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1999 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 W220

5.0L V8 M113•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Every control module on the 1999-2002 Mercedes-Benz S500 W220 — 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
⚠️ 722.6 transmission; module integrated with valve body, requires transmission pan removal
Climate Control Module (CCM)1.8 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console, behind climate control panel
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ Dual-zone automatic climate control; calibration recommended after replacement
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
⚠️ Bosch 5.7 system; brake bleeding required after replacement
Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Steering column, behind ignition lock
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS
⚠️ Security triangle component; requires VIN coding, key programming, and ECM/cluster synchronization
Audio Gateway / COMAND (AGW/COMAND)1.5 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console, behind radio/navigation unit
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ COMAND 2.0 system; basic coding for vehicle options, no security lock
Instrument Cluster (IC)1.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, behind instrument panel
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS
⚠️ Security triangle component; mileage programming and EIS synchronization required
Door Control Module (DCM)1.2 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Inside each door, lower section
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ Four separate modules; controls windows, mirrors, locks; window calibration required
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
⚠️ ME 2.0/2.1 system; requires SCN coding and EIS pairing after replacement
Airmatic / Active Body Control (ABC/ADS)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Trunk, right side panel (Airmatic) or front left engine bay (ABC)
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS
⚠️ ABC system on some models requires hydraulic system bleed and calibration
Supplemental Restraint System Control Unit (SRS)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console, under front armrest
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS
⚠️ Battery must be disconnected 90 seconds before removal
Signal Acquisition Module Rear (SAM-R)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Trunk, left side panel behind trim
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS
⚠️ Controls rear lighting, fuel pump relay, trunk functions; VIN-locked
Bi-Xenon Control Unit (XCU)0.8 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.1 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind each headlight assembly
🔧 Self-learning
⚠️ Xenon-equipped models only; auto-leveling calibration via self-learn
Tele Aid Module (TAM)0.7 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Trunk, right side panel near SAM-R
🔧 Star Diagnosis DAS
⚠️ Analog cellular; service discontinued in most regions
Parktronic Control Unit (PTS)0.6 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Trunk, left side panel
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ Ultrasonic parking sensors; sensor calibration may be needed
Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM)0.5 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Trunk, integrated with SAM-R or separate near fuel pump
⚠️ Often integrated function of SAM-R; standalone module on some variants
Seat Control Module (SCM)0.5 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under driver/passenger seat
🔧 Star Diagnosis or Autel
⚠️ Separate modules for driver and passenger seats with memory
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