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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 12:42 AM
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Remote Start - 2016 GL450

Hello again,

So, the GL I just bought is not compatible with the Mercedes mbrace remote start app....

Any suggestions for third party systems?

Thank you!
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 08:57 AM
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Mid-City Engineering. It is a great product. You can find them online.
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 04:36 PM
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iDataLink and Compustar in addition to the above recommendation. I'm currently trying to make an educated decision on one of these for an X164
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 11:55 AM
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Just so you know, we sell our product to compustar for distribution, so really it's down to our product vs idatastart. I think you'll find that our product is far superior to theirs.
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 07:40 PM
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If my keyless go keys weren't so darn expensive, I probably would have gone with the MidCity.
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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 04:34 AM
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i only interested in remote lock/unlock, dont really care about remote engine start.
do i still need to put a spare key in the car for lock/unlock? dont care about remote start.
what about do i still need to solder a wire to the mercedes board for lock/unlock? dont care about remote start.
i have 2016 C450 AMG.
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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by netboy
i only interested in remote lock/unlock, dont really care about remote engine start.
do i still need to put a spare key in the car for lock/unlock? dont care about remote start.
what about do i still need to solder a wire to the mercedes board for lock/unlock? dont care about remote start.
i have 2016 C450 AMG.
The Mercedes Me app can do that on the GL. Not sure about the C. You may want to post your question in the correct forum.
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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 01:36 PM
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yeah. the Mercedes Me app can do that but the 5 years trial expired. 199$ a year and Verizon going to shut down 3G service which Mercedes Me use at end of 2022. also Mercedes Me app doesn't show car status like door open/closed, engine on/off. that's why i kinda interested in MidEngine starter.
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Originally Posted by BlownV8
If my keyless go keys weren't so darn expensive, I probably would have gone with the MidCity.
Does it use up a key for install?
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Does it use up a key for install?
If your GL is a 2014 - 2016 model, you will need to sacrifice an extra key to the install.
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If your GL is a 2014 - 2016 model, you will need to sacrifice an extra key to the install.
I have a 2013 GL550
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I have a 2013 GL550
So then no, there would be no key sacrifice required.
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