Hi,

Is there a way to increase the number of blinks (default 3) on single tap without visiting the dealer? Thanks

 

Push it all the way

 

^^^^^ LOL

Can't the dealer adjust through Star???

 

Lots of people apparently have it done. I see many cars with blinkers blinking away for miles and miles!

 

You're lucky at least they're being used. Round my way people wait until they're in the middle of the turn before they use them. I just go what's the point? They're just wasting them, it would be better if they turned them on after the turn.

 

Glad to see, I think, that Yanks aren't the only ones who need remedial drivers ed.

 

4 or 5 blinks when you just "tap" on the stalk would be preferred instead of just 3.

 

default 3 is standard I think for all german cars, may be there is technical-legal reason for that.

 

On my Camry, I was able to get the dealer to update it. But only because the manual mentioned that you can set it to anything from 3-7 at the dealership (that's the only reason they agreed to even learn how to do it). I checked the W205 manual and it does not mention that. Dealers of course are clueless.

 

3 blinks has always been perfect for me. It gives me just enough time to make a move. Perhaps you are taking too long to merge. I hate getting stuck behind the guy who take a 1/4 mile to shift lanes. COMMIT TO THE NEW LANE! It's like watching a old person ease into a hot bath.

 

I really don't think 3 blinks is enough time. I think each blink lasts a second, which give you 3 seconds to change lanes. I usually put the blinker on, check side mirror (maybe check blind spot too), and slowly merge in over a period of a few seconds. It's a lot safer than just pulling into the lane and hitting a biker or something that you didn't see in the mirror. It also gives other drivers a chance to understand that your switching lanes, and if for some reason there's a problem, gives others a chance to honk at you or brake.

 

It seems that only the dealer is able to make this change. 3 blinks is kinda short if you are in a heavy traffic situation with a lot of bikes weaving in and out with no lane respect. Also, in these days when most people are not paying attention, it will be useful to have, maybe 5/6 blinks.

 

Blinkers are an expensive dealer installed option in the Miami area so very few drivers opt for it. Instead they go with the horn on demand system. It works when stopped at a light and the horn from 3-4 cars in back of you begins to sound within milliseconds of a traffic light turning green. Very useful reminder for when your back seat driver slacks off or gets distracted

 

I wouldn't prefer it.

 

Might check your blinker fluid level

 

Now I've heard everything! Seriously, is there nothing that someone is not burned up about because they can't customize it? This, in a vehicle make that historically has been endlessly mocked both for being over-engineered and for letting the owner know, "You WILL do it our engineers' way!" And in a model in which you have to turn off the auto-stop/start feature every time you start the car? (You want to read some owner rage, read the threads on THAT subject!)

 

I know this is an old post but you can do it via Vediamo so need someone that has a Mercedes MUX to talk to the front SAM

 

I have changed the standard three to five by using Vediamo. See my post at
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post8209346

 

that is what i was saying that it can be done, but thank you for also reconfirming (y)

 

Once you have SD C4 and Xentry/Vediamo, it may not be so difficult. A question is how do you get a reliable hardware and software to do that. For me, BenzNinja has provided the environment, which worked very well.