S-Class (W221) 2007-2013: S 320 CDI, S 350, S 450, S 500, S 550, S 420 CDI, S 600

2011 mercedes s550 4matic 722.9

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Oct 14, 2021 | 10:19 AM
  #1  
Cuzzo's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 68
Likes: 6
W221 S class 550
2011 mercedes s550 4matic 722.9

Put in a new conductor plate from fcpeuro...towed it to Mercedes to get programmed.. the tech is saying because the old conductor plate cant be read I would have to buy a valve body..is this true? anyone with some info in this would help...
Reply
Old Oct 14, 2021 | 10:40 AM
  #2  
Minh's Avatar
Senior Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 307
Likes: 61
S350 2008
No. it's not true, for SCN conding conductor plate you need to enter the version of valve body, usually version of valve body is printed in the side of the valve body, perhaps due to the old conductor plate can't be read then they don't have this info for SCN coding...

Reply
Old Oct 14, 2021 | 10:50 AM
  #3  
Cuzzo's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 68
Likes: 6
W221 S class 550
Ok..thanks sou like they trying to get me to spend big money.. called another Mercedes dealer and they said they can do it....🤔smh.....I do have a xentry c6 and my xentry gave me a file to query to the help desk to be uncoded and then be uploaded to the plate...but I couldn't query the file to the help desk on my computer..not sure why...but it also gave me this form it printed when it gave me the file with Info..




Last edited by Cuzzo; Oct 14, 2021 at 10:59 AM.
Reply
Old Oct 14, 2021 | 10:51 AM
  #4  
Cuzzo's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 68
Likes: 6
W221 S class 550

Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:06 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE