LI91.25-P-059392

Multicontour/dynamic seat, malfunctions
Topic number
LI91.25-P-059392
Version
1
Design group
91.25 Multicontour seat (MCS)
Date
07-12-2014
Validity
Model series W/V 221 with SA code 406 or 409 or 432 as
of VIN 221...106647 up to VIN 221...134746
Model series 216 with SA code 409 or 432 as of VIN 216.
..002723 up to VIN 216...006715
Reason for change
Update
Reason for block
Complaint:
No inflation of one or more air cushions on the massage/multicontour/dynamic seat modules (driver, front passenger
and rear)
Bubble formation in one or more seats with massage/multicontour/dynamic seat modules (driver, front passenger and
rear)
Cause:
Due to faulty transistors in the valve electronics, valves (Figure 9) in the cushion/backrest pads can operate by themselves.
Depending on the switch position of the valve, this can result in either non-inflation or over-inflation of air cushions without any action by the driver.
Attachments
File
Description
Ventile_MKS_FDS_Einlage.JPG
(9) Ventile der Multikontur/ Fahrdynamik-Einlagen - Valves of multicontour / dynamic seat pads
Remedy:
General note prior to commencing the remedial action:
The comfort functions control units in the backrest and the pneumatic pump may only be replaced when all the checks
described below have been performed without success and the malfunctions continue to exist.
The control unit under the seat cushion is not integrated in the comfort system and must not under any circumstances
be replaced in connection with these complaints.
The malfunctions to which this document refers (within the specified VIN range) are caused by the faulty transistors in
the valves and not by the control units or the pneumatic pump.
The control unit programming described at the end must be performed in all cases.
The fault memory of the vehicle must first be read out via the DAS quick test and analyzed as follows for all seats.
For the front multicontour/dynamic seat pads in the backrest (Figures 4 and 7) and cushions (Figures 5 and 8) and for
the multicontour pads in the rear (Figure 2):
The faulty valves can cause fault codes in the following control units:
* Left front dynamic seat (present in 221 and 216)
* Right front dynamic seat (present in 221 and 216)
* Left rear multicontour backrest (present in 221 only)
* Right rear multicontour backrest (present in 221 only)
* Dynamic seat pump (present in 221 and 216)
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If there are faulty valves in a pad (also referred to as a module carrier), the following fault codes may be stored in the
relevant control units (left and right front dynamic seat, left and right rear multicontour backrest):
* 9210 "System failure of backrest module carrier" in the case of a defective multicontour/dynamic seat pad (module
carrier) in the backrest
* 9211 "System failure of cushion module carrier" in the case of a defective multicontour/dynamic seat pad (module
carrier) in the cushion
If these fault codes are found, the corresponding multicontour/dynamic seat pads (module carriers) in the relevant
seats must be replaced.
Please note: On the front seats, the pads (module carriers) in the backrest (pictures 4 and 7) and cushion (pictures 5
and 8) for the multicontour/dynamic seat function can be replaced separately. On the rear seat, however, the entire
backrest pad (Figure 2) must be replaced because in this case the corresponding modules are permanently integrated.
The following fault codes may be stored in the control units even for seats that are not affected:
* 9306 "Pump error"
* 9307 "Pump inactive".
These fault codes are caused by the automatic shutoff of the pneumatic pump. In these cases, therefore, do not replace any components on the associated seats.
For the massage pads at the front (only with SA code 432, Figures 3 and 6) and at the rear (only with SA code 406,
Figure 2):
1)
Faulty valves in the massage pads may cause the fault code 9202 "The module carrier for the massage function is
defective" in the following control units:
* Left front dynamic seat (present in 221 and 216)
* Right front dynamic seat (present in 221 and 216)
* Left rear multicontour backrest (present in 221 only)
* Right rear multicontour backrest (present in 221 only)
If these fault codes are found, the corresponding massage pads in the relevant seats must be replaced.
Please note: The massage pad in the front seats is permanently integrated in the backrest pad, so the entire backrest
pad must be replaced (cf. picture 1 and 3). As mentioned above, the same applies for the massage pads in the rear
seats (cf. picture 2).
