Mercedes Cruise Control Diagnostic Tool - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

shertex · #1 08-22-2010, 05:10 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 · #2 08-22-2010, 05:15 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 · #3 08-22-2010, 05:48 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.