SDS Software Modifications
#1
SDS Software Modifications
Just curious as I'm going in for service soon. Does anyone know if any of the below are settings that a dealer would be able to access and change?
- Enable fuel tank capacity in cluster display
- Enable date and time in cluster display
- Activation “Sunroof closes automatically when it rains”
- Activation of Tire Pressure Loss Warning
- AC-OFF as default setting in auto mode
Thanks!
- Enable fuel tank capacity in cluster display
- Enable date and time in cluster display
- Activation “Sunroof closes automatically when it rains”
- Activation of Tire Pressure Loss Warning
- AC-OFF as default setting in auto mode
Thanks!
Last edited by MB_FanAddict; 09-18-2014 at 01:03 AM.
#2
Out Of Control!!
Where did you get the litany of control module codings??
What if your MY W211 does not have the systems to be coded differently than designed in your MY?
Most dealers do not have the "developer' capabilities to attempt coding!!
To prevent all the coding screw ups in the past the SCN was established and now mostly all the MY10+flashing and coding is all done online(offline is very rare at a dealer) in conjunction with FDOK!
What if your MY W211 does not have the systems to be coded differently than designed in your MY?
Most dealers do not have the "developer' capabilities to attempt coding!!
To prevent all the coding screw ups in the past the SCN was established and now mostly all the MY10+flashing and coding is all done online(offline is very rare at a dealer) in conjunction with FDOK!
#3
MB Retrofits Software Modifications
There may even be a few more that are not listed, like the Adaptive Brake Light function (starting 06MY).
From searching online, I think only item on my list that the dealer could activate/change without going into
developer mode would be the Tire Pressure Loss Warning system.
There may even be a few more that are not listed, like the Adaptive Brake Light function (starting 06MY).
From searching online, I think only item on my list that the dealer could activate/change without going into
developer mode would be the Tire Pressure Loss Warning system.
Last edited by MB_FanAddict; 09-18-2014 at 01:05 AM.
#4
Out Of Control!!
You just do not understand, how do you know that any of your control modules can be coded to any other variation than already coded.What that HS list of all the available variations(coding)--country specific bla bla dosen't tell you is very important for you to learn.
Before you get suckered by that group or any one trying to sell you coding services, you better know what your car is capable of!!
Before you get suckered by that group or any one trying to sell you coding services, you better know what your car is capable of!!
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#5
You just do not understand, how do you know that any of your control modules can be coded to any other variation than already coded.What that HS list of all the available variations(coding)--country specific bla bla dosen't tell you is very important for you to learn.
Before you get suckered by that group or any one trying to sell you coding services, you better know what your car is capable of!!
Before you get suckered by that group or any one trying to sell you coding services, you better know what your car is capable of!!
#6
Just curious as I'm going in for service soon. Are any of these basic settings that can be changed by a dealer without too much hassle?
- Enable fuel tank capacity in cluster display
- Enable date and time in cluster display
- Activation “Sunroof closes automatically when it rains”
- Activation of Tire Pressure Loss Warning
- AC-OFF as default setting in auto mode
Thanks!
- Enable fuel tank capacity in cluster display
- Enable date and time in cluster display
- Activation “Sunroof closes automatically when it rains”
- Activation of Tire Pressure Loss Warning
- AC-OFF as default setting in auto mode
Thanks!
1. They don't have developer kit access
2. They are not in the business of doing these things (no knowledge)
3. They don't know how it's been done
Dealerships and mechanics are there to keep your car up and running, not modified.
#7
Where did you get the litany of control module codings??
What if your MY W211 does not have the systems to be coded differently than designed in your MY?
Most dealers do not have the "developer' capabilities to attempt coding!!
To prevent all the coding screw ups in the past the SCN was established and now mostly all the MY10+flashing and coding is all done online(offline is very rare at a dealer) in conjunction with FDOK!
What if your MY W211 does not have the systems to be coded differently than designed in your MY?
Most dealers do not have the "developer' capabilities to attempt coding!!
To prevent all the coding screw ups in the past the SCN was established and now mostly all the MY10+flashing and coding is all done online(offline is very rare at a dealer) in conjunction with FDOK!
How many times did people show up asking me to replace control modules and COMAND units after they bricked them out of curiosity or simply b/c they didn't know what they were doing. I tell you: Too many times.
If you would have listened they would have not bought a system and instead let me do it in the first place.
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#8
None of them will be done by your dealer. Mainly for 3 reasons:
1. They don't have developer kit access
2. They are not in the business of doing these things (no knowledge)
3. They don't know how it's been done
Dealerships and mechanics are there to keep your car up and running, not modified.
