MB Me Connect
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Audi RS7
MB Me Connect
I have had a lot of troubles with the remote start feature on the Me connect app, MB keeps telling me its a known issue with their network, are others having this problem? I find it unacceptable in a car of this magnitude. I have a GT63s. I have 3 chevy's with the GM app based system and they work flawlessly, even in my daughters 20k cruze. I am very frustrated with this.
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From: Delray Beach, Fl
GLC SUV 350e Verde Silver Metallic
I have 2020 GLC and have really have had no problems with Mercedes ME Connect and remote start. Only problem i have had with Connect is under “see all” brake linings, coolant, washer fluid are “grayed out”. Windows was too but it came on line. I have a work order in for the last few days but haven’t heard anything. The agent told me that they are aware of the issue and are working on a fix. The Connect app is a real upgrade over the old Mercedes Me.
The remote start is designed to shut down when you open the door. Think it’s a safety thing. Also won’t start if the gas tank amount is to low. Thinks that’s around 5-8 gallons or so.
The remote start is designed to shut down when you open the door. Think it’s a safety thing. Also won’t start if the gas tank amount is to low. Thinks that’s around 5-8 gallons or so.
Last edited by DESAL; Jan 21, 2020 at 05:16 PM.
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2019 C63CS
I've played twice with the remote start feature just to try it out. The first time it didn't work right away, but my car wasn't locked. I remote locked it and then tried again when it started up fine. The second time my car was parked on the street for a couple of hours and just for the fun of it I tried it again and it worked right away. That was like a couple of months ago. Haven't used the feature since. It's something I don't really see the point of it. It's my first car that has remote start and it doesn't make a difference. You are not supposed to warm up these engines by idling them anyway and the engine only runs for about 10 minutes which in cold climates isn't enough to really start heating the interior. I can really only see this as somewhat useful on a hot summer day. First the engine won't be cold on a hot summer day, so little to no excessive wear from idling it, and the air conditioner will work right away and cool down the interior, but honestly I've managed for 20 years w/o remote start and I have had mostly black on black cars which get hot in the summer.
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From: Delray Beach, Fl
GLC SUV 350e Verde Silver Metallic
You make some great points. I use it in HOT Florida just to take the edge off of a hot steamy car. That is if I remember. The Connect Me app however is much improved along with MBUX with it’s navigation and other features.
By the way, I looked up the amount of gas needed in the tank. It’s 20% of the tank size.
By the way, I looked up the amount of gas needed in the tank. It’s 20% of the tank size.
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From: San Francisco Bay Area
2019 C63CS
You make some great points. I use it in HOT Florida just to take the edge off of a hot steamy car. That is if I remember. The Connect Me app however is much improved along with MBUX with it’s navigation and other features.
By the way, I looked up the amount of gas needed in the tank. It’s 20% of the tank size.
By the way, I looked up the amount of gas needed in the tank. It’s 20% of the tank size.
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Remote start on MB products is more of a gimmick then anything else. A novelty to try a few times and even at that you have a 50/50 chance of it working. True remote start to me is where you have it on the key fob and it works flawlessly like on a lot of domestics.
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2019 GT63S, 2023 Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, 2017 GTC4 Lusso
I've had no issues with my remote start but recently I have been having issues with fake alerts. I know I locked my car and doors were closed but the app would tell me that it's not locked or doors not fully closed. After 2 times of running back to my car to check I decided to remote lock the car from the app and it reported back all was good. Pretty sure the app has issues.
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I've had no issues with my remote start but recently I have been having issues with fake alerts. I know I locked my car and doors were closed but the app would tell me that it's not locked or doors not fully closed. After 2 times of running back to my car to check I decided to remote lock the car from the app and it reported back all was good. Pretty sure the app has issues.
