2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic Review

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• I love this car. If I was rich, this would be my daily that I would get driven in
• Jamal
  I’d drive it myself!
• hiof
  that’s why you are not rich
• Rickers
  That plastic stuff on the grille totally ruins it.
• PN
  I will never-ever leave my Merc baby. Incredible quality, safety, technology, power, whatever you want from a car. My personal choice since 2009, without any problems at all. The new one, is even more beautiful than the old I have. Congratulations Mercedes…
• Adam Drupka
  Engine : +
  Transmission: +
  Suspension: +
  Drivability ( cornering, breaking, pick up, overall feel for the car) : +
  Exterior design: +
  Interior design: + ( this does not include some engineering solutions just the pleasing look of the interior)
  Command system: very user unfriendly, convoluted Microsoft operating system, while its so difficult to operate almost all functions must be done while stopped!!!! And than they return to preset status in most part anyway!!! Voice recognition system ( 3 generation) must be trained to your voice but still does not work ( no progress here) GPS is so bad that not only you must do your input when stopped but after few minutes you simply give up and call Mbrace to do it for you ( by the way they could upgrade that God awful elevator music when one is on hold)
  The commad system with entertainment is beyond screwed up. Let’s start with screen , they are nice size and have on off button that’s a plus. But you can’t adjust them !!!! They self adjust to imaginary person ( there is a difference of an engle between a child or an adult, tall and short person,
  Reclined and up right) passengers on the back CAN NOT access car speakers for the back DVD!!!!! Only front DVD sends sound thru out the car!!!!
  When you load the disc it’s not simple: car is asking you to confirm that you want to load a disc!!!!
  The wifi and phone functions are passed any patience, they don’t work it’s absolutely outdated Nokia system that probably has not been improved in decades !!!! It’s a $130k Nokia  It’s a highly sophisticated Microsoft product and it should be an Apple ( by the way those big screen aren’t even touch screens!!!) and it can not be operated by passenger when in motion!!!
  Back seats are adjustable in limited way, front seat functions in full forward are limited to same, head rest needs to be removed in order to see side view mirror ( Audi A8l executive package reclining system is much better and gives more option , so is the GPS and entertainment system)
  Removable fridge is a good option to have. Trunk could have been designed better especially that there is no spare tire.
  I use my iPhone and MBrace app to access my GPS , because on board is just to complicated and doesn’t work!!
• Adam Drupka
  Night vision, 360 view, and other driving support functions are great ( takes a bit getting used to but are very good) like stay in line, , blind spot indicator, distance control to vehicle ahead, the overall cruse control
  I don’t like the fact that “stop and go” function turns off my engine and I can not set it up different. It always is back on when you restart the car.
  I have a feeling that this car is telling me how to drive it instead of the car listening to me. It is disappointing that the car with so many function is so limited to use them.
• Kyle
  What is the plastic cover on the grille used for?

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UAW says VW reneged on deal to recognize union at Tenn. plant

A top UAW official said Volkswagen walked back on a promise to recognize the union at the automaker’s Chattanooga plant -- and the union says it has a document to prove it.

UAW Secretary-Treasurer Gary Casteel, the official spearheading the union’s contentious organizing push in Tennessee, said Volkswagen backed out on a 2014 promise to recognize the UAW in return for withdrawing objections filed to the National Labor Relations Board over a failed election vote that year.

He distributed a copy of a document from March 2014 signed by then-UAW President Bob King and former Volkswagen human relations head Horst Neumann. The document, first reported on by the Associated Press, was signed in March 2014 following talks with former VW CFO Hans Poetsch, now the automaker’s chairman.

“The UAW promptly fulfilled its part of the commitment” by withdrawing its objections with the NLRB and forming a new local union, Casteel said in a statement. “Volkswagen, however, never fulfilled its written and verbal commitment to recognize the union as the representative of its members. This unfilled commitment is at the heart of the ongoing disagreement between the company and the union.”

Volkswagen spokesman Scott Wilson disputed Casteel in an email to Automotive News, saying the UAW and VW “reached a consensus on how to proceed after the initial vote,” which is reflected in a plant policy established in 2014 that “provides various employee organizations with the opportunity to represent the interests of the employees in Chattanooga” but does not allow for bargaining.

“We have no contract with the UAW,” Wilson wrote.

Casteel’s comments follow years of heated disagreements between VW and the UAW, which is aiming in Chattanooga to organize its first southern U.S. plant owned by a foreign automaker. The factory employs about 1,500 people.