2)
Furthermore, faulty valves in the massage pads may cause the following fault codes in the dynamic seat pump control
unit:
* 9251 "Pressure loss detected due to a leak"
* 9250 "Pressure buildup not possible due to a leak"
If these fault codes occur in one of the dynamic seat/multicontour seat control units in the seats without the above
fault code 9202, it is not possible to immediately identify the defective massage pad.
In this case, therefore, the test steps described below must be followed until the faulty massage pad is found (it is best
to begin with the front seats):
2.1) The fault memory of the pump control unit (dynamic seat pump) must first be erased.
2.2) Each seat with massage function must then be isolated from the pneumatic system. Each seat has a separable
connector which must be used for this purpose. On the front seats the separable connectors are accessed by removing the rear seat lining. On the rear seats these connectors are located behind the backrests. The separation point
leading to the pump must be sealed with a blind plug (A 124 805 02 44). The system must then be pressurized for at
least 5 minutes (during this time do not operate any pneumatic functions otherwise the pump control unit will not register the random air consumption).
2.3) If the seat with faulty massage function is isolated from the system, no fault is stored in the pump because no
random air loss is detected. This identifies the faulty massage pad.
Then replace the appropriate backrest pad (with integrated massage pads) of the seat identified as faulty.
Important additional note:
The following fault codes may also be stored in the control unit of the pneumatic pump (dynamic seat pump):
* 9180 "Pressure supply shut off via CAN signal from MCMS_FL"
* 9181 "Pressure supply shut off via CAN signal from MCMS_FR"
* 9182 "Pressure supply shut off via CAN signal from MCMS_RL"
* 9183 "Pressure supply shut off via CAN signal from MCMS_RR"
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If one or more of these faults is stored in the pump control unit and if the faulty parts cannot be replaced immediately, the entire pneumatic system must be decommissioned by deactivating the pump via DAS (menu item "Commissioning"). Under no circumstances should be fault memory be erased and the system recommissioned without first replacing the faulty parts or deactivating the pump.
The same applies in the case of significant overinflation of one or more air cushions (bubble formation).
After replacing the faulty module carrier for the massage/multicontour/dynamic seat function, control unit programming
must be performed using DAS on the left/right front dynamic seat, left/right rear multicontour backrest and dynamic
seat pump control units.
Symptoms
Body / Seat / Multicontour seat / Nonfunctional
Body / Seat / Dynamic multicontour seat / Nonfunctional
Control unit/fault code
Control unit
Fault code
Fault text
DS-LF-Left front dynamic seat 9210
(FDSVL2)
The module carrier for the backrest is defective. (((ECU1_DV_
HEX@0100-)))
DS-RF-Right front dynamic se- 9306
at (FDSVR2)
Event:Control unit DSP is switched off due to a fault.
DS-RF-Right front dynamic se- 9307
at (FDSVR2)
Event:Control module DSP is not activated.
DS-RF-Right front dynamic se- 9251
at (FDSVR2)
Leakage at an air cushion-Left air cushion for lateral support
((ECU_FDSVR2_DEF_FDS und Massage@aktiv,(ECU1_DV_
HEX@0002-ECU1_DV_HEX@0005)))
DS-RF-Right front dynamic se- 9251
at (FDSVR2)
Leakage at an air cushion-Inflatable cushion for lateral support
(((ECU1_DV_HEX@0002-ECU1_DV_HEX@0005),not(ECU_
FDSVR2_DEF_FDS und Massage@aktiv)))
DS-RF-Right front dynamic se- 9250
at (FDSVR2)
Leakage at an air cushion-Inflatable cushion in shoulder area
(((ECU1_DV_HEX@0002-ECU1_DV_HEX@0005)))
DS-LF-Left front dynamic seat 9211
(FDSVL2)
The module carrier for the seat cushion is defective. (((ECU1_
DV_HEX@0100-)))
DS-LF-Left front dynamic seat 9306
(FDSVL2)
Event:Control unit DSP is switched off due to a fault.
DS-LF-Left front dynamic seat 9307
(FDSVL2)
Event:Control module DSP is not activated.
