I'm pondering buying a 96 C220 that currently does not run.

The owner said it need a DAS repair and the shop wants $1500 to fix it ?

Could this simply be the K40 relay ??

Start by having the DAS system scanned.

There is 1 company that can repair fuel computer if that is the problem.

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The car is sitting at a repair shop currently.

I just got off the phone with the mechanic and he said they had it scanned at a local MB Dealership and they came back with this....

It needs the following parts...

-DAS Controller
-Alarm Controller
-(2)Key FOBS

He's quoting $1200-1500 for the Repairs.

BTW, I specifically inquired about the infamous K40 relay and he said it was NOT that.

The owner is asking around $1500 for the car itself. So total of around $3k for it fixed.

I haven't seen the car yet, but it's "supposed" to be in pretty decent overall condition. It has 164,xxx miles on it (concerns me....).

"If" I buy it, I'm sure I could tow it home and do the repairs myself.

I need to know now where to buy these parts (Inexpensive as possible).

What other year/models would these parts interchange with ?

Anyone have any used parts for this ?

TIA

Also, can someone tell me where these parts are located in the car ?

Any diagrams available on the net ?