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2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 BLUETEC W164

3.0L V6 Diesel OM642•AWD•AUTOMATIC•diesel•OM642•turbo
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Every control module on the 2009-2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC W164 — 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 +0.6 hr▸ programming details
📍 Transmission valve body, inside transmission pan
🔧 Xentry/DAS with SCN
⚠️ Requires transmission fluid/filter service during R&R. Adaptive values must be reset.
4MATIC Control Unit (4M)2.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.4 hr▸ programming details
📍 Transfer case, mounted on transfer case housing
🔧 Xentry/DAS
⚠️ All ML350 BlueTEC are 4MATIC equipped. Transfer case fluid service recommended during R&R.
Climate Control Module (CCM)2.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, behind climate control panel
🔧 Xentry/DAS
⚠️ Dual-zone or tri-zone depending on equipment. Actuator calibration required after coding.
Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS)1.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Steering column, behind ignition lock
🔧 Xentry/DAS with SCN
⚠️ Security triangle component (EIS-ECM-Cluster). Key programming required. Steering lock motor often fails with module.
Electronic Stability Program / Anti-lock Brake System (ESP/ABS)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Engine compartment, left front near fender
🔧 Xentry/DAS
⚠️ Brake bleeding required after replacement. Module includes hydraulic unit.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Heater Control Unit (DEF-HCU)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under vehicle, near DEF tank
🔧 Xentry/DAS
⚠️ BlueTEC-specific. Controls AdBlue/DEF heating and dosing. Common failure in cold climates.
COMAND / Audio Gateway (COMAND/AGW)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.4 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center dashboard, behind head unit
🔧 Xentry/DAS
⚠️ Navigation DVD drive failure common. Coding required for vehicle-specific features.
Signal Acquisition Module - Rear (SAM-R)1.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.7 hr▸ programming details
📍 Right rear cargo area, behind trim panel
🔧 Xentry/DAS with SCN
⚠️ VIN-locked. Controls rear lighting, fuel pump relay, trailer module communication.
Door Control Module - Driver (DCM-D)1.2 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Driver door, inside door panel
🔧 Xentry/DAS or Autel
⚠️ Window and mirror calibration required. Other doors have modules if equipped with power features.
Motor Electronics (ME)1.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Engine compartment, left side firewall near brake booster
🔧 Xentry/DAS with SCN
⚠️ VIN-locked; requires SCN coding and EIS pairing. BlueTEC diesel-specific calibration.
Instrument Cluster (IC)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.6 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, behind instrument panel
🔧 Xentry/DAS with SCN
⚠️ VIN-locked. Mileage programming required. Part of security triangle with EIS and ECM.
Central Gateway (CGW)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, left side behind kick panel
🔧 Xentry/DAS with SCN
⚠️ VIN-locked. Routes CAN bus communication between modules. Failure causes multiple system faults.
Tailgate Control Module (TGM)1.0 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Liftgate, inside liftgate panel
🔧 Xentry/DAS or Autel
⚠️ Only on power liftgate equipped vehicles. Liftgate position calibration required.
Airmatic Control Unit (ADS)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.4 hr▸ programming details
📍 Right rear cargo area, near spare tire well
🔧 Xentry/DAS
⚠️ Only on Airmatic-equipped vehicles. Ride height calibration required after replacement.
Supplemental Restraint System Control Unit (SRS)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.4 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console, under front seats area
🔧 Xentry/DAS with SCN
⚠️ VIN-locked. Crash data must be cleared. Battery disconnect required.
Tele Aid Module (TAM)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Right rear cargo area, near SAM-R
🔧 Xentry/DAS
⚠️ 2G network sunset renders most units non-functional. Subscription required for service.
Parktronic Control Unit (PTS)0.7 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Right rear cargo area, behind trim panel
🔧 Xentry/DAS or Autel
⚠️ Sensor calibration required. Aftermarket tools can perform basic coding.
Seat Control Module - Passenger (SCM-P)0.6 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under passenger seat
🔧 Xentry/DAS or Autel
⚠️ Only on vehicles with passenger memory seat option.
Bi-Xenon Control Unit - Right (XCU-R)0.5 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.1 hr▸ programming details
📍 Right headlight assembly
🔧 Xentry/DAS or Autel
⚠️ Xenon-equipped vehicles only. Headlight aim calibration required.
Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM)no coding
📍 Right rear cargo area, integrated with SAM-R
⚠️ Function integrated into SAM-R; not a separate replaceable module on W164.
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