Mercedes Benz S430 Distronic Retrofit

Mercedes Benz S430 Distronic Retrofit.
I only did the physical install of the hardware & wiring.

Thank You to Steve Krabbenborg of MBenzNL for his help in sending the correct parts and telling me how to calibrate the Distronic Radar Unit.

Thank You to Wanda Klein Gunnewiek of MBenzNL for answering my endless installation questions.

Thank You to Sunil Patel of Motorwerks of Houston for actually enabling the Distronic System.

Without those three individuals this project would have never happened.

This is absolutely the best option I have ever retrofitted.

Too bad the Activation requires so much specialized expertise.

Have Option 218 added to the datacard and SCN code added to the Engine Management system. If you don't have option 218 added to the datacard and the engine management system is SCN coded, then the distronic does not work and an ESP error will alternate with SRS warnings the instrument panel information center.

Distronic gear shift panel cover
Distronic gear shift switch
Distronic gear shift switch wiring harness
Distronic Sensor Unit
Distronic Sensor Unit wiring harness
Distronic Grill with Distronic Shield
Shipping, Handling, and Customs Fee (1835 euro) = $2,422.20

Distronic Activation Labor $198.00
Distronic Activation Data Card Update Fee $450.00
Distronic Activation Server Access Fee $125.00 Distronic Activation Supplies + Tax $70.34 Total out of pocket; $3,265.54