Mercedes Info Reqd

[comfort zone]

A few days ago a forum member was kind enough to find this copy from a book outlining the exact problem I have with my 1997 E300 diesel when at normal running temperature.

I have a friend who has a contact who works for Mercedes In England and has access to their parts computer. He stated that the part number indicated had been changed and that 05 at the end indicated a recall!

Armed with this information I went to my local Mercedes main dealer service department. I was told that the part number was an American number and not relavent in Britain and that there was no equivalent ECU update.
I am a little confused. Is there anyone who knows or works for Mercedes who can confirm that part numbers are different in the USA or can tell me how to get the equivalent ECU in this country (GB).

There must be someone reading this who knows the answer. I am getting desperate and appear to be banging my head against a brick wall.

 

[stats007]

Picture not showing for me?

What's the VIN?

 

[comfort zone]

Picture not showing for me?

What's the VIN?

Try this link then. Don't know if it will work, but the picture is clearly shown on my computer.
http://mercedesshop.com/shopforum/sh...72&postcount=1
or

http://mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1154112#post1154112

VIN-WDB2102252A77643

Cheers!

 

[television]

I have never found any differences between US and world wide part numbers.
My MB program is from the US and all of the numbers relate to the Russian site and my UK handbooks. There may be a difference in whats stocked and what goes where, but the numbers relate to the same parts.

Malcolm

 

[stats007]

US part numbers are generally quite different from European parts - the average parts guy just sees "Computer Says No.."

 

[comfort zone]

US part numbers are generally quite different from European parts - the average parts guy just sees "Computer Says No.."

And the VIN number?

 

[stats007]

It's missing a digit.

The part you mention is the MSG Control Unit - not the engine ECU.

 

[comfort zone]

It's missing a digit.

The part you mention is the MSG Control Unit - not the engine ECU.

Sorry, VIN WDB2102252A477643

The part number given in the Technical Tips article for the ECU is 025 545 55 32 05, that is the only number I have.

 

[stats007]

025 545 5532 is the MSG Control Unit - the ECU isn't listed for some reason. Try giving Jacksons of Bournemouth a ring (Mervyn Wright) on 01202-666-330.

 

[comfort zone]

025 545 5532 is the MSG Control Unit - the ECU isn't listed for some reason. Try giving Jacksons of Bournemouth a ring (Mervyn Wright) on 01202-666-330.

Mr Wright contacted and spoken to. Unfortunately he stated he could only help with vehicles and part numbers before 1990!

 

[stats007]

Hmmn - that's odd - usually he's very good - he has always helped me out and mine is an '01 - though I did have a '72 SL when I first started talking to him.

 

[comfort zone]

Hmmn - that's odd - usually he's very good - he has always helped me out and mine is an '01 - though I did have a '72 SL when I first started talking to him.

Yes, shame really. I don't seem to be getting anywhere with this problem.
The info I have been given re the ECU and part number only seem relavent in USA.
It would seem that they have identified the problem and someone has produced an updated softwear ECU and marketed it, and this is for vehicles sold in the USA in 1998 and 1999, and we in GB havn't even identified the problem in 1997 vehs! and no one in GB can advise or help!
I am finding this increasingly frustrating!
:???:

 

[stats007]

The part is listed as being superceded - why not just try and order the latest one for your car?

 

[comfort zone]

The part is listed as being superceded - why not just try and order the latest one for your car?

The only choice I have from MB is a new ECU at £905.58p or an exchange at £682.92p, which is chassis matched, neither price includes VAT. There is no assurance that either will cure the complaint. In fact I cannot see how a chassis matched ECU will be any different to the one I have. So looks like Hobsons choice, £905.58 + vat + labour! At that price I dont think so!!!

 

[stats007]

It will only be different if the software contains a newer version. The chassis matching is just a security exercise - though it also contains information about EGS / ADS etc.

Have you tried a Bosch service agent who originally made the units?

 

[comfort zone]

So you mean direct from Bosch, rather than a Merc dealer?
Again thats ok providing it cures the fault, otherwise I have a spare ECU!
I think I'm going to have to let MB dealership put the car on their diagnosis machine, then if (and I doubt it), it shows up a fauly ECU, see if they reccomend a replacement one. At least if they reccomend it and it doesn't work I get my money back!

John

 

[stats007]

A Bosch agent can diagnose the unit - rather than just buying a replacement directly from them.

 

[comfort zone]

A Bosch agent can diagnose the unit - rather than just buying a replacement directly from them.

My Diesel Engineer had all the up to date Bosch testing equiptment and that showed no faults with the engine. I don't think there is any actual fault with the ECU, I just need, I am told by the Technical Tips article, an ECU with a software date of 23/99 or later. What I need is one of those just to try out!!

Thanks again John.

 

[Blobcat]

I wonder if one of the breakers would do a sale or return? No harm in asking I suppose.

 

[comfort zone]

I wonder if one of the breakers would do a sale or return? No harm in asking I suppose.

Thats a thought!