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    Default W176 FBS3 or FBS4?

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    Is there any way to check which version is in 2014 w176 by the vin number? FBS3 or FBS4
    WDD1760122J118678

    Thanks in advance for help

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    This is EIS part no. A246 905 98 00. Maybe someone else know what it is.

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    I think car is 2013MY. So , it's a fbs3. roi

    Quote Originally Posted by cheester View Post
    Hi lads
    Is there any way to check which version is in 2014 w176 by the vin number? FBS3 or FBS4
    WDD1760122J118678

    Thanks in advance for help

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    Car is 2013-May
    Year of manufacture indicated is 12/1
    It is from 2012 product line, so it is still FBS3.

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    It will be writen on EZS label if FBS4.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pepi View Post
    It will be writen on EZS label if FBS4.
    Have a two in garage and non of them are signed like yours one.

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    Anyway I got the key reading and its FBS4
    Is there any solution to fix esl or use emulator?
    Or only merc dealer is the option?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cheester View Post
    Anyway I got the key reading and its FBS4
    Is there any solution to fix esl or use emulator?
    Or only merc dealer is the option?
    what tool did you use? both should be fbs3 system

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    Was told the very same by friend of mine when he saw the labels only but when he connected ezs and key he said its a new system fbs4. Not sure what tools he used.

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    Its FBS4 100%, is there any solution for this or only dealer?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cheester View Post
    Its FBS4 100%, is there any solution for this or only dealer?
    If FSB4 then no -haven't heard any solution yet.

    Did you try pluggin in and reading ESL as won't hurt.

    I know no steering lock throw me at 1st but did a key still - worth a try

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    Quote Originally Posted by cheester View Post
    Its FBS4 100%, is there any solution for this or only dealer?

    Maybe my previous message is misleaded.
    what's pity it moved to FBS4

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    Easy way to check is to check Datacard or the actual part on EPC it will show the FBS4 code if it is which is A17 I think.

 

 

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