Have a failed, water-damaged, corrupted, or non-communicating Mercedes-Benz SAM (Signal Acquisition Module)?

Lacorte Automotive offers a professional mail-in Mercedes-Benz SAM cloning and programming service. You send us your original SAM module and a compatible replacement SAM module. We transfer the applicable vehicle-specific data and configuration from your original module to the replacement, then professionally bench test and verify the completed module before returning both units.

YOU SEND BOTH SAM MODULES — WE PROGRAM THE REPLACEMENT

THIS LISTING DOES NOT INCLUDE A REPLACEMENT SAM MODULE.

YOU SEND:

• Original Mercedes-Benz SAM module
• Compatible replacement SAM module
• Vehicle VIN
• Year / Make / Model
• Required proof of ownership

FRONT & REAR SAM MODULES SUPPORTED

Service is available for many Mercedes-Benz:

• Front SAM Modules
• Rear SAM Modules
• SAM/Fuse Box assemblies
• Signal Acquisition & Actuation Modules
• Compatible replacement SAM modules requiring original data transfer

Support depends on the exact Mercedes chassis, SAM part number, hardware version, software version, and module configuration.

COMMON MERCEDES SAM FAILURE SYMPTOMS

A faulty SAM module may potentially cause:

• No communication with SAM
• Intermittent electrical problems
• Vehicle won't start
• Battery drain
• Exterior lighting problems
• Headlight or taillight faults
• Turn signal problems
• Wiper problems
• Horn malfunction
• Power accessory problems
• Fuse/relay control issues
• Fuel-pump control problems on applicable vehicles
• Multiple unrelated warning messages
• Multiple electrical DTCs
• CAN/network communication faults
• Water or moisture damage
• Corrosion inside the SAM
• Internal electronic failure
• Completely non-responsive SAM

Proper diagnosis is strongly recommended. Wiring, grounds, connectors, fuses, relays, CAN wiring, water intrusion, other control modules, and vehicle electrical problems can produce similar symptoms.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Depending on the exact Mercedes-Benz SAM and condition of the original module, service may include:

• Original SAM data extraction
• Replacement SAM data transfer
• Vehicle-specific configuration transfer
• Applicable coding transfer
• VIN-related configuration where applicable
• EEPROM/flash data transfer where required and supported
• Data-integrity verification
• Professional bench testing
• Replacement-module preparation
• Plug & Play preparation where supported

HOW IT WORKS

1. YOU SEND

Ship us your original Mercedes-Benz SAM + compatible replacement SAM.

2. WE READ

We extract the applicable configuration and vehicle-specific data from your original SAM.

3. WE PROGRAM

The applicable original data is transferred or configured onto your replacement SAM.

4. BENCH TESTED & VERIFIED

The replacement module is professionally bench checked and verified before return.

5. WE SHIP BOTH BACK

Your original and replacement SAM modules are securely returned.

6. INSTALL YOUR REPLACEMENT

The replacement is prepared for installation in the original vehicle where supported.

PLUG & PLAY WHERE SUPPORTED

Our goal is to retain the applicable original vehicle configuration so the replacement SAM can be installed with minimal additional setup.

Some Mercedes-Benz applications may still require vehicle-side coding, initialization, adaptations, or other procedures after installation. Exact Plug & Play capability depends on the vehicle and SAM version.

TYPICAL 1–2 BUSINESS DAY TURNAROUND

Typical turnaround is 1–2 business days after receiving both modules, subject to module condition and compatibility.

Same-day rush service may be available.

IMPORTANT — REPLACEMENT SAM COMPATIBILITY

Two Mercedes SAM modules that physically look identical are not necessarily compatible.

Compatibility can depend on:

• Mercedes-Benz part number
• Hardware number/version
• Software version
• Front vs. Rear SAM
• Vehicle chassis
• Model year
• Vehicle options/equipment
• Electrical configuration

We strongly recommend matching the Mercedes-Benz part number whenever possible.

NOT SURE IF YOUR REPLACEMENT WILL WORK?

Before ordering, send us:

• Clear photo of the original SAM label
• Clear photo of the replacement SAM label
• VIN
• Year
• Model
• Chassis code if known

We can help determine whether the modules appear suitable for the service.

WATER-DAMAGED SAM MODULES

Water intrusion is a common cause of automotive electronic failures. If your original SAM has suffered water damage, corrosion, or an internal short, do not repeatedly power the module.

Send the original module along with your compatible replacement so we can determine whether the required data can be recovered.

Severe physical or electronic damage may prevent successful data extraction.

PROOF OF OWNERSHIP REQUIRED

Please include:

• Government-issued photo ID
• Vehicle title or current registration
• Vehicle VIN

Documentation must correspond with the vehicle being serviced.

LACORTE AUTOMOTIVE

MERCEDES-BENZ SAM MODULE CLONING & PROGRAMMING SERVICE

FRONT SAM • REAR SAM • SIGNAL ACQUISITION MODULE

YOU SEND:

ORIGINAL SAM + COMPATIBLE REPLACEMENT SAM

WE PERFORM:

PROFESSIONAL DATA TRANSFER, PROGRAMMING & BENCH VERIFICATION

YOU RECEIVE:

ORIGINAL SAM + PROGRAMMED REPLACEMENT SAM

PLUG & PLAY WHERE SUPPORTED • BENCH TESTED • TYPICAL 1–2 BUSINESS DAY TURNAROUND