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2005–2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS

3.0L V6 CDI•RWD•diesel•OM642•turbo

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Labor Times — 2005–2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Repair Procedures — 2005–2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Torque Specs — 2005–2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

No torque specs for this vehicle.

Fluid Capacities — 2005–2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

No fluid specs for this vehicle.

DTC Codes — 2005–2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 2005–2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

No battery specs for this vehicle.

Control Modules — 2005–2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Every control module on the 2001-2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.

Electronic Transmission Control (ETC)3.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hr▸ programming details

📍 Transmission valve body (internal) or passenger side firewall

🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry

⚠️ 722.6 5-speed or 722.9 7-speed (7G-Tronic from 2004+); internal TCM requires transmission pan removal; adaptation required

Climate Control Module (CCM)2.0 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details

📍 Behind center dashboard HVAC controls

🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel

⚠️ Automatic climate control standard; manual on base models; adaptation for actuator positions

Electronic Stability Program / Anti-lock Brake System (ESP/ABS)1.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details

📍 Engine bay, driver side near brake master cylinder or under driver floor

🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry

⚠️ ESP standard all years; Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) on some 2003-2005 models requires special bleeding procedure and frequent recalls

Motor Electronics (ME)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details

📍 Engine bay, driver side firewall or under air intake

🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry

⚠️ ME 2.7/2.8 systems; VIN-locked; part of EIS security triangle with cluster and EIS; SCN coding mandatory

Central Gateway (CGW)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details

📍 Dashboard, center behind radio or in footwell

🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry

⚠️ CAN bus gateway; not present on all early W203; added mid-cycle for network management

Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.5 hr▸ programming details

📍 Steering column, integrated with ignition lock

🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry

⚠️ Critical security component; VIN-locked to ME and cluster; key programming requires dealer tool; common failure point causing no-start

Supplemental Restraint System Control Unit (SRS)1.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details

📍 Center console under shifter or behind center dashboard

🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry

⚠️ Battery disconnect required; wait 90 seconds; crash data stored; may require replacement after airbag deployment

Audio Gateway / COMAND (AGW/COMAND)1.2 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details

📍 Center dashboard or trunk-mounted amplifier

🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel

⚠️ COMAND navigation optional; Audio Gateway on base models; fiber optic MOST bus; anti-theft code required

Instrument Cluster (IC)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hr▸ programming details

📍 Dashboard behind instrument panel

🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry

⚠️ VIN and mileage programming required; part of EIS security triangle; pixel failure common on early models

Door Control Module (DCM)1.0 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details

📍 Inside door panel, lower section

🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel

⚠️ One per door on models with advanced features; controls windows, mirrors, locks; not all W203 have separate door modules

Convertible Top Control Module (CTCM)1.0 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details

📍 Trunk area, near convertible top hydraulic pump

🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel

⚠️ C-Class Cabriolet (A209) only; not present on sedan/coupe; requires roof calibration

Airmatic / Adaptive Damping System (ADS/Airmatic)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details

📍 Trunk area, driver side or under vehicle near air compressor

🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry

⚠️ Optional air suspension (Airmatic) or adaptive damping; calibration required after replacement

Signal Acquisition Module - Rear (SAM-R)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hr▸ programming details

📍 Trunk area, driver side behind trim panel

🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry

⚠️ Controls rear lighting, fuel pump relay, trunk functions; VIN coding required; water intrusion common

Bi-Xenon Control Unit (XCU)0.8 hr R&Rno coding

📍 Behind headlight assembly, one per side

⚠️ Optional Bi-Xenon headlights; ballast and control unit integrated; adaptive headlight leveling

Tele Aid Module (TAM)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details

📍 Trunk area, driver side or under rear seat

🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry

⚠️ Optional equipment; cellular network (analog/2G) now obsolete; subscription required when active

Parktronic Control Unit (PTS)0.6 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details

📍 Trunk area, behind rear bumper or under rear seat

🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel

⚠️ Optional parking sensors; sensor calibration may be needed

Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM)0.5 hr R&Rno coding

📍 Trunk area, driver side near SAM-R or integrated in SAM-R

⚠️ Often integrated into SAM-R as relay; separate module on some models

Seat Control Module (SCM)0.5 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details

📍 Under driver or passenger seat

🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel

⚠️ Power seats with memory; one module per seat; not present on manual seats

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.

Maintenance Schedule — 2005–2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

No maintenance entries for this vehicle.

Wiper Blade Sizes — 2005–2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

🌧️ Wiper Blades

2007-2014

24″

Driver side

24″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 W204 generation. Both blades same length.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

24″Bosch ICON 24A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30124 · ANCO 31-24Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls — 2005–2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 2005–2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Wiper blades

W204 generation. Both blades same length.

Driver side

24in

Passenger side

24in

Attachment

hook

24″ fits: Bosch ICON 24A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30124 · ANCO 31-24

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 2005–2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 3.0L V6 CDI and can vary by trim.

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