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Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable - Car Talk - Nairaland

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Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op):
The ism (Intelligent Servo Module) used to shift gears in the W164, W212 S class etc are notorious for failing at any given time. Leaving the car with a no start scenario or gear is stuck in Park. The normal way of fixing this problem is to swap the module with another and have it programmed to the car but NOW THEY ARE REBUILDABLE,why send 350k to buy another when u can repair the damaged one with less than 35% of the cost, let's start saving the naira by repairing instead of buying another ,
Once you have this problem , scan the ism for the codes ,send the codes to us and we will tell you if it's repairable
We are located at No 3 Detumbo Street Adjacent Elebu Junction Akala Express New garage Ibadan, Call 07026017827 for enquiries
Website:bamlabautos.com

Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by MOTIONTECH(m): 5:19am On Mar 25, 2024
I remember working on one g63 with this problem, ISM is notorious for spoiling unexpectedly
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 7:42pm On Mar 25, 2024
MOTIONTECH:
I remember working on one g63 with this problem, ISM is notorious for spoiling unexpectedly
It occurs quite often ,even a simple glitch in the software will render it unusable
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 6:30am On Mar 27, 2024
ISM, DSM are rebuildable, they can be flashed to work for different cars like the 164/251 can be flashed to work for the 221 etc , the Info on them can be copied to other units on the table , the faults in the mechanism will be corrected ,also faults in the board and software repaired
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 10:37pm On Apr 08, 2024
Save your money , repair yours don't buy a new one
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 5:57am On Apr 16, 2024
Still rebuilding
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 5:48pm On Apr 26, 2024
Still repairing
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 6:55am On Apr 27, 2024
2 months guarantee
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 10:58am On May 26, 2024
When repaired it goes back to new, modern equipment are then used to test all the data and functions, when it passes ,it is then physically mounted on a car and tested. All this is done to ensure the repair is a 100%.
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by weyreypey: 3:50pm On May 26, 2024
baconline:
The ism (Intelligent Servo Module) used to shift gears in the W164, W212 S class etc are notorious for failing at any given time. Leaving the car with a no start scenario or gear is stuck in Park. The normal way of fixing this problem is to swap the module with another and have it programmed to the car but NOW THEY ARE REBUILDABLE,why send 350k to buy another when u can repair the damaged one with less than 35% of the cost, let's start saving the naira by repairing instead of buying another ,
Once you have this problem , scan the ism for the codes ,send the codes to us and we will tell you if it's repairable
We are located at No 3 Detumbo Street Adjacent Elebu Junction Akala Express New garage Ibadan, Call 07026017827 for enquiries
Can you rebuild SBC pumps?
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 12:36am On Jun 10, 2024
weyreypey:
Can you rebuild SBC pumps?
No
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by weyreypey: 7:23am On Jun 10, 2024
baconline:
No
Why not?
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 5:41am On Jul 24, 2024
Still in business of repairing
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 10:58am On Jul 28, 2024
Sa
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 10:34pm On Aug 14, 2024
Make sure your auxiliary battery is still good, a bad auxiliary battery has an effect on the ism
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 10:23am On Sep 09, 2024
Still repairable
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 8:49am On Sep 21, 2024
Still in the business of repairing
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 8:59pm On Oct 27, 2024
Still
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 1:10pm On Nov 03, 2024
Call for advice relating to ism failures
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 4:53pm On Nov 12, 2024
g
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 3:56pm On Dec 26, 2024
B4 calling pls make sure u have scanned the car and have the fault codes of the ism with u when calling, thanks
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 5:02am On Jan 06, 2025
No 1 factor that damages ism is Jump starting!!!
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 8:57pm On Jan 11, 2025
Still repairing
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 12:48am On Jan 26, 2025
SA
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 7:11am On May 19, 2025
The 3 common factors that destroy the ism/dsm
1. Bad auxiliary battery;if the auxiliary battery light is showing on the dashboard pls go to the nearest mechanic and have it changed .for each time u remove the main battery the ism draws its power from the auxiliary battery.once that is also bad .it stores a failure on the ism and it continues to count till it shuts down completely with no prior warning.
2. CAN failure ; if u want to work on your canbus pls disconnect the ism or u can easily damage it
3.Jump starting the car; the spark produced from the partial contact when trying to jump start the car easily destroys the ism .to avoid this .disconnect the weak battery and connect the other battery. Start the car and return the original battery.
Avoid the 3 things above and u would hardly need to change the module ever
Re: Mercedes Benz ISM A80 Now Rebuildable by baconline(op): 4:16am On Jul 10, 2025
Removing battery for hours gets registered as a failure on the ism once the auxiliary battery gets weak. Pls avoid removing battery overnight etc. If its for short time like 10 minutes etc its ok ,longer time will gradually kill your ism
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