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2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
Misc. issues
In addition to that, the front brakes are putting out an extreme amount of dust, our AMG wheels are brown each and everyday my wife comes home from work. I tell her try coasting the 20 miles to work but she doesnt seem to listen...women!! LOL Our dealer once again says that it is normal, but I think its excessive.
Also, does anyone know how to change the "assistant's" name from Mercedes to something else. She tunes in a lot when we don't want her too??
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Engine misfiring
I was parked on the side of the road, nothing unusual from the norm. We get in the car, I start up the engine and I feel a lot of bucking vibrations. The CEL is blinking, so I shut the engine off.
I start it up again, and the same thing happens again. I take a video of the blinking CEL, and pop the hood.
I hear eat a lot of engine clatter, and I see the engine shaking. The CEL is no longer blinking, it is solid. I cut the ignition off.
We call the SOS button to figure out the problem, but it’s just a call Centre that dispatches tow trucks. So we agree to get a tow. My wife takes a cab home with our boys (ages 3 + 5) while I wait. 15 minutes later, CAA towing appears.
The tow truck operator was very nice. He complimented the car colour and asked if I’d had it for a week or two since mine was the first he’d seen in Montreal. I’ve had it for 5-6 weeks now and it’s the first real issue I’ve experienced.
I start up the engine and the vibration is gone. Just pure inline six smoothness. The check engine light is still present however. We discuss for a bit, I show him the video of the engine and he figures with all the electronics on board cars these days, we may be seeing more of this happening in the future.
After ten minutes of debating whether i should have him tow the car to the dealer and take a cab home after that, plus take a cab to work tomorrow, or simply drive the car home, I restart the engine again; this time the CEL is gone, engine idles smoothly. We agree that I will follow him taking smaller roads back to my home. If an issue arose, I would have honked a few times for him to stop and finalize the tow to the dealer.
As we got got close to home, he pulled into a gas station, and we parted ways, but not before I thanked him for his assistance and insight.
Curiously enough, neither the owner’s manual nor the Mercedes Me app make no mention of a flashing CEL, only a solid one.
I start it up again, and the same thing happens again. I take a video of the blinking CEL, and pop the hood.
I hear eat a lot of engine clatter, and I see the engine shaking. The CEL is no longer blinking, it is solid. I cut the ignition off.
We call the SOS button to figure out the problem, but it’s just a call Centre that dispatches tow trucks. So we agree to get a tow. My wife takes a cab home with our boys (ages 3 + 5) while I wait. 15 minutes later, CAA towing appears.
The tow truck operator was very nice. He complimented the car colour and asked if I’d had it for a week or two since mine was the first he’d seen in Montreal. I’ve had it for 5-6 weeks now and it’s the first real issue I’ve experienced.
I start up the engine and the vibration is gone. Just pure inline six smoothness. The check engine light is still present however. We discuss for a bit, I show him the video of the engine and he figures with all the electronics on board cars these days, we may be seeing more of this happening in the future.
After ten minutes of debating whether i should have him tow the car to the dealer and take a cab home after that, plus take a cab to work tomorrow, or simply drive the car home, I restart the engine again; this time the CEL is gone, engine idles smoothly. We agree that I will follow him taking smaller roads back to my home. If an issue arose, I would have honked a few times for him to stop and finalize the tow to the dealer.
As we got got close to home, he pulled into a gas station, and we parted ways, but not before I thanked him for his assistance and insight.
Curiously enough, neither the owner’s manual nor the Mercedes Me app make no mention of a flashing CEL, only a solid one.
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Certainly schedule diagnostic with your dealer - to "me" - sounds like loose gas-cap or "bad gas" but that's just my gas..... could be something more serious - so dealer to play safe.
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engine misfire
I was parked on the side of the road, nothing unusual from the norm. We get in the car, I start up the engine and I feel a lot of bucking vibrations. The CEL is blinking, so I shut the engine off.
I start it up again, and the same thing happens again. I take a video of the blinking CEL, and pop the hood.
I hear eat a lot of engine clatter, and I see the engine shaking. The CEL is no longer blinking, it is solid. I cut the ignition off.
We call the SOS button to figure out the problem, but it’s just a call Centre that dispatches tow trucks. So we agree to get a tow. My wife takes a cab home with our boys (ages 3 + 5) while I wait. 15 minutes later, CAA towing appears.
The tow truck operator was very nice. He complimented the car colour and asked if I’d had it for a week or two since mine was the first he’d seen in Montreal. I’ve had it for 5-6 weeks now and it’s the first real issue I’ve experienced.
I start up the engine and the vibration is gone. Just pure inline six smoothness. The check engine light is still present however. We discuss for a bit, I show him the video of the engine and he figures with all the electronics on board cars these days, we may be seeing more of this happening in the future.
After ten minutes of debating whether i should have him tow the car to the dealer and take a cab home after that, plus take a cab to work tomorrow, or simply drive the car home, I restart the engine again; this time the CEL is gone, engine idles smoothly. We agree that I will follow him taking smaller roads back to my home. If an issue arose, I would have honked a few times for him to stop and finalize the tow to the dealer.