1. They don't have developer kit access
2. They are not in the business of doing these things (no knowledge)
3. They don't know how it's been done
Dealerships and mechanics are there to keep your car up and running, not modified.
Mackhack, thanks for getting back to me. However intriguing, it's not worth it to me to spend $500-$1000+
on a system that may or may not work, just to make one time changes to my car. I probably should have
rephrased my question to start off.
Too bad you are not closer. I will PM you later.
#9
Finally bought a system!
Well, I finally bought a Star Diagnostic system and with the help of many threads/posts on this forum (and others),
was able to make most of the setting changes I originally wanted (plus many more)!
The list!
-Adjusted rain/light sensor
-Enabled automatic wiper speed reduction
-Adjusted mpg calculator
-Enabled date/time menu
-Enabled fuel remaining display
-Enabled tire pressure warning system
-Enabled cornering fog lights
-Enabled replacement light function (for headlights)
-Tunnel mode closing feature set to automatic
-ACC A/C now turns off immediately when button is pressed
-ACC Enabled fan speed display in “Auto” mode
-ACC Enabled air pressure relief for door closing
-ACC Enabled transmission shift delay to improve cooling/heating
-ACC Disabled Hot Countries setting
-ACC Reduced electric radiator fans basic setting from 40% to 25%
The new menus/functions are cool, but I'm most pleased with the ACC settings I changed. I'm not sure who was responsible for the final coding (the factory or port),
but the settings were not optimal at all. I discovered hot countries mode was enabled, excessive even for a Florida delivered car if you ask me!
I'd never been happy with the climate controls performance in the summer, blasting hot air as soon as you started the car in "Auto" mode and then having
to keep the set temp at 74F-76F or freeze. I've only had a chance to try the A/C on a mid-70s day, but now 72F is comfortable and the fan speed only
went up to 4-1/2 after the car sat in the sun for a bit. A definite improvement for sure!
The only thing I could not find was the adaptive brake light setting in the rear sam. I was hoping due to my 6/05 build date it would be there.
Oh well, I'm happy with what I've been able to do so far!
was able to make most of the setting changes I originally wanted (plus many more)!
The list!
-Adjusted rain/light sensor
-Enabled automatic wiper speed reduction
-Adjusted mpg calculator
-Enabled date/time menu
-Enabled fuel remaining display
-Enabled tire pressure warning system
-Enabled cornering fog lights
-Enabled replacement light function (for headlights)
-Tunnel mode closing feature set to automatic
-ACC A/C now turns off immediately when button is pressed
-ACC Enabled fan speed display in “Auto” mode
-ACC Enabled air pressure relief for door closing
-ACC Enabled transmission shift delay to improve cooling/heating
-ACC Disabled Hot Countries setting
-ACC Reduced electric radiator fans basic setting from 40% to 25%
The new menus/functions are cool, but I'm most pleased with the ACC settings I changed. I'm not sure who was responsible for the final coding (the factory or port),
but the settings were not optimal at all. I discovered hot countries mode was enabled, excessive even for a Florida delivered car if you ask me!
I'd never been happy with the climate controls performance in the summer, blasting hot air as soon as you started the car in "Auto" mode and then having
to keep the set temp at 74F-76F or freeze. I've only had a chance to try the A/C on a mid-70s day, but now 72F is comfortable and the fan speed only
went up to 4-1/2 after the car sat in the sun for a bit. A definite improvement for sure!
The only thing I could not find was the adaptive brake light setting in the rear sam. I was hoping due to my 6/05 build date it would be there.
Oh well, I'm happy with what I've been able to do so far!
Last edited by MB_FanAddict; 04-20-2017 at 02:19 PM.
#10
Member
Well, I finally bought a Star Diagnostic system and with the help of many threads/posts on this forum (and others),
was able to make most of the setting changes I originally wanted (plus many more)!
The list!
-Adjusted rain/light sensor
-Enabled automatic wiper speed reduction
-Adjusted mpg calculator
-Enabled date/time menu
-Enabled fuel remaining display
-Enabled tire pressure warning system
-Enabled cornering fog lights
-Enabled replacement light function (for headlights)
-Tunnel mode closing feature set to automatic
-ACC A/C now turns off immediately when button is pressed
-ACC Enabled fan speed display in “Auto” mode
-ACC Enabled air pressure relief for door closing
-ACC Enabled transmission shift delay to improve cooling/heating
-ACC Disabled Hot Countries setting
-ACC Reduced electric radiator fans basic setting from 40% to 25%
The new menus/functions are cool, but I'm most pleased with the ACC settings I changed. I'm not sure who was responsible for the final coding (the factory or port),
but the settings were not optimal at all. I discovered hot countries mode was enabled, excessive even for a Florida delivered car if you ask me!
