Audio Gateway Software Update To Version 16/05 (82.62/410B)

Publication date: 2006-07-14
Reference number: 82.62/410B
Supersedes refnos: 82.62/410A

AUDIO GATEWAY SOFTWARE UPDATE TO VERSION 16/05

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): P-B-82.62/410B, Date of Issue: July 14, 2006

MERCEDES-BENZ:	Model 215.374/375/376, Model Year 2004 and 2005; Model 220.170/174/175/176/183/184, Model Year 2004 and 2005; Model 230.474/475/479, Model Year 2005
GROUP:	82 - Electrical System - Body

Superceded Bulletin(s): P-B-82.62/410A, Date of Issue: November 30, 2004

SUBJECT

Model 215.374/375/376, Model Year 2004 and 2005

Model 220.170/174/175/176/183/184, Model Year 2004 and 2005

Model 230.474/475/479, Model Year 2005

Audio Gateway Software Update to Version 16/05

SERVICE INFORMATION

NOTE: As of December 1, 2004, this DTB must not be performed on the following vehicles:

Model 215 - Serial Nos. A044380 to A044872, Covered under Service Campaign No. 2004090006
Model 220 - Serial Nos. A442747 to A447775, Covered under Service Campaign No. 2004090006
Model 230 - Serial Nos. F077822 to F092641, Covered under Service Campaign No. 2004090005

Combining this DTB with the above referenced Campaigns will result in a charge back of this DTB.

If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of the audio system having any of the below complaints, the Audio Gateway (AGW) software must be updated.

Temporary no audio at system startup
Auto-Store search does not store stations
Multiple AGW wake up at startup that maybe noted by the user

Connect SDS and check the version of the AGW Software Version using the steps outlined below:

Select the correct model
Select Control Units
Select Information and communication
Select Audio, video, navigation and telematics
Select AGW - Audio Gateway (MOST network management, diagnosis gateway, radio tuner)
Select Maintenance operations, control module adaptations or control module exchange
Select Control unit version

NOTE: Please ensure that system voltage is above 12.5 V during update process. Use battery charger or start the engine. Turn off all unnecessary electrical consumers ex. AC, lights,

Verify the software status (SW) of the AGW. If the SW is 16/05 please contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for further diagnosis, otherwise proceed to update the AGW software to 16/05 using DAS 06/06 or newer via the steps outlined below:

Select the correct model
Select Control units
Select Information and communication
Select Audio, video, navigation and telematics
Select AGW - Audio Gateway (MOST network management, diagnosis gateway, radio tuner)
Select Initial startup
Select Control module programming
Select SDflash release CD
Erase fault memory
Exit DAS, disconnect from vehicle's diagnostic port and remove ignition key.
Wait approximately 5 minutes and then start diagnosis with SDS again.
Perform Short Test and clear all DTCs.

NOTE: If flash was unsuccessful or was aborted by itself, follow recommended guidelines as per STAR DIAGNOSIS. At times, it may be required to retry FLASH more than once, up to three times. If not successful, please contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for further assistance.

After updating the AGW, please check the version of the AGW and insure the version coding has been successful. Software status should be 16/05.

NOTE: The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair.

IN CASE OF WARRANTY

Operation:

Short test, perform (54-1011)
Control unit - ...... code (after short test), perform (54-0992)

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Damage Code	Operation Number	Time (hrs.)	Model Indicator (s)
82669 90	54 1011	0.3 hrs.	M1, M2, M6, M7, M8, M9, N1, N4, N5, R1, R2, R4
82669 90	54 0992	0.1 hrs.	M1, M2, M6, M7, M8, M9, N1, N4, N5, R1, R2, R4