Of course, the on-phone assistant can call a locksmith as necessary.
Wilton
----- Original Message -----
From: "WILTON" <wilt...@nc.rr.com>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 12:15 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Onstar on MB
'Just talked to OnStar tech rep. According to tech rep, the FMV system
can work as a stand-alone system with only 12V DC to it; 'would provide
crash response w/emer. assist, hands-free phone, stolen vehicle assist and
navigation (GPS); 'would not provide lock/unlock assist, or other
interaction with the car, of course.
Wilton
----- Original Message -----
From: "WILTON" <wilt...@nc.rr.com>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 11:00 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Onstar on MB
Yes, that's right. Like I said in original post, "MY cell phone serves
me very well, but SWMBO won't carry hers." Her phone is of no use to
either one of us lying on the kitchen cabinet.
Oh, I think the collision detector, BTW, for the FMV system is in the
mirror assembly - not air bag-related.
Wilton
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rolf" <r...@winmutt.com>
To: <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Onstar on MB
Some of their big selling points are the ability to detect airbag
deployment, remote unlock, alarm detection etc. I think without these
features it does nothing more than my cellphone does already.
On 08/18/2011 10:46 AM, WILTON wrote:
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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