W203 Coding mods with photos. New features.
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W203 Coding mods with photos. New features.
Some of these are only valid on 2005 specification but I am satisfied that there are many older cars with some or all of these features.
There is no verification of tyre pressure loss system giving any indication. It is not a proven mod at this moment (of this thread)
Shown below
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- Tank volume with range indication
- Auto closing mirror menu (with motorised mirrors)
- Tyre pressure loss activation
- Turning lamps (active fogs) with indicators and with cornering
There is no verification of tyre pressure loss system giving any indication. It is not a proven mod at this moment (of this thread)
Shown below
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- Tank volume with range indication
- Auto closing mirror menu (with motorised mirrors)
- Tyre pressure loss activation
- Turning lamps (active fogs) with indicators and with cornering
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While I am here I may as well state the fact that Steve and I fitted
- Bixenon lights
- Parktronic front and rear
- Voice control
- COMAND Euro version
- iPod Kit
- CD stacker
- Mercedes Alarm system
- Dimming mirrors (inside and outside)
- Exit lights on front doors
- Chrome package on bump trims (dont mention the door handles ever to Steve - but they were done too)
- Folding mirrors (today)
- client also bought his own original trunk rubber mat and cupholder
Future mods
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- Multicontour seat
- AMG rims
Below
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Turning lights in action
- Bixenon lights
- Parktronic front and rear
- Voice control
- COMAND Euro version
- iPod Kit
- CD stacker
- Mercedes Alarm system
- Dimming mirrors (inside and outside)
- Exit lights on front doors
- Chrome package on bump trims (dont mention the door handles ever to Steve - but they were done too)
- Folding mirrors (today)
- client also bought his own original trunk rubber mat and cupholder
Future mods
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- Multicontour seat
- AMG rims
Below
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Turning lights in action
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woah, I want to get the tank left measurement and the turning fogs...
so where exactly is it in the StarDiag menu? my car is at the dealer, and hopefully I can get them to do it...
for the autofolding mirrors, do you need the power seat package?
also, what exactly is the exit lights on front doors? are those the lights right below the front doors? are they standard on US cars?
great mods!
so where exactly is it in the StarDiag menu? my car is at the dealer, and hopefully I can get them to do it...
for the autofolding mirrors, do you need the power seat package?
also, what exactly is the exit lights on front doors? are those the lights right below the front doors? are they standard on US cars?
great mods!
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hi benzmodz,
you're saying that these are possible mods to be added to the menu?
I'm interested in
- Tank volume with range indication
- Auto closing mirror menu (with motorised mirrors)
you're saying that these are possible mods to be added to the menu?
I'm interested in
- Tank volume with range indication
- Auto closing mirror menu (with motorised mirrors)
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Originally Posted by blassberg
hi benzmodz,
you're saying that these are possible mods to be added to the menu?
I'm interested in
- Tank volume with range indication
- Auto closing mirror menu (with motorised mirrors)
you're saying that these are possible mods to be added to the menu?
I'm interested in
- Tank volume with range indication
- Auto closing mirror menu (with motorised mirrors)
To do this you need someone with specially modified Star Diagnose.
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
woah, I want to get the tank left measurement and the turning fogs...
so where exactly is it in the StarDiag menu? my car is at the dealer, and hopefully I can get them to do it...
for the autofolding mirrors, do you need the power seat package?
also, what exactly is the exit lights on front doors? are those the lights right below the front doors? are they standard on US cars?
great mods!
so where exactly is it in the StarDiag menu? my car is at the dealer, and hopefully I can get them to do it...
for the autofolding mirrors, do you need the power seat package?
also, what exactly is the exit lights on front doors? are those the lights right below the front doors? are they standard on US cars?
great mods!
The mirror menu and tank volume is not something a dealer can do.
MAYBE some dealers can do "turning lamps" and "tyre pressure loss"
Motorised mirrors are the ones that fold .... as per menu.
Exit lights shine down from the door and I dont know if they are common in the USA. All I know is that base model Mercedes dont have it but high spec models do. It is a $20 kit but needs someone to remove door trim.
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Miro, activation of the power folding mirrors do not require special stardiagnose...it can be done with any stardiagnose.
Mirror folding when locking is ONLY possible in combination with the actual power folding mirrors (mirror will not fold just by changing this setting).
greetingz,
Mirror folding when locking is ONLY possible in combination with the actual power folding mirrors (mirror will not fold just by changing this setting).
greetingz,
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
Miro, activation of the power folding mirrors do not require special stardiagnose...it can be done with any stardiagnose.
