Fitment notes: Battery located in right side of engine compartment
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Every control module on the 1982-1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.
EZL Electronic Ignition Control Unit (EZL)0.8 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Engine compartment, mounted on passenger side inner fender or firewall
⚠️ Introduced mid-1984 model year on some 380SL units as early digital ignition timing control. Fixed programming with no field coding capability. Requires base timing verification with timing light after replacement. Represents transition to true electronic control but still no reprogramming possible.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L V8 and can vary by trim.
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