Mercedes Cruise Control Diagnostic Tool - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Billybob · #1 08-21-2010, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shertex

As much as I hate the thought of going to the dealership (even though our local one is a good one as dealers go)....

I am wondering whether it would be worth an hour of labor to have them use their fancy machine to diagnose my cruise problems. Has anyone ever done this? If so, how comprehensive are the results? While part of me wants to resolder the amp and see what happens, there's another part that things I should get a dealer diagnosis on this. From everything I've read, it take their proprietary tool to find out everything that's going on with the cruise system.

Thoughts?

I'd suspect the dealership is about $110-125 an hour, so you might check out this gentleman before you go that route. Looks like you can pull your parts and he'll test them, if you go with a rebuild the testing cost is waived. You can ship the parts USPS Priority Flat Rate Box for about $11.
http://gdl-online.com/process.html

"If we ultimately rebuild a unit there is no charge to check it out and notify you via email. If we bench test only the charge is only $45 for each unit or $60 if we test Amplifier and Actuator at the same time. We offer a much more conclusive test and adjustment of the Actuator. The only other charge is return shipping."

I've used his ACC rebuilds in a couple of my cars and installed a CC Amp in someone elses 87 300D a couple years ago that's been working fine ever since.

shertex · #2 08-22-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Billybob

I'd suspect the dealership is about $110-125 an hour, so you might check out this gentleman before you go that route. Looks like you can pull your parts and he'll test them, if you go with a rebuild the testing cost is waived. You can ship the parts USPS Priority Flat Rate Box for about $11.
http://gdl-online.com/process.html

"If we ultimately rebuild a unit there is no charge to check it out and notify you via email. If we bench test only the charge is only $45 for each unit or $60 if we test Amplifier and Actuator at the same time. We offer a much more conclusive test and adjustment of the Actuator. The only other charge is return shipping."

I've used his ACC rebuilds in a couple of my cars and installed a CC Amp in someone elses 87 300D a couple years ago that's been working fine ever since.

I'm familiar with and have used GDL. The problem is that a bad amp can be caused by a bad actuator. So, in order not to throw good money after bad, I'm thinking it might be good to have an authoritative diagnosis.

Billybob · #3 08-22-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shertex

I'm familiar with and have used GDL. The problem is that a bad amp can be caused by a bad actuator. So, in order not to throw good money after bad, I'm thinking it might be good to have an authoritative diagnosis.

That's why I posted GDL, he will test both the amp and the actuator for $60!

shertex · #4 08-22-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Billybob

That's why I posted GDL, he will test both the amp and the actuator for $60!

That's true....I guess it's a question of my being able to remove and reinstall both by myself. Otherwise, I end up spending more than I'd pay the dealer to diagnose.