Mirror folding when locking is ONLY possible in combination with the actual power folding mirrors (mirror will not fold just by changing this setting).
greetingz,
Mirror folding when locking is ONLY possible in combination with the actual power folding mirrors (mirror will not fold just by changing this setting).
greetingz,
Any proceedure steps will be apreciated to ask it to my dealer, Thanks :p
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
Mirror folding when locking is ONLY possible in combination with the actual power folding mirrors (mirror will not fold just by changing this setting).
greetingz,
greetingz,
thanks!
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
I remember someone telling me that I would have to do it manually (by pressing the buttons) w/o the power seats
If you have a US spec car without a memory driverside seat but with a sunroof (and thus with auto dimming mirrors!!!), you only need to replace the passenger side door control module as that one is not compatible with the power folding mirrors.
If you have a car with memory driverside seat - both door control modules are able to support power folding mirrors and no DCMs need to be replaced.
MB has 2 DCMs...one DCM is plain standard and that is what most of us with ROW cars get...the other DCM is full optioned and supports all possible options such as memory seats, auto dimming mirror glasses and power folding mirrors.
wether the mirrors auto fold or not has nothing to do with your seats...with a standard DCM - the mirrors don't fold (not at all - not even with the switch) and with a full optioned DCM the mirrors do fold.
greetingz,
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Steve,
Thanks again for all the installs. I still haven't gotten a hold of my cousin's camera, but I will post pics once I do.
BTW...another thing that might need to be re-iterated (even though it's been stated in other threads), '05 and up only have the option to have the mirrors close with the alarm lock button. '04.5 and before can have the folding mirrors, but cannot be programmed to close with the alarm lock.
Correct me if I'm wrong, Steve, but that's what I remember you telling me in email.
Drex
Thanks again for all the installs. I still haven't gotten a hold of my cousin's camera, but I will post pics once I do.
BTW...another thing that might need to be re-iterated (even though it's been stated in other threads), '05 and up only have the option to have the mirrors close with the alarm lock button. '04.5 and before can have the folding mirrors, but cannot be programmed to close with the alarm lock.
Correct me if I'm wrong, Steve, but that's what I remember you telling me in email.
Drex
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I have a 1 week old C320 Cdi estate (german Built)with Memory Seats and folding mirrors. Is it possible to have the mirrows folding on locking. 
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
Miro, activation of the power folding mirrors do not require special stardiagnose...it can be done with any stardiagnose.
Mirror folding when locking is ONLY possible in combination with the actual power folding mirrors (mirror will not fold just by changing this setting).
greetingz,
Mirror folding when locking is ONLY possible in combination with the actual power folding mirrors (mirror will not fold just by changing this setting).
greetingz,
It is obvious that the total package of coding mods only comes from your specially modified diagnose coding and that in some cases, if the person is really wanting this function, that the front SAM (fuse box) needs to be reflashed or replaced. I have already placed 2 on order because the specific comand to fold in the mirrors on lock is not visible in the unit.
THe reason why VERY new cars seem to code better is that the front SAM seems to have more software.
The special menu in the instrument cluster to request folding or not folding is or is not ???? something any dealer can do ?
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Originally Posted by connectcctv
I have a 1 week old C320 Cdi estate (german Built)with Memory Seats and folding mirrors. Is it possible to have the mirrows folding on locking.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
As far as I understand it, any 2005 and up w203 (on the MOST system) can have the auto folding close when locking.
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Thanks in advance
Originally Posted by MBenzNL
Miro, activation of the power folding mirrors do not require special stardiagnose...it can be done with any stardiagnose.
Much appreciated
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Originally Posted by blassberg
Can you pls give a two line description of what stardiagnose is / does and who is likely to have it in the UK? (dealers? or we just buy it?).
Much appreciated
Much appreciated
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Originally Posted by benzmodz
THe means by which the OBD-II system is controlled and managed by an external PC based software system. Usually on a laptop running WinNT4 or WinXP. The hardware is from IBM or HP and the interface module is from Actia in France.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
BTW...another thing that might need to be re-iterated (even though it's been stated in other threads), '05 and up only have the option to have the mirrors close with the alarm lock button. '04.5 and before can have the folding mirrors, but cannot be programmed to close with the alarm lock.
Correct me if I'm wrong, Steve, but that's what I remember you telling me in email.
Correct me if I'm wrong, Steve, but that's what I remember you telling me in email.
Originally Posted by blassberg
Can you pls give a two line description of what stardiagnose is / does and who is likely to have it in the UK? (dealers? or we just buy it?).
greetingz,
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Originally Posted by benzmodz
Sounds like a challenge to me ..... I will see what I can find and let you all know.
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Originally Posted by FrankW
foglights come on when turning is the stupidest thing I've ever seen. Only old people cars have'em. Infinitis had them and gone away from them.
There is the "mod squad" (ala 90210, OC, Charmed) and there is the driver's driver. The twain shall never cross.
