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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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Default Re: rear end ratio

Originally Posted by xfire downunder
I've spent a bit of time looking into it a little more.
A spare parts guy at MB had a good point. He suggested that if the gear ratio was changed, the wheel/engine rev ratio would also change- take care the computer doesn't perceive this as a major problem and put the vehicle into limp mode.
Chrysler service just about had heart failure when I suggested a gear swap - does anyone know if Chrysler are capable of reprogramming the computer if the diff ratio is changed.
I am going to try the MB car club next to see if anyone knows diffs but I don't hold much hope - they tend to breathe different air.
Yeah you might have a problem with the computer reading the wheel speeds, Chrysler dealerships are not as technically experienced as MBZ dealerships, so your best bet is to stay away from chrysler techs, that's not meant to be a put down, but the XF is mostly SLK MBZ.
You should contact Kleenman, or another Euro car tuning company that is familiar with MBZ.
 
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