Fitment notes: Battery located in engine compartment; European luxury vehicle may require specific venting
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Every control module on the 1986-1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.
Instrument Cluster (IC)2.0 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Dashboard behind instrument panel
⚠️ Analog cluster with electronic speedometer and some warning light logic; no VIN lock or coding. Odometer is mechanical.
Anti-Lock Brake System Control Unit (ABS)1.5 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Engine compartment, driver side inner fender well
⚠️ Bosch ABS 2 system; no coding required. Bleeding procedure critical after replacement. Some early 1986 models may lack ABS.
Climate Control Module (KE)1.5 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Behind center console climate control panel
⚠️ Electronic climate control with automatic temperature regulation; no coding required but self-diagnostic mode available via button sequence.
Engine Control Unit (ECU)1.2 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Engine compartment, passenger side firewall near brake booster
🔧 Bosch KTS or Mercedes HHT for idle adaptation
⚠️ Bosch KE-Jetronic with electronic control; basic idle and mixture adaptation only, no true programming. Can run without adaptation but may have rough idle.
Cruise Control Module (CC)0.8 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Engine compartment, driver side near master cylinder
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 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL 5.6L V8 and can vary by trim.
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