Outland

I was looking at the DAS Screenshots, and I was wondering what the hell is the "SOUND sound system" listed in the turn on/turn off options list? I was hoping it was something to turn on our dismal little subwoofers , but I'm sure that's not the case :p

otong

where did u take the picture of the DAS? is it on the dealership?

tom incredibie

i wonder if theres a way to get that program that allows you to change your settings... hrmms.. does anyone know?

Lynn

There certainly is. You can lease a DAS computer and software. Prices start at $15,000 per year.

Outland

Someone needs to smuggle out a copy of that CD

I'm sure an interface cable could be fashioned...

Matt230K

Outland, if I get a chance on Saturday, I'll try to hook my car up and see if it makes any difference by changing that. I don't know why it would be on Not Present.

I need to make changes anyway. A tech changed my octane setting when he was doing alignment. He told me that it made more power on the E55 with no other mods. But it didn't seem to add power on mine, and I know that Kleemann recommends leaving it alone anyway. So while I'm in there, I'll play around some more.

Outland

You the man, Matt!

Burn a copy of that CD

Matt230K

Actually, I've never seen a CD. Unless there's one that's always in the computer, I assume that the software is just loaded onto the hard drive. I'll have to check that out too. I imagine they make it very difficult to copy, considering the amount it costs to get it.

Lynn

Copying music may be a crime but I doubt there is any prosecutor who will bother filing misdemeanor or lower charges. Stealing the DAS program is a felony, and the thief would be charged without a doubt, as would anyone knowingly receiving a stolen copy.

Matt230K

Oh, I'm not going to actually copy it, but I might just check to see if there is actually a CD, because I have never seen one. I have no use for it, since I already have access to the computer. And I certainly don't want to get involved in selling it to other people.

Lynn

Matt, my comments were for Outland. I think the laptop is modified and and uses a modified version of NT.

Matt230K

I'm sure they can afford to modify them if they are going to sell them for $15,000+.

We have a tech who works like 11-12 hours a day and makes really good money, but there are only 2 computers for the whole shop and this really slows him down. Even at the high cost, he offered to pay for another computer for just him to use. But our service manager told him no, because he's an a**hole.

Outland

Relax Lynn. Save the speeches for your kids. I'm sure Matt understands sarcasm.

Sure sounds like one. MB Dealers need to realize that SPEED of repair is just as important as getting it fixed right. Its certainly not the styling that drives people into the Lexus dealer lot.

Outland

Hey Matt!

While your in there...

Check out the"Easy shift Manual Transmission" whatever that is

Perhaps you could scroll down and find out what some of the other goodies are- what else did MB forget to turn on

peet

Hell with it. Ghost a copy of the drive and post it on Kazaa.

Make that puppy open source!

Matt230K

I've pretty much looked at everything that can be changed on all the control modules, and there isn't much left that is worthwhile. I don't know if I want to try messing with transmission settings, but maybe. If that is a Present/Not Present setting, I wonder if it has to do with the sequential manual that they have in Europe??

Matt230K

Go for it dude! Have fun.

tom incredibie

holy CR*P!!!

amdeutsch

Matt

Could you run a trapline on that *inactive* replacement light function feature. I thought that our cars had that active?

taylor192

Matt, do you have power seats? If not then you don't have the convience setting for the power mirror while in reverse... that setting can be enabled in the DAS and I was wondering what happens when you do enable it.

I was just thinking, both mirrors are power mirrors... so the cirtuitry for tilting the mirror down is probably already present and just needs to be turned on... comments?

Cory @ Kleemann

It's not really the software that makes a DAS machine valuable, it's the multi-plexer. If you have the software, but no multiplexer, the software is useless. You cannot connect to the vehicle without the multi-plexer, much less read or change any settings.

Matt230K

Cory, is the multiplexer the box type thing that plugs into the computer and then you attach the different cables to it for plugging into the two different types of plugs?

Matt230K

You'll have to explain that one a little better. I'm not sure I know what you're talking about.

Matt230K

No, I don't have power seats. I'll try to check that out too. Although I never did like that feature. I hardly ever parallel park and it tilts down way too far for normal parking. I really hate backing cars into the showroom and the mirror tilts down so far that I can't even see the frame of the door anymore. I always have to aim it back up since there are only about two inches on either side of the mirrors till you hit the doors.

Cory @ Kleemann

You are correct Matt! Either a 16 pin OBDII plug, or a 38 pin diagnostic socket.