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2009 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 CDI W211

3.0L V6 Diesel OM642•RWD•AUTOMATIC•diesel•OM642•turbo
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Every control module on the 2005-2009 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI W211 — 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)2.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Transmission bell housing, driver side
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ Requires transmission drop for access. SCN coding and adaptation required. 7G-TRONIC transmission.
Climate Control Module (CCM)2.0 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, center behind climate controls
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ Dashboard partial removal required. Basic adaptation possible with aftermarket tools.
Electronic Stability Program / Anti-lock Brake System (ESP/ABS)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Engine bay, left front near fender
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ Brake bleeding required after replacement. SCN coding mandatory.
Central Gateway (CGW)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, center behind radio or left side near SAM-F
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ Handles CAN bus communication routing. SCN coding required. Not present on all early 2005 models.
Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Steering column, behind ignition lock
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ Critical security component. Requires online SCN authorization, key programming, and synchronization with ECM/cluster. Steering lock removal often necessary.
Audio Gateway / COMAND (AGW/COMAND)1.5 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console, behind head unit or trunk left side (AGW)
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ COMAND navigation system optional. AGW handles audio routing. Basic coding possible with aftermarket tools.
Instrument Cluster (IC)1.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, behind steering wheel
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ VIN and mileage programming required. Part of EIS-ECM-cluster security triangle. Mileage transfer requires dealer authorization.
Motor Electronics (ME)1.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Engine bay, left side firewall near brake master cylinder
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ SCN coding required; VIN-locked to EIS and cluster security triangle. Diesel variant uses CDI-specific calibration.
Signal Acquisition Module - Rear (SAM-R)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Trunk, right side panel
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ Controls rear lighting, fuel pump relay, trunk functions. VIN-locked; SCN coding required.
Door Control Module (DCM)1.0 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Inside each door, lower section
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ Controls windows, mirrors, locks per door. Four modules total. Door panel removal required.
Airmatic / Adaptive Damping System (ADS/Airmatic)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Trunk, left side panel near SAM-R
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ Optional equipment. Calibration and ride height adaptation required after replacement.
Tele Aid Module (TAM)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Trunk, left side panel or under rear seat
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ Optional equipment. Requires activation and subscription. SCN coding required.
Supplemental Restraint System Control Unit (SRS)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console, under front seats
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ Battery disconnect required. Crash data must be cleared; SCN coding required.
Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM)0.8 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Trunk, right side near SAM-R or integrated into SAM-R
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ May be integrated into SAM-R on some models. Controls fuel pump relay and pressure.
Pre-Safe Control Unit (PSM)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console or under front seats
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ Optional equipment. Coordinates pre-collision safety systems. SCN coding required.
Parktronic Control Unit (PTS)0.8 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Trunk, right side panel
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ Optional equipment. Sensor calibration may be needed.
Seat Control Module (SCM)0.6 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under driver/passenger seat
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ Controls power seat, memory, heating. One per front seat. Basic coding with aftermarket tools.
Bi-Xenon Control Unit (XCU)0.5 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind each headlight assembly
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ Optional Bi-Xenon equipment. Self-leveling adaptation required. Two modules (left/right).
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