TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): DTB 28/01; MB-NET 199, Date of Issue: April 12, 2001

MERCEDES-BENZ:	ALL MODELS, MODEL YEAR 2000 AND 2001
GROUP:	82.70 - Telephone, voice control system (VCS)

SUBJECT

DEALER TECHNICAL BULLETIN 28/01

SERVICE INFORMATION

28/01-1 RECALLS AND SERVICE CAMPAIGNS: WHEN REPAIRING ANY VEHICLE, ALWAYS CHECK THE VEHICLE MASTER INQUIRY FOR OPEN CAMPAIGNS.

28/01-2 GROUP 82.70 - ALL MODELS, MODEL YEAR 2000 AND 2001, VOICE ACTIVATION CONTROL MODULE IDENTIFICATION: Please note that the following part numbers apply to Voice Activation Control Modules (A35/11).

MY 00 / StarTac - Q6820422 (New) and Q6829422 (Remanufactured) Note that the box is labeled 220 820 64 26 and that the part in the box can be labeled either 220 820 64 26, 220 820 76 26 or 203 820 68 26; all are acceptable substitutions.
MY 01 / Timeport - Q6820650 (New) or Q6829650 (Remanufactured) Note that the box is labeled 220 820 76 26 and that the part in the box can be labeled either 220 820 76 26 or 203 820 68 26; all are acceptable substitutions.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Voice Activation Control Module Identification (DTB 28/01; MB-NET 199)