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W211 distronic retrofit

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Old 11-27-2016, 01:58 PM
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W211 distronic retrofit

hello I found a complete set of distronic
that has
the radar behind the mask
tge control module under passengers seat
switches next to the gear box
and wirings....
i know that the set is out from 03 W211car and mine is 05 model...
is it possible to make it work because I am trying and I have a message code 7213 the CAN message from ezs is invalid or impossible...
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Think you might need headlights also sure they are fitted with infra red sensors
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Ignore last post I was thinking night vision
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Car will need to be programed with STAR system.
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You mean more than enter in CGW to make the change that your car have distronic?
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Car will need to be programed with STAR system.
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Someone did it successfully on the 211 amg forum a couple years ago. Made a DIY.
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I have read about it a lot but I am finding informations only for the newer distronic system that has made for 211.theoritically Newest system is the one that my model should have (2005) but I am trying to install the previous type...I am not sure if it is possible to make it work that's why I need help..
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Someone did it successfully on the 211 amg forum a couple years ago. Made a DIY.
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I emailed MBenzNL about doing the retrofit on my 06 E500 wagon and he said that I could not use the system from an 04.
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If you can't that means I cannot either because 2005-2009 we have the same distronic thanks Everyone for the replies.
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I emailed MBenzNL about doing the retrofit on my 06 E500 wagon and he said that I could not use the system from an 04.
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How much did you pay for the components?
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Found them only for 400e in a shop that brings cars from Germany to Greece and sell their parts...
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