In 2014, 53 percent of workers at the plant voted against union representation following weeks of campaigning bywhat the UAW calls “anti-union” politicians and activist groups in the region.

Citing those groups, the UAW filed an appeal with the NLRB, saying they improperly tampered with the election. The union dropped the case soon after.

In December 2014, skilled-trades workers at the plant voted 108-44 to be represented by the UAW. In response, Volkswagen said it would not recognize the UAW until production workers also signed on for representation.

“Volkswagen continues to respect the rights of its employees to decide freely the question of union representation,” Wilson said. “But we believe that a union representation solely for the group of maintenance workers will divide the workforce and will not satisfy the shared interests of all employees -- namely, maintenance and production team members -- who are eligible to vote.”

The UAW has since challenged VW’s decision in front of the NLRB, which has ruled in favor of the union. VW has said it will take its case to the U.S. appeals court after exhausting options with the NLRB, a move Casteel described this month as a “dead-end street.”

Casteel’s comments came before Wednesday’s Volkswagen annual meeting in which Poetsch came under fire from investors over the automaker’s handling of emissions violations, with some even trying to remove him as host of the gathering.

In his statement, Casteel compared VW’s handling of the labor dispute in Tennessee with its handling of the emissions scandal.

“Whether intentional or not, Volkswagen’s behavior in these labor issues mirrors the company’s behavior in the Dieselgate scandal,” he said. “The common thread is a disregard for its corporate commitments and, in our case, a disregard for U.S. laws. We believe the company is better than this.”

Bloomberg contributed to this report.

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JDiag Elite J2534 Auto Diagnosis and ECU Programming

JDiag Elite J2534 Auto Diagnosis and ECU Programming

Nowadays, wobd2 release the most validated and accepted J2534 device in the world- “JDiag Elite J2534 Diagnostic Coding Programming Tool”, the new generation J2534 tool from JDiag Inc. The most details of it is offered here.

Jdiag Elite hardware

- specification

- connector and light indicator

- Jdiag tablet details

Jdiag Elite software

- functions

- vehicle & software list

- how to run Jdiag elite software

Jdiag Elite advantages & disadvantages

-Autoboss V30 vs. Launch X431 V vs. Autel MaxiSys Pro MS908P vs. JDiag Elite J2534

- top reasons to get JDiag ECU tool

Jdiag Elite hardware 

Specifications: Operating voltage: 7-26 Volts

VCI Size: 20cm (L) x 14cm (W) x 4.5cm (H)

Operating Temperature: Commercial Range (0 to +70 C)

ISO22900 Compliant for GM’s Tech2WIN software

J-diag connectors & status indicators

front

The yellow warning light indicates that the JDiag Elite is communicating
with the vehicle. Do not disconnect anything while the yellow light is
illuminated! Refer to Table 1 for a description of the other status lights.

Rear

The red external programming socket provides access to the 5V-20V
programming voltage. This is used for Mitsubishi, Subaru or any other
vehicle that needs voltage on an additional connector.

Vehicle Connector
The mating connector is a standard MVCI, High Density DB-26.

Ethernet Lights
Use the crossover cable (blue with red ends) to connect directly to a laptop. The Ethernet port on JDiag has two indicator lights.

A/D Inputs Connector
The 12-bit analog inputs are setup for an input range of 0 to 27.5VDC and are electrically protected against reverse voltage and over voltage conditions. The Mating connector is a High Density DB-15.

Jdiag Computer Configuration:

Name: JDiag Tablet

CPU: Intel 1037U

RAM: 4G

HDD: 500G

Screen: 11.6 Inch

Condition: NEW

Software: 36 brands well installed

Details:

USB Cable

Wired RJ45 Ethernet

Wireless Card (Optional)

Compliant to SAE J2534 (Feb 2002) and SAE J2534-1 (Dec 2004) SAE J2534-2 (Dec 2014)

Compliant to ISO 22900-1 MVCI physical layer

Programming voltage on J1962 pin 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 or Aux

6 General purpose analog inputs (0-27V, 2Ksps, 12 bit)

Ground pins 9, 12, or 15

Internal Compact Flash slot (must be configured when ordering)

Optional external Compact Flash slot

Jdiag Elite software

The JDiag offers a wide range of capabilities including:

Module Programming

Diagnostic Functions

Key programming

Data monitoring
Reprogramming:

JDiag is an advanced J2534-1 product for reprogramming. Use the OEM's software to offer J2534 reprogramming with ALL OEMs.

JDiag offers extra J2534-2 support that expands reprogramming beyond just Engine/Trans support for Ford, GM, Toyota, Volvo, BMW,
and some others.Technicians can use JDiag for Security Key systems/programming on Ford, GM, and Toyota vehicles.

