ECU software upgrade update fyi

**jbanks15** · 02-02-2007

Hey all,

went into mb service this morning for an lof (oil,lube,filter) and also for a brake inspection and the recall ecu software upgrade. After 2 hours, I get my car back and in looking over the maintenance sheet, it stated for the ecu software upgrade recall:

open campaign#200611002
ecu
cause ecu camp
correction cannot perform at this time - software faulty

I asked for an explanation and my service rep stated that just this morning, service centers were informed not to perform this ecu software upgrade recall as there have been too many reports of more harm than good by performing it at this time. I live in Florida and was not concerned about the cold weather starting issue associated with this campaign. The rep said that if it is reinstated, i will get it when i come in for service again.
So whether or not this is true I wanted to pass it on. I did read on our board of at least one member getting the 'check engine light' after having the upgrade.

Dan, on the brake issue, they test drove it, inspected the brakes and suspension and all was ok. i have 50% left on all wheels regarding the brake inspection. There was no noise yesterday or this morning. Thanks for your help.

DansSlk · 02-02-2007

There we go we have not yet had that amendment to the bulletin but i expect it will show up on the system shortly like i said its more harm than its worth.

I agree with you living in Florida your not going to have any dramas with it anyways.

With that issue its a real mystery whatever the cause was at least it has now fixed itself and does not appear to have caused the car any damage so thats very good news to hear.

Glad its seems OK at the moment for you mate

**jbanks15** · 02-02-2007

thanks again dan, will keep you updated.

**Ynot** · 02-02-2007

That's interesting, like I said before, I never had a problem with startup before the flashed, don't really know if it helps either, since I have not start it up much during the cold weather.

DansSlk · 02-02-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbanks15

thnaks again dan, will keep you updated.

Cheers mate hopefully it wont come back again but if it does just give me a shout

SiLK · 02-05-2007

I'm still not aware of another case where the ECU upgrade caused a "check engine" problem! So far, it seems I'm the only one, with my case dating back in November 2006! Still the problem hasn't been solved, but recently I was informed by my local MB workshop that MB Germany has located the problem and there are spare parts on the way!

By the way I did have some starting problems prior to the upgrade, which I still have!!

It's good though that they canceled the upgrade and that jbanks15 avoided a possible very unpleasant and headaching experience.

I'm only anxius to see what'll happen with my case...

02-02-2007	#1 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 684 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	ECU software upgrade update fyi Hey all, went into mb service this morning for an lof (oil,lube,filter) and also for a brake inspection and the recall ecu software upgrade. After 2 hours, I get my car back and in looking over the maintenance sheet, it stated for the ecu software upgrade recall: open campaign#200611002 ecu cause ecu camp correction cannot perform at this time - software faulty I asked for an explanation and my service rep stated that just this morning, service centers were informed not to perform this ecu software upgrade recall as there have been too many reports of more harm than good by performing it at this time. I live in Florida and was not concerned about the cold weather starting issue associated with this campaign. The rep said that if it is reinstated, i will get it when i come in for service again. So whether or not this is true I wanted to pass it on. I did read on our board of at least one member getting the 'check engine light' after having the upgrade. Dan, on the brake issue, they test drove it, inspected the brakes and suspension and all was ok. i have 50% left on all wheels regarding the brake inspection. There was no noise yesterday or this morning. Thanks for your help. __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

02-02-2007	#2 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	There we go we have not yet had that amendment to the bulletin but i expect it will show up on the system shortly like i said its more harm than its worth. I agree with you living in Florida your not going to have any dramas with it anyways. With that issue its a real mystery whatever the cause was at least it has now fixed itself and does not appear to have caused the car any damage so thats very good news to hear. Glad its seems OK at the moment for you mate __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

02-02-2007	#3 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 684 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	thanks again dan, will keep you updated. __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works) Last edited by jbanks15; 02-02-2007 at 01:28 PM.

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	That's interesting, like I said before, I never had a problem with startup before the flashed, don't really know if it helps either, since I have not start it up much during the cold weather. __________________ 06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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SiLK Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kavala, Greece Vehicle: SLK350 Posts: 104 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm still not aware of another case where the ECU upgrade caused a "check engine" problem! So far, it seems I'm the only one, with my case dating back in November 2006! Still the problem hasn't been solved, but recently I was informed by my local MB workshop that MB Germany has located the problem and there are spare parts on the way! By the way I did have some starting problems prior to the upgrade, which I still have!! It's good though that they canceled the upgrade and that jbanks15 avoided a possible very unpleasant and headaching experience. I'm only anxius to see what'll happen with my case...

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