NewportSLS

Damn near broke the bank!







The transmission update is worth doing! I can't really put it into words but, the car reacts so much better!!


Thank You for posting! > https://mbworld.org/forums/sls-amg-g...ml#post5997017

(They found no upgrades for AMG Performance Media.)

SkforzaGroup

this is interesting..

Daytona-flyer

Did I read the price correctly for service A? I just paid $500 which is inline with the build on Mercedes' web site.

NewportSLS

Correct. $185.95 was it. Mercedes Benz Laguna Niguel. Christian Williams service advisor.

Carac

Sounds about what I paid for the same service last month. Took some of younger techs out for taxi rides afterwards.

NewportSLS

Hopefully, the next time you go there they won't "test ride" it. They got the itch now...

What area do you live in? (for service pricing)

jason.kariatun

What should i ask my dealer for this?
Is there any special code or program for this?


Seriously need this upgrade lacking that direct transmission feel... But mile by mile i feel much faster response could be from breaking in process..

However still we cant have that ferrari or M dct feell....

NewportSLS

I printed exactly this. I took it in to my dealer and said "My transmission was laggy and slow to shift. I would like this update." Then I shut up until they said OK.

William Vetter who is head of AMG and Black Series vehicles for MBUSA

"Here are the details which should be all of the info that you (and the dealer) need:

TIPS Document: LI27.60-P-051188
Coverage: 197.377 & 197.477
Subject: - Procedure in case of complaints regarding shift quality and start-off behavior -

The procedure will:
- have the technician document your complaint (shift quality, etc)...
- they will download some packets of data from the transmission controller...
- they will then see if there is newer DCT software applicable to your vehicle (keep in mind that your vehicle might be already at the most optimized software)...
- if there is new software, it will be loaded into vehicle and configured (via SCN Coding)
- procedure is then complete

Note: this notification is applicable to the USA market, customers in other markets should refer to their local dealer to determine applicability"

Tjandegi

Interesting how the service cost varies so much. I just took mine in and it's $250

Tjandegi

Also, I just found out that if you're a MBCA member you get discounts on parts and services at most MB dealers. Ranges from 5-20% off. $49 a year so could be worth it for some if their dealer doesn't regularly offer discounts. You can sign up at MBCA.org

NewportSLS

Thanks for the tip!

Daytona-flyer

I don't understand. Pre-paid maintenance is over $2,000 for four years.

2,000/4=$500 a year.

Tjandegi

That's strange. Service A is $250 and B is $520 at Park Place in Dallas. Maybe the prepaid includes more than just two A services and two B services?

Daytona-flyer

$520 for "B"? Bummer... That works out to about $1,000 at my Dealer. My last three Corvettes cost $70 for annual service.

Tjandegi

I would try to find another dealer nearby. I thought $250 and $520 were expensive but $1,000 is crazy.

NewportSLS

Service Videos http://www.mblaguna.com/mercedes-benz-service-videos