Mercedes Tech Talk Discuss general technical questions and issues about your Mercedes-Benz. Moderated by a certified MB Tech.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

radio volume feature delete

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 12-05-2001, 11:07 AM
  #1  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
lee2375's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 1,633
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 2 Posts
W212 E63, Audi R8 4.2, Panamera S, Range Rover Sport GT
radio volume feature delete

mbtech, do you know of an easy way to disable this auto-volume feature on MB radios? It says take it to the dealer but they're always busy.
Old 12-05-2001, 11:23 AM
  #2  
Administrator

 
Vic55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: THE Orange County, California
Posts: 11,921
Received 796 Likes on 495 Posts
2020 Audi R8 V10, 2016 AMG GTS, 2018 E63S Edition 1, 2018 Porsche GTS Cab, 2012 C63 BS
Re: radio volume feature delete

Originally posted by lee2375
mbtech, do you know of an easy way to disable this auto-volume feature on MB radios? It says take it to the dealer but they're always busy.
I think only the dealer can do it since they have the computer. You could try to disconnect your speedo, then the speed would be constant and the volume wouldnt change.

Sorry about that Lee- just having some Wednesday fun!!
Old 12-05-2001, 11:33 AM
  #3  
Out Of Control!
 
JamE55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: CA, NV, CO
Posts: 21,005
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Can't believe it's only wednesday?? Damn!! Wish this week was already over!
Old 12-05-2001, 12:36 PM
  #4  
Member
 
bmac002's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Wilmington, NC
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
CLK 320
Maybe on a model newer than a 99 you might be able to turn it off but my car is a 99 and I just had it turned off. I asked if there was a way to turn it off by pressing a certain combo of buttons and they said no, it had to be hooked up to a lap top that they have.
Old 12-05-2001, 01:47 PM
  #5  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
lee2375's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 1,633
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 2 Posts
W212 E63, Audi R8 4.2, Panamera S, Range Rover Sport GT
disconnecting the speedo is easier than going to the local dealer
Old 12-05-2001, 04:39 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
Drew's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: S. Florida
Posts: 277
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
'01 E55 AMG - Brilliant Silver (very rare)/ Charcoal, K2a
can confirm (at least for my car), required a trip to the dealer.

hooked it up to a diagnostic machine, and was on my way in literally 5 minutes.

Also had them turn-off the security feature "lights on at night for a minute after you turn the car off and lock her up". (sorry for using such complicated technical talk )
Old 12-05-2001, 05:27 PM
  #7  
Out Of Control!
 
JamE55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: CA, NV, CO
Posts: 21,005
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Hey Drew!

How did you do that security feature "lights on at night for a minute after you turn the car off and lock her up" do you have to go to the dealer for that? Becuz somtimes that's kind of annoying!
Old 12-06-2001, 11:26 AM
  #8  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
lee2375's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 1,633
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 2 Posts
W212 E63, Audi R8 4.2, Panamera S, Range Rover Sport GT
Jam, you have to go tho the dealer for that one.
Old 12-06-2001, 08:09 PM
  #9  
Guy
Newbie
 
Guy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Chicago Suburbs
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
JamE55 - on the ML you with "key" in on posiiton 1, press-n-hold fog light switch...

for lights on after key removed....

the ML you with "key" in on posiiton 1, press-n-hold fog light switch.... In the Gear Indicator display, you will see a number 0,15,30,45,60 representing the number of seconds of lights-on. Press foglight switch to sequence.
Old 12-06-2001, 09:03 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
Drew's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: S. Florida
Posts: 277
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
'01 E55 AMG - Brilliant Silver (very rare)/ Charcoal, K2a
Originally posted by JamE55
How did you do that security feature "lights on at night for a minute after you turn the car off and lock her up" do you have to go to the dealer for that?
Lee is correct Jam, a pit-stop at the 'stealership' is required.

I don't know if you remember (or were on the board then) an E55 owner with the handle of 'E'. He pointed out to me the auto-volume solution and the at-times annoying lights-stay-on problem: he felt that having the lights go on was less of a safety feature ... and more of a 'look at me and my nice new 'benz' feature (akin to the beep-of-the-horn when locking the car with the remote ... which i have disabled as well).
Old 12-06-2001, 09:32 PM
  #11  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
young's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Earth
Posts: 3,600
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
GLB 250 4matic
i'm going to the dealer tomorrow to turn off the auto-volume feature. i think it would be ok if the change in volume wasn't so great. is it adjustable at all?
Old 12-06-2001, 09:38 PM
  #12  
Senior Member
 
Drew's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: S. Florida
Posts: 277
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
'01 E55 AMG - Brilliant Silver (very rare)/ Charcoal, K2a
Originally posted by young
i'm going to the dealer tomorrow to turn off the auto-volume feature. i think it would be ok if the change in volume wasn't so great. is it adjustable at all?

Although I had it turned off, I think I remember the Tech. asking me if I just wanted it reduced.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: radio volume feature delete



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:19 AM.