Called today to follow up and my buddy at EC sent an e-mail to the boss but never heard anything. At the end of the day, I called my buddy there 1 more time to ask if he physically spoke to JMoney, and he said NO. He told me he would make an effort to call and speak in person to the boss and call me with an update, so hopefully tomorrow the 23rd it arrives.

It was bad timing when I called on the 12th, as he had just left on his trip through the 19th. I get it and I'm trying to be understanding as we all need a break, but tomorrow is day 12 since I put my Stock Tune back on my AMG. I'm sure there are lots of other people bugging the s%^& out of him asking for the same thing.

For the record, I have no complaints on the performance of the tune I loaded and drove and enjoyed for a wee. My ONLY issue is 1 of the tune files I bought wouldn't load to MyGenius, and we confirmed via TeamViewer it wasn't user error Tomorrow is going to be the day, I feel it. Then this weekend, some DRAGY Testing (just pretend this is an automatic avatar)..

 

That’s unacceptable 12 days and counting. It weird that his people are unable to contact him too.

 

Yes I’m ready, but I’m not trying to say anything bad about Jerry as my initial tune came Fast. It sounds worse than it is as 4 of those days were the 2 weekends he was gone.

The day I took off my Tune after I spoke to EC was Friday (11 days ago) and he just had left. So Friday, Sat, Sun, then all last week he was out.

I think today was his first official day back and he works from home most of the time, and sure he had lots of tunes to get to.

I don’t think he even knew I’m waiting for a Tune, but I’m confident they will let him know my situation and tomorrow I should get everything.

Thanks Guys!

 

Update.

I got got an email just now saying did you get my email I sent with tunes I sent? I replied I had NOT gotten any email with any Tune.

However, I did get the email asking if I got my Tunes


He told me he sent my tunes yesterday evening but said they must be having issues?

I just got off phone with EC and he sent email with Tunes again while I was on phone waiting, but I didn’t get anything?

He said he’s thinks he’s having an issue sending attachments and he’s going to call his IT person to figure it out. He seems to not be allowed to send any attachments....

I assume they will figure it out and today is the day. When I get home I can load the files on MyGenius and then on my car.

Almost to the finish! So Close, but Yet, soooo farrr

 

Lol ... good luck

 

Is your email not allowing large attachments? They were just resent and Jerry cc my personal address and I see them.

Can you verify?

 

I GOT My Tune!! Jerry sent it to me via e-mail, 1 file at a time via 1 e-mail to ensure I got them all as they were large. Case (The Great) at EC tried to send, but I never received them as they were too large and apparently didn't go through

I have now successfully loaded ALL my Tunes onto MyGenius and everything worked perfectly this time I just went down to my C63 and Loaded my STAGE 2 Tune with no problems whatsoever. No battery charger too, I like to live on the edge. Started my baby up afterward and no codes as I expected and I’m ready to roll.

I had been running Stage 1 initially, and I was really happy with that. I’m almost scared to go check out Stage 2 I was excited and jumped in, and realized my lovely wife blocked me in so now I have to move her car, so I can take her out for the maiden voyage to make sure everything is acting right.

Update1: Drove for 30 minutes and the car drove great! In S+ the POPS when lifting off the Gas and downshifting was so loud, but I’m also running AWE Track (straight pipes). It sounded like a back-fire.

Update2: I think I decided for NOW to put the Stage 1 back on the car and run that for a while and enjoy it. I really liked Stage 1 and it was FAST, drove really Smooth, and Felt Safe. I don’t want to push the car too much at first and want to also have a More Aggressive Tune that I can look forward to when I decide I want MORE.

Update3: The 1 am Stage-1 Tune Swap is complete, I've become a PRO at loading tunes. I leave for a fam. trip Sunday for a week but am eager to do some Dragy Runs so I can get some actual real-world numbers as that would make me feel much better Knowing things are actually running faster. I guess even if it didn't run faster ET-Wise, I'd keep the tune on as it FEELS so much stronger Interested in performance differences that exist between Stock, Stage 1, Stage 2?

Lastly, I purchased a VEEPEAK OBD2 Bluetooth plug in to pair with my recently purchased "OBD Fusion" App for my i-Phone. It would REALLY make me feel more comfortable if I knew what my Air/Fuel ratios were when driving and at WOT. I haven't attempted using FUSION yet, and I looked around and saw t has A/F Ratio as a parameter, but I hope that is something I am able to monitor or data log. Anyone ever check their A/F ratios, and how did you do that? I want to have peace of mind KNOWING with data that my car's running at peak performance and more importantly, safely. If I determine I'm running too rich/lean, I can request an adjustment from Jerry. ANY canned tune (from any tuner) has the potential of not being perfect, as every car is a little different and it's impossible.