As we got got close to home, he pulled into a gas station, and we parted ways, but not before I thanked him for his assistance and insight.
Curiously enough, neither the owner’s manual nor the Mercedes Me app make no mention of a flashing CEL, only a solid one.
I start it up again, and the same thing happens again. I take a video of the blinking CEL, and pop the hood.
I hear eat a lot of engine clatter, and I see the engine shaking. The CEL is no longer blinking, it is solid. I cut the ignition off.
We call the SOS button to figure out the problem, but it’s just a call Centre that dispatches tow trucks. So we agree to get a tow. My wife takes a cab home with our boys (ages 3 + 5) while I wait. 15 minutes later, CAA towing appears.
The tow truck operator was very nice. He complimented the car colour and asked if I’d had it for a week or two since mine was the first he’d seen in Montreal. I’ve had it for 5-6 weeks now and it’s the first real issue I’ve experienced.
I start up the engine and the vibration is gone. Just pure inline six smoothness. The check engine light is still present however. We discuss for a bit, I show him the video of the engine and he figures with all the electronics on board cars these days, we may be seeing more of this happening in the future.
After ten minutes of debating whether i should have him tow the car to the dealer and take a cab home after that, plus take a cab to work tomorrow, or simply drive the car home, I restart the engine again; this time the CEL is gone, engine idles smoothly. We agree that I will follow him taking smaller roads back to my home. If an issue arose, I would have honked a few times for him to stop and finalize the tow to the dealer.
As we got got close to home, he pulled into a gas station, and we parted ways, but not before I thanked him for his assistance and insight.
Curiously enough, neither the owner’s manual nor the Mercedes Me app make no mention of a flashing CEL, only a solid one.
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ml#post7785279
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ml#post7785520
Last edited by audi40; 08-22-2019 at 05:47 AM.
#231
Message Vladimir thru eBay with your VIN# and ask him to confirm his OBD module will "work".. very effective in "re-programming" the function of ECO Start/Stop..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-ca...EAAOSw2iJa-n9S
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-ca...EAAOSw2iJa-n9S
#232
Thanks for asking the question. We should start a pool of funds to pay a hacker to show us how to make this change. I’m quite certain that someone out there knows how to open up the code and substitute out the work “Mercedes” for something else. I want to change mine to “computer”. Maybe thats nerdy, but I like it. “Computer, turn on my heated seat” or I’ll just give my GLE a name. “Hey Sam, close the sunroof”
It can be done, we just need to find someone with the Technical skills to hack the code. I’m willing to put some $$$ into the effort.
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Hello Boxturtle,
Thanks for asking the question. We should start a pool of funds to pay a hacker to show us how to make this change. I’m quite certain that someone out there knows how to open up the code and substitute out the work “Mercedes” for something else. I want to change mine to “computer”. Maybe thats nerdy, but I like it. “Computer, turn on my heated seat” or I’ll just give my GLE a name. “Hey Sam, close the sunroof”
It can be done, we just need to find someone with the Technical skills to hack the code. I’m willing to put some $$$ into the effort.
Thanks for asking the question. We should start a pool of funds to pay a hacker to show us how to make this change. I’m quite certain that someone out there knows how to open up the code and substitute out the work “Mercedes” for something else. I want to change mine to “computer”. Maybe thats nerdy, but I like it. “Computer, turn on my heated seat” or I’ll just give my GLE a name. “Hey Sam, close the sunroof”
It can be done, we just need to find someone with the Technical skills to hack the code. I’m willing to put some $$$ into the effort.
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Mercedes coding
These are Mercedes scan tools, but not sure any of them can do programming: http://www.mercedesmedic.com/best-ob...r-diagnostics/; https://scanneranswers.com/best-obd2-mercedes-scantool/
Given the complexity of this car's software, I would be hesitant of do-it-yourself programming.
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OBD Eleven but as I recall it’s a Voltas product. My guess is that someone with inside connections is involved! You don’t need to be a coder....it’s reportedly much simpler than VAG Com and other similar products.
https://www.shopdap.com/obdelevenpro...scan-tool.html
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#237
I wonder if the app is proprietary to the dongle that’s included in the purchase price. You can buy the blue tooth obd2 reader for 30 bucks on amazon (the app looks to be free). I did that with my BMW and someone had developed an app to allow for coding of different options.
