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2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 W163

3.7L V6 M112AWDAUTOMATICgasM112
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Dead battery / stuck in Park? Emergency neutral procedure for this ML350 W163
Every control module on the 2002-2005 Mercedes-Benz ML350 W163 — 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 +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Transmission bell housing, driver side
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ Transmission must be partially lowered for access; adaptive values reset required
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 corner near battery
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ Brake bleeding required after replacement; wheel speed sensor calibration
Signal Acquisition Module - Rear (SAM-R)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear cargo area, left side panel behind trim
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ Controls rear lighting, fuel pump relay, trailer module; VIN-locked
Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Steering column, behind ignition lock cylinder
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ Critical security component; requires online SCN authorization and key synchronization to ME/cluster
Audio Gateway / COMAND (AGW/COMAND)1.5 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, center stack behind radio trim
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ Optional equipment; COMAND navigation models require DVD drive calibration
Motor Electronics (ME)1.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Engine bay, left side firewall near brake booster
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ SCN coding required; VIN-locked to EIS and cluster security triangle
Climate Control Module (CCM)1.2 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, center behind climate control panel
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ Actuator calibration required after replacement
Instrument Cluster (IC)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, behind instrument panel
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ Mileage programming requires dealer authorization; part of EIS security triangle
Door Control Module (DCM)1.0 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Inside door panel, lower section
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ Optional on models with memory mirrors/seats; window auto-up/down relearn required
Airmatic / Adaptive Damping System (ADS/Airmatic)1.0 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Front right frame rail, near shock tower
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ Optional equipment; ride height calibration required after replacement
Supplemental Restraint System Control Unit (SRS)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console, under front seats mounting area
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ Battery disconnect mandatory; wait 90 seconds before work; crash data may need clearing
Tele Aid Module (TAM)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear cargo area, right side behind trim panel
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS/Xentry
⚠️ Optional equipment; requires cellular network activation; analog network discontinued 2008
Parktronic Control Unit (PTS)0.7 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear cargo area, left side behind trim
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ Optional equipment; sensor calibration required
Seat Control Module (SCM)0.5 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under driver or passenger seat
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ Optional on power seats; memory seat calibration via self-learn procedure
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