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6Original wording in English
MERCEDES-BENZ
Complaint Engine diagnosis indicator lamp (MIL) lights up. The vehicle starts or charges normally and without any problems. 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 a…
MERCEDES-BENZ, MERCEDES-MAYBACH
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…
MERCEDES-BENZ, MERCEDES-MAYBACH
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…
MERCEDES-BENZ
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…
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122A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG C43 ↗ | 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG C43 ↗ | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG C63 S E ↗ | 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG C63 S E 4MATIC+ ↗ | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG C63 S E 4MATIC+ ↗ | 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG C63 S E PERFORMANCE 4MATIC+ ↗ | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON ↗ | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG GLC43 ↗ | 2024 |
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