DS-LF-Left front dynamic seat 9251
(FDSVL2)
Leakage at an air cushion-Left air cushion for lateral support
((ECU_FDSVL2_DEF_FDS und Massage@aktiv,(ECU1_DV_
HEX@0002-ECU1_DV_HEX@0005)))
DS-LF-Left front dynamic seat 9251
(FDSVL2)
Leakage at an air cushion-Inflatable cushion for lateral support
(((ECU1_DV_HEX@0002-ECU1_DV_HEX@0005),not(ECU_
FDSVL2_DEF_FDS und Massage@aktiv)))
DS-LF-Left front dynamic seat 9250
(FDSVL2)
Leakage at an air cushion-Inflatable cushion in shoulder area
(((ECU1_DV_HEX@0002-ECU1_DV_HEX@0005)))
DS-RF-Right front dynamic se- 9210
at (FDSVR2)
The module carrier for the backrest is defective. (((ECU1_DV_
HEX@0100-)))
DS-RF-Right front dynamic se- 9211
at (FDSVR2)
The module carrier for the seat cushion is defective. (((ECU1_
DV_HEX@0100-)))
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Parts
Part number
ES1 ES2 Designation
Quantity Note
EPC Other
make
part
A 216 910 32 16
Right seat pad
1
X
A 216 910 34 16
Right seat pad
1
X
A 216 910 15 75
Padding in right backrest (SA
code 409)
1
X
A 216 910 16 75
Padding in right backrest
1
X
Right seat padding
1
X
A 216 910 31 16
Left seat pad
1
X
A 216 910 33 16
Left seat pad
1
X
A 216 910 13 75
Left seat padding
1
X
A 221 910 07 16
Pad
1
X
A 221 910 09 16
Pad
1
X
A 221 910 21 75
Multicontour seat padding
1
X
Dynamic seat padding
1
X
A 221 910 20 75
Right multicontour seat/dynamic seat padding
1
X
A 221 910 00 75
Left multicontour seat/dynamic 1
seat padding
X
A 221 920 22 16
Right pad
1
X
A 221 920 20 16
Right pad
1
X
Right pad
1
X
A 221 920 28 16
Right pad
1
X
A 221 920 21 16
Left pad
1
X
A 221 920 19 16
Left pad
1
A 221 920 41 16
Left pad
1
X
A 221 920 27 16
Left pad
1
X
A 124 805 02 44
Blind plug
1
A 216 910 19 16
Left seat pad
1
X
A 216 910 20 16
Right seat pad
1
X
A 221 910 12 16
Left/right pad
1
X
A 221 910 07 16
Left/right pad
1
X
A 216 910 14 75
A 221 910 22 75
A 221 920 42 16
27
28
28
Part being added to parts system at time of release of this
LI.
Part may be required for test
procedure
X
X
Attachments
File
Description
Schnittbild_221_Sitz_vorn.jpg
(1) 221 Sitz vorn Schnittbild - 221 Front seat cutaway
view
Schnittbild_221_Sitz_Fond.jpg
(2) 221 Sitz Fond Schnittbild - 221 Rear seat cutaway
view
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Lehnenauflage_Massageeinlage_221.JPG
(3) 221 Lehnenauflage mit optionaler Massageeinlage
vorn - 221 Backrest padding with optional massage layer,
front
MKS_FDS_Einlage_Lehne_221.JPG
(4) 221 Multikontur-/ Fahrdynamik-Einlage (-Modulträger)
Lehne vorn - 221 Backrest multicontour / dynamic seat
pad (module carrier), front
MKS_FDS-Einlage_Kissen_221.JPG
(5) 221 Multikontur-/ Fahrdynamik-Einlage (-Modulträger)
Kissen vorn - 221 Seat cushion multicontour / dynamic
seat pad (module carrier), front
Lehnenauflage_Massageeinlage_216.JPG
(6) 216 Lehnenauflage mit optionaler Massageeinlage
vorn - 216 Backrest padding with optional massage layer,
front
MKS_FDS_Einlage_Lehne_216.JPG
(7) 216 Multikontur-/ Fahrdynamik-Einlage (-Modulträger)
Lehne vorn - 216 Backrest multicontour / dynamic seat
pad (module carrier), front
MKS_FDS-Einlage_Kissen.JPG
(8) 216 Multikontur-/ Fahrdynamik-Einlage (-Modulträger)
Kissen vorn - 216 Seat cushion multicontour / dynamic
seat pad (module carrier), front
Work units
Op. no.
