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Originally Posted by ILUVMILS
The differences between the electrical systems are like night and day. The '97 is a pretty simple, non-networked (almost) system. Anyone who can read a wiring diagram and use a multi-meter should be able to diagnose most problems that occur. The '00 however, is another story. Just about every accessory (seats, windows, sunroof, instrumentation, central locking, interior lighting, etc....) is controlled via networking. To put it simply, there is no direct electrical connection between the switch and the consumer. This can make diagnosing electrical faults nearly impossible for even the bravest DIY'er.......
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Is it just me or does anybody else out there find this scheme absolutely absurd? Why in the world do we need 1) a computer interface module on the door switch 2) a computer network and its associated protocols and software to transmit the requested function to 3) another computer interface module to receive/decipher the request from the computer module mentioned in #1 and then send the appropriate voltage to activate seat motor? Why is this scheme better than 1) a switch with a wire that sends current directly to the seat motor? Does anybody know if Honda, Toyota or even GM use computer networked components to control a power seat?
I just got off the phone with my father, he is a long term Mercedes-Benz owner but he is fed up with electronic glitches on his 2005 CDI. He is trading it in on a Acura TL and says he will never again buy another Mercedes-Benz product.
04-29-2007, 12:03 PM
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