If I ever drive to Houston, I told Jerry I'm 100% setting an appointment at Eurocharged to have Jerry Tune my car on their dyno to get everything perfect. It's worth paying a little extra cash to ensure everything's right. My buddy John Page owns 21st Century Muscle Cars in Addison, TX (mainly a Corvette Shop, but they have lots of experience) and I plan to get my C63 dynoed one weekend to see where I'm at.






Thanks Again EC and a Review will follow once I get some driving time

 

You might be the get first person I've ever heard of who has chosen a stage 1 tune over a stage 2 tune (having both in your possession)😂 must be a testament to your self control HAHA

 

What's the difference between the stage 1 and stage 2 if you don't need downpipes for either? Why would one order the stage 1 over the 2, out of curiosity?

 

Usually if there are stock dp's it's stage 1 and stage 2 is with cattless or race catted dp's... I think what Bandit is calling stage 2 is like a more aggressive stage 1... Maybe Stage 1+ is a more apt description based on more typical nomenclature

 

I hear ya SKIM and Stage 1 may not last too long, but I'd love to drive Stage 1 for a few weeks so I know how it feels, THEN, pop on Stage 2 so I understand the difference. It may only last a few days, not weeks.

 

Stage 2 does works with stock downpipes, but it turns off the O2 sensors and other monitors whether you have stock downpipes or not. 3+ years running this tune on stock downpipes with no issues. No reason to worry about it.

 

I was talking to Jerry and he told me the dealer can't tell you're tuned as long as you tune back before you go, I'm curious what everyone else's experiences are with tunes and having work done under warranty. Is there really no way for them to tell at all? I would have thought at very least it would take a ton of restarts on the car to either push back the info/data/logs in memory or create new ones or something along these lines.

 

Thanks MSD. That’s good to know. I definitely feel the difference with Stage 1. My car is chirping the tires even in 3rd gear at 60mph.

It is way better than stock. I’m out of town this weekend on Sunday for a Week, so I’ll put in Stage 2 when I’m home.

I will I’ll try to do a few Dragy 1/4 mile runs Saturday just to see where I’m at on the Stage 1. Also got my AWE SwitchPath Conversion. It sound sweet NOW with the Track, but I want to eliminate Drone when I’m just driving for comfort.

Key Fobs to Open and Close Valves since I didn’t have the PE.

Looking good. running track version now (straight pipes). So adding the muffler should help a lot with Drone. Then when I’m ready to tear things up, Open the flood gates. Volume now is tolerable, but I am getting some drone when cruising at steady speeds (rpm’s 1,500) that’s the reason I’m trying this. Also for flexibility as I need quiet at times for work, family.

Wish th I had the Performance Exhaust so I could use the buttons on center console, vs having to Tap a Wire and run the Wire Harness. It’s likely easy, but.

I would have exhaust shop do it but they usually don’t wire things and not sure how that would go?

Also they wouldn’t spend the time making it clean. I’m still trying to figure it out.

Picture inside the pipe.

 

Hey Y’all I’m out of town I’m Punta Cana(1st time) with family and back the 5th.

I WAS able to install my new AWE SwitchPath Conversion Kit to transform my Track Exhaust into the Electronically Controlled Valved Version.

I got sent sent the wrong wire harness (for a car with a PE, mine Stock was a NON PE), so I have to wait before I can Use it the way it’s intended.

Sounds Great though and with it installed NOW and the valves not working yet, they stay Open All the Time so it’s basically like what I already had.

Dragy results soon!

 

August 1st Loaded Stage 2 Tune, went for a drive and it was even faster. Drove it a week and then when I came to a complete stop on a weekend having fun, I floored it and went up to 90mph, and then all of a sudden had a CE, made me nervous, but nothing drove different. Went to an Auto Parts Store to Determine Codes, found 2 that it threw. Here are the 2 Codes for CEL:

P2A0D
P0108


They went away after he checked them. I said thanks for clearing them, and he said I didn't clear them, they disappeared? Anyway, the codes were GONE and I drove home and put Stage 1 back on and checked in with Jerry at EC. He responded quickly and said it was a code that it lost communication and to put Stage 2 back on and see if anything happened again?

Put on Stage 2 the next day after I got the codes. It's been several weeks and Never had another Issue, no CEL's, and the Car drives Great. Haven't done ANY Dragy Runs yet, but plan to soon if anyone cares.

 

The intercooler pressure sensor(s) have gone bad. It'll happen when the engine/trans temps get hot and you push the car hard multiple times. Had the same codes, and changing the sensors fixed it. Just be prepared because replacing the sensors requires quite a bit of labor in order to access their location.

