Shoutout to Elebest!! ILS ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS & Full screen Carplay update
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Hi @S_W222,
Thanks for sharing your experience with ILS. Just got a GLS recently and have some newbie questions if you don't mind.
1) I have read that people restore their mods to factory defaults before taking the car in to a MB dealer. Is that a good pre-caution to take or over-blown concern?
2) If so then how does one set things to factory defaults if the mods are done remotely?
3) Is there a concern the mods would be wiped out when taking the car to an MB dealer for updates?
4) How did you get the "Intelligent Light System" option to show up on the menu? Did Elebest have to enable that with a mod too?
5) Have you considered(or have a view) using this plug-in module? https://mwmods.com/index.php/product...am-led-module/ Per them I can have it either enabled or disabled(reset back to factory), so wondering how you got the menu option in #4.
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Thanks for sharing your experience with ILS. Just got a GLS recently and have some newbie questions if you don't mind.
1) I have read that people restore their mods to factory defaults before taking the car in to a MB dealer. Is that a good pre-caution to take or over-blown concern?
2) If so then how does one set things to factory defaults if the mods are done remotely?
3) Is there a concern the mods would be wiped out when taking the car to an MB dealer for updates?
4) How did you get the "Intelligent Light System" option to show up on the menu? Did Elebest have to enable that with a mod too?
5) Have you considered(or have a view) using this plug-in module? https://mwmods.com/index.php/product...am-led-module/ Per them I can have it either enabled or disabled(reset back to factory), so wondering how you got the menu option in #4.
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I told my Dealer of my ILS+ upgrade (RJ Auto) and it wasn't an issue for them - warranty or otherwise.
I've had two extensive MB updates. One involved a complete head unit replacement, and another involved replacing the SAM unit at the left rear, to fix an overzealous Synthetic Sound generator. Both full reprogramming, one of which took the shop two tries for success. No loss of ILS+ function.
A permanent dongle doesn't make much sense to me. It'll be in the way of any troubleshooting in the future. Just get the coding.
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Thank you both @S_W222 & @mikapen for you inputs very helpful. I'll get in touch with Elebest.
"A permanent dongle doesn't make much sense to me. It'll be in the way of any troubleshooting in the future. Just get the coding."
My understanding is that the dongle/module doesn't need to be plugged in all the time. One plugs it in only when enabling & disabling(ie, setting back to factory defaults) the mods.
"A permanent dongle doesn't make much sense to me. It'll be in the way of any troubleshooting in the future. Just get the coding."
My understanding is that the dongle/module doesn't need to be plugged in all the time. One plugs it in only when enabling & disabling(ie, setting back to factory defaults) the mods.
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Thank you both @S_W222 & @mikapen for you inputs very helpful. I'll get in touch with Elebest.
"A permanent dongle doesn't make much sense to me. It'll be in the way of any troubleshooting in the future. Just get the coding."
My understanding is that the dongle/module doesn't need to be plugged in all the time. One plugs it in only when enabling & disabling(ie, setting back to factory defaults) the mods.
"A permanent dongle doesn't make much sense to me. It'll be in the way of any troubleshooting in the future. Just get the coding."
My understanding is that the dongle/module doesn't need to be plugged in all the time. One plugs it in only when enabling & disabling(ie, setting back to factory defaults) the mods.
With Elebest and others like RJ, it's there only during the coding session.
You don't have the ability to revert to factory settings, but I can't see a reason to do that
It's definitely a worthwhile upgrade. Locally, I see deer along the road ahead of the car in front, and Interstate driving is more relaxed.
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"RE the dongle. I was referring to the link to MWM you posted in #146 above. My first thought was that their dongle stayed in place to operate its functions."
The MWM dongle you don't leave it plugged in. Per the Q&A on their main page, you only plug in when enabling the mods, or when resetting mods back to factory default.
The MWM dongle you don't leave it plugged in. Per the Q&A on their main page, you only plug in when enabling the mods, or when resetting mods back to factory default.
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"RE the dongle. I was referring to the link to MWM you posted in #146 above. My first thought was that their dongle stayed in place to operate its functions."
The MWM dongle you don't leave it plugged in. Per the Q&A on their main page, you only plug in when enabling the mods, or when resetting mods back to factory default.
The MWM dongle you don't leave it plugged in. Per the Q&A on their main page, you only plug in when enabling the mods, or when resetting mods back to factory default.
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I think one of the big issues here is re-coding after the codes are lost. IMO this is something that a coder should offer, or at least for a smaller fee. BenzNinja does offer that, but he doesn't code the W223, and I don't know about RJ. When Elebest coded my W223 he did a great job, but I asked what would happen if the dealer were to do an update and I was to lose the coding and he said that I would have to pay for the coding the same all over again. I went ahead and did it because I wanted the ILS, but I would be lying if I said the thought of having to pay hundreds and hundreds every time the car goes in for service is not appealing. I am told that the ILS normally hangs on even though the option in the menu goes away, but the other coding I had done (starting in individual mode) likely would not. I would have had more coding done if I wasn't pretty sure the first service visit would wipe it all out.
Personally whatever coder will offer to re-code at no or much less cost if the coding gets erased would get my business.
Personally whatever coder will offer to re-code at no or much less cost if the coding gets erased would get my business.
I am a BenzNinja Club member and have had several modifications performed, such as adding AMG menus to the IC and adding Agility/Sport+ to my transmission options (as well as "remembering" the last setting). Whenever any modifications are performed by Peter (BenzNinja), he first makes a backup. Also, recoding is free if that ever happens with BenzNinja modifications.
