Hermes Module
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Does anybody know if Hermes module can be added as a retro-fit since the car didn't come equipped with it from the factory? I only have the Mercedes Me adapter that is sort of worthless. |
I have no clue, but would doubt it would be worth the cost. I suppose anything can be done if one has enough money.
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I was not happy when I picked up my 2018 to find out I have no traffic in my car because of this snafu (and my dealer did not even mention that deficiency or that I should wait for the 2019 to get this feature).
For what its worth, I had a Mercedes technician in my car to look at another matter, and I asked him about the Hermes module. He said that Mercedes was working out a deal with the wireless carriers in Canada (that they were fighting to get the contract with Mercedes (uh huh)), and now that it is worked out, they will have Hermes modules available for the 2018 and earlier cars. He said all the wiring is already there and that all that is required is to plug in the module. The wires are located under the passenger seat. Didn't believe him then, and still don't, but I thought I would pass that along. I also asked him about the nonsensical wifi connection option for the car. I have the car connected to the wifi at my house and at work, but it does not seem to do anything. Mercedes me does not work, nor are there any updates comming through (which it does not appear there will be). The tech told me that the mercedes.me functions only work with the Hermes module and not wifi. That was unfortunate, because I was hoping to get remote start to work over the wifi. Funny, my first Mercedes (2009 e320) was able to connect the Comand head unit to the internet via the Bluetooth on my blackberry. I could see weather reports, do google searches, and send send address results directly to the nav all using the head unit. My 2018 e300 Comand head unit is a dumb isolated box. |
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Originally Posted by suby01
(Post 7679677)
Is this the module you speak of? :rolf:
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My VIN review says I have the Hermes module. What does that do for me?
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Originally Posted by Cambridgehank
(Post 7718012)
My VIN review says I have the Hermes module. What does that do for me?
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In my car I have standard Hermes UTMS/3G module and have no info on the traffic whatsoever, so I would retrofit Hermes module with LTE/4G connection. Does anybody knows how to pair new LTE/4G module with Comand which was before connected with UTMS/3G one? Thanks
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Originally Posted by rox
(Post 7718553)
In my car I have standard Hermes UTMS/3G module and have no info on the traffic whatsoever, so I would retrofit Hermes module with LTE/4G connection. Does anybody knows how to pair new LTE/4G module with Comand which was before connected with UTMS/3G one? Thanks
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Originally Posted by rbrylaw
(Post 7718562)
I doubt this is something you can do, so you should speak with your dealer to see if it can be done and how it would cost.
But one time I've asked them I got a solid answer, about retrofitting DISTRONIC cruise control and answer from them was "Unfortunately we are not allowed to do those kind of changes on your car." |
Originally Posted by rox
(Post 7718572)
Dealer is playing deft on question like those.
But one time I've asked them I got a solid answer, about retrofitting DISTRONIC cruise control and answer from them was "Unfortunately we are not allowed to do those kind of changes on your car." |
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...38dc6a2829.jpg
When my wife hears Hermes..... |
Originally Posted by rbrylaw
(Post 7718581)
... They will happily sell you a new car with the new tech if it's something you want. But they rarely upgrade existing hardware (without significant, sit down it will give you a heart attack price if they even can) ...
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It's not that they can't retrofit it, but more like they don't wanna have extra work with retrofits. Like they are too lazy.
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Originally Posted by rox
(Post 7718670)
It's not that they can't retrofit it, but more like they don't wanna have extra work with retrofits. Like they are too lazy.
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Originally Posted by Marc Kaplan
(Post 7718658)
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...38dc6a2829.jpg
When my wife hears Hermes..... https://hermesautoparts.com/producti...S%20Class1.jpg |
My car claims to have traffic, but in the 3 months I have had it, it has yet to offer to route me around traffic or just start with a better route where WAZE has done it multiple times on the same trip(s).
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Originally Posted by bimmer2benz
(Post 7719209)
My car claims to have traffic, but in the 3 months I have had it, it has yet to offer to route me around traffic or just start with a better route where WAZE has done it multiple times on the same trip(s).
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Even when not using a nav route, the map shows road congestion with red marks on the map next to the road.
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I'm just gonna update this thread real quick. Here's the HERMES module wiring harness (one of them maybe more?). I just happened to be scrolling through the EPC to try and find what retrofits I can do to my 16 C450.
HERMES harness A2055404276 Heres another harness thats required A2055401420 Those are for the LTE version of the module |
Hi,
I did not had any fault code on my dashboard. Suddenly the car could not be started anymore. The Mercedes Benz service comunicated me that i have to replace this 2 parts in order to fix the car. A0009064703( power electronics module) and A2213400600 (hybrid battery). I will ask the MB service to send me all the information that they have if you think necessary. Thank you so much for help. |
I am moving overseas with my 2019 Mercedes G63. Can I change the Hermes module to make on my Mercedes me app it work in Asia?
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Did you manage to get the dealer to help you with this ?
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What you can do with that?
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Originally Posted by rbrylaw
(Post 7718013)
That's the communication module in your car for data communications via Wifi.
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Originally Posted by yiannossavva
(Post 8779922)
ehat you can do with that?
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
(Post 8783748)
Mostly use to remotely unlock/lock, start engine, track location of your vehicle etc.
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Originally Posted by yiannossavva
(Post 8783887)
Any video for that? How to connect, how to use?
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
(Post 8783893)
Is your car equipped with it? If your car isn't part of the chip shortage (and not waiting for the retrofit) it should had some sort of Hermes module.
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
(Post 8783893)
Is your car equipped with it? If your car isn't part of the chip shortage (and not waiting for the retrofit) it should had some sort of Hermes module.
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Originally Posted by yiannossavva
(Post 8783904)
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
(Post 8784066)
I see then your car is equipped with it, sorry forgot to ask what country are you from? What features are available are region dependent I think.
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Originally Posted by yiannossavva
(Post 8784070)
I am from Cyprus
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
(Post 8784364)
Are you aware of other friends that have MB that have connective services provided by Mercedes? I wonder if it is enabled at all in your region.
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The Hermes module does outbound communications.
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Originally Posted by yiannossavva
(Post 8784602)
no, but no one answer me, what exactly that module can do?
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
(Post 8784066)
I see then your car is equipped with it, sorry forgot to ask what country are you from? What features are available are region dependent I think.
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Originally Posted by murman
(Post 8784794)
Further, it appears the car is an import from Japan? I wonder if that complicates matters.
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Yes, import from Japan to Cyprus. I check if my chassis number is compatible with Mercedes me, unfortunately not supported. I can’t to anything with this module?
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Originally Posted by yiannossavva
(Post 8785347)
Yes, import from Japan to Cyprus. I check if my chassis number is compatible with Mercedes me, unfortunately not supported. I can’t to anything with this module?
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