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1995 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SL R129

5.0L V8 M119RWDAUTOMATICgas
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Dead battery / stuck in Park? Emergency neutral procedure for this 500SL R129
Every control module on the 1994-1995 Mercedes-Benz 500SL R129 — 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)2.5 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Transmission tunnel, center console area behind shifter
🔧 Drive cycle adaptation
⚠️ 722.6 5-speed transmission introduced; adaptive shift points relearn through drive cycles
Instrument Cluster (IC)2.0 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Dashboard, behind instrument panel
⚠️ Mileage stored in cluster; no VIN lock in this generation
Supplemental Restraint System Control Unit (SRS)1.8 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Center console, below shifter assembly
⚠️ Disconnect battery and wait 90 seconds before removal; dual airbag system
Anti-Lock Brake System Control Unit (ABS)1.5 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Engine compartment, left front near brake master cylinder
⚠️ Bosch ABS 5; integrated with ASR/ETS traction control
Climate Control Module (KE)1.5 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Dashboard, behind climate control panel
Drive Authorization System (DAS)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Integrated with ignition switch assembly, steering column
🔧 SDS
⚠️ Key coding required; infrared key system
Engine Control Unit (ECU)1.2 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Engine compartment, left side firewall behind battery
🔧 SDS or HHT
⚠️ LH-Jetronic system; improved diagnostics over earlier KE-Jetronic
Adaptive Damping System Control Unit (ADS)1.0 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Trunk, left side panel
⚠️ Optional system; not all vehicles equipped
Cruise Control Module (CC)0.8 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Engine compartment, left side near ECU
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