Multi-beam in Canada?
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I just noticed something in the MY 2021 websites for MB USA and Canada. On the US website for the E450, they still appear to provide "Adaptive Highbeam Assist" whereas the Canadian website mentions "Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus". Could it be that MB Canada has activated the full potential of the hardware with the 2021 model year?
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I just noticed something in the MY 2021 websites for MB USA and Canada. On the US website for the E450, they still appear to provide "Adaptive Highbeam Assist" whereas the Canadian website mentions "Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus". Could it be that MB Canada has activated the full potential of the hardware with the 2021 model year?
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My impression is MB is trying to protect the US market not the Canadian or Croatian.
So if you took a US car to Canada could you get the software installed, with the help of a cooperative dealer
So if you took a US car to Canada could you get the software installed, with the help of a cooperative dealer
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Didn't know this existed and I have had my car for 2 years now in Canada.
This is a very long thread and Vladimir's OBD2 was mentioned many times. But how exactly did you guys purchase from Vlad?
Also, a lot of the replies are from a year old when it was said that the blue light transition at door unlock isn't included. Is this still the same case today?
This is a very long thread and Vladimir's OBD2 was mentioned many times. But how exactly did you guys purchase from Vlad?
Also, a lot of the replies are from a year old when it was said that the blue light transition at door unlock isn't included. Is this still the same case today?
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This is Vlads email. You give him vin number and you buy through PayPal.
Don't know about blue light when locking or unlocking. My car is garage kept so I never lock it. Haven't locked it outside at night since I've installed module. You get full function of the intelligent light system.
This is Vlads email. You give him vin number and you buy through PayPal.
Don't know about blue light when locking or unlocking. My car is garage kept so I never lock it. Haven't locked it outside at night since I've installed module. You get full function of the intelligent light system.
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The 2018 model of the E-class appears to offer the Active MULTIBEAM LED lighting system in Canada (http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/content/...13.html#/p3520)
Current regulations ban this technology in North America. Though Canada is actually in the midst of allowing this technology through amendments in their Motor Vehicle Regulations (http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/20...l/reg2-eng.php) but that has yet to be approved or put into motion.
So I'm curious as to why MB is offering the multibeam on the E-class now. Since they are not allowed, I'm assuming they do not function as they are intended to--perhaps MB is under the loops knowing that they can eventually offer this and a simple software to allow it to function at 100%? I don't know.
Anyone know more about this?
Thanks
Current regulations ban this technology in North America. Though Canada is actually in the midst of allowing this technology through amendments in their Motor Vehicle Regulations (http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/20...l/reg2-eng.php) but that has yet to be approved or put into motion.
So I'm curious as to why MB is offering the multibeam on the E-class now. Since they are not allowed, I'm assuming they do not function as they are intended to--perhaps MB is under the loops knowing that they can eventually offer this and a simple software to allow it to function at 100%? I don't know.
Anyone know more about this?
Thanks
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Didn't know this existed and I have had my car for 2 years now in Canada.
This is a very long thread and Vladimir's OBD2 was mentioned many times. But how exactly did you guys purchase from Vlad?
Also, a lot of the replies are from a year old when it was said that the blue light transition at door unlock isn't included. Is this still the same case today?
This is a very long thread and Vladimir's OBD2 was mentioned many times. But how exactly did you guys purchase from Vlad?
Also, a lot of the replies are from a year old when it was said that the blue light transition at door unlock isn't included. Is this still the same case today?
I'd asked a local dealer if they'd reprogram my 2020 now that true/full high beam is being sold in the Canadian 2021 models and they replied no because additional parts are needed (didn't say what parts).
This all doesn't seem to make since, as dealer reprogramming IS possible for W212s.
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All you get is high beam assist where your high beams cycle on and off constantly with on coming traffic and cornering feature. True multi beam your high beams remain on as long as light conditions are dark enough, and it actually blocks out vehicles ahead of you and dips beam with on coming ones. Feels weird to be driving with brights on but you get used to it. Not one car has ever flashed me as if my high beams were on. Pretty cool.
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Inasmuch as I'd love to get this feature activated in my car, in good conscience I can't bring myself to pay the cost that Vladimir is asking. I'd love to give him some business but cost/benefit isn't in alignment. Convert from USD to CAD, and then pray that customs doesn't hammer you with duty and GST on top of that, and I'd rather put the money toward a nice sport coat instead.
