Only 260 miles on our new GL350 and the CEL light is on! No big deal (I hope), new car and all - but the interesting thing is that I put my OBDII scanner on it and it showed no codes (yes, CEL is still on)! Not sure if this typical for MB, I know they have extended diagnostic info.

I'm going to enable MBRACE and see if they can read the code. Either way it's back to the dealer. Always important to keep a record of this stuff. The car runs fine, gas cap on etc.

 

There are many proprietary OBD codes that can only be read with MB/Star compliant scanner siftware.

Do the mBrace thing - and report what they are or are not able to see on their remote diagnostic - I have been told they can read all - this would be a good test.

CEL means Check Systems - so it should be something "relatively" minor - so please report back.

if you are here in the US on mBrace - you register and secure with a credit card - make sure they are clear with the emergency contact info you want to have on file.

Basically you have free 6 months standard and 3 months free "premium" and 3 months free "apps".

At about 2 months from mBrace registration you will receive a snail-mail-letter advising you the 3-month free trial premium/apps will soon expire - if you want to cancel use the "i" button in your truck to contact customer service and advise them you want to cancel at expiration of the free trial.

At about 5 months from registration you will receive a 2nd letter, advising expiration soon on the standard mBrace serive - if you want to cancel at end of free trial a 2nd "i" button call.

If you do nothing when you receive those letters - at the end of free trial it will roll over to paid subscription for those services.

I would also suggest you go to mbusa.com - Owner's Support section - free registration for MB Owner's Online - which will allow MB to email you directyl on any campaigns/recalls etc - and also in Owner's Support Section download the free pdf copies of both the Owners Manual and the COMAND manual - take a look at the videos on key features in the Owners Support section as well.

The dealer "should" have setup mBrace for you - but with so much to go over on features during delivery - time crunch on delivery often cuts things short before mbrace gets setup.

Keep the beat !

 

Talked with mbrace yesterday..... while the intent is to be able to do a full remote diagnostic and, ultimately, send the customer a monthly email "health report" on the vehicle..........they are not fully up and running on that ( according to the rep i talked to )

 

from what i know the diagnostics part starts late 13'

 

how much is Mbrace yearly in the U.S?

 

I got MBRACE setup last night. Unfortunately, Customer Care was closed so I was transferred to Roadside Assistance. They could not read the diagnostic codes remotely, but advised to call Customer Care in the morning. Called back this morning & was told they too can not read the diagnostic codes remotely. All they can do is ask you to check the fuel cap.

 

currently $280 for the basic..... the extra stuff can add ANOTHER 282 ( and I find those extras totally useless for me .... will not renew upon expiration of the free time! ) basic is good!

 

Corrrection.... the extras can add another $336!!!!!!

 

I dropped the extra stuff at expiration. BTW, watch your credit card. They charged me $55 for 2 months for the extra stuff, even though I cancelled 60 days ago. I called today and they said they were already processing the credit.

You can also get a small discount if you sign up for 18 or 24 months of the base rate instead of the standard 12 months.

 

price is ridiculous, I dont know if its even offered in Canada but at that price point I'll pass