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Greetings to one and all.
Please, I need some assistance figuring out how to solve a bug.
A defective steering rack and motor are undermining my 2018 V220 (W447). I was able to track down a handful of pre-owned replacement racks, but they are extremely rare and expensive. A new one from MB is just too expensive for me.
Is it known whether recoding will be necessary for a replacement? Since it is an electric pump/motor, I would expect it to.
I was wondering if anyone knew anyone in the North/East Midlands area of the UK who could be of assistance with this. My home is not far from Sheffield.
I went to DAMAS in Clowne, but they weren't closed.
Thank you ahead of time.
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Does coding replacement components assist?
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davejacobs
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Is anything new to report? To fix my W447 model year 2017 (v205d), I need a new steering rack. I have located a suitable replacement, but I am currently attempting to determine the necessary coding requirements before arranging for the garage to install it. Do you have any advice?
It is appreciated.
It is appreciated.
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GURU4U2BUY
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Reported. Do they now attempt to break into user accounts?
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tonysoprano
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My best guess is that he won't even notice the hack because he hasn't been here in over a decade!
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ThomasWhited
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No problems and no coding were required when I had mine replaced.