BrianS

I just got the software loaded and proper cables to the multiplexer so I thought I'd start learning this thing. My Teleaid expired a while ago but I wanted find a way to remove that SOS Teleaid warning from the instrument panel when first starting the car. I found it and now the warning is gone. Here's how it's done if anyone is interested....

Start DAS and choose your vehicle type, then model, and you get the home screen seen here. Choose Control Units and hit F3 or Enter.


Then pick Information and communication.


Then Audio, video, navigation and telematics.


Then CTEL / TELEAID


Then Control unit adaptations (not what's highlighted here)


Then Authorization: Signals in multifunction display


Then under Coding select NOT ACTIVATED and press F5 to save.



I also did the 10 degree Celsius cooling mod as well while I was in there. That was very easy and only a couple screens deep.

JAYCL600

i am assuming this is one of the "aftermaket" DAS systems available? If so let me know which one you have, or invite me over to use yours since we are both in MD

PTE

Way Kool , Thank you very much ___PTEngineering

Yacht Master

PTE, would be "Way Kool" if we had one to pass around in So FL.
Think we could get a small responsible group together and share one?

Bob

BrianS

I believe so. It looks like this but mine is version D4 of the multiplexer, http://www.ldcode.com/images/BENZ%20XP%20STAR.pdf . I've got the March 2008 version of the software and the first screen is the XENTRY screen.

I'll take a pic of my setup too so you can see exactly what I've got. We can plug in and see what we see no problem. I'm in Laurel during the week but love up in Mt. Airy.

Jakpro1

I am sure Brian got a lot better deal than me, but here is where I got mine from off Ebay. Works absolutely perfect and the guy is super great to work with.

Bout 2500$ and comes with everything but the case like Bri's. That would have been cool to get.

Link to Ebay seller

JAYCL600

ive seen some as low as 1500ish on ebay?

Jakpro1

True, but lots and lots of scammers out there. Also lots of systems that just don't work correctly.

This guy is true plug and play. He has some Stars at around 2250 but not sure of the difference. Perhaps newer laptop (heh, they all are the old fashioned IBMs they used with original stars, but maybe that or newer mulitplexer unit)

Anyway, there if you need him

vraa

I think T20 series

From what I remember, all it is is essentially preinstalled star + cables on a laptop.

I'd love for someone to clear up what exactly you pay for
The parts certainly ain't worth 1500$+

phatmitzu

Have anyone find out the way to get rid of the keyless warning?

Jakpro1

I know!!! It's that mulitplexer unit that is getting us. Not sure where they are able to snag it. The software is just hacked Star software and that's already been done, but that actual benz unit/part....if we could find that kit, we could make our own MBWorld version for cheap.

Course someone would have to take the fall if Benz corporate came roaring down on us. Maybe we blame it all on Tyro.

BrianS

That horrible reminder chime? No. I haven't found it yet but love to know as well.

BrianS

Agreed. I paid about $2200 for my setup but I also installed the software myself. The multiplexer alone makes up about half the cost.

BrianS

Here are a few pics of my setup...

rflow306

Thanks for posting Brian, that's the only thing missing from my tool collection.

Timeless

My dealer disabled this yesterday along with lowering the car slightly and disabling the annoying auto volume control when coming to a stop.

I am so happy!

JAYCL600

+1

Jakpro1

WOW, that one is nice!!

Love that friggin case.

Mine is the same, just no case and the the plexer doesn't look pretty like that one. Works great though.

vraa

You guys scared to open it up and get us specs of the internals?

BrianS

I'll crack that thing open and take some pics this weekend if it looks like a fairly clean procedure.

BrianS

Any idea how exactly they did it?

Timeless

I told them that I heard it was part of or the same menu that has the seatbelt chime/headlights chime. Am not sure if they just disabled the keyless go chime or all of them...will test that today.

If you want to call them, the number is 803-786-8888 (Dick Dyer Mercedes). Ask to speak with Charles Wyman (My SA) and he should be able to direct you to the shop forman who did the work.

vrus

Hey Brian,

Looks like you are still having fun...

You guys are lucky that you can pick them up for $2K - $3K now.. They were $12K+ last year and alot less reliable sources to get them from.

P.S-> Where can I get that hard case from?? I really need one of those to put my STAR into.

bodo.1979

you teel my please from wher you but it?the multiplexer

MB_Forever

Another 2-year old thread revived

Are there any updates on where the STAR can be purchased? The links listed above are no longer available.