ESP unit replacement
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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 37
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From: Roseville, CA
2003 CL55 AMG
ESP unit replacement
So my 2003 CL55 has been randomly going into LIMP mode and displaying an ESP visit workshop message for the entire time that I owned it. I have tried many things to rectify this issue but long story short the computer says that ESP unit is faulty and that it needs to be replaced.
The dealership wants $1,500 for the computer and $300 for the install and coding.
I can find used ESP units online for under $300 and have heard tell of Remanufactured ones that have warranties.
(The service adviser just texted me, the best price they can do is $1249.50 for the part and $246.50 for the labor)
So I have been told that these ESP units are hard coded to the car and once that is done it is permanent. My understanding of this is, I would need to find a ESP unit from a car identical to mine. "I have a 2003 CL55 with Distronic"
My questions are;
Can a used or remanufactured ESP unit be reprogramed?
Does anyone have any experience using a used or remanufactured ESP unit?
How much should I spend on this repair?
The dealership wants $1,500 for the computer and $300 for the install and coding.
I can find used ESP units online for under $300 and have heard tell of Remanufactured ones that have warranties.
(The service adviser just texted me, the best price they can do is $1249.50 for the part and $246.50 for the labor)
So I have been told that these ESP units are hard coded to the car and once that is done it is permanent. My understanding of this is, I would need to find a ESP unit from a car identical to mine. "I have a 2003 CL55 with Distronic"
My questions are;
Can a used or remanufactured ESP unit be reprogramed?
Does anyone have any experience using a used or remanufactured ESP unit?
How much should I spend on this repair?
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From: Northern California
2004 E55 AMG; 1991 Previa
So my 2003 CL55 has been randomly going into LIMP mode and displaying an ESP visit workshop message for the entire time that I owned it. I have tried many things to rectify this issue but long story short the computer says that ESP unit is faulty and that it needs to be replaced.
The dealership wants $1,500 for the computer and $300 for the install and coding.
I can find used ESP units online for under $300 and have heard tell of Remanufactured ones that have warranties.
(The service adviser just texted me, the best price they can do is $1249.50 for the part and $246.50 for the labor)
So I have been told that these ESP units are hard coded to the car and once that is done it is permanent. My understanding of this is, I would need to find a ESP unit from a car identical to mine. "I have a 2003 CL55 with Distronic"
My questions are;
Can a used or remanufactured ESP unit be reprogramed?
Does anyone have any experience using a used or remanufactured ESP unit?
How much should I spend on this repair?
The dealership wants $1,500 for the computer and $300 for the install and coding.
I can find used ESP units online for under $300 and have heard tell of Remanufactured ones that have warranties.
(The service adviser just texted me, the best price they can do is $1249.50 for the part and $246.50 for the labor)
So I have been told that these ESP units are hard coded to the car and once that is done it is permanent. My understanding of this is, I would need to find a ESP unit from a car identical to mine. "I have a 2003 CL55 with Distronic"
My questions are;
Can a used or remanufactured ESP unit be reprogramed?
Does anyone have any experience using a used or remanufactured ESP unit?
How much should I spend on this repair?
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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 37
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From: Roseville, CA
2003 CL55 AMG
Cool, thanks. How much do you want for it? And I am currently in Vegas and wont be back to Roseville until April, the car is also here. can you flat rate box it if I pay the shipping?
