W203s and DST...
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From: Carolinas
2005 C230K SS
W203s and DST...
My car claims it will automatically adjust the time during DST change over...I was wondering how it will do this since I don't have teleaid, sat nav etc.
Are the DST dates for several years programmed into it?
Conversely, I got an email a couple of days ago from the friendly folks at MB North Houston to stop by for a complimentary clock adjustment (usually $89.99)
Are the DST dates for several years programmed into it?
Conversely, I got an email a couple of days ago from the friendly folks at MB North Houston to stop by for a complimentary clock adjustment (usually $89.99)
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From: Houston, Tx, USA
2002 c240
My car claims it will automatically adjust the time during DST change over...I was wondering how it will do this since I don't have teleaid, sat nav etc.
Are the DST dates for several years programmed into it?
Conversely, I got an email a couple of days ago from the friendly folks at MB North Houston to stop by for a complimentary clock adjustment (usually $89.99)
Are the DST dates for several years programmed into it?
Conversely, I got an email a couple of days ago from the friendly folks at MB North Houston to stop by for a complimentary clock adjustment (usually $89.99)
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From: Carolinas
2005 C230K SS
Haha so I may have embellished the charges a bit, but those people will charge you to tighten a loose screw a couple of turns....
Did the car spring forward on it's own?
Yup..
Did the car spring forward on it's own?
Yup..
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From: Raleigh, NC
2005 C230K, 2019 Honda CR-V, '74 Lotus Europa
I turned off the auto DST change because it changed it on the wrong day. I figured it was because they changed the day it starts and stops "to save energy". Am I missing something?
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From: Carolinas
2005 C230K SS
Looks like the days to change over are pre programmed at the factory, but some years the change over date gets adjusted, so the car changes the time too early or late. Once in a while it gets it right....
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From: Westwood, NJ
2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
I got the same email. I guess Benz owners really do deserve the sh*tty reputations they have if that really does entice owners to go to a dealership to change the time of their cars.
I forget if it's worked in the past, but my car didn't update yesterday. I want my 7 seconds to fix the clock back!!
I forget if it's worked in the past, but my car didn't update yesterday. I want my 7 seconds to fix the clock back!!
