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MERCEDES-BENZ, MERCEDES-MAYBACH

LI47.70-P-078563

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Publication date
2025-07-11
Received by NHTSA
2025-07-15
NHTSA record numbers
11020696

Manufacturer summary

Original wording in English

Complaint - Engine diagnosis indicator lamp (MIL) lights up. - Current and saved fault code in DCCU and powertrain control unit (PTCU): P2E9873 The position sensor of the external socket flap of the vehicle socket (direct current) indicates an electrical fault. The actuator does not open. - The vehicle starts or charges normally and without any problems. Cause Software in the control unit "N116/5 - DC charge-connection unit (DCCU)". Remedy For model series 167, 254 (Only for USA):
• Remedy is available:
• Update software for N116/5 (DC charging control unit box) and perform SCN coding of N116/5.
• Once the SCN coding has been updated, the engine diagnosis indicator lamp (MIL) is no longer actuated with this fault code. For model series 214:
• Perform SCN coding of the Powertrain Control Unit (PTCU)
• If the MIL does not clear after coding, please open a TIPS case and send to the Body/Chassis/Entertainment inbox. For other model series:
• Work on the SW remedy for N116/5 (DC charging control unit box) is in progress.
• Once the software is available, update the software for N116/5 and perform SCN coding of N116/5.
• If this problem occurs, the vehicle start or charging functions are normally not affected; therefore do not replace any parts.
• Replacing parts does not solve this problem.

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