SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: star diagnostic errors? pics attached
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star diagnostic errors? pics attached
so i picked up an SDS for my 03 SL55, and was giving the program a "test drive".
i ran a quick check, and this is the list it came up with. does anything appear unusual, or i should be concerned about??
i ran a quick check, and this is the list it came up with. does anything appear unusual, or i should be concerned about??
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Since it's your first time scanning it, I'd just clear the whole list of faults and start fresh. Drive it for a week and rescan.
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thanks...
i was also about to perform the fan suction modification to +10 Celsius. thought about lowering it via SDS, but im going to hold off for now. i do not want to throw out my alignment, and have inner tire wear.
next step is to try and figure out where the octane settings are? if you know, mind shooting me a PM with those steps
thanks for the help/advice guys.
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manipulate the voltages physically or via SW has the same end result.
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@shardul, I'm just telling him what I've been told by my workshop, he said preferably lowering should be either using an electric lowering module, or Lowering links. And he said lowering using the SDS will put stress on the ABC system.
There's no need to argue anyway, we are all here to share our points, and help each other.
There's no need to argue anyway, we are all here to share our points, and help each other.
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i cleared out all previous faults, and re-ran the check. everything was showing good. i will run another check in about a week or two, and see if i develop any new faults.
i was also about to perform the fan suction modification to +10 Celsius. thought about lowering it via SDS, but im going to hold off for now. i do not want to throw out my alignment, and have inner tire wear.
next step is to try and figure out where the octane settings are? if you know, mind shooting me a PM with those steps
thanks for the help/advice guys.
i was also about to perform the fan suction modification to +10 Celsius. thought about lowering it via SDS, but im going to hold off for now. i do not want to throw out my alignment, and have inner tire wear.
next step is to try and figure out where the octane settings are? if you know, mind shooting me a PM with those steps
thanks for the help/advice guys.
My ECU is tuned by Eurocharged, so I've never had to worry about the octane maps. Honestly, for the insane low prices Eurocharged's tunes are now, there's really no reason not just have them tune it, and call it a day.
@shardul, I'm just telling him what I've been told by my workshop, he said preferably lowering should be either using an electric lowering module, or Lowering links. And he said lowering using the SDS will put stress on the ABC system.
There's no need to argue anyway, we are all here to share our points, and help each other.
There's no need to argue anyway, we are all here to share our points, and help each other.
The same physical stress to the suspension system will be the same, regardless of method of lowering. I'd recommend links, for the ease on wallet vs. the pricier lowering module. If you're someone that likes to fiddle with ride height all the time, then the module is your best bet.
Airmatic cars, SDS all the way. ABC suspension, the less you disturb that sleeping monster, the better, IMO.
BTW, my car is lowered via SDS, which didn't give it much of a drop. I added link on top of that, and I'm right were I want to be.
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Here's the ride height I'm at:
https://www.vossenwheels.com/CarGall...VSCV3-622.aspx
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When we first started lowering cars via the Star system, we used my '03 SL55. I want to say it's been lowered for around 9 years and there have been zero ABC issues.
I firmly believe that the secret to avoiding issues and prolonging the life of these components is changing the ABC fluid. I've had the car since new and have performed regular fluid changes and the car remains bullet proof!
I firmly believe that the secret to avoiding issues and prolonging the life of these components is changing the ABC fluid. I've had the car since new and have performed regular fluid changes and the car remains bullet proof!
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When we first started lowering cars via the Star system, we used my '03 SL55. I want to say it's been lowered for around 9 years and there have been zero ABC issues.
I firmly believe that the secret to avoiding issues and prolonging the life of these components is changing the ABC fluid. I've had the car since new and have performed regular fluid changes and the car remains bullet proof!
I firmly believe that the secret to avoiding issues and prolonging the life of these components is changing the ABC fluid. I've had the car since new and have performed regular fluid changes and the car remains bullet proof!
^^^^^ THIS.
It's not something that you really think about until something bad happens. I've changed mine, zero ABC issues. Well, except for when one dyno shop put the rear straps OVER the ride height sensor arms and snapped em when they tightened her down. That was an oopsie, nothing related to a system failure.
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It means the code for an "event" is stored in controller memory.
Be sure to post back with the details of where you purchased your SDS and what setup you have including whether or not you have a "development" version which provides access to non-standard menus.
Be sure to post back with the details of where you purchased your SDS and what setup you have including whether or not you have a "development" version which provides access to non-standard menus.
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I purchased the setup from a member on here a few weeks ago, that sold his E55.
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Here's the path:
Control Units > Motor Electronics > Adaptations > Correction Programming > Ignition
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