View Poll Results: Adequate retribution for the inability to scan presets:
Correct software conflict with TSB;
47
64.38%
Monetary allowance for '07 model purchase with expiration;
3
4.11%
Monetary allowance for LINGUATRONIC install (+ or - phone) with expiration;
4
5.48%
Monetary allowance without restriction with expiration;
1
1.37%
Any one of the above (individually not accumulative);
5
6.85%
Insignificant
13
17.81%
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Scanning radio presets - how important?
11-12-2005, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
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Word has gotten back that DC & MBUSA were contacted by JDP who of course cannot act as an advocate in this but nevertheless assisted in getting my inquiry to the decision makers in each company. Clearly 72% want a software revision (TSB: 64% + ANY: 8%)
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Word has gotten back that DC & MBUSA were contacted by JDP who of course cannot act as an advocate in this but nevertheless assisted in getting my inquiry to the decision makers in each company. Clearly 72% want a software revision (TSB: 64% + ANY: 8%)
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11-12-2005, 11:49 PM
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As far as a safety concern, that’s bull. There are many other things that would revert your eyes from the road to the MFD or elsewhere. Example: looking at the MFD in order to set a speed for cruise control, looking at the MFD to select a certain track on a playing cd, looking at the radio head to input a freq manually.
After 3 years with this car I would just like it fixed.
After 3 years with this car I would just like it fixed.
11-13-2005, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by CaptMike
As far as a safety concern, that’s bull. There are many other things that would revert your eyes from the road to the MFD or elsewhere. Example: looking at the MFD in order to set a speed for cruise control, looking at the MFD to select a certain track on a playing cd, looking at the radio head to input a freq manually. After 3 years with this car I would just like it fixed.
And yes, after three years we all would just like it fixed. I welcome any intelligent input as to how best we w211 & c219 owners can resolve being slighted of this functionality.
11-16-2005, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptMike
A class action law suite.
Because quite frankly, so far they’re sticking with “it’s not feasible” for ‘03 through ‘06 E-Class and ’06 CLS-Class owners!
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11-20-2005, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 2manytoys
why is this up here? is anything actually gonna change?
Konig has been fighting this one for while, but most people don't get involved in aiding his cause.. they just want to come on line here and complain, w/o voicing their view to MBUSA and adding to the chorus of customers with complaints..
Email them... go ahead.. mention the crap NAV while your at it.
11-20-2005, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 2manytoys
why is this up here? is anything actually gonna change?
I'd say probably not.... But if anyone is cyberspace is going to make a difference, then my $$$$ is on the thread starter (konigstiger)....
11-21-2005, 06:23 PM
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I received a letter from MBUSA in response to my JDP inquiry to retrofit the ability to scan presets. They’re saying no such retrofit is available. In effect, answering a question. But remember, although MBUSA has a TAC (Technical Assistance Center), which is basically ex techs that now work as MBUSA specialists, they really have nothing to do with Germany and as such would not and could not fulfill our request. However, what they have done is officially stated in writing that a problem does exist for their customer base and Stuttgart needs to address it.
11-21-2005, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
I received a letter from MBUSA in response to my JDP inquiry to retrofit the ability to scan presets. They’re saying no such retrofit is available. In effect, answering a question. But remember, although MBUSA has a TAC (Technical Assistance Center), which is basically ex techs that now work as MBUSA specialists, they really have nothing to do with Germany and as such would not and could not fulfill our request. However, what they have done is officially stated in writing that a problem does exist for their customer base and Stuttgart needs to address it.
I never take what the guys at their "tech" department to be a final word.. 1/2 the time they contradict themselves..
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11-26-2005, 02:33 AM
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One weak reason Stuttgart gave for not being able to update IC software was because IC coding is denied to dealerships due to possible mileage manipulation. However, MBUSA recently released a bulletin allowing all dealerships to set new ICs. As of 11/21/05 parts will begin shipping un-programmed ICs when ordered by the dealers. Coincidence I wonder if "our" efforts had anything to do with this and if it’s a step in the right direction in preparation for an upcoming software fix? 
I wonder if "our" efforts had anything to do with this and if it’s a step in the right direction in preparation for an upcoming software fix?
Last edited by konigstiger; 11-26-2005 at 10:16 AM.
