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Originally Posted by M.B.DOC
On ALL 1996 & later MB's in the USA the engine control modules is "married" to the car!
Used ECU's are useless in another car unless it has been "un-married" from the original VIN...coding involves a $$$$ scanner with MB coding capabilities.
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OK, so here's a key question, I was told by the SA at my MB dealer that a used ECM cannot be recoded or reused in another car even if it is the correct part...it makes no sense to me that they can only be coded once - that means if they made a mistake coding it they would have to throw it out and get another $2000 part? I realize the SA's know very little and usually talk out of their a** so I assume this is another case of that but can anyone confirm if a salvaged ECM can be reused in another car if it is recoded?
I have asked them to ask MBUSA if there is goodwill coverage they would be willing to apply given the fact this is a known fault which was supposed to have been corrected back when the car was under warranty (the bulletin is dated 1999). He was doubtful, but before I contact our MBCA liason I need them to at least try to get goodwill to cover its replacement. It's hardly worth spending $2000+ to correct this annoying issue but since it is based upon a defective part that supposedly only MB can supply and install I felt it was worth a shot trying to get them to goodwill it.