Speed Limiter Install
06-30-2005, 05:21 PM
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Carlos,
I don't have picture of it myself, but it looks just like the normal cruise stalk, except that you can push the end in toward the steering wheel, and then there is an LED that indicates if it is on or not. Also, there are some extra markings on it as well.
I don't have picture of it myself, but it looks just like the normal cruise stalk, except that you can push the end in toward the steering wheel, and then there is an LED that indicates if it is on or not. Also, there are some extra markings on it as well.
06-30-2005, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by sunman
all 203's show the DTR icons.
greetingz,
06-30-2005, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mbbodytech
Carlos,
I don't have picture of it myself, but it looks just like the normal cruise stalk, except that you can push the end in toward the steering wheel, and then there is an LED that indicates if it is on or not. Also, there are some extra markings on it as well.
I don't have picture of it myself, but it looks just like the normal cruise stalk, except that you can push the end in toward the steering wheel, and then there is an LED that indicates if it is on or not. Also, there are some extra markings on it as well.
How much is it retail / wholesale from MB dealer ?
06-30-2005, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
This is UNTRUE...unfortunately...DTR is optional on 203 instrument clusters but somehow ALL US spec 203s come with ICs that have the DTR feature...we in europe have to start by getting a different IC when upgrading to DTR...
greetingz,
greetingz,
finally, we are one step ahead of the curve, when it comes to a US vs EURO spec feature.
There's probably something in there to make it more difficult though.
It can't be that easy for US spec ICs.
thanks for the info, Steve !
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06-30-2005, 06:07 PM
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oh, and sorry for the ignorance, but what is SCN coding ?
or what does SCN stand for ?
or what does SCN stand for ?
07-01-2005, 01:57 AM
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The vehicle data card must be changed to have SPEEDTRONIC added before getting a new SCN code. SCN = SOFTWARE CONTROL NUMBER. it's a security measure that MB has to prevent people modifying the Fuel Management Computer.
Steve... Yes you are correct. I forgot that you told that me once before also.
Carlos, The speed limiter assy will replace the cruise control lever completely. The limit is activated by pressing it inwards which the standard lever cannot do. Also, there is a small orange LED that says LIM which lights up when pressed in. Once pressed in, you can tap the lever up and down to adjust the limit speed.
Steve... Yes you are correct. I forgot that you told that me once before also.
Carlos, The speed limiter assy will replace the cruise control lever completely. The limit is activated by pressing it inwards which the standard lever cannot do. Also, there is a small orange LED that says LIM which lights up when pressed in. Once pressed in, you can tap the lever up and down to adjust the limit speed.
07-01-2005, 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
can someone post a picture of what the Speed Limiter Assembly looks like ?
is it something you can see once installed, or just an inside switch, that is activated with the cruise control stick ?
thanks !
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is it something you can see once installed, or just an inside switch, that is activated with the cruise control stick ?
thanks !
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The operation is very similar to the cruise control. When you push the stalk in, the cruise control becomes the speedtronic. Push the lever up to increase speed limit, down to reduce speed limit, towards you to activate and away from you to cancel. The speed limit is displayed on the MFD.
07-01-2005, 03:30 AM
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Honestly, unless you really need it or have a really big lead foot, don't watse your time...only used it once to see how it worked. If you are checking your mirrors and speed every 10 seconds or so like you should, you shouldn't need it.
07-01-2005, 11:06 AM
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Ok, that makes sense. But, the next question is, how do you change the data card?
Originally Posted by sunman
The vehicle data card must be changed to have SPEEDTRONIC added before getting a new SCN code. SCN = SOFTWARE CONTROL NUMBER. it's a security measure that MB has to prevent people modifying the Fuel Management Computer.
07-01-2005, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by mbbodytech
Ok, that makes sense. But, the next question is, how do you change the data card?
I was about to ask that same question....
07-01-2005, 01:28 PM
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Ok, that makes sense. But, the next question is, how do you change the data card?
Most dealers in USA don't even know what a data card is. It usually has to be done abroad.
Ok, that makes sense. But, the next question is, how do you change the data card?
Most dealers in USA don't even know what a data card is. It usually has to be done abroad.
07-03-2005, 06:46 AM
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[QUOTE=mbbodytech]
Ok, that makes sense. But, the next question is, how do you change the data card?
through FDOK (a service suplied by mercedes)
greetingz,
Ok, that makes sense. But, the next question is, how do you change the data card?
greetingz,
07-04-2005, 06:30 PM
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Datacard
Is the Datacard something that can be programmed in place or does it need to be pulled- sent somewhere- programmed- returned?
It sounds like an essential component for the car and what capabilities the car has. What else does this magic piece of silicon contain?
It sounds like an essential component for the car and what capabilities the car has. What else does this magic piece of silicon contain?
07-04-2005, 06:42 PM
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The datacard is not on the car itself. It is stored in the central Mercedes computer in Germany. The car has a list of all options the car has with vin number.
07-07-2005, 07:52 PM
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Thank you SUNMAN !
got the Speed Limiter Assembly today !
it's now on my scheduled mods list....
hopefully Steve can install for me later this month.
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got the Speed Limiter Assembly today !
it's now on my scheduled mods list....
hopefully Steve can install for me later this month.
Carlos
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yes costs.... please...
also, what is the cost for the "data card"
carlos & doug.... my gf is going to kill me soon for following your leads as my wish list is growing rapidly.
Althogh she really liked dougs car when we saw it in a parking lot.
also, what is the cost for the "data card"
carlos & doug.... my gf is going to kill me soon for following your leads as my wish list is growing rapidly.
Althogh she really liked dougs car when we saw it in a parking lot.
07-13-2005, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
does anyone have pics of the speedlimter display on the MFD?
SPEED LIMIT
80 KM/H
and then shrinks into the middle of the bottom section between the temp and time.
07-13-2005, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
This is UNTRUE...unfortunately...DTR is optional on 203 instrument clusters but somehow ALL US spec 203s come with ICs that have the DTR feature...we in europe have to start by getting a different IC when upgrading to DTR...
greetingz,
greetingz,
