ABS Module Lab

Mercedes-Benz · 2012-2019

Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE (W166) ABS module repair

Mail in your Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE (W166) ABS module with our prepaid label. It comes back repaired and still coded to your VIN — or, if it is past repair, as a refurbished unit with your data cloned on, or with your repair price refunded minus shipping.

  • Unit: see below
  • Stability control: depends on trim
  • 7 sourced part numbers

Known failure

A rebuilder lists all ABS warning lights on, speedometer not working, wheel-speed-sensor codes and communication issues for the W166 module. source ↗

The ABS module in the Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE (W166)

The 2012-2019 Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE (W166) uses this ABS unit: ABS module (a rebuilder 'ABS Module Repair For Mercedes-Benz W166', OEM 166-431-08-00-80). source ↗ The same listing covers the M-Class / GLE (W166) and GL / GLS (X166).

Its ABS module appears under 7 part numbers in the sources we checked, starting with 166-431-08-00-80 (A rebuilder's OEM number: 2012-2015 ML350/ML63, 2013-2016 GL350/GL450/GL550, 2016-2019 GLE, 2017-2019 GLS (W166/X166 rows)). source ↗ Different numbers usually separate model years, drivetrains and option packages — match the number on your own module label rather than the year alone. What comes out depends on the unit. Send us a photo of it before you pull anything and we confirm what to ship.

Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE (W166) ABS module part numbers

Match the number printed on your module's label. Each number links to the page it was found on.

  • 166-431-08-00-80

    source ↗

    A rebuilder's OEM number: 2012-2015 ML350/ML63, 2013-2016 GL350/GL450/GL550, 2016-2019 GLE, 2017-2019 GLS (W166/X166 rows)

  • 166-431-02-00

    source ↗

    A rebuilder reference (same W166 page)

  • 166-431-11-12

    source ↗

    A rebuilder reference (same W166 page)

  • 166-431-12-12

    source ↗

    A rebuilder reference (same W166 page)

  • 166-431-33-12

    source ↗

    A rebuilder reference (same W166 page)

  • 166-431-09-00-80

    source ↗

    A rebuilder reference (same W166 page)

  • 166-431-24-12

    source ↗

    A rebuilder reference (same W166 page)

Reading the label · Mercedes-Benz

Optional 'A' + 3 + 3 + 2 + 2 digits, optionally + 2-digit variant code (-80, -64). Control units often '... 545 xx 32', hydraulic/SBC units '... 431 xx 12', newer ESP units '172 900 52 14'. SBC labels also carry a Bosch 0265 960 0xx number. source ↗

e.g. A0054310512 · 203-545-17-32-80 · A 218-431-09-12

Our promise

Can’t be repaired? You don’t pay for a repair.

If the bench finds your module past repair, we stop and tell you before doing anything else. Then you choose:

  1. 1A replacement — a refurbished unit of the same family with your VIN, coding and configuration cloned onto it, from $950. You pay only the difference from what you already paid, and we confirm the amount with you first.
  2. 2Your module back — with the repair price refunded, minus shipping costs.

Either way, nothing that changes your price happens without your OK.

Refund stages in our terms →

Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE (W166) ABS module questions

Which ABS module is in the Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE (W166)?

The source we cite lists it as: ABS module (a rebuilder 'ABS Module Repair For Mercedes-Benz W166', OEM 166-431-08-00-80). The exact unit is confirmed from your module label on arrival.

How much does ABS module repair cost for a Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE (W166)?

Repair of your own module starts at $499; a replacement unit with your data cloned starts at $950. Return shipping starts at $29.95 and the label to us is prepaid.

My Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE (W166) module number is not listed. Can you still repair it?

The 7 numbers above are the ones we could source, not every one that exists. Send us a photo of the label first, or order the repair and we confirm the unit before any work.

Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE (W166) ABS light on? Fix the module you already own — from $499.

Look up your part number and order online — we email you a prepaid label to our lab. Or send us a photo of the label and your VIN first, and we'll tell you what you have and what it costs.

Back with your VIN and coding · can’t be repaired? repair price back, minus shipping · 1-year warranty · rush 2–3 days +$100

Call (817) 505-4201 · 📱 Text us a photo of the module label · Ask first — send a label photo · Email repairs@absmodulelab.com

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