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2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 BLUETEC W212

3.0L V6 Diesel OM642•RWD•AUTOMATIC•diesel•OM642•turbo
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Every control module on the 2010-2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTEC W212 — 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 +0.6 hr▸ programming details
📍 Transmission bell housing, driver side
🔧 Xentry/DAS with SCN
⚠️ Requires transmission drop for access. VIN-locked, adaptive values must be reset.
Central Gateway (CGW)2.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, center above transmission tunnel
🔧 Xentry/DAS with SCN
⚠️ Critical security module. Replacement requires extensive reconfiguration of all modules.
COMAND Control Unit (COMAND)2.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, center stack behind screen
🔧 Xentry/DAS
⚠️ NTG4.5 system. VIN-locked, navigation data may need transfer.
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
🔧 Xentry/DAS with SCN
⚠️ Brake bleeding required after replacement. VIN-locked.
Climate Control Module (CCM)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.4 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, center behind HVAC controls
🔧 Xentry/DAS
⚠️ Automatic climate control. Requires calibration after replacement.
Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Steering column, behind ignition slot
🔧 Xentry/DAS with SCN
⚠️ Security triangle component (EIS-ECM-Cluster). Key programming required. Dealer-only.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Dosing Module (DEF/AdBlue)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear undercarriage, near fuel tank
🔧 Xentry/DAS with SCN
⚠️ BlueTEC-specific. Controls urea injection. VIN-locked, requires SCN coding.
Signal Acquisition Module - Rear (SAM-R)1.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.6 hr▸ programming details
📍 Trunk, right side panel
🔧 Xentry/DAS with SCN
⚠️ Controls rear lighting, fuel pump relay, trunk functions. VIN-locked.
Motor Electronics (ME)1.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Engine bay, left side firewall behind battery
🔧 Xentry/DAS with SCN
⚠️ VIN-locked, requires SCN coding and EIS pairing. BlueTEC diesel-specific calibration.
Intelligent Light System Control Unit (ILS)1.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.4 hr▸ programming details
📍 Engine bay, behind left headlight assembly
🔧 Xentry/DAS
⚠️ Only on vehicles with adaptive headlights. Requires headlight aim calibration.
Instrument Cluster (IC)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, behind steering wheel
🔧 Xentry/DAS with SCN
⚠️ Security triangle component. Mileage programming requires dealer authorization.
Door Control Module (DCM)1.0 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Inside each door, lower section
🔧 Xentry/DAS or Autel
⚠️ Four separate modules (one per door). Window and mirror calibration required.
Airmatic Control Unit (ADS)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Trunk, right side panel
🔧 Xentry/DAS
⚠️ Only on Airmatic-equipped vehicles. Requires ride height calibration.
Supplemental Restraint System Control Unit (SRS)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.4 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console, under front armrest
🔧 Xentry/DAS with SCN
⚠️ VIN-locked. Crash data must be cleared if replacing after deployment.
Tele Aid Module (TAM)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.4 hr▸ programming details
📍 Trunk, left side panel near SAM-R
🔧 Xentry/DAS
⚠️ Requires subscription activation after replacement.
Parktronic Control Unit (PTS)0.7 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Trunk, left side panel
🔧 Xentry/DAS or Autel
⚠️ Sensor calibration required after replacement.
Seat Control Module (SCM)0.6 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under driver/passenger seat
🔧 Xentry/DAS or Autel
⚠️ Separate modules for driver and passenger seats on equipped vehicles.
Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM)0.5 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Trunk, right side panel near SAM-R
🔧 Xentry/DAS or Autel
⚠️ Simple adaptation, not full VIN-lock coding.
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