ECUs & Upcoming Wagon Purchase
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ECUs & Upcoming Wagon Purchase
Hello,
I'm getting ready to purchase my first MB (E320 4Matic Wagon), so I've been doing quite a bit of research. This forum has proven itself invaluable, and I haven't yet purchased the car!
Today I ran across this website:
http://www.amoswong.com/how-to-reset-your-w210-ecu.html
Is this true? If so, is it a good idea to do this with a recently purchased pre-owned W210?
Also, are there any wagon specific problems to look out for when shopping for a pre-owned W210 wagon?
Thanks in advance.
I'm getting ready to purchase my first MB (E320 4Matic Wagon), so I've been doing quite a bit of research. This forum has proven itself invaluable, and I haven't yet purchased the car!
Today I ran across this website:
http://www.amoswong.com/how-to-reset-your-w210-ecu.html
Is this true? If so, is it a good idea to do this with a recently purchased pre-owned W210?
Also, are there any wagon specific problems to look out for when shopping for a pre-owned W210 wagon?
Thanks in advance.
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Not necessary. MB's ECU has adaptive driving features which will modify themselves automatically based upon your driving habits.
Far more important to get a PPI by a knowledgeable MB mechanic and to choose a car with documented service records.
The sticky at the top of this page has a section on W210 issues as well as other sites. But most owners never experience those problems.
Far more important to get a PPI by a knowledgeable MB mechanic and to choose a car with documented service records.
The sticky at the top of this page has a section on W210 issues as well as other sites. But most owners never experience those problems.
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Will my wife & I have the ECU going crazy with our different driving styles? jk.
I have a close friend who is a mechanic at my local MB dealership. Because W210 4matic wagons are so few and far between in my area I may have to flex some on the documentation. With the mechanic's inspection I'm a little more comfortable doing so.
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There are lots of W210's out there. They made over 1M and most are still on the road and going strong. Frankly I would keep shopping until I found what I wanted with at least most of the service records intact. Basically, you want a used car from someone who took proper care of it. That's the same person who would keep service records. Just my $0.02.
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It's the
tcu that resets to factory defaults and yes even the m112 can be day and night difference in performance after a reset. Do it as often as you feel the need.
inspect,inspect,inspect.
go west for a greater market to choose from. Most east of the mountain people have inflated ideas as to the value of the MMercedes they are selling.
Better yet shop the California market, fly down drive back,save thousands!
inspect,inspect,inspect.
go west for a greater market to choose from. Most east of the mountain people have inflated ideas as to the value of the MMercedes they are selling.
Better yet shop the California market, fly down drive back,save thousands!
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It's pretty subtile. But maybe if you have an 17 year old son/daughter you might notice longer shift times the next day. ![Big Grin](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
There are lots of W210's out there. They made over 1M and most are still on the road and going strong. Frankly I would keep shopping until I found what I wanted with at least most of the service records intact. Basically, you want a used car from someone who took proper care of it. That's the same person who would keep service records. Just my $0.02.
![Big Grin](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
There are lots of W210's out there. They made over 1M and most are still on the road and going strong. Frankly I would keep shopping until I found what I wanted with at least most of the service records intact. Basically, you want a used car from someone who took proper care of it. That's the same person who would keep service records. Just my $0.02.
Thanks for your response.