So my wife's SLK320 is having itermitent issue where the power seats can't be moved, and then for no reason they start working again. When I had it had the Stealer getting the ESP issues diagnosed and resolved they told me that the car doesn't just have a relay or something like that for the powerseats but rather a completely seperate ECU, that powers the seats and things such as the Airbags and smart car seat stuff. they quoted me $1250 for the ECU and then another $325 for installation.

I haven't been able to find any information about this part or where I could get it used or aftermarket.

Any info would be great

The R170 chassis uses a simple relay to power the seats.

Located at the base of the steering column.

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THanks MB Doc.

You don't happen to have the part number easily available do you?

MB part number 002-542-22-19.

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