Operation text
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Damage
code
Note
91A0H 52
Model series 221- upper leg area air
cushion of left front seat cushion
91A0K 52
Model series 221- multicontour seat center air cushion of left front seat
backrest
91A0N 52
Model series 221- side area air cushion of left front seat backrest
91A3A 52
Model series 221- massage cushion
of left front seat backrest
91B00 52
Model series 221- left shoulder area
air cushion of front seat backrest
91B01 52
Model series 221- left side area air
cushion of front seat cushion
91N0H 52
Model series 221- upper leg area air
cushion of right front seat cushion
91N0K 52
Model series 221- multicontour seat
center air cushion of right front seat
backrest
91N0N 52
Model series 221- side area air cushion of right front seat backrest
91N2A 52
Model series 221- massage cushion
of right front seat backrest
91P00 52
Model series 221- right shoulder
area air cushion of front seat backrest
91P01 52
Model series 221- right side area air
cushion of front seat cushion
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92B03 52
Model series 221- left shoulder area
air cushion of rear seat backrest
92B0B 52
Model series 221- side area air cushion of left rear seat backrest
92B0Z 52
Model series 221- massage cushion
of left rear seat backrest
92C0E 52
Model series 221- lumbar support air
cushion of left rear seat backrest
92R0E 52
Model series 221- lumbar support air
cushion of right rear seat backrest
92P03 52
Model series 221- right shoulder
area air cushion of rear seat backrest
92P0B 52
Model series 221- side area air cushion of right rear seat backrest
92P0Z 52
Model series 221- massage cushion
of right rear seat backrest
91271 53
Model series 216- motor for front seat massage function
91037 52
Model series 216- lumbar support air
cushion of front seat
91087 52
Model series 216- side area air cushion of front seat backrest
91088 52
Model series 216- upper leg area air
cushion of front seat cushion
91B00 52
Model series 216- left shoulder area
air cushion of front seat backrest
91B01 52
Model series 216- left side area air
cushion of front seat cushion
91P00 52
Model series 216- right shoulder
area air cushion of front seat backrest
91P01 52
Model series 216- right side area air
cushion of front seat cushion
Validity
Vehicle
Engine
Transmission
216.371
*
*
216.376
*
*
216.377
*
*
216.379
*
*
216.386
*
*
221.022
*
*
221.028
*
*
221.054
*
*
221.056
*
*
221.070
*
*
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221.077
*
*
221.080
*
*
221.084
*
*
221.086
*
*
221.122
*
*
221.128
*
*
221.154
*
*
221.156
*
*
221.170
*
*
221.171
*
*
221.176
*
*
221.177
*
*
221.179
*
*
221.180
*
*
221.184
*
*
221.186
*
*
Vehicle
Engine
Transmission
216.371
273.961
722.770
216.371
273.961
722.904
216.376
275.953
722.649
216.377
156.984
722.907
216.377
156.984
722.930
216.379
275.982
722.649
216.386
273.968
722.904
216.386
273.968
722.961
221.022
642.930
722.902
221.028
629.911
722.903
221.054
272.946
722.999
221.056
272.965
722.906
221.070
273.922
722.904
221.077
156.984
722.907
221.077
156.984
722.930
221.080
642.932
722.962
221.084
273.924
722.961
221.086
273.968
722.961
221.122
642.930
722.902
221.128
629.911
722.903
221.154
272.946
722.999
221.156
272.965
722.906
221.170
273.922
722.904
Full model designation breakdown
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221.171
273.961
722.904
221.176
275.953
722.649
221.177
156.984
722.907
221.177
156.984
722.930
221.179
275.982
722.649
221.180
642.932
722.962
221.184
273.924
722.961
221.186
273.968
722.961
Attachments
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vorn.jpg:
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Fond.jpg:
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MKS_FDS_Einlage_Lehne_221.JPG:
MKS_FDS-Einlage_Kissen_221.JPG:
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Lehnenauflage_Massageeinlage_216.JPG:
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MKS_FDS_Einlage_Lehne_216.JPG:
MKS_FDS-Einlage_Kissen.JPG:
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