w 212 E63 -> reprogramming to NOT start in "C"
09-17-2011, 02:15 AM
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w 212 E63 -> reprogramming to NOT start in "C"
Is it possible to have the dealer, using their computer, reprogram my 2010 E63 to start in either "S" or "S+" mode?
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09-18-2011, 01:35 PM
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My service guy said nothing could be done about it.. not sure if he is for real.
Why do you think it would be a warranty issue to program it to start in S?
09-18-2011, 02:00 PM
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I know Ferrari's California model starts in a "C" type mode. I was told that it has to do with US DOT regulation so that the car will meet some sort of average MPG and/or emmissions threshold.
My guess is that MBZ cars (perhaps other mfgs?) are following.
The question is if it's done in Europe? If the Euro version of the W212 can start in the previoue mode in which is was shut-off, then the US versions should be able to be programmed to do the same.
My guess is that MBZ cars (perhaps other mfgs?) are following.
The question is if it's done in Europe? If the Euro version of the W212 can start in the previoue mode in which is was shut-off, then the US versions should be able to be programmed to do the same.
09-18-2011, 06:10 PM
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No different than our TT's not starting in Sport or Sport Plus IMHO....
09-18-2011, 06:54 PM
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I know Ferrari's California model starts in a "C" type mode. I was told that it has to do with US DOT regulation so that the car will meet some sort of average MPG and/or emmissions threshold.
My guess is that MBZ cars (perhaps other mfgs?) are following.
The question is if it's done in Europe? If the Euro version of the W212 can start in the previoue mode in which is was shut-off, then the US versions should be able to be programmed to do the same.
My guess is that MBZ cars (perhaps other mfgs?) are following.
The question is if it's done in Europe? If the Euro version of the W212 can start in the previoue mode in which is was shut-off, then the US versions should be able to be programmed to do the same.
Is this C mode after start a W212 thing? My 09 SL63 MCT will revert to the previous mode when it was shut off. I better make sure to tell my service guy not to do any update on the tranny ECU.
09-19-2011, 10:35 AM
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09-19-2011, 03:06 PM
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i personally dont mind hitting a button or two and the extra 2 seconds it takes. No big deal for me. I am surprised this is such a big deal?
09-19-2011, 06:56 PM
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I do not understand why the factory did not set up the car to allow the driver to choose what they want. Its baffling, but not a big deal.
09-20-2011, 12:27 AM
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I was told that the manditory "C" start is beginning MY2010 +. So, no worries about your MY2009.
09-20-2011, 12:28 AM
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It is not a big deal. Its a minor (and completely unnecessary) irritation on a high performance car like this to have to manually switch the car over every time you start it so that it does not start out in 2nd.
I do not understand why the factory did not set up the car to allow the driver to choose what they want. Its baffling, but not a big deal.
I do not understand why the factory did not set up the car to allow the driver to choose what they want. Its baffling, but not a big deal.
+1000 !!
