Valve body Question
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,047
Likes: 174
From: Florida
Too many german broads
Valve body Question
My 2006 e350 is in need of a new valve body.. I called my local dealer and they advised me that the valve body and conductor plate is a theft related part and can only be ordered & installed by the dealer. Is this true, or can my indy order the part like I was expecting?
Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 244
Likes: 4
From: PA, USA
2004 E320 4matic Sedan
Sounds like complete BS to me
I don't believe that for a moment. I suggest you contact one of the parts suppliers mentioned on this forum (e.g. Autohausaz) and ask them. You can also ask your Indie. If he doesn't have a good answer, or a belly laugh down the phone at you, try another Indie.
Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 244
Likes: 4
From: PA, USA
2004 E320 4matic Sedan
How does that make the dealer correct??
The dealer requiring you to sign something is not the same as saying the dealer MUST instal it. Valve bodies are available on-line and are, therefore, not installed by the selling entity.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,047
Likes: 174
From: Florida
Too many german broads
A TRP is any part/control module associated with the vehicles drive authorization system. 
MB will only sell those parts to the registered owner of the vehicle and yes the owner and it's registration and drivers license must be present to complete the sale.
Do and EPC search and the TRP comment will surface if applicable.
A more obvious part would be a replacement key and or ignition control module!! MB is very serious about the theft of their customers cars!!
MB will only sell those parts to the registered owner of the vehicle and yes the owner and it's registration and drivers license must be present to complete the sale.
Do and EPC search and the TRP comment will surface if applicable.
A more obvious part would be a replacement key and or ignition control module!! MB is very serious about the theft of their customers cars!!
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,047
Likes: 174
From: Florida
Too many german broads
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 116
Likes: 1
From: New York City
2003 E500 sport (sold), 2009 GL450, w213 E63 (waiting for ordering guide)
Can someone explain or point me where to educate myself on what a valve body exactly is? excuse me for my ignorance in advance, thanks
Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 116
Likes: 1
From: New York City
2003 E500 sport (sold), 2009 GL450, w213 E63 (waiting for ordering guide)
Right back at you, with a little bit of
uh.
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 303
Likes: 25
The valve body itself is usually a piece of metal that looks like a maze, full of ball bearings and springs. It is the pressure of hydraulic fluid within the passages of the valve body that controls the clutches, pistons and other actuators which determine what gear is physically engaged.
Some of these valves are electronically actuated by a computer, and positioned on a "conductor plate" that is atop (or below depending on your orientation) the valve body. This plate contains all of the electrical connections and speed/pressure sensors that the computer needs.
I've referenced this video a few times, where you can see the technician remove the valve body, and see the black conductor plate, and the individual electronically controlled valves.
Some of these valves are electronically actuated by a computer, and positioned on a "conductor plate" that is atop (or below depending on your orientation) the valve body. This plate contains all of the electrical connections and speed/pressure sensors that the computer needs.
I've referenced this video a few times, where you can see the technician remove the valve body, and see the black conductor plate, and the individual electronically controlled valves.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,318
Likes: 251
From: Virginia
W212 M276 DELA 30 ; W211 M113k, W126 M117, W126 OM617, W211 OM642 ; R107 M117 X2, Sierra 1500 LZ0
My 2006 e350 is in need of a new valve body.. I called my local dealer and they advised me that the valve body and conductor plate is a theft related part and can only be ordered & installed by the dealer. Is this true, or can my indy order the part like I was expecting?
It's in part to keep an expensive service like this from the indys, and in part because the demand for these parts can't keep up with the supply. It's also another reason this will be my last mercedes.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 5,017
Likes: 16
From: Ft. Lauderdale Area, USA
2015 ML 350
A TRP is any part/control module associated with the vehicles drive authorization system.
MB will only sell those parts to the registered owner of the vehicle and yes the owner and it's registration and drivers license must be present to complete the sale.
Do and EPC search and the TRP comment will surface if applicable.
A more obvious part would be a replacement key and or ignition control module!! MB is very serious about the theft of their customers cars!!
MB will only sell those parts to the registered owner of the vehicle and yes the owner and it's registration and drivers license must be present to complete the sale.
Do and EPC search and the TRP comment will surface if applicable.
A more obvious part would be a replacement key and or ignition control module!! MB is very serious about the theft of their customers cars!!
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,047
Likes: 174
From: Florida
Too many german broads
This is true. There is currently a shortage of these parts because every single one of them fails, and mercedes reclassified the part as a theft related (hah!) part about 18 months ago so they could keep them all for themselves. Fortunately, my indy had purchased one for another customer that turned out not to need it, and was able to hold on to it for me when mine inevitably failed (and it did).
It's in part to keep an expensive service like this from the indys, and in part because the demand for these parts can't keep up with the supply. It's also another reason this will be my last mercedes.
It's in part to keep an expensive service like this from the indys, and in part because the demand for these parts can't keep up with the supply. It's also another reason this will be my last mercedes.
Well Im going to ask my Indy about this tmrw.
Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
From: Clermont, FL
2007 E550 4-Matic, 2004 SL600
My Indy in MD was able to get and install a conductor plate for the trans, no wait, no fuss. He told me that they reclassified them some time ago, before he couldn't get or install. Dealer in FL is doing the Valve Body now and fed me the same "only we can get these parts" BS....he didn't believe me even after showing him them work order from the Indy with the Conductor Plate PN......I hate dealers.....I just haven't found an Indy down here yet.
Last edited by mkhurley; Jul 3, 2013 at 09:03 AM.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,047
Likes: 174
From: Florida
Too many german broads
My Indy in MD was able to get and install a conductor plate for the trans, no wait, no fuss. He told me that they reclassified them some time ago, before he couldn't get or install. Dealer in FL is doing the Valve Body now and fed me the same "only we can get these parts" BS....he didn't believe me even after showing him them work order from the Indy with the Conductor Plate PN......I hate dealers.....I just haven't found an Indy down here yet.
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Mississippi
E350 Mercedes
conductor plate/ valve body
IDealers are a rip off, I have a 2007 E350 with 722.9 tranny. Dealer quote me $1800.00 got it done for under a $1,000.00. Shipped the part to Bulgaria and got it back in a week. Got a 2 yr. warranty, It has been 2 months now.
