Following up on the previous post about low range problems, I was told by MB customer service that my 98 ml320 was ineligible for the free update based on its vin/chassis number. Is there any realworld basis, such as my vehicle used a different part and not the ones being updated? If so, why does this light now flash 5-6 times whenever I start the car? BTW, the weather has not been cold except for a few days last weekend.

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87 300e (white/black; amg body kit)
88 300ce (red/cream; amg body kit)
93 300ce cabrio (white/blue/blue top)
93 300ce cabrio (black/grey/black top)
98 ml 320 (totaled @ 137,000 miles)
99 clk320 (black/grey/black top)