Multi-contour/Dynamic Seat Air Cushions Not In-

flating or Bubble Formation in One or More Seats

Topic number LI91.25-P-046797

Version 2
Design group 91.25 Multicontour seat (MCS)
Date 12-08-2009
Validity Model 216.371/376/377/379/386, As of MY 07, VIN Ran-
ge A002723 to A006715
Model 221.171/176/177/179/186, As of MY 07, VIN Ran-
ge A106647 to A134746
Equipped with Option Code 406, 409 or 432 Multi-Con-
tour Seats (MCS)
Reason for change Left Front Seat Cushion Adapter and Right Front Seat
Cushion Adapter part designations switched / Superse-
des DTB P-B-91.25/169a

Complaint:
Multi-contour/Dynamic Seat Air Cushions Not Inflating or Bubble Formation in One or More Seats

Cause:
Inoperative transistors in the valve electronics (Figure 1).

[i] Note: Depending on the switch position of the valve, the air cushions may either over-inflate or not inflate at all even
without interaction by the driver. To remedy, follow the procedures below based on the specified fault code.

Attachments
File Designation
Figure1.jpg Figure 1

Remedy:
[i] Note: Read the notes below very carefully prior to performing any repairs.
• The comfort functions control units in the backrest of the pnuematic pump may only be replaced when all dia-
gnostic and verification steps below are performed and the inoperative conditions are present.
• Do not replace the control unit under the seat cushion. It is not integrated in the comfort system and cannot cau-
se any of the conditions referenced above.
• These specific conditions may only be caused by the valve electronics, and not by the pnuematic pump or the
control unit.
• DTC memory read-out and control unit programming must be performed in all cases.
Condition 1: Check for the following stored DTCs in front left and right dynamic seat and rear left and right Multi-con-
tour Backrest (Figures 2 and 3). Should either of these codes be present, replace the corresponding unit.

DTC 9210: “System failure of Backrest Module Carrier”

DTC 8211: “System failure of Cushion Module Carrier”

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[i] Note: On the front seats (Figures 2 and 3), the adapters (Module Carriers) in the backrest and seat cushions (Figu-
res 4 and 5) for the Multi-contour/dynamic seat function can be replaced seperately. For the rear seat, the entire back-
rest pad should be replaced since the corresponding modules are permanently integrated.

The following additional DTCs may be stored in the control units even for seats that are not affected.

DTC 9306: “Pump error”

DTC 9307: “Pump inactive”

These DTCs may be caused by the automatic shut-off of the pneumatic pump. In this case, do NOT replace any com-
ponents on the corresponding seat. Refer to Figures 6 and 7.

Condition2: Check for the following stored DTCs in the front and rear backrest massage pads (Figures 8 and 9).

DTC 9202: “The Module Carrier for the massage function is defective” which may be caused by inoperative valves in
the massage pads.

[i] Note: The massage pad in the front seats is integrated in the backrest pad, the entire backrest pad should be repla-
ced should DTC 9202 occur. Due to the inoperative valves in the massage pads, the following two DTCs may also oc-
cur.

DTC 9251: “Pressure loss detected due to a leak”

DTC 9250: “Pressure build up not possible due to a leak”

Should DTCs 9251 and 9250 occur in one of the dynamic Multi-contour seat control unit without DTC 9202, it may
not be possible to immediately identify the inoperative massage pad. For this condition, please follow the steps below
(please read the steps first prior to starting).
1. Delete the DTC memory in the pump control unit (dynamic seat pump).
2. Isolate each seat with massage function from the pneumatic system; use each seat’s connector which is separa-
ble. On the front seats, separable connectors are accessed by removing the seat lining. On the rear seats, sepa-
rable connectors are located behind the backrests.
3. Seal the separation point leading to the pump with blind plug, part number A124 805 02 44.
4. Pressurize the system for at least 5 minutes.

[i] Note: During this time, do NOT operate any pneumatic functions; otherwise the pump control unit will not regi-
ster the random air consumption.

