Adding Distronic to the GL -- Can it be done - Page 2

10-07-2007, 02:48 PM

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I thought Distronic was not availble for 550 since it had to be redesigned due to the new grill. So can you use Distronic from 450 on a 550?

No. Retrofitting Distonic in a 550 is an exercise in futility. I am sure it can be done but I for one would not trust it. If an '08 GL550 ends up with Distonic then it will be because MB is finished with adapting the grill and other specs to offer it as standard (raising the MSRP) or as a new Option. Whether this will occur for the '08 year or '09 year is anybodies guess.

Distronic Plus is a dream at this point but could make it into the GL sometime in the future I guess.

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10-07-2007, 03:46 PM

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2014 GL 450

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My handy husband decided to install the "Home Depot" version of Distronic on my GL. Here it is shown in gold color, but is also available in chrome & black

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10-07-2007, 05:00 PM

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My handy husband decided to install the "Home Depot" version of Distronic on my GL. Here it is shown in gold color, but is also available in chrome & black

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10-07-2007, 07:09 PM

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My handy husband decided to install the "Home Depot" version of Distronic on my GL. Here it is shown in gold color, but is also available in chrome & black

He will probably be called by MBUSA tomorrow to come in for an interview Jen...LOL

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10-07-2007, 09:39 PM

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My handy husband decided to install the "Home Depot" version of Distronic on my GL. Here it is shown in gold color, but is also available in chrome & black

LOL! And here I thought it was for the GL550 to replicate- (MB was aiming for a kinda manly SUV after all)...

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10-07-2007, 11:05 PM

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Thanks for all the great insight!!

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11-19-2007, 04:09 PM

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Can anyone confirm if this is a typo on the mbusa website

http://www.mbusa.com/models/features...63&class=08_ML

it implies that Distronic PLUS is available on the 2008 ML63

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11-19-2007, 04:14 PM

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Can anyone confirm if this is a typo on the mbusa website

http://www.mbusa.com/models/features...63&class=08_ML

it implies that Distronic PLUS is available on the 2008 ML63

If true, then can the GL be far behind? Maybe the 2009 550 will have the + as an option? oknish will be trading on day one of the intro if so...:-)

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11-19-2007, 06:47 PM

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oknish will be trading on day one of the intro if so...:-)

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11-19-2007, 08:07 PM

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Can anyone confirm if this is a typo on the mbusa website

http://www.mbusa.com/models/features...63&class=08_ML

it implies that Distronic PLUS is available on the 2008 ML63

This is a "Typo".
Distronic Plus is not available on any M-B SUV...anywhere.

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11-19-2007, 08:30 PM

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This is a "Typo".
Distronic Plus is not available on any M-B SUV...anywhere.

Good old MB web site quality control at work again...I repeat GL, they should fire the webmaster...:-)

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02-18-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by benzmodz

Shopping list
-----------
- sensor
- sensor mounting kit
- grille insert for distronic
- grille (if necessary)
- DTR compatible horns
- Horn mounting fittings

- wiring harness (if orderable)
- coding and installation

- cluster coding
- gateway coding
- ECU coding (if needed)
- ESP must be compatible (usually is)

Assuming that the radiator support is correct for DTR then it should be OK.

Hello i am installing a dtr on my w164 2007, but the ESP cant see the dtr. The dealer told me that he cant conect them. How can i know if the problem is about ESP or about códing ESP?

Thank you very much for your help.

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