Oh, and hands-free phone, roadside assistance, etc.
Wilton
----- Original Message -----
From: "WILTON" <wilt...@nc.rr.com>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 10:42 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Onstar on MB
Oh, I got it - On Board Diagnostics. I wouldn't expect OnStar FMV on a
124 or 126 to diagnose or interact with anything in the car ('cept the
user) - 'just provide emergency communications, GPS and, maybe, locator.
Wilton
----- Original Message -----
From: "WILTON" <wilt...@nc.rr.com>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 10:34 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Onstar on MB
So what is OBDII?
If the OnStar FMV (For My Vehicle) is a stand-alone unit, why does it
need anything other than 12V DC? I'll try to find out from "horse's
mouth."
Wilton
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rolf" <r...@winmutt.com>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Onstar on MB
More likely that these older cars don't have ODBII?
-Rolf
On 08/17/2011 06:04 PM, WILTON wrote:
'Just noticed that GM's OnStar system is now available for installation
on other vehicles; entire system seems to be in a replacement mirror.
MB 124's and 126's are not shown as being "compatible," likely 'cause
OnStar engineers haven't considered it. My 124 and 126 don't have any
automatic system that would be "compromised" or affected by OnStar. I
probably won't install it; cell phone works fine for me, but SWMBO
won't carry hers. The analog phone installed in the 126 when new
worked great for SWMBO while it was in service, but analog was
discontinued a few years ago. I'd feel more comfortable, especially
when SWMBO is driving alone, if the cars had a "built-in" emergency com
system.
Like I said, I probably won't do it, but I'd bet I can - it's at least
interesting to consider. Anybody know of one of these systems, or the
like, installed on a 124 or 126?
Wilton
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