I bought from Deutschland Auto Parts;
OBD Eleven but as I recall it’s a Voltas product. My guess is that someone with inside connections is involved! You don’t need to be a coder....it’s reportedly much simpler than VAG Com and other similar products.
https://www.shopdap.com/obdelevenpro...scan-tool.html
OBD Eleven but as I recall it’s a Voltas product. My guess is that someone with inside connections is involved! You don’t need to be a coder....it’s reportedly much simpler than VAG Com and other similar products.
https://www.shopdap.com/obdelevenpro...scan-tool.html
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I should elaborate on the way OBD11 works. With Audi you have groups of settings that are on or off or have several options. For instance-you have 3 selections for locking; off, 1 chirp or two chirps. Display the gear the transmission is in on/off. Turn seat belt warning on/off. Some more complicated things like Lane Keep have several modules with settings to change and the Camera has to be “Parameratized”. My early build wasn’t available with Lane Keep or Traffic Signs but I was able to activate them. There seems to be a lot of Audi owners that have the desire and ability to figure things out and then post the solution. Personally I would be uncomfortable to experiment since you might screw something up.
In addition to the do-it-yourself OBD11 has preconfigured options that take credits you can buy or earn over time. Most are very inexpensive but also easy.
In addition to the do-it-yourself OBD11 has preconfigured options that take credits you can buy or earn over time. Most are very inexpensive but also easy.
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I wonder if the app is proprietary to the dongle that’s included in the purchase price. You can buy the blue tooth obd2 reader for 30 bucks on amazon (the app looks to be free). I did that with my BMW and someone had developed an app to allow for coding of different options.
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Hello All,
On another thread Philamg said "press close button quickly twice after locking and disables key,"
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ml#post7835912
Maybe some of the Key problems people are reporting is related to Phil's comment about disabling keys. Perhaps we're pressing the buttons too fast and locking it out. It's worth looking into for those of you who continue to have key problems.
On another thread Philamg said "press close button quickly twice after locking and disables key,"
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ml#post7835912
Maybe some of the Key problems people are reporting is related to Phil's comment about disabling keys. Perhaps we're pressing the buttons too fast and locking it out. It's worth looking into for those of you who continue to have key problems.
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Hello All,
On another thread Philamg said "press close button quickly twice after locking and disables key,"
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ml#post7835912
Maybe some of the Key problems people are reporting is related to Phil's comment about disabling keys. Perhaps we're pressing the buttons too fast and locking it out. It's worth looking into for those of you who continue to have key problems.
On another thread Philamg said "press close button quickly twice after locking and disables key,"
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ml#post7835912
Maybe some of the Key problems people are reporting is related to Phil's comment about disabling keys. Perhaps we're pressing the buttons too fast and locking it out. It's worth looking into for those of you who continue to have key problems.
#242
New issue I'm experiencing, the Voice Guidance in Navigation doesn't work. I have ensured it is on, and even when I adjust the volume, it does not give me the "navigate to route" test phrase. Any one else have this?
In addition to this I have similar issues to everyone else: 1. Car lower on exit does no stay on after shutdown. 2. Kick to open tailgate doesn't work. I don't have the key fob issue. Wonder if they'll fix these things ever.
In addition to this I have similar issues to everyone else: 1. Car lower on exit does no stay on after shutdown. 2. Kick to open tailgate doesn't work. I don't have the key fob issue. Wonder if they'll fix these things ever.
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That’s the story now, but mine didn’t reset when I first got it. There are so many glitches-who knows what is design and what isn’t. My mirrors (fold locking) have reset to on 3 times in a month.
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Funny anecdote
Yesterday, we were heading out for a family picnic, and I had my kid's godfather in the car. Wanting to show off some of the tech, I use the voice command, "Hey Mercedes."
She asks what I would like to do. "Navigate to..." She cuts me of with the driest "No," possible. Everyone started laughing and I just sat there, not impressed. My wife telling me its not just women, even the car wants to ignore me. She was in stitches. Yeah, I think Mercedes is jealous I use CarPlay more often than her.
Yesterday, we were heading out for a family picnic, and I had my kid's godfather in the car. Wanting to show off some of the tech, I use the voice command, "Hey Mercedes."
She asks what I would like to do. "Navigate to..." She cuts me of with the driest "No," possible. Everyone started laughing and I just sat there, not impressed. My wife telling me its not just women, even the car wants to ignore me. She was in stitches. Yeah, I think Mercedes is jealous I use CarPlay more often than her.
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Funny anecdote
Yesterday, we were heading out for a family picnic, and I had my kid's godfather in the car. Wanting to show off some of the tech, I use the voice command, "Hey Mercedes."
She asks what I would like to do. "Navigate to..." She cuts me of with the driest "No," possible. Everyone started laughing and I just sat there, not impressed. My wife telling me its not just women, even the car wants to ignore me. She was in stitches. Yeah, I think Mercedes is jealous I use CarPlay more often than her.
Yesterday, we were heading out for a family picnic, and I had my kid's godfather in the car. Wanting to show off some of the tech, I use the voice command, "Hey Mercedes."
She asks what I would like to do. "Navigate to..." She cuts me of with the driest "No," possible. Everyone started laughing and I just sat there, not impressed. My wife telling me its not just women, even the car wants to ignore me. She was in stitches. Yeah, I think Mercedes is jealous I use CarPlay more often than her.
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Separately, any one else having an issue with voice guidance not working?
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