Star Diagnostic How To DIY with lots o pics
11-12-2011, 12:06 PM
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Hi all,
Just tried to do this on a SL55 AMG but there is no "Level Adjustment" in the menu, only brakes and ABC. 2 menu options as opposed to 3 and level adjustment is missing.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Toby
Just tried to do this on a SL55 AMG but there is no "Level Adjustment" in the menu, only brakes and ABC. 2 menu options as opposed to 3 and level adjustment is missing.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Toby
11-12-2011, 01:05 PM
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Right we managed to find it, slightly different on the SL55.
My mechanic is saying it might not be as simple as the E55 as there are more suspension adjustments.
He stated the SL55 lowers itself at high speed, so he is concerned about lowering it via this method as is worried the high speed stability will be effected.
Once you set the heights how do you determine what the car will do at high speed, will it lower even further than the values we set? Are there different adjustments that need to be made for different speeds?
Confused.com!
I wish there was a walkthrough for the SL55 as we are not finding it easy!
Cheers
Toby
My mechanic is saying it might not be as simple as the E55 as there are more suspension adjustments.
He stated the SL55 lowers itself at high speed, so he is concerned about lowering it via this method as is worried the high speed stability will be effected.
Once you set the heights how do you determine what the car will do at high speed, will it lower even further than the values we set? Are there different adjustments that need to be made for different speeds?
Confused.com!
I wish there was a walkthrough for the SL55 as we are not finding it easy!
Cheers
Toby
11-14-2011, 04:49 PM
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For the SL, you can modify the height using the "at low speeds" option when you go into initial settings. But the SL can only be lowered slightly with STAR. To go lower you will need to go the lowering links way.
11-15-2011, 07:47 AM
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Thanks guys, ordered some lowering links in the end for ease of use.
When you go lower does it effect the ride quality at all or as I have air suspension will it ride the same?
Cheers
T
When you go lower does it effect the ride quality at all or as I have air suspension will it ride the same?
Cheers
T
11-16-2011, 09:33 AM
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How about the newest version software opetation?
Hi, your steps are great help to every one, i noted that the software version of you MB star is 5/2009, the operation for the newest version software 3/2011 or 7/2011 is the same?
12-06-2011, 08:56 PM
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I'm pretty sure you need the newer rear SAM from 07 and newer. Older ones do not support the emergency braking illumination feature.
12-06-2011, 10:36 PM
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I know man, and I was so hyped when i though it was possible on my car especially considering that for cars that allow this you can either have the brake lights or the hazard lights flash. smh
12-07-2011, 01:22 PM
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12-11-2011, 08:34 PM
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Curious how others connect up their DAS. Seen some connect using battery power alone, etc with no adapters. I have two regular batteries and a drive bay battery. Last a while.
12-15-2011, 02:02 PM
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Much thanks to Shardul for hooking me up with some STAR lowering...etc! I think we went a little too far though. 
Going to raise it a bit.
Can anyone explain in more detail how to get rid of the seatbelt chime? I reread this entire thread a few times and I don't think there were any definitive steps. Did not see it in the Active Go area like one poster said.
Thx.
RT
Going to raise it a bit.Can anyone explain in more detail how to get rid of the seatbelt chime? I reread this entire thread a few times and I don't think there were any definitive steps. Did not see it in the Active Go area like one poster said.
Thx.
RT
12-16-2011, 11:25 AM
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Thanks xpl0sive.
One more question for the experts. Is there anywhere to adjust how much the car is raised with the raise button. With the car now lowered, it would be great to be able to get it back to the original full raised position for bumps/ramps. I am guessing you would have covered it if possible but thought I'd at least throw it out there.
Thanks again.
Ryan
One more question for the experts. Is there anywhere to adjust how much the car is raised with the raise button. With the car now lowered, it would be great to be able to get it back to the original full raised position for bumps/ramps. I am guessing you would have covered it if possible but thought I'd at least throw it out there.
Thanks again.
Ryan
12-16-2011, 11:28 AM
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If you hit the raise button, should be MORE than enough space for bumps. I go over bumps and I am pretty much few inches off the ground. Just go slow
12-16-2011, 11:58 AM
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Thanks xpl0sive.
One more question for the experts. Is there anywhere to adjust how much the car is raised with the raise button. With the car now lowered, it would be great to be able to get it back to the original full raised position for bumps/ramps. I am guessing you would have covered it if possible but thought I'd at least throw it out there.
Thanks again.
Ryan
One more question for the experts. Is there anywhere to adjust how much the car is raised with the raise button. With the car now lowered, it would be great to be able to get it back to the original full raised position for bumps/ramps. I am guessing you would have covered it if possible but thought I'd at least throw it out there.
Thanks again.
Ryan