 

Mom a member of the Macan forum as well as this one. This issue (tuning) has been raised many times. I understand there are a few dealerships that offer tunes and will supposedly back them. One was in Chicago. I called to verify what the OP said. The dealership confirmed it. However, my belief is that regardless of a spoof box or a flash tune, you get caught you’re screwed. Further, it goes into the Porsche or Mercedes db. Meaning all other dealerships are now aware you did this and will not repair the damage.

 

Thanks MSD as I wasn't aware this could be an issue. However, I'm not 100% sure my intercooler pressure sensor(s) have gone bad? I never had any codes come back ON since that 1 time. I have NOT done an ALL OUT WOT Run where I am really pushing it hard from a dead stop, which is what made the CEL go on the 1st time. If I get ANY Code again, then I am going to be concerned, but if it stays off, and has no other noticeable issues with the way it drives then I think I am OK.

I have 2 years remaining on my Mercedes Factory Warranty. IF it was the Intercooler Pressure Sensor, or "Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor". I would likley bring the car to the dealer to get it replaced UNLESS that would Cause an Issue? I'm SURE the Boost is turned UP with my Tune and All Tunes, so maybe that Increased BOOST Pressure Triggered the Voltage to Exceed 5 Volte, the Top End of the Range, therefore, triggered the CEL. Again, I will Monitor and see if it comes back.


The 2 Codes I Got was from an Oriley's Auto Parts Store Generic Scanner and I snapped a picture Below of the 2 Codes.






1. Mercedes Code P0108: Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input.

Possible Causes:
-Faulty Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
-Manifold Absolute Pressure harness is open or shorted
-Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor circuit poor electrical connection
-Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

When is the code detected?
-An excessively high voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM

Possible symptoms:
-Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
-Engine rough idle
-Engine hesitation

P0108 Mercedes-Benz Description:
The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor provides instantaneous manifold pressure information to the engine's Engine Control Module (ECM).
The data is used to calculate air density and determine the engine's air mass flow rate, which in turn determines the required fuel metering for optimum combustion.
A fuel-injected engine may alternately use a Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to detect the intake airflow.




2. Mercedes P2AOD: Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor 2 Circuit High

This description below for P2AOD was listed for a Dodge Automobile, as I didn't find a Mercedes Specific Code. I think the code gets triggered for the same issue on any car.

Description:

-The Bank 1 MAP Sensor input voltage is above the maximum acceptable threshold.

Cause:

• 5-Volt Supply Circuit Shorted To Voltage
• Bank 2 Map Sensor Signal Circuit Shorted To Voltage
• Bank 2 Map Sensor Signal Circuit Shorted To The 5-Volt Supply Circuit
• Bank 2 Map Sensor Signal Circuit Open Or High Resistance
• Sensor Ground Circuit Open Or High Resistance
• Bank 2 Map Sensor

 

Not sure if I mentioned, but this code has NEVER Came Back! I have done a few Draggy runs, BUT not in ideal conditions, ie. not a long enough straight away! I didn't try many times, but the 0-60's I did had a best of 4.27.1/8 mile I only did 8.01 at 97.12 MPH. Again, needed more time to attempt. I did it in morning and cars kept coming.

I will try more

 

Hey, I just joined the group. I cant' seem to find the DFW regional thread mentioned above. Can i get a link to it?

Just got a c63 S sedan.

 

https://mbworld.org/forums/texas-123/

 

To all you guys with stage 2 tunes
How does the boost load up for you? I've recently EC stage 2 tuned my c63s and the boost starts to load up at around 4k RPM while WOT it does pull strong A/F 😃😇. I feel like the boost came up quicker w/o the tune. Is this an increased turbo lag, maybe a boost leak? 44k on the car. No cel no codes. Should i change the plugs or this is how it should behave being a single scroll twin turbo motor?

 

I am not sure, I haven't tried to determine that. My BOOST Does go to MAX on the screen (some had issues saying their Boost didn't go to the MAX with certain tunes). I CAN Confirm Stage 2 DOES TURN OFF the O2 Sensors. I went to get an inspection and Failed, "O2 Not Ready". Then put back to stock and it passed. I never tried to get an inspection with Stage 1 on there. I Run Stage 2 All The Time.

I happen to have the following Tunes Available on My Genius:
Stage 1
Stage 2 *I run This One All The Time
Stage 2 ADD Pop n Burble Tune (fun, but way too much!) Added this a few times, but only kept it for A FEW hours.

 

When does the boost start to come on for you? At what point the car pulls the hardest for you? Mine starts to pull hardest at 100% throttle and 4500 RPM to 6500