DAS Repair Questions ?

[Katmandu]

Posted here since DAS covers many MB Models.

I'm pondering buying a 96 C220 that currently does not run. The car is sitting at a repair shop currently.

I just got off the phone with the mechanic and he said they had it scanned at a local MB Dealership and they came back with this....

It needs the following parts...

-DAS Controller
-Alarm Controller
-(2)Key FOBS

He's quoting $1200-1500 for the Repairs.

BTW, I specifically inquired about the infamous K40 relay and he said it was NOT that.

The owner is asking around $1500 for the car itself. So total of around $3k for it fixed.

I haven't seen the car yet, but it's "supposed" to be in pretty decent overall condition. It has 164,xxx miles on it (concerns me....).

"If" I buy it, I'm sure I could tow it home and do the repairs myself.

I need to know now where to buy these parts (Inexpensive as possible).

What other year/models would these parts interchange with ?

Anyone have any used parts for this ?

Also, can someone tell me where these parts are located in the car ?

Any diagrams available on the net ?

TIA

[Katmandu]

Anybody ?

[Diesel Benz]

Can you post the VIN of the car.

I assume it does not have the IR key/ignition switch based drive authorisation system but the older transponder key based one?

I'm not familiar with this old system but usually there is a transponder key reader coil at the mechanical ignition switch and a key reader control unit. This unit may be connected to the engine ECU, at least on later models.

All parts related to drive authorisation are coded together, it is not possible to replace a part with a used spare part, only new parts can be coded to work with the rest of the existing parts.

[Katmandu]

Originally Posted by Diesel Benz

Can you post the VIN of the car.

I assume it does not have the IR key/ignition switch based drive authorisation system but the older transponder key based one?

I'm not familiar with this old system but usually there is a transponder key reader coil at the mechanical ignition switch and a key reader control unit. This unit may be connected to the engine ECU, at least on later models.

All parts related to drive authorisation are coded together, it is not possible to replace a part with a used spare part, only new parts can be coded to work with the rest of the existing parts.

I'll ask the Owner for the VIN.

When I called the Dealer yesterday, the Mgr stated the the DAS can ONLY be replaced by the Dealership. Hmmm..... ?

The car is sitting at a local repair shop and they are more than willing to fix it (For $1500!!). The mechanic stated the components are very easily accessible.

If I buy the car, I want to do the repairs myself. Just trying to find out how to do it.

Are there diagrams available on the net ??