The Mercedes engine computer is coded to the switch, shifter, and key by VIN so just getting one from a salvage yard is not an option unless you can get all of the parts that are coded to the VIN from the same salvage car. We got the car to start twice but it would not start or turn over again. Star Diagnostics then found the engine computer to be intermittent. We replaced the rear SAM module which restored the fuel pressure which was zero prior to replacing that module. Two other independent Mercedes shops had determined the car to be not economically repairable. I called that shop and they remembered the car and had given the customer an estimate to repair the rear SAM module but advised them that other things might be wrong.
We ran a Carfax on the car and found out that it had not run in over two years as the current milage was the same as the shop that seen it two years ago had reported. Star diagnostics indicated several problems including the rear SAM module and the wiring throughout the car had been fooled around with. The seller had told them that the only thing it needed was a shifter and it would then start and run. Our customer had purchased this 2000 Mercedes S500 in an inoperable status. They take the time to explain your problem, and help you find a great solution!! From now on all of my ECM business will go ECM Outlet !!! There is no other company with as much expertise and awesome customer service in the USA. Everyone knows cars have problems but if you have ECM Outlet working for you then, you are in very good hands to repair your vehicle, and put it back in service. I then sold the car to a very happy customer. ECM Outlet Repaired and Returned the ECM for this vehicle in just 72 Hours!! at a cost of only $400. Our Local Volvo Dealer had condemned the car and Quoted $2000 to Fix. He was able to save a Volvo V70 Cross Country Wagon with a failed ECM. Jeff, the General manager of the ECM outlet has over 15 years experience working in repairs and Customer Satisfaction. I buy and sell Volvo, BMW, Lexus, Mercedes, and Range Rover for a living.