5. If a seat with the inoperative massage function is isolated from the system, no DTC will be stored in the pump
since random air loss is detected. As a result, this identifies the inoperative massage pad.
6. Replace the identified backrest pad (with integrated massage pads).
7. After replacing the inoperative module carrier, control unit programming must be performed.
The following DTCs may also be stored in the pneumatic pump control unit (dynamic seat pump)

DTC 9180: "Pressure supply shut off via CAN signal from MCMS_FL"
DTC 9181: "Pressure supply shut off via CAN signal from MCMS_FR"
DTC 9182: "Pressure supply shut off via CAN signal from MCMS_RL"
DTC 9183: "Pressure supply shut off via CAN signal from MCMS_RR"

If one or more of these DTCs are stored in the pump control unit and if the inoperative parts cannot be replaced im-
mediately, the entire pneumatic system must be decommissioned by deactivating the pump via DAS. Under NO cir-
cumstances should the fault memory be erased and system re-commissioned without first replacing the inoperative
parts or deactivating the pump. The same applies in the event of significant over-inflation of one or more air cushions
(bubble formation).

(NOTE: For Part Number: Refer to EPC Group / Subgroup/Callout #)

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[i] Note: The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair. This
information has been generated on March 6, 2009. Please refer to Netstar -> Star TekInfo -> Star Time for the most
current labor time allowance.
Attachments
File Designation
Figure2_5.jpg Figure 2-5
Figure6-9.jpg Figure 6-9

Symptoms
Seat / Nonfunctional / Body / Multicontour seat /
Seat / Body / Dynamic multicontour seat / Nonfunctional /

Control unit/fault code

Control unit Fault code Fault text
DS-LF-Left front dynamic seat 9210 The module carrier for the backrest is defective. (((ECU1_DV_
(FDSVL2) HEX@0100-)))
MKL-HL-Rear left multicontour 9307 Event:Control module DSP is not activated.
backrest (FDSHL2) (S (221))
MKL-HR-Rear right multicon- 9306 Event:Control unit DSP is switched off due to a fault.
tour backrest (FDSHR2) (S
(221))
MKL-HR-Rear right multicon- 9307 Event:Control module DSP is not activated.
tour backrest (FDSHR2) (S
(221))
DS-RF-Right front dynamic se- 9306 Event:Control unit DSP is switched off due to a fault.
at (FDSVR2)
DS-RF-Right front dynamic se- 9307 Event:Control module DSP is not activated.
at (FDSVR2)
DS-LF-Left front dynamic seat 9306 Event:Control unit DSP is switched off due to a fault.
(FDSVL2)
DS-LF-Left front dynamic seat 9307 Event:Control module DSP is not activated.
(FDSVL2)
DS-LF-Left front dynamic seat 9250 Leakage at an air cushion-Inflatable cushion in shoulder area
(FDSVL2) (((ECU1_DV_HEX@0002-ECU1_DV_HEX@0005)))
DS-LF-Left front dynamic seat 9251 Leakage at an air cushion-Inflatable cushion for lateral support
(FDSVL2) (((ECU1_DV_HEX@0002-ECU1_DV_HEX@0005),not(ECU_
FDSVL2_DEF_FDS und Massage@aktiv)))
DS-LF-Left front dynamic seat 9251 Leakage at an air cushion-Left air cushion for lateral support
(FDSVL2) ((ECU_FDSVL2_DEF_FDS und Massage@aktiv,(ECU1_DV_
HEX@0002-ECU1_DV_HEX@0005)))
DS-RF-Right front dynamic se- 9210 The module carrier for the backrest is defective. (((ECU1_DV_
at (FDSVR2) HEX@0100-)))
DS-RF-Right front dynamic se- 9250 Leakage at an air cushion-Inflatable cushion in shoulder area
at (FDSVR2) (((ECU1_DV_HEX@0002-ECU1_DV_HEX@0005)))
DS-RF-Right front dynamic se- 9251 Leakage at an air cushion-Inflatable cushion for lateral support
at (FDSVR2) (((ECU1_DV_HEX@0002-ECU1_DV_HEX@0005),not(ECU_
FDSVR2_DEF_FDS und Massage@aktiv)))

