009
XENTRY: MERCEDES BENZ: VEHICLE STUMBLES AND BUCKS FOR A FEW MINUTES AFTER A COLD START WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS LOW (NO DTCS). ENGINE RUNS ROUGH IN A WARM UP PHASE. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS Read More »
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TSB #LI-05-20-P
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH MULTIPLE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT AND/OR SCORING OF A PISTON. *RM Read More »
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TSB #LI-58-40
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. Read More »
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TSB #033008
CHECK 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. Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
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TSB #SB-47-20-56
MERCEDES: ENSURING UNOBSTRUCTED MOVEMENT FOR THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. WHEN INSTALLING THE LEFT OR RIGHT FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR IT TO HAVE UNRESTRICTED, UNOBSTRUCTED MOVEMENT. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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TSB #2007110001
MODELS ML350, ML500, ML63, ML320, ML550, GL450, GL320, GL550, R350, R500, R63, R320 - MODEL YEAR 2008 -- UPDATE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE -- CHECK TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE AND UPDATE IF NECESSARY. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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TSB #15-P-050245
XENTRY: MERCEDES BENZ: GRUNTING/CREAKING SOUND FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT AXLE WHEN BRAKING, DRIVING OVER SURFACE UNDULATIONS, NEGOTIATING TIGHT CORNERS, OR WHILE MANEUVERING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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TSB #LI-58-40
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. Read More »
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TSB #SB-32-22-78
MERCEDES: 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. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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TSB #P-049567
MERCEDES: BATTERY SYMBOL AND SERVICE REQUIRED (IN WHITE). FAULT MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED IF THE CHARGE LEVEL IS TOO LOW OR THE PARK PAWL ADDITIONAL BATTERY IS DEFECTIVE. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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TSB #SB-32-22-78
MERCEDES: 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. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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TSB #LI-80-57
MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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TSB #P-049567
MERCEDES: BATTERY SYMBOL AND SERVICE REQUIRED (IN WHITE). FAULT MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED IF THE CHARGE LEVEL IS TOO LOW OR THE PARK PAWL ADDITIONAL BATTERY IS DEFECTIVE. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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TSB #LI-46-35-P054316
XENTRY (MERCEDES); ELECTRIC STEERING CONTROL UNIT, IN SOME VEHICLES, HAS IMPLAUSIBLE FAULT ENTRY DUE TO SOFTWARE NEEDING UPDATING. MODELS ML 350. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE Read More »
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TSB #LI-80-57
MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM Read More »
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TSB #SB-2008110009
MERCEDES: UPDATE REAR SAM SOFTWARE. THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF TAILGATE WITH KEY REMOTE, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS LOCKED, MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY TO DRAIN DUE TO INCORRECT REAR SAM REST CURRENT LOGIC. MODELS 164, 164.8, AND 251. Read More »
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
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TSB #TB-82-10-632
MERCEDES: STOP/TAIL LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING WITH DTCS 9102, 9103, 9106, 9107, 9126, 9127 OR 9136. (VEHICLES WITHOUT LED TAIL LAMPS) *PE UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE UPDATED 4/20/11. REPAIR DOES NOT APPLY TO LED TAIL LAMPS. Read More »
AIR BAGS
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TSB #SB-91-60-193
MERCEDES: AIRBAG DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY. AIR BAG SRS CONTROL MODULE (N2/2) DOES NOT HAVE A SET SHELF LIFE AND WILL NORMALLY BE RELIABLE FOR THE LIFE OF A VEHICLE. Read More »
SEAT BELTS
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TSB #40-P-052794
MERCEDES 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. Read More »
STRUCTURE
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TSB #TB-83-10-112B
MERCEDES: A NONFUNCTIONAL BLOWER MOTOR (BLOWER MOTOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY) OR WATER DROPS IN FRONT PASSENGER FOOTWELL AFTER ENGINE WASH. Read More »
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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TSB #TB-83-10-112B
MERCEDES: A NONFUNCTIONAL BLOWER MOTOR (BLOWER MOTOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY) OR WATER DROPS IN FRONT PASSENGER FOOTWELL AFTER ENGINE WASH. Read More »
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TSB #TB 83 10 112
WATER ENTRY INTO VEHICLE INTERIOR FOR ALL MODEL 164 VEHICLES. *PE Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY
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TSB #TB-83-10-112B
MERCEDES: A NONFUNCTIONAL BLOWER MOTOR (BLOWER MOTOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY) OR WATER DROPS IN FRONT PASSENGER FOOTWELL AFTER ENGINE WASH. Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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TSB #LI-72-00-P
XENTRY: OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE NO LONGER RETURNS TO END POSITION. DUE TO A BENT PIN IN THE DYNAMIC BALANCER, THE SUPPORT SPRING OF THE BEARING BRACKET CAN SLIDE OUT OF PLACE OR BECOME UNHOOKED. MODELS 164, 251, 166, 204, 212. Read More »
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
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TSB #LI91-22-P-048771
MERCEDES: THE ELECTRICALLY FOLDING 3RD SEAT ROW MAKES NOISES WHILE FOLDING UP AND DOWN, OR THE FOLDING FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. A WARNING MESSAGE ABOUT LOCKING THE 3RD SEAT ROW MAY ALSO APPEAR IN THE DISPLAY. Read More »
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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TSB #SB-P-047928
MERCEDES: ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), STABILITY CONTROL (SR). REFERENCES REVISED AND REFERENCE TO AF DELETED/SUPERSEDES DTB TB 42.45/42. ESP LAMP ON. CONTACT FAULT AT CONNECTION FOR ESP CONTROL UNIT MK25 (N47). Read More »
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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TSB #TSB-2009020004
MERCEDES: IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE TELE AID MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AS A RESULT OF A HARDWARE FAULT IN THE TELE AID CONTROL MODULE. Read More »
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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TSB #LI-68-50
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE LOAD COMPARTMENT ROLLER BLIND HAS CATCH BOLTS LOOSE OR BROKEN FROM IMPROPER FORCE WHEN USING. *RM Read More »
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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TSB #TSB-2009020004
MERCEDES: IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE TELE AID MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AS A RESULT OF A HARDWARE FAULT IN THE TELE AID CONTROL MODULE. Read More »