I'd never been happy with the climate controls performance in the summer, blasting hot air as soon as you started the car in "Auto" mode and then having
to keep the set temp at 74F-76F or freeze. I've only had a chance to try the A/C on a mid-70s day, but now 72F is comfortable and the fan speed only
went up to 4-1/2 after the car sat in the sun for a bit. A definite improvement for sure!
The only thing I could not find was the adaptive brake light setting in the rear sam. I was hoping due to my 6/05 build date it would be there.
Oh well, I'm happy with what I've been able to do so far!
was able to make most of the setting changes I originally wanted (plus many more)!
The list!
-Adjusted rain/light sensor
-Enabled automatic wiper speed reduction
-Adjusted mpg calculator
-Enabled date/time menu
-Enabled fuel remaining display
-Enabled tire pressure warning system
-Enabled cornering fog lights
-Enabled replacement light function (for headlights)
-Tunnel mode closing feature set to automatic
-ACC A/C now turns off immediately when button is pressed
-ACC Enabled fan speed display in “Auto” mode
-ACC Enabled air pressure relief for door closing
-ACC Enabled transmission shift delay to improve cooling/heating
-ACC Disabled Hot Countries setting
-ACC Reduced electric radiator fans basic setting from 40% to 25%
The new menus/functions are cool, but I'm most pleased with the ACC settings I changed. I'm not sure who was responsible for the final coding (the factory or port),
but the settings were not optimal at all. I discovered hot countries mode was enabled, excessive even for a Florida delivered car if you ask me!
I'd never been happy with the climate controls performance in the summer, blasting hot air as soon as you started the car in "Auto" mode and then having
to keep the set temp at 74F-76F or freeze. I've only had a chance to try the A/C on a mid-70s day, but now 72F is comfortable and the fan speed only
went up to 4-1/2 after the car sat in the sun for a bit. A definite improvement for sure!
The only thing I could not find was the adaptive brake light setting in the rear sam. I was hoping due to my 6/05 build date it would be there.
Oh well, I'm happy with what I've been able to do so far!
Out of curiosity where do you set -Enabled automatic wiper speed reduction?
#11
Super Member
What exactly does the Hot countries feature do on our cars? I noticed when browsing through DAS that mine is also set to enable/Hot Country.
Thanks,
-Nigel
Thanks,
-Nigel
#12
Dr-side SAM - Control unit adaptations - Read coding and change if necessary - Wiper system.
There is a disclaimer "Not permissible in the USA". I've yet to test it, but I was able to set it to enabled/permitted.
Last edited by MB_FanAddict; 04-21-2017 at 12:52 PM.
#13
It increases the blower speed, adjusts the set temperature downward and activates the condenser/radiator fan sooner with a minimum speed of 40% vs. 25% (coded separately).
Last edited by MB_FanAddict; 04-20-2017 at 11:52 PM.
#14
Super Member
Awesome thank you! I will have to poke around and see mine now. What exactly did you do when you adjusted the rain/light sensor?
I'm also going to check out the automatic wipe speed.
-Nigel
I'm also going to check out the automatic wipe speed.
-Nigel
#15
You're welcome! I performed the parameterization and windshield adaptation and then set the sensor at the default setting "F7"
(Simulation mode shown, actual menus may vary), but you may choose to raise or lower it slightly.
The dealer previously lowered the sensitivity for me and occasionally it would not be sensitive enough.
I'll see how I like the default setting before making further adjustments.
Last edited by MB_FanAddict; 04-23-2017 at 12:33 AM.
#17
Here it is!
Star Diagnostic How To DIY with lots o pics -
Fuel Remaining
IC Reset:
Ansteuerungen -> Gesamstliste aller Ansteuerungen ->
(Actuations -> Complete index of Actuations ->)
Star Diagnostic How To DIY with lots o pics -
Fuel Remaining
IC Reset:
Ansteuerungen -> Gesamstliste aller Ansteuerungen ->
(Actuations -> Complete index of Actuations ->)
Last edited by MB_FanAddict; 04-21-2017 at 09:20 PM.
#18
Member
Good stuff in here, what does Enabled air pressure relief for door closing do?
How would I check to see if the hot climate option is turned on, also is that 40% to 25% option in the same list? Thanks
Definitely going to activate the gas in gallons screen that is nice. My favorite activation right now is the beeping/buzzer when you lock or unlock the vehicle.
How would I check to see if the hot climate option is turned on, also is that 40% to 25% option in the same list? Thanks
Definitely going to activate the gas in gallons screen that is nice. My favorite activation right now is the beeping/buzzer when you lock or unlock the vehicle.
