Steering column control module

[Bob Semple]

Traction control light is permanently on and I have been told the steering column control module had a fault on it and will require replacing with a new one, apparently a used one can’t be reprogrammed for my car? Have been quoted £550 to supply and fit. Car is a 2013 E220 convertible manual.Do I have any alternative but to pay, thanks, Bob

 

[AMGeed]

Welcome to the forum Bob.

If the main dealer has diagnosed the fault, I don't think you have much choice but to go along with their quote and have it replaced.

 

[John Laidlaw]

Welcome Bob
I had mine done on the 230 by an Indy, if I remember correctly it was £350 supplied and fitted, I think the difference will be main dealer labour. It would be worth checking with a local Indy if you have one....

 

[Bob Semple]

Welcome Bob
I had mine done on the 230 by an Indy, if I remember correctly it was £350 supplied and fitted, I think the difference will be main dealer labour. It would be worth checking with a local Indy if you have one....

Thanks for that, this was an Indy quote which is why i was suprised at the cost.

Am getting it done somewhere else again this morning and will get a printout of the diagnostic this time so i can post it here.

 

[John Laidlaw]

Thanks for that, this was an Indy quote which is why i was suprised at the cost.

Am getting it done somewhere else again this morning and will get a printout of the diagnostic this time so i can post it here.

No worries, to be fair mine was 3+ years ago, but I wouldn't have thought it would have moved that much (although the 207 module might be dearer)

 

[Bob Semple]

So now got fault codes (attached)

Code 6304 and 6305 - Steering angle sensor or Steering column tube module control unit - Defect - Permanent.

Apparently on the A207 model this is a combined unit. Cost from Mercedes is £350 just for the unit which needs programming to my car.

Question now is can I buy a used unit and get it reprogrammed for my car?

 

[John Laidlaw]

Are you reluctant to ask your Indy as he wants the sale profit for the unit? At least this explains the price difference.
Sorry I don't know the answer sadly