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Is your car still under factory warranty? May cars are long out of warranty, so I tell my dealership whenever I need to take a car in NOT to perform any updates without talking to me first.
I am a BenzNinja Club member and have had several modifications performed, such as adding AMG menus to the IC and adding Agility/Sport+ to my transmission options (as well as "remembering" the last setting). Whenever any modifications are performed by Peter (BenzNinja), he first makes a backup. Also, recoding is free if that ever happens with BenzNinja modifications.
I am a BenzNinja Club member and have had several modifications performed, such as adding AMG menus to the IC and adding Agility/Sport+ to my transmission options (as well as "remembering" the last setting). Whenever any modifications are performed by Peter (BenzNinja), he first makes a backup. Also, recoding is free if that ever happens with BenzNinja modifications.
Its in for its first service right now so we'll see if the coding survives.
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The free Re-coding service is the reason we are doing very well in this business, not only in this forum, but also in our local business in Singapore. We have life time Re-coding service for all our existing customer.
For new models like 223 206 297 etc, Currently No free Re-coding service, reason is cost of this service is not just a few minutes of working on computer, we need pay same amount of money to let us able to do this job again. But as long as it is available without such Re-do cost, it will be free for Re-coding service.
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Is your car still under factory warranty? May cars are long out of warranty, so I tell my dealership whenever I need to take a car in NOT to perform any updates without talking to me first.
I am a BenzNinja Club member and have had several modifications performed, such as adding AMG menus to the IC and adding Agility/Sport+ to my transmission options (as well as "remembering" the last setting). Whenever any modifications are performed by Peter (BenzNinja), he first makes a backup. Also, recoding is free if that ever happens with BenzNinja modifications.
I am a BenzNinja Club member and have had several modifications performed, such as adding AMG menus to the IC and adding Agility/Sport+ to my transmission options (as well as "remembering" the last setting). Whenever any modifications are performed by Peter (BenzNinja), he first makes a backup. Also, recoding is free if that ever happens with BenzNinja modifications.
I only plan to mod the ILS+ headlights and turning off of some options(air circulation, eco start/stop, etc).
How do you like the Agility/Sport+ mod?
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Let us know either way.
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I get that coding this car costs the coder money, so they can't recode for free but I would hope just the cost would be passed on for the re-code.
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That’s great news, @SW20S, glad that your coding is intact …. And, great job @EleBest - thanks for the explanation below too.
That’s good to know @EleBest . My GLS will go 10K/1-year service, and also a recall to be done soon, and it’s good to know it is covered by your protection/guarantee for lifetime free re-coding.
Hi We, EleBest, offer free Re-coding service all the times in those older models, and as I know most of coders did this way.
The free Re-coding service is the reason we are doing very well in this business, not only in this forum, but also in our local business in Singapore. We have life time Re-coding service for all our existing customer.
For new models like 223 206 297 etc, Currently No free Re-coding service, reason is cost of this service is not just a few minutes of working on computer, we need pay same amount of money to let us able to do this job again. But as long as it is available without such Re-do cost, it will be free for Re-coding service.
The free Re-coding service is the reason we are doing very well in this business, not only in this forum, but also in our local business in Singapore. We have life time Re-coding service for all our existing customer.
For new models like 223 206 297 etc, Currently No free Re-coding service, reason is cost of this service is not just a few minutes of working on computer, we need pay same amount of money to let us able to do this job again. But as long as it is available without such Re-do cost, it will be free for Re-coding service.
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That’s awesome @SW20S !. Glad it worked well for you. I expect (and hope) all my codings to also survive my next service visit including the recall according to @EleBest although he said he’ll guarantee a free re-code, but i prefer to not bother with it again.
I have a number of coding services that Elebest did for me and it will take a ton of time to re-do (Snow mode, individual last-drive mode memory, Maybach suspension drive comfort/mode, ILS+ headlights, dual navigation (MBUX maps and Carplay) running at same time, as well as Carplay typing while driving, and the CarPlay Full Screen with wireless). Wow…I really appreciate having access to these folks; but credit goes to the great forum communities like this.
I have a number of coding services that Elebest did for me and it will take a ton of time to re-do (Snow mode, individual last-drive mode memory, Maybach suspension drive comfort/mode, ILS+ headlights, dual navigation (MBUX maps and Carplay) running at same time, as well as Carplay typing while driving, and the CarPlay Full Screen with wireless). Wow…I really appreciate having access to these folks; but credit goes to the great forum communities like this.
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Hello guys. I am experiencing the famous torque braking. Could that be caused by the new head unit I installed from Elebest? My GLS didn’t suffer from that prior to the install. I remember there was a code to prevent that but not sure if I should ask Elebest to take care of it. Any suggestions would be appreciated it.
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Hello guys. I am experiencing the famous torque braking. Could that be caused by the new head unit I installed from Elebest? My GLS didn’t suffer from that prior to the install. I remember there was a code to prevent that but not sure if I should ask Elebest to take care of it. Any suggestions would be appreciated it.
For cars with DAP (drive assist package): brake intervention can be coded off.
for cars without DAP: Active Lane Keep Assist setting (standard, sensitive, off, warning) can be can be coded to memorise last mode. Active Brake Assist also can be memorised to off state like the video below:
These are not related to the head unit.
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