Rider1

I went to the dealer today for the Poly V Belt recall. They ordered a new V Belt and tensioner. When parts come in (couple of days) the job takes about an hour and a half to complete according to the tech.

However, he (tech) discovered that there was an ECU update (I think that's what he called it) and after about 45 minutes the update was completed. He didn't know what was changed.

After driving the vehicle for about 50 miles I have noticed the trans. downshifts smoother when coming up to a stop. Not that I thought it was objectionable before but it is definitely better now. And...my ML63 had a very slight lope at idle when in gear. About a 20 rpm rise and fall. It hasn't reoccured after the ECU update.

I've put almost 7,000 miles on my ML63 to date and still love the intoxicating power and instant availability. Seats are great too!

Dave

kokanee

Thanks Rider1. I will check to see if mine too needs the ECU update. The downshifting is agressive enough (in S mode) to make the modulation of braking a little difficult.
Yes isn't it really wonderful vehicle to drive? When I get into another car I realize just how quick it is. Very solid on the road and way too much fun. I wonder if, for day to day driving, the AMG recipe isn't a better one than the BMW recipe. I mean how often can you go around a corner at more than 95% of what the ML is capable of? And should you?

Blue_Monster

Rider,
is it just me, or does the picture in your avatar show the european headlights, without that ugly orange thing they put in there? If so, Where did you get the clearlight, I want one

Rider1

Nope just good 'ol USA headlamps.

Still lovin' the ML63 after five months of ownership!

Dave