MB Coding Possible?
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Mercedes cls 250 W218
Another newbie to MB here. Just bought a used 2016 C300 4matic in almost new condition with 11,500 miles. It will be a luxury daily driver for my wife and daughter, so no real higher performance is desired. Not interested in turning off seat belt indicators either.
Are there other important features that MB doesn’t update for everyone that I should be concerned about e.g. the mention of low gear shifting above. I would have thought MB would update automatically anything concerning correct vehicle operation and safety, so are the updates discussed hear something different.
Thanks for for helping me understand the thread.
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2012 C63 Coupe P31 CF Trim - Eurocharged V7, 2012 RangeRover Autobiography, 2017 GLS 63 Amg
i wouldn't be scared away from clones. as long as you get a good one and test it a while before performing any software updates chances of bricking modules is low.
i can get you an oem unit if you prefer but will set you back a few thousand. or you can use the new vci which is same price range. depends on how much coding you want done, but it may be cheaper jsut to pay someone such as myself, who has one and who has the experience as the learning curve is large.
i can get you an oem unit if you prefer but will set you back a few thousand. or you can use the new vci which is same price range. depends on how much coding you want done, but it may be cheaper jsut to pay someone such as myself, who has one and who has the experience as the learning curve is large.
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From: HTX
M271 W205
Hi Folks!
Not new to Benz but new to its diagnostics ... or DIY limitations there of
I have been playing around with a C4 and did manage to monkey around and tweak little things like HVAC vent options, needle sweep, etc
Now trying to graduate to the next step of adding, say gearbox oil temperature and engine oil temperature, to the instrument cluster.
I know there are eBay modules and so forth, though curious if there are mod menus in Xentry to try?
Just a good o' 2014 US C117 NTG4.7 here ... any help or suggestions would be appreciated!
Not new to Benz but new to its diagnostics ... or DIY limitations there of
I have been playing around with a C4 and did manage to monkey around and tweak little things like HVAC vent options, needle sweep, etc
Now trying to graduate to the next step of adding, say gearbox oil temperature and engine oil temperature, to the instrument cluster.
I know there are eBay modules and so forth, though curious if there are mod menus in Xentry to try?
Just a good o' 2014 US C117 NTG4.7 here ... any help or suggestions would be appreciated!
how far are you along with this?!
what kind of options have you seen within the modules of your car
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CLA250
for some reason, or market stipulations or model pricing schedules, these examples were not activated which is kinda funny cuz they are functional not poofy
still trying to get the drive train monitoring displays to show up ... it is a maze, have learned a lot of german, and somewhat software version dependent it seems
but it is kinda neat to be able to print out the overall systems test map before visiting a dealer - a lot less hassle cuz they dont have to bother explaining stuff and shortens diagnostic and remedy times. which allows them to squeeze in more service revenue jobs, so we are all happy
also kinda fun and useful to check operational status like lights, doors, windows, battery charging manifest, tpms, etc etc ... had to do that recently with a brake light error and could log it before a key cycle cancelled the error
still have lots more to learn!!
gotta get that amber directional setup done somehow .....
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CLA250
might you have more info on this?
edit never mind ... just saw the link 8-)
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From: Atsugi
W205
I have recently became a customer of BenzNinjya. I'm very satisfied with his service. Once you make some investment for the hardware, PC and SD C4, he will remotely provide the coding service for your car. After you have enough knowledge for the system, you can do diagnostics and some simple coding by yourself. His service is the best option for me.
Last edited by junichi; Nov 23, 2020 at 08:02 PM.
I have recently became a customer of BenzNinjya. I'm very satisfied with his service. Once you make some investment for the hardware, PC and SD C4, he will remotely provide the coding service for your car. After you have enough knowledge for the system, you can do diagnostics and some simple coding by yourself. His service is the best option for me.
adding Traffic Sign Assyst (TSA) was a great adventure
Greetings to japan
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yes, the only way to "code" your Mercedes is with a mb oem or clone MUX (SDS system), with laptop running xentry or a few other programs. Yes it costs money to setup because it costs money to get. People don't give it out for free because they have to pay for it. So they want to try to make money back to at least cover their expense. That is what I did.
I run a coding business for Mercedes in the Domestic USA. Most items generally come standard on Mercedes already. for items you want to add, generally hardware and more knowledge is needed than just a plug and play solution.
you can buy a clone sds for around $400 but then you need to add a dedicated laptop. so yes cost of entry is larger, but this also gives you even more access than BMW if you know what you are doing. it takes years of learning to be able to modify things safely. that is why people charge. but its worthwhile if you want to learn. I can help you if wanted, but certain things will always cost money especially since Mercedes server access is required for a lot of things now.
I run a coding business for Mercedes in the Domestic USA. Most items generally come standard on Mercedes already. for items you want to add, generally hardware and more knowledge is needed than just a plug and play solution.
you can buy a clone sds for around $400 but then you need to add a dedicated laptop. so yes cost of entry is larger, but this also gives you even more access than BMW if you know what you are doing. it takes years of learning to be able to modify things safely. that is why people charge. but its worthwhile if you want to learn. I can help you if wanted, but certain things will always cost money especially since Mercedes server access is required for a lot of things now.