I'd asked a local dealer if they'd reprogram my 2020 now that true/full high beam is being sold in the Canadian 2021 models and they replied no because additional parts are needed (didn't say what parts).
This all doesn't seem to make since, as dealer reprogramming IS possible for W212s.
I'd asked a local dealer if they'd reprogram my 2020 now that true/full high beam is being sold in the Canadian 2021 models and they replied no because additional parts are needed (didn't say what parts).
This all doesn't seem to make since, as dealer reprogramming IS possible for W212s.
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In Canada, is there any sort of central Mercedes customer service intake that is an authority on service matters? I'm wondering if that would save time versus reaching out to multiple dealership service departments.
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I've given up on MB undertaking the coding process to activate IHS+. I've not been able to find someone in the Vancouver area with DTS Monaco to undertake the process either, and I'd prefer to not use DTS myself as I'd likely do more damage than good.
I've just come across a company in Toronto that will do remote coding. It's not a free-standing plug/play OBD option like what Vladimir is offering, but the service is also roughly half of what Vladimir is asking for his option, albeit his would be much easier to undertake.
If I go this route, I'll let the forum know how it goes. If anyone in the Toronto region has used their services, I'd be interested to know of your experience with them. For myself, they have been quick to respond to emails and kindly address all my questions.
https://www.mbhouse.ca/product/intel...ight-control2/
I've just come across a company in Toronto that will do remote coding. It's not a free-standing plug/play OBD option like what Vladimir is offering, but the service is also roughly half of what Vladimir is asking for his option, albeit his would be much easier to undertake.
If I go this route, I'll let the forum know how it goes. If anyone in the Toronto region has used their services, I'd be interested to know of your experience with them. For myself, they have been quick to respond to emails and kindly address all my questions.
https://www.mbhouse.ca/product/intel...ight-control2/
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I've given up on MB undertaking the coding process to activate IHS+. I've not been able to find someone in the Vancouver area with DTS Monaco to undertake the process either, and I'd prefer to not use DTS myself as I'd likely do more damage than good.
I've just come across a company in Toronto that will do remote coding. It's not a free-standing plug/play OBD option like what Vladimir is offering, but the service is also roughly half of what Vladimir is asking for his option, albeit his would be much easier to undertake.
If I go this route, I'll let the forum know how it goes. If anyone in the Toronto region has used their services, I'd be interested to know of your experience with them. For myself, they have been quick to respond to emails and kindly address all my questions.
https://www.mbhouse.ca/product/intel...ight-control2/
I've just come across a company in Toronto that will do remote coding. It's not a free-standing plug/play OBD option like what Vladimir is offering, but the service is also roughly half of what Vladimir is asking for his option, albeit his would be much easier to undertake.
If I go this route, I'll let the forum know how it goes. If anyone in the Toronto region has used their services, I'd be interested to know of your experience with them. For myself, they have been quick to respond to emails and kindly address all my questions.
https://www.mbhouse.ca/product/intel...ight-control2/
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They’d load software onto my laptop and I’d connect the laptop to the OBD port using a cable adapter. I’m guessing they’d be using teamviewer, which seems to be the go-to software for remote laptop access. That’s my guess.
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None of the movies I've seen fully explain the installation process, and when I got mine my 1st attempt at installation did not work; Vladimir forgot to send me instructions!
Here's what you need to do:
1) turn on car (full on, but without starting engine) and wait about a minutefor command to fully boot (e.g wait for navigation, voice commands etc to load)
2) Insert the device into OBD socket - press firmly to ensure its correctly seated.
3) The script Save Backup to LOGFILE will be visible. Click on the command rotary dial on the console to activate; it takes less than a minute.
4) The screen will indicates when backup has finished, and instruct you to remove module.
5) Turn ignition on and off a couple of times, and then repeat steps 1 and 2 above
6) Turn the rotary dial of the command control on the center console and a new script will appear 'Activation SA628 On/Revert'
7) Click the command button to activate; it takes several minutes to run, but when its complete, it again instructs you to remove module.
Thats it. One very important thing (per Vladimir) is not to interrupt the process while an update is in progress. For the light activate it looks as though the process has stalled; it has not, just be patient and wait for it to be complete.
