Complaint

Bulletin number

LI47.70-P-078563

Component

Electrical system

Summary

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.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 137 complaints in the electrical category.