Starting Procedure Is Aborted (LI07.08-P-050115)

Publication date: 2010-11-08
Reference number: LI07.08-P-050115

STARTING PROCEDURE IS ABORTED

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): LI07.08-P-050115 Version 2, Date of Issue: December 8, 2010

Mercedes-Benz:	Only models with code 809a (MY2009) or code 800a (MY2010); Model series 164.125 with OM642 BIN5 (BlueTec); Model series 164.825 with OM642 BIN5 (BlueTec); Model series 251.125 with OM642 BIN5 (BlueTec)
Design Group:	07.08 Control modules
Reason For Change:	Add-on number for MY 2009 added.

The starter initially clicks (but no cranking) and the engine cannot be started.

Due to a voltage dip during the starting procedure, the engine control unit may refuse to issue the start enable signal.

The starter is actuated for only a very short time (approx. 1 second) and then the starting procedure is aborted.

Requirements:

- Battery has been checked and is OK.
- For vehicles from MY2009 one of the following software program versions (object numbers) must be present in the engine control unit:
A 642 902 28 00, A 642 902 00 00, A 016 448 86 02
- For vehicles from MY2010 one of the following software program versions (object numbers) must be present in the engine control unit:
A 642 902 69 00, A 642 902 79 00, A 642 902 89 00

If all the requirements are satisfied, the engine control unit can be flashed.

NOTE: For vehicles from MY2010 the software is available in the following add-ons:

For vehicles from MY2009 the software is available in the following add-ons:

Power generation / Tapping / Engine management / Starter motor / Starter noise /

Power generation / Engine management / Starter motor / Starter Function / Only short operation /

Power generation / Engine management / Starter motor / Starter Function / Does not turn /

Op. no.	Operation text	Time	Damage code	Note
			5443A 90