Illuminated Star

Mar 16, 2014 | 05:08 PM

jw1977

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Illuminated Star

I just purchased a 2014 Gl450 in Diamond White, it has 2000 miles on it. So far we really like it, it rides much better than our 2007. Our 2014 has the illuminated star option which I was excited about, until I tried it out to only find it's not on when you're driving. It's only on when you unlock the car. This seems pretty pricey just to have it on for 10 seconds. I don't see anywhere to change this option, is this really how it works?

Mar 16, 2014 | 07:48 PM

Steve Maislin

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That's about all is does. Probably why it does not sell so well. If you have distrionic it is not available at all.

Mar 16, 2014 | 08:48 PM

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The DOT has not approved for use as a "running light" for the SUV's "yet" - they "might" approve when submitted with new 2015 MY - and if they approve for 2015 then Star will be able to be recoded by dealer for prior years.

Mar 16, 2014 | 10:06 PM

jw1977

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Thanks

Mar 16, 2014 | 11:48 PM

Smalone01

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Mine is wired so that it is on whenever the lights are on.

Mar 16, 2014 | 11:55 PM

jw1977

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Did the dealer wire it like that for you or has it always been like that? Did you ask for it?

Mar 17, 2014 | 11:44 AM

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This is a frustrating feature that was misrepresented by MB (commercials showed car with it on while driving)...not a big deal, but hopefully will be fixed soon.

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May 2, 2014 | 04:53 PM

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I had mine installed at the dealer and they are on all the time as long as my headlights are on

May 2, 2014 | 11:03 PM

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There is a dealer programable updated that has been Federal approved..

May 3, 2014 | 12:06 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chanaar

I had mine installed at the dealer and they are on all the time as long as my headlights are on

How much did labor and material cost if you don't mind me asking?

May 3, 2014 | 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ah_gl450

How much did labor and material cost if you don't mind me asking?

Not really sure. The star was done in connection with a tire change and rotation. Total labor was $100 so I guess the labor for the star alone would be less.

May 3, 2014 | 07:40 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fabbrisd1

There is a dealer programable updated that has been Federal approved..

Thanks fab.

Our dealer said they need to see how they can get it covered under warranty. Should it just be covered for people with MY 2014 who had the star before the new fed approval?

May 3, 2014 | 09:49 PM

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Dealer programmable, or re-programmable - haven't had it done yet - the Star isn't "big" in my market area at all - will be "bigger" this next model year..

May 11, 2014 | 08:03 AM

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just picked up a 2014 GL450 and the star seems to be illuminated when the lights are on.

May 11, 2014 | 10:42 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by baobay

just picked up a 2014 GL450 and the star seems to be illuminated when the lights are on.

Pix?

May 11, 2014 | 08:49 PM

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sorry for the bad pics. took them quickly in the garage but you can see the star illuminated when the lights are on. Picked up from dealer 2 days ago.

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May 12, 2014 | 09:43 AM

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Nice - thx.

May 12, 2014 | 10:45 AM

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Ill also add that the star is pretty subtle. You really will only see the illumination when its dark out.

May 12, 2014 | 05:09 PM

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Was at the MB dealer today for unrelated issue but asked the MB Botique lady what it costs - $795 installed. On whenever the headlights come on. I'll wait for a "deal".

May 12, 2014 | 05:30 PM

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My wife's is on whenever the lights are on. Picked it up a few weeks ago. I'm not sure why they would charge you for a software update to do this. You could almost claim it is warranty work in some ways.

May 12, 2014 | 09:24 PM

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Should have clarified - that is for the entire kit plus installation for those of us that did not have the option at the time but want to add it now.

May 19, 2014 | 01:26 AM

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Dealer said no full time illumination approved for ML350 yet

Just to add my two cents, I have a 2014 ML350 BlueTec I recently purchased.
It did not come with the illuminated star so I inquired as to installing it. I was informed that currently, it has not been approved to stay on but is still only when the doors are unlocked or the door is open. They also quoted the total cost of around $1,200.00 (star and three wiring modules to make it only operate when doors are unlocked). Half of the cost was the hardware and the other half the labor to install the new modules. The Rep. I talked to told me to wait till later in the year and it might be approved for full time on and the extra modules would may not be needed so the parts cost and installation cost should drop.

Dec 27, 2014 | 03:06 PM

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Installation Instruction

Hello Guys,

I bought the OEM part from MB dealer. I could able to mount the star my self.
The toughest part is where to hook it up on the fuse circuit. Can any one post detail instructions where to hook up the wire and what fuse to use I Guess is fuse came with the parts is 5 AMP.

Here is the link where I bought. Seller is a Open road MB in New Jersey.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251407885245?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Thank you in advance.