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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by W204Man
I think I can make it tomorrow will know for sure tonight. And what part of Dallas are you in?
Okay, sounds good, just let me know...

I am in McKinney.
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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So this still excludes 2010s?
I am going to have to say yes it does exclude the 2010's because I am not sure if it will work on 2010's based on what others have said about trying the '10's.
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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I am going to have to say yes it does exclude the 2010's because I am not sure if it will work on 2010's based on what others have said about trying the '10's.
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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I should have W204Man's REAR SAM on Monday and I will ship it back the same day. So once he gets it reinstalled in his car and lets everyone know it works, if you guys want your SAM programmed just let me know...
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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I received W204Man's SAM today...Unfortunately, I was unable to program the module. His SAM looks different than mine, I am thinking its from a SAM from a 2010+ but I could be wrong. I can communicate with his SAM but I am unable to program it. I am going to have to figure out what the difference in the SAM units are before I can program others. If someone is local to Dallas that will let me connect to there car and look at their SAM module, that would be great and also a big help to me in figuring this out.

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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ranorris2
I received W204Man's SAM today...Unfortunately, I was unable to program the module. His SAM looks different than mine, I am thinking its from a SAM from a 2010+ but I could be wrong. I can communicate with his SAM but I am unable to program it. I am going to have to figure out what the difference in the SAM units are before I can program others. If someone is local to Dallas that will let me connect to there car and look at their SAM module, that would be great and also a big help to me in figuring this out.

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My car is 2008? As i said MB did replace it a while back could that be it?
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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Thats what I'm trying to figure out...I started a new thread asking others if they know the the difference in two SAM's, and you can see that your part number, HW, and SW version are different. I'm hoping someone can look the numbers up and tell me more about them. When I try and program your SAM it says Control Unit Version unavailable.
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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I have been in contact with Whipplem104 and he has confirmed my thinking in that the SAM from W204Man looks like it is a 2010+ SAM, so if someone wants to send me their SAM that is out of a 2008-2009, I will program their SAM to work with the new tail lights and then once confirmed I will let others know and I will program anyone's 08-09 SAM for a small fee.
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ranorris2
I have been in contact with Whipplem104 and he has confirmed my thinking in that the SAM from W204Man looks like it is a 2010+ SAM, so if someone wants to send me their SAM that is out of a 2008-2009, I will program their SAM to work with the new tail lights and then once confirmed I will let others know and I will program anyone's 08-09 SAM for a small fee.
I met with ranorris2 today. He happend to be in the LA area today. He was kind enough to meet up with me. For those of you guys in doubt of sending him your SAM, let this testimony be a sign of assurance for you! He was able to program my SAM unit in less then 10 minutes. Super courteous and professional! Check out the results below!

Thanks ranorris2! Can't thank you enough!





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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by angeloxnet
unfortunately, this being my daily driver
I can't do this
I am trying to find someone in Toronto, canada area who can help me out
Hey did you find anywhere in Toronto who could help you with it?
Because I have a same issue with my 09 w204 and was looking for someone in Toronto. Let me know, Thanks!
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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just got my SAM back from ranorris2 and everything works perfectly. definitely contact him if you need to reprogram your SAM. did everything that he promised in the time that he said he would.




(led bars are red in real life...i'm not sure why the iphone camera is making them show up as orangeish)
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ranorris2
I received W204Man's SAM today...Unfortunately, I was unable to program the module. His SAM looks different than mine, I am thinking its from a SAM from a 2010+ but I could be wrong. I can communicate with his SAM but I am unable to program it. I am going to have to figure out what the difference in the SAM units are before I can program others. If someone is local to Dallas that will let me connect to there car and look at their SAM module, that would be great and also a big help to me in figuring this out.

Thanks
Are you still programming the SAM for 2008-2009 if you are let me I'm interest on do it to mine
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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Are you still programming the SAM for 2008-2009 if you are let me I'm interest on do it to mine
Yes I am still programming the SAM units.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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Yes I am still programming the SAM units.
Could you do a 2011?
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by aamirani
Could you do a 2011?
No, 2008-09 only.
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 09:08 AM
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If anyone is in NY i can do this for free for them. Just PM me

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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 02:02 AM
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Quick question, when you guys buy the tail lights from parts.com do you just buy [1]? or all 5 of them, the screw, blub, gasket, socket panel etc?

http://www.parts.com/parts/2012/MERC...agramCallOut=1
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 02:21 AM
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And how do you remove the SAM module?
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 03:09 AM
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You just buy one part. It is the entire assembly.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 03:15 AM
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DIY SAM removal: https://mbworld.org/forums/5423441-post333.html
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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Just order the parts! So excited
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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Just order the parts! So excited
I am thinking of placing an order too! Especially after seeing coolbdphenom03"s taillights in person. From where r u planning to get your SAM reprogrammed?
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Sidv22
I am thinking of placing an order too! Especially after seeing coolbdphenom03"s taillights in person. From where r u planning to get your SAM reprogrammed?
I'm planning to get my coded by ranorris I've been taking to him about it. What sucks is I live in Canada so I guess I have to take bus to work for serval days
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by DoctorDash
If anyone is in NY i can do this for free for them. Just PM me

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Hi Frankie,

Are you also only able to do pre 10's? I have a 2010 with Factory lighting package, and it drives me nuts that no one has yet to figure out how to program 10/11 vehicles to retro the newer tails. If by chance you are indeed the "Golden Child" I will be more than happy to order a set of lights to get this done. Let me know, and thank you in advance for your offer bro....
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