SL/R230: ICarsoft MB II
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2007 SL550
ICarsoft MB II
"Red Battery notice"
I got this notice after repeated ”consumer offline" messages. Even after I changed the rear Battery the red notice would pop up instantly when starting the vehicle. After verifying offline voltages and running voltages and also reading almost every forum related to this fault, I ordered the ICarsoft unit.
The unit is fairly intuitive and easy to navigate. I suggest watching a couple of videos on it's sub menu navigation if you have never used a OBDII or similar user HHM interface. I verified the fault code and cleared it within minutes. I am a new SL owner, so we'll see how this tool comes in handy.
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I got this notice after repeated ”consumer offline" messages. Even after I changed the rear Battery the red notice would pop up instantly when starting the vehicle. After verifying offline voltages and running voltages and also reading almost every forum related to this fault, I ordered the ICarsoft unit.
The unit is fairly intuitive and easy to navigate. I suggest watching a couple of videos on it's sub menu navigation if you have never used a OBDII or similar user HHM interface. I verified the fault code and cleared it within minutes. I am a new SL owner, so we'll see how this tool comes in handy.
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Hmm, that error just indicates low battery voltage. Since it is "stored" and not "current", it could just be left over from the bad battery. I sometimes get a red battery warning. In my case, it's because the voltage is slow to come up after starting the car and I have a bunch of consumer running (lights, AC fan, radio, etc.). My old radar detector (Escort 9500i) would actually power down because of this. I keep a cigarette lighter voltmeter in the car just to check, and voltage comes up to a solid 14v after it idles for a minute or two.
In my case, I think it might be the aftermarket alternator I have installed. The original died and I was in a pinch so I bought a cheap one at Advance Auto with a lifetime warranty. I kept my old one and I think I'm going to just replace the regulator on it and put it back in.
In my case, I think it might be the aftermarket alternator I have installed. The original died and I was in a pinch so I bought a cheap one at Advance Auto with a lifetime warranty. I kept my old one and I think I'm going to just replace the regulator on it and put it back in.
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2001 S500, 2003 SL500, 2007 S550
i had same issue with mines after replacing both batteries due to car sitting extended periods of time. Didn't want to go to Stealership. I to ordered the Carsoft MBii. I reset in the same manner. Worked
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2009 clk 350 cabriolet
check engine light
ok so i bought the icarsoft mb11 when i purchased my 2009 clk350, yesterday check engine light came on so i hooked her up inputed correct car, engine etc, and ran the automatic scan at which point 27 systems come up for review. so what i had to do was go to each system and hit check codes, if there were none, on to the next one etc etc etc. i eventually found the issue was stuck open thermostat and i have one on order. my question is isn't there an easier way?? you would think the unit would only show the system thats throwing codes not every system on the car. Am i doing it wrong or is this the way the unit is designed?
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ok so i bought the icarsoft mb11 when i purchased my 2009 clk350, yesterday check engine light came on so i hooked her up inputed correct car, engine etc, and ran the automatic scan at which point 27 systems come up for review. so what i had to do was go to each system and hit check codes, if there were none, on to the next one etc etc etc. i eventually found the issue was stuck open thermostat and i have one on order. my question is isn't there an easier way?? you would think the unit would only show the system thats throwing codes not every system on the car. Am i doing it wrong or is this the way the unit is designed?
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some show a code only, then you'll have to go online in google and forums to search what that particular code means for that brand
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Last edited by BenzNinja; Dec 5, 2020 at 05:52 PM.