#19
Good stuff in here, what does Enabled air pressure relief for door closing do?
How would I check to see if the hot climate option is turned on, also is that 40% to 25% option in the same list? Thanks
Definitely going to activate the gas in gallons screen that is nice. My favorite activation right now is the beeping/buzzer when you lock or unlock the vehicle.
How would I check to see if the hot climate option is turned on, also is that 40% to 25% option in the same list? Thanks
Definitely going to activate the gas in gallons screen that is nice. My favorite activation right now is the beeping/buzzer when you lock or unlock the vehicle.
#20
Member
This is the write-up I used, all pictures the best write-up.
http://blog.mbstartool.com/2016/02/0...-e55-amg-w211/
http://blog.mbstartool.com/2016/02/0...-e55-amg-w211/
#21
Good stuff in here, what does Enabled air pressure relief for door closing do?
How would I check to see if the hot climate option is turned on, also is that 40% to 25% option in the same list? Thanks
Definitely going to activate the gas in gallons screen that is nice. My favorite activation right now is the beeping/buzzer when you lock or unlock the vehicle.
How would I check to see if the hot climate option is turned on, also is that 40% to 25% option in the same list? Thanks
Definitely going to activate the gas in gallons screen that is nice. My favorite activation right now is the beeping/buzzer when you lock or unlock the vehicle.
Under the Alle Codierungen or All Codes ACC menu you can access the complete list of ACC settings. Hot countries settings include (Normal setting in parentheses)
"Hot countries" (off), "Basic setting hot countries" (no temperature drop) and "Electric suction fan" (25%).
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#23
Member
Your instructions were perfect. I did the opposite I enabled the Hot Climate Option 2 Lower temps. Fan was already set to 40%.
I wanted to enable the fuel gallons left however when I got to the screen it had a bunch of options not sure which one to pick so I just f1 back.
Also with the air pressure relief what percent did you set yours to? It said something about 100% might cause a problem, however for right now I just left it disabled.
I wanted to enable the fuel gallons left however when I got to the screen it had a bunch of options not sure which one to pick so I just f1 back.
Also with the air pressure relief what percent did you set yours to? It said something about 100% might cause a problem, however for right now I just left it disabled.
#24
Super Member
Your instructions were perfect. I did the opposite I enabled the Hot Climate Option 2 Lower temps. Fan was already set to 40%.
I wanted to enable the fuel gallons left however when I got to the screen it had a bunch of options not sure which one to pick so I just f1 back.
Also with the air pressure relief what percent did you set yours to? It said something about 100% might cause a problem, however for right now I just left it disabled.
I wanted to enable the fuel gallons left however when I got to the screen it had a bunch of options not sure which one to pick so I just f1 back.
Also with the air pressure relief what percent did you set yours to? It said something about 100% might cause a problem, however for right now I just left it disabled.
Inf & Comm -> Instr. Custer -> Diag. to Plant Spec. -> Control UnitAdapt. -> Variant Coding -> Read Coding and change....
Set TANKINFO in REICHWEITENBILD to ENABLE
Set TANKINFO in REICHWEITENBILD to ENABLE
Enable Date in the Cluster
Control Units -> Inf. & Comms. -> IC - Instr. cluster -> Diag. to plant spec -> Control unit adapt. -> Control unit adapt. ( Variant coding ) -> Variantkodierung Werkseinstellungen: Set "Datumsanzeige Grundbildebene" to aktiv. (active)
- Then reboot the cluster
Control Units -> Inf. & Comms. -> IC - Instr. cluster -> Diag. to plant spec -> Control unit adapt. -> Control unit adapt. ( Variant coding ) -> Variantkodierung Werkseinstellungen: Set "Datumsanzeige Grundbildebene" to aktiv. (active)
- Then reboot the cluster
-Nigel
#25
Your instructions were perfect. I did the opposite I enabled the Hot Climate Option 2 Lower temps. Fan was already set to 40%.
Also with the air pressure relief what percent did you set yours to? It said something about 100% might cause a problem, however for right now I just left it disabled.
Also with the air pressure relief what percent did you set yours to? It said something about 100% might cause a problem, however for right now I just left it disabled.
It's either enabled or disabled, you must be confusing it with the "recirculated air mode" menu. 100% recirculated air is not recommended in the desert due to the potential for sand to enter the interior.
I found it best to first explore the menus in simulation mode to familiarize myself with them.
Well, I tested the automatic wiper speed reduction setting yesterday. It does work on USA coded cars, under 5 mph the wiper speed switches to the next lowest setting (low speed = intermittent).