Fitment notes: AGM battery required for start-stop system; located under driver seat or passenger compartment depending on configuration
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Every control module on the 2019-2026 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — 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.
Transmission Control Unit (TCU)2.8 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +1.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Transmission valve body (9G-TRONIC) or under driver seat
🔧 Xentry with MBD account + SCN
⚠️ 9G-TRONIC (9-speed) transmission; internal TCU requires pan removal. Enhanced security pairing with ECM and gateway.
Electric Power Steering Control Unit (EPS)2.0 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Steering column or rack assembly
🔧 Xentry with MBD account
⚠️ Requires steering angle sensor calibration and VIN coding. Gateway-protected.
Climate Control Unit (CCU)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.4 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind dashboard center stack or HVAC unit
🔧 Xentry or Autel MaxiSys Ultra
⚠️ Requires actuator calibration. Some aftermarket tools can perform adaptation but gateway may limit access.
Electronic Stability Program Control Unit (ESP/ABS)1.5 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Engine compartment, left side near brake master cylinder
🔧 Xentry with MBD account
⚠️ Requires brake bleed and wheel/tire coding. Gateway-protected; aftermarket tools very limited.
⚠️ Optional; requires SAM-R coding for trailer light detection. Gateway may restrict aftermarket coding.
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.
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 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel and can vary by trim.
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