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2021 GLE53 AMG
Unlock Video in Motion possible?
yes, the only way to "code" your Mercedes is with a mb oem or clone MUX (SDS system), with laptop running xentry or a few other programs. Yes it costs money to setup because it costs money to get. People don't give it out for free because they have to pay for it. So they want to try to make money back to at least cover their expense. That is what I did.
I run a coding business for Mercedes in the Domestic USA. Most items generally come standard on Mercedes already. for items you want to add, generally hardware and more knowledge is needed than just a plug and play solution.
you can buy a clone sds for around $400 but then you need to add a dedicated laptop. so yes cost of entry is larger, but this also gives you even more access than BMW if you know what you are doing. it takes years of learning to be able to modify things safely. that is why people charge. but its worthwhile if you want to learn. I can help you if wanted, but certain things will always cost money especially since Mercedes server access is required for a lot of things now.
I run a coding business for Mercedes in the Domestic USA. Most items generally come standard on Mercedes already. for items you want to add, generally hardware and more knowledge is needed than just a plug and play solution.
you can buy a clone sds for around $400 but then you need to add a dedicated laptop. so yes cost of entry is larger, but this also gives you even more access than BMW if you know what you are doing. it takes years of learning to be able to modify things safely. that is why people charge. but its worthwhile if you want to learn. I can help you if wanted, but certain things will always cost money especially since Mercedes server access is required for a lot of things now.
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can you tell me where can i buy it
[QUOTE=Cu To;8308709]I just bought a brand new 2021 GLE53 AMG and all I want is to unlock Video in Motion. It seems like MB is harder compare to BMW I bought Carly adapter to unlock my 2015 bmw with no problem, but MB is way more complicated or maybe MB HQ dont want people to messed up with their coding, please help thanks in advance.[/QUOTE
can you tell me where can i buy it i’m from italy
can you tell me where can i buy it i’m from italy
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yes, the only way to "code" your Mercedes is with a mb oem or clone MUX (SDS system), with laptop running xentry or a few other programs. Yes it costs money to setup because it costs money to get. People don't give it out for free because they have to pay for it. So they want to try to make money back to at least cover their expense. That is what I did.
I run a coding business for Mercedes in the Domestic USA. Most items generally come standard on Mercedes already. for items you want to add, generally hardware and more knowledge is needed than just a plug and play solution.
you can buy a clone sds for around $400 but then you need to add a dedicated laptop. so yes cost of entry is larger, but this also gives you even more access than BMW if you know what you are doing. it takes years of learning to be able to modify things safely. that is why people charge. but its worthwhile if you want to learn. I can help you if wanted, but certain things will always cost money especially since Mercedes server access is required for a lot of things now.
I run a coding business for Mercedes in the Domestic USA. Most items generally come standard on Mercedes already. for items you want to add, generally hardware and more knowledge is needed than just a plug and play solution.
you can buy a clone sds for around $400 but then you need to add a dedicated laptop. so yes cost of entry is larger, but this also gives you even more access than BMW if you know what you are doing. it takes years of learning to be able to modify things safely. that is why people charge. but its worthwhile if you want to learn. I can help you if wanted, but certain things will always cost money especially since Mercedes server access is required for a lot of things now.
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This is probably much less sophisticated than the scope of this post but would I need a star to disable my drls on my 2010 e class? There’s no way to turn them off. I’ve read about something called Carly but they aren’t very descriptive about the specifics the device can do.
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2025 AMG GLC43 Coupe
[QUOTE=Star4life;7678687]yes, the only way to "code" your Mercedes is with a mb oem or clone MUX (SDS system), with laptop running xentry or a few other programs. Yes it costs money to setup because it costs money to get. People don't give it out for free because they have to pay for it. So they want to try to make money back to at least cover their expense. That is what I did.
I run a coding business for Mercedes in the Domestic USA. Most items generally come standard on Mercedes already. for items you want to add, generally hardware and more knowledge is needed than just a plug and play solution.
you can buy a clone sds for around $400 but then you need to add a dedicated laptop. so yes cost of entry is larger, but this also gives you even more access than BMW if you know what you are doing. it takes years of learning to be able to modify things safely. that is why people charge. but its worthwhile if you want to learn. I can help you if wanted, but certain things will always cost money especially since Mercedes server access is required for a lot of things now.[/QUOT
Saw your post and wonder if you would be willing to code my 2024 GLC coupe, for a fee of course. If so, please let me know and I’ll provide more details about what I need specifically. If not, perhaps you could point me in the right direction? Hope to hear from you.
I run a coding business for Mercedes in the Domestic USA. Most items generally come standard on Mercedes already. for items you want to add, generally hardware and more knowledge is needed than just a plug and play solution.
you can buy a clone sds for around $400 but then you need to add a dedicated laptop. so yes cost of entry is larger, but this also gives you even more access than BMW if you know what you are doing. it takes years of learning to be able to modify things safely. that is why people charge. but its worthwhile if you want to learn. I can help you if wanted, but certain things will always cost money especially since Mercedes server access is required for a lot of things now.[/QUOT
Saw your post and wonder if you would be willing to code my 2024 GLC coupe, for a fee of course. If so, please let me know and I’ll provide more details about what I need specifically. If not, perhaps you could point me in the right direction? Hope to hear from you.
