Durban

Can someone tell to me what exactly putting the car in dyno mode does? obviously I'm assuming it has to do with putting the car on a dyno, but I would like some more detail. I looked it up but couldnt find a good explanation.

If you don't know what I'm talking about. Im referring to the mode you can set the car to if you do the following:

- turn key to position one
- go to odometer screen on dash (using steering wheel buttons)
- hold down answer phone call button followed by holding down ok button (simultaneously)
- from there you click on the dyno button then click ok to enable/disable

thanks

AMG893

It disables;

Power Steering
Traction Control
Stability Control
ABS Brakes

Durban

So whats the difference between that and holding down the traction control button for 3 seconds? The power steering and ABS?

AMG893

Even with Traction / Stability control off (holding button 3 seconds) it will turn back on if the car slides and you put your foot on the brake.

And yes, as you mentioned ABS & PS

Durban

So if the car slides it comes back on? Or with combination of slide/brake it comes back on? I've never noticed that while power sliding, seems pretty off to me haha

AMG893

Hahaha.
It was in one of those Benz educational videos on YT.

If the traction / stability is off, and you lose control, if you tap the brake it apparently activates the system again.

Durban

ahh I gotcha, thanks for the info

deanmc

Dyno mode is only for use when your car is on a dynamometer machine. It automatically shuts off once it senses the front wheels moving, so you can't use it as an alternative "traction control off" mode.

AMG893

In my ML63, i have used Dyno mode while driving to test it out.
It stayed on until i turned it off.
Hence how i know there is no power steering.

DevastaterZX

What does "Off if Cir. 15 Off" mean and what is Cir. 15. Thanks

StevilKnievel

Bumpity bump bump. Anyone?

Phil1305

iirc, cir 15 is key position 1 and cir 30 is key position 2 or ignition on.

StevilKnievel

Thanks for the info. Where did you find this?

Phil1305

I have a close friend who's a benz master tech, and fills me in on these things.

Stuntman Mike

I know this is an old thread and the correct info is probably common knowledge at this point but... in my w204 dyno mode does NOT turn off the power steering, and dyno mode DOES stay on when driving, in fact, I have the option to keep dyno mode on vs. having it turn off automatically when the car is shut off. So when I turn off my car then come back and start it again it is already in dyno mode. I have the 4matic and thought when in dyno mode it would turn off the power to the front letting only the rear receive power but unfortunately that’s not the case.
So, in dyno mode it basically turns off all the braking assists and little to no more.
Edit: since I don’t have an AMG I will say this was done in a C300, not a C63, so in the C63 it may disable the power steering... but definitely not in non-AMG models.