SL/R231: Eco Off programmer
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Eco Off programmer
Eco Off™ OBD Programmer for Mercedes-Benz: Save last start/stop setting. ECO-V2
I ordered one from Mid City Engineering and it arrived yesterday. It works! I thought the stupid ECO mode was the most annoying thing on an otherwise fun-to-drive car, my 2019 SL550. It was worth $169 ($154 plus shipping) to turn it off and have it stay off.https://www.midcityengineering.com/p...s-benz-eco-v2/
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I drive in sport mode in the city, or when merging on the highway and, or passing/overtaking someone on the highway. I switch it back off for cruising to save gas and for a more mellow driving experience. I do a lot of highway miles weekly and prefer the eco mode when doing that. I do like sport mode for all my city driving though...
Eventually I plan on some purchases from Mid City. I have had my eye on them for a few years..
https://www.midcityengineering.com/p...s-benz-eco-v2/
Eventually I plan on some purchases from Mid City. I have had my eye on them for a few years..
Eco Off™ OBD Programmer for Mercedes-Benz: Save last start/stop setting. ECO-V2
I ordered one from Mid City Engineering and it arrived yesterday. It works! I thought the stupid ECO mode was the most annoying thing on an otherwise fun-to-drive car, my 2019 SL550. It was worth $169 ($154 plus shipping) to turn it off and have it stay off.https://www.midcityengineering.com/p...s-benz-eco-v2/
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Yes, I meant the ECO stop/start system...that shuts the engine off when you are stopped at a traffic light. I know you could turn it off temporarily, but I wanted to turn it off and keep it off. This device lets me do that.
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I also can't stand eco mode but simply pushing a button upon start up, doesn't seem so severe. I get in, I start car, press the eco off and also put the car into sport. This to me is just what I have to do, like putting on my seatbelt. Everyone has their pet peeves, but pushing a button just doesn't seem like such a big deal.
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I have the Mid City Engineering programmer, as well. It works perfectly for me. They were out of stock for a while. Glad to see they are available again.
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Here’s a good read on programing ECO mode changes via Xentry for anyone interested in this modification:
https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...o-dummies.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...o-dummies.html
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@Bill Julyan so when you cycle around while underway from Sport, Sport+, etc. to Comfort, the on/off feature stays off as well? As someone mentioned above, turning it off after a start is not a big deal. But when I cycle thru the dive modes back to C, the on/off feature is back on. That's a PITA.
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Here’s a good read on programing ECO mode changes via Xentry for anyone interested in this modification:
https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...o-dummies.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...o-dummies.html
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@Bill Julyan so when you cycle around while underway from Sport, Sport+, etc. to Comfort, the on/off feature stays off as well? As someone mentioned above, turning it off after a start is not a big deal. But when I cycle thru the dive modes back to C, the on/off feature is back on. That's a PITA.
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Eco start/stop will stay off no matter how you cycle the driving modes. I switch between modes al the time and Eco remains off.. The only way to turn start /stop back on after turning it off is to turn the car off and back on, or hit the button. I am not speaking of programing, or some kinda of software, etc.
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The ECO Start/Stop rarely works on my 2014 C350, but works consistently on the SL. All sorts of conditions need to be met (engine temp, battery level, etc.) for it to work. My problem is that it makes me very nervous when I am at a cross-street and need to pull out into traffic on a busy road. Though the car has always started instantaneously, I don't want to experience the time it doesn't. I'm not sure how much fuel this feature saves, or how good it is for the environment, but I have always seen it as a gimmick to make people feel good about driving a legacy vehicle.
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Mine works well, but I never ever use it anymore. The thing is when the engine come on it is a loud, or not smooth start from eco off. When I have had loaner cars (all newer models) the eco on does it very smoothly and almost quietly. My Wifes BMW SUV comes back on very quietly too, but it is a much newer vehicle than mine.
The few times I have forgotten to turn the eco off and my SL while stopped at a light restarted I have never liked the way it sounded. It has never not started, or given me a feeing of worry that it would not, but I hate the sound Like I said, I never use it unless I forget to turn it off.
The few times I have forgotten to turn the eco off and my SL while stopped at a light restarted I have never liked the way it sounded. It has never not started, or given me a feeing of worry that it would not, but I hate the sound Like I said, I never use it unless I forget to turn it off.
The ECO Start/Stop rarely works on my 2014 C350, but works consistently on the SL. All sorts of conditions need to be met (engine temp, battery level, etc.) for it to work. My problem is that it makes me very nervous when I am at a cross-street and need to pull out into traffic on a busy road. Though the car has always started instantaneously, I don't want to experience the time it doesn't. I'm not sure how much fuel this feature saves, or how good it is for the environment, but I have always seen it as a gimmick to make people feel good about driving a legacy vehicle.
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Dawg,
I'm not sure I understand your comment:
If I pay to have the stop/start feature turned off, I don't ever want is back on... In my opinion,iIt's a ridiculous feature and hard on the equipment.
I'm not sure I understand your comment:
If I pay to have the stop/start feature turned off, I don't ever want is back on... In my opinion,iIt's a ridiculous feature and hard on the equipment.
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My reply was to Bill. He said he didn’t know if the start/stop turns back on if you cycle through the modes. (sport, etc.)It does not.
Not speaking about if one would use some outside equipment to turn it off.
Not speaking about if one would use some outside equipment to turn it off.
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@Bill Julyan, thanks Bill!
Now I'm considering the BenzNinja thing (if I can get a price). I am in IT and fully capable of doing some of this coding myself. I can see other options that might be fun to do. I am concerned it may affect my extended warranty I've purchased.
Now I'm considering the BenzNinja thing (if I can get a price). I am in IT and fully capable of doing some of this coding myself. I can see other options that might be fun to do. I am concerned it may affect my extended warranty I've purchased.