JDiag Diagnostics:

Using the OEM's own software, JDiag is compatible with Toyota Techstream, Honda HDS, Mercedes Benz Passthru, VAG ODIS,
Nissan Consult, GM GDS2, BMW ISPI NEXT, and Volvo VIDA for factory diagnostics.

As J2534 continues to grow, the number of OEM’s offering a factory diagnostic solution will likewise grow.

Jdiag software list

Area	Brand	Diagnostic	Programming	Version	Operating system
USA	GM	GDS2	TISWeb	2016.02	Windows 7
	Opel
	SAAB
	ISUZU
	SUZUKI
	Ford	Forscan	Forscan	2.2.11
	Mazda
Europe	BMW	ISTA/D	ISTA/P	ISTA-D 3.54.11 ISTA-P 3.58.0.5		Windows 8.1
	BMW mini
	BMW Motorcycle
	Rolls-Royce
	VW	ODIS	ODIS	V3.0.1		Windows 7
	Audi
	Skoda
	Seat
	Lamborgini
	Bently
	Bugatti
	Jaguar	SDD	SDD	V142
	Land Rover
	Volvo	VIDA	VIDA	2014D
	Mercedes-Benz	XENTRY / DAS	XENTRY / DAS	2015.09
	Smart
	Maybach
	Setra
	Cobus
	Mitsubishi Fuso
Japan	HONDA	HDS	HDS	3.015.033	Windows 7
	Acura
	Toyota	Techstream	Techstream	V10.003
	Lexus
	Scion
	Subru	Select Monitor III/ IV	Select Monitor III/ IV	2016
	Nissan	Nissan J2534 ECU Tool	Consult III plus	V52.11
	Infinit
	DATSUN

How to run Jdiag elite software on the laptop in the package?

1 start the laoptop

2 Input the security boot password
password: jdiag

3 Choose the OS software you need

1) ODIS| Techstream| Forscan| HDS| JLR| GDS2| Consult III+|Subaru
2) ISPI NEXT
3) Xentry Passthru

OS 1

OS 2

OS 3

Note:
The operation system 3 which with automatically recovery function
please don’t put any important files or database on this system, we
strongly recommend you save your data to USB sticky.

Jdiag Elite advantages & disadvantages

Autoboss V30 vs. Launch X431 V vs. Autel MaxiSys Pro MS908P vs. JDiag Elite J2534

Top 4  features of the Jdiag system:

1.With a Jdiag laptop. Software pre-installed.

2.Support comprehensive diagnosis, Module Programming,Key programming,Data monitoring

3.Global Version, no region limitation

4. Free online update for lifetime. Official website: http://www.jdiag.com

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How to make elm327 Bluetooth scanner to work on 17-pin Mazda

Bluetooth ELM327 OBD2 scan tool (software V1.5 and V2.1) are designed to work on standard 16-PIN OBD2 vehicles. Models for the US market are equipped with the standard OBD2 socket starting from 1996. Some modifications are needed to make it work on Europe market pre-CAN 17-PIN Mazda vehicles. But the procedures are valid for standard CAN vehicles. 
 
Vehicle model example:
Mazda 626 GE 1993 (Left-hand) Right-hand drive may differ.
 
Tools needs:
Elm327 Bluetooth OBD2 scanner V1.5/V2.1
 
1) Open the vehicle hood Locate the 17-pin DLC connecter (diagnostic socket) under the dashboard on the driver’s side. See Fig.1:
 
2) Connect to the DLC according to 17-pin Mazda and 16-pin ELM327 connection scheme. Connect the adaptor according to different Mazda type:
 
Mazda 323 BA, Mazda 323 BJ - KLN/MEN pin. ELM327 side K-Line/ISO9141-2 pin.
Mazda 626 GE - KLN/MEN pin. ELM327 side K-Line/ISO9141-2 pin.
Mazda 626 GF before restyling - BUS+ and BUS- pins. ELM327 side - J1850PWM pins.
Mazda 626 GF after restyling - KLN/MEN pin. ELM327 side K-Line/ISO9141-2 pin.
 
Following are the connection schemes based on the J1850 PWM for you to refer:
 


3) Here is the connection example of Mazda 626 GE 1993. 
 
Successfully hook elm327 Bluetooth adaptor to the diagnostic socket. 
 
4) Download software which is compatible with elm327 OBD2 scan tool. 
5) Turn the ignition to ON and run software.
6) Select corresponding functions you wan to and enjoy it.  
 
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