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DS-RF-Right front dynamic se- 9251 Leakage at an air cushion-Left air cushion for lateral support
at (FDSVR2) ((ECU_FDSVR2_DEF_FDS und Massage@aktiv,(ECU1_DV_
HEX@0002-ECU1_DV_HEX@0005)))
MKL-HL-Rear left multicontour 9251 Leakage at an air cushion-Inflatable cushion for lateral support
backrest (FDSHL2) (S (221))
MKL-HR-Rear right multicon- 9251 Leakage at an air cushion-Inflatable cushion for lateral support
tour backrest (FDSHR2) (S
(221))
MKL-HL-Rear left multicontour 9210 The module carrier for the backrest is defective. (((ECU1_DV_
backrest (FDSHL2) (S (221)) HEX@0100-)))
MKL-HR-Rear right multicon- 9210 The module carrier for the backrest is defective. (((ECU1_DV_
tour backrest (FDSHR2) (S HEX@0100-)))
(221))
DS-RF-Right front dynamic se- 9202 The module carrier for the massage function is defective. ((ECU_
at (FDSVR2) FDSVR2_DEF_FDS und Massage@aktiv,(ECU1_DV_HEX@
0100-)))
DS-LF-Left front dynamic seat 9202 The module carrier for the massage function is defective. ((ECU_
(FDSVL2) FDSVL2_DEF_FDS und Massage@aktiv,(ECU1_DV_HEX@
0100-)))
MKL-HR-Rear right multicon- 9202 The module carrier for the massage function is defective.
tour backrest (FDSHR2) (S (((ECU1_DV_HEX@0100-)))
(221))
MKL-HL-Rear left multicontour 9202 The module carrier for the massage function is defective.
backrest (FDSHL2) (S (221)) (((ECU1_DV_HEX@0100-)))
MKL-HL-Rear left multicontour 9306 Event:Control unit DSP is switched off due to a fault.
backrest (FDSHL2) (S (221))

Parts
Part number ES1 ES2 Designation Quantity Note EPC Non-
EPC
Right Front Backrest Pad (Mo- 1 91/070/#200 X
del 216)
Right Front Backrest Adapter 1 91/070/#470 X
(Model 216)
Right Front Seat Cushion Ad- 1 91/070/#460 X
apter (Model 216)
Left Front Backrest Pad (Mo- 1 91/065/#200 X
del 216)
Left Front Backrest Adapter 1 91/065/#470 X
(Model 216)
Left Front Seat Cushion Adap- 1 91/065/#460 X
ter (Model 216)
Right Front Backrest Pad (Mo- 1 91/070/#200 X
del 221)
Right Front Backrest Adapter 1 91/070/#500 X
(Model 221)
Right Front Seat Cushion Ad- 1 91/070/#460 X
apter (Model 221)

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 Left Front Backrest Pad (Mo- 1 91/065/#200 X
del 221)
Left Front Backrest Adapter 1 91/065/#500 X
(Model 221)
Left Front Seat Cushion Adap- 1 91/065/#460 X
ter (Model 221)
Right Rear Backrest Pad (Mo- 1 92/035/#230 X
del 221, Rear Elec. Adj Seats)
Right Rear Backrest Pad (Mo- 1 92/050/#130 X
del 221, Rear Single Seats)
Left Rear Backrest Pad (Model 1 92/035/#220 X
221, Rear Elec. Adj Seats)
Left Rear Backrest Pad (Model 1 92/050/#130 X
221, Rear Single Seats)
A124 805 02 44 Blind plug (if required for test 1 X
procedure only)

Work units
Op. no. Operation text Time Damage Note
code
Refer to Warranty Matrix via Net-
star - VMI - Enter VIN – DTB / LI -
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