Here's what you need to do:
1) turn on car (full on, but without starting engine) and wait about a minutefor command to fully boot (e.g wait for navigation, voice commands etc to load)
2) Insert the device into OBD socket - press firmly to ensure its correctly seated.
3) The script Save Backup to LOGFILE will be visible. Click on the command rotary dial on the console to activate; it takes less than a minute.
4) The screen will indicates when backup has finished, and instruct you to remove module.
5) Turn ignition on and off a couple of times, and then repeat steps 1 and 2 above
6) Turn the rotary dial of the command control on the center console and a new script will appear 'Activation SA628 On/Revert'
7) Click the command button to activate; it takes several minutes to run, but when its complete, it again instructs you to remove module.
Thats it. One very important thing (per Vladimir) is not to interrupt the process while an update is in progress. For the light activate it looks as though the process has stalled; it has not, just be patient and wait for it to be complete.
Good morning wagonsrock.
Thank you for sharing these how to and is much appreciate.
Just wondering if you have ever tried to reset it back to factory setting. If so, how to locate the saved LOGFILE and I assumed once the LOGFILE is located then the rest of the procedures would be the same as above.
Many thanks and have a great weekend.
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The write up in the paper today (NYT) indicates that vehicles in the US with Matrix headlights will get a software upgrade. However it raised another issue which is that US headlights produce significantly less illumination than other headlights and questions how or if that will be addressed. Does Vladimir’s offering change the illumination level on US cars or does it remain the same.
The petition to approve the matrix headlight was filed by Toyota in 2013. The federal bureaucracy not at work once again.
The petition to approve the matrix headlight was filed by Toyota in 2013. The federal bureaucracy not at work once again.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is finally poised to legalize adaptive beam headlights in the US. On Tuesday, the NHTSA announced that it has issued a final rule that will update the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, which currently only allow for "dumb" high- and low-beam lights.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/02...s-on-new-cars/
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/02...s-on-new-cars/
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None of the movies I've seen fully explain the installation process, and when I got mine my 1st attempt at installation did not work; Vladimir forgot to send me instructions!
Here's what you need to do:
1) turn on car (full on, but without starting engine) and wait about a minutefor command to fully boot (e.g wait for navigation, voice commands etc to load)
2) Insert the device into OBD socket - press firmly to ensure its correctly seated.
3) The script Save Backup to LOGFILE will be visible. Click on the command rotary dial on the console to activate; it takes less than a minute.
4) The screen will indicates when backup has finished, and instruct you to remove module.
5) Turn ignition on and off a couple of times, and then repeat steps 1 and 2 above
6) Turn the rotary dial of the command control on the center console and a new script will appear 'Activation SA628 On/Revert'
7) Click the command button to activate; it takes several minutes to run, but when its complete, it again instructs you to remove module.
Thats it. One very important thing (per Vladimir) is not to interrupt the process while an update is in progress. For the light activate it looks as though the process has stalled; it has not, just be patient and wait for it to be complete.
Here's what you need to do:
1) turn on car (full on, but without starting engine) and wait about a minutefor command to fully boot (e.g wait for navigation, voice commands etc to load)
2) Insert the device into OBD socket - press firmly to ensure its correctly seated.
3) The script Save Backup to LOGFILE will be visible. Click on the command rotary dial on the console to activate; it takes less than a minute.
4) The screen will indicates when backup has finished, and instruct you to remove module.
5) Turn ignition on and off a couple of times, and then repeat steps 1 and 2 above
6) Turn the rotary dial of the command control on the center console and a new script will appear 'Activation SA628 On/Revert'
7) Click the command button to activate; it takes several minutes to run, but when its complete, it again instructs you to remove module.
Thats it. One very important thing (per Vladimir) is not to interrupt the process while an update is in progress. For the light activate it looks as though the process has stalled; it has not, just be patient and wait for it to be complete.
On step (7) above, my installation "seems like" came to an end as the command screen reverted back to the radio screen after the "success" text displayed. I then unplugged the module only to find the 99.xx% screen came back on for a few second. I bet the installation was not 100% complete and had the step (7) rerun again. This time, the radio screen did come on after "success" screen but I did not unplug the module and determined to wait. After some 30-60-sec later the 99.xx% screen did come back on and scrolled through the final installation. This time the "remove module" text was showed.
Will test out the light show tomorrow as we have a weather warning tonight. Will report back my experience.
Hopeful the above will help you with a smooth installation.
