Any remote starts after Mbrace ?
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 6
Likes: 3
From: North Jersey
2024 BMW X5, 2018 GLE 350
Any remote starts after Mbrace ?
Wondering if anyone knows or installed a remote start on there GLE. I currently have a 2018 GLE 350 and always utilized the remote start from Mbrace. Was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on a remote start. I know it is always been an issue for Mercedes in the past but I figured id ask
Thank you
Thank you
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 11,541
Likes: 5,400
From: San Francisco Bay Area
2019 C63CS
No experience or relation, but Mid City Engineering is a sponsor here. You will have to sacrifices one of your key fobs. If you need both, factor in another few hundred dollars for an extra key fob.
https://www.midcityengineering.com/p...er-sksng166d4/
https://www.midcityengineering.com/p...er-sksng166d4/
Last edited by superswiss; Jan 21, 2026 at 02:31 AM.
Super Member
Joined: Jun 2025
Posts: 784
Likes: 250
From: USA
Wondering if anyone knows or installed a remote start on there GLE. I currently have a 2018 GLE 350 and always utilized the remote start from Mbrace. Was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on a remote start. I know it is always been an issue for Mercedes in the past but I figured id ask
Thank you
Thank you
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2023
Posts: 290
Likes: 85
W167 2021 GLE63S, W223 2022 S580
2018?
Yes, you can add one. The factory Mbrace/Mercedes Me remote start can be added by a dealer if your car was pre-wired for it. Otherwise, a good aftermarket option is the Fortin or Mid City Engineering module. They integrate cleanly and keep your OEM key. Find a specialist installer who knows Mercedes wiring. It’s the most reliable route.
MBWorld God!
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 32,674
Likes: 6,419
There was a model year or so that had 4G that had mBrace, the main problem is they are discontinuing both 3G and mBrace so even for those who have 4G, as long as it is mBrace it has been rendered in-op.
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2022
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
GLC43 AMG (X253)
Question: How reliable are these aftermarket solutions? I’ve seen several posts saying they can drain the battery if installed incorrectly, but I haven’t found clear guidance on how to prevent that. Does anyone have experience with this?
Trending Topics
MBWorld God!
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 32,674
Likes: 6,419
I have a 2018 GLC 43 and understand that Mbrace has been sunset / deactivated. It’s really unfortunate that Mercedes did not plan for a standard upgrade path supported through the dealerships.
Question: How reliable are these aftermarket solutions? I’ve seen several posts saying they can drain the battery if installed incorrectly, but I haven’t found clear guidance on how to prevent that. Does anyone have experience with this?
Question: How reliable are these aftermarket solutions? I’ve seen several posts saying they can drain the battery if installed incorrectly, but I haven’t found clear guidance on how to prevent that. Does anyone have experience with this?
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
