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RKLBPE1 - RemoteKEY for Porsche Boxster 987 and Cayman 987
RTAXPE1 - RemoteTOP for Porsche 996 Convertible
STAFPE1 - SmartTOP for Porsche 996 Convertible
STAXPE2 - SmartTOP for Porsche 996 Convertible
STHFBW1 - SmartTOP for BMW 6 Series F12
STHFII1 - SmartTOP for Infiniti G37 Convertible
STHFMA1 - SmartTOP for Mazda MX5
STHFMZ2 - SmartTOP for Mercedes SLK R172
STHFNN1 - SmartTOP for Nissan 370z
STHFRT1 - SmartTOP for Renault Megane II Convertible
STHFVO1 - SmartTOP for Volvo C70 Convertible
STLBMZ1 - SmartTOP for MB SLK R171 / CLK A209 / SL R230
STLBPE1 / STLXPE1 - SmartTOP for Porsche 997 Convertible
STLFAI1 - SmartTOP for Audi A3, A4 Convertible, TT and Golf6 Convertible
STLFAI2 - SmartTOP for Audi A5 Convertible
STLFBW1 / STE93, STLFBW3, STLFBW4, STLFBW5 - SmartTOP for BMW 1, 3, 6, Z4, Mini
STLFBW6 - SmartTOP for BMW 3 Series E46
STLFBW7 - SmartTOP for BMW Z4 E85 and Mini R52
STLFMZ1 - SmartTOP for Mercedes SLK R170
STLFPT1 - SmartTOP for Peugeot 207cc
STLFPT2 - SmartTOP for Peugeot 307cc
STLFPT3 - SmartTOP for Peugeot 308cc
STLFVN1 - SmartTOP for Volkswagen EOS
TVHBMZ1 - SmartTV for Mercedes with HighSpeed CAN
TVLBMZ1 - SmartTV for Mercedes with LowSpeed CAN
TVLBBW1 - SmartTV for BMW Exx Chassis
STHBPE2 - SmartTOP for Porsche Boxster (981)
STHFJR1 - SmartTOP for Jaguar F-Type
STHFBW2 - SmartTOP for BMW 4 Series (F33)
STLFCT1 - SmartTOP for Corvette C7 "Stingray"
STHFAI1 - SmartTOP for Audi A3
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MANUAL installation of the USB driver under WINDOWS

Category: General

Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to install the USB driver for the module manually. In cases where auto detection fails or Microsoft Update is temporarily offline and the driver can not...

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Issues with installation or manual. Anything not working or not clear

Category: STLFCT1 - SmartTOP for Corvette C7 "Stingray"

Here is a very good article on Stingray Forums with a nice, detailed installation account written by a forum member. Definitely worth a read:   http://www.stingrayforums.com/forum/stingray-how-s-guide...

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Faulty USB driver included in OS X Mavericks, Yosemite and El Capitan prevents proper operation of m4cconnect. *SOLUTION*

Category: General

Problem: When installing m4cconnect on Mac OS beginning with Mavericks, proper operation is not possible. m4cconnect v1.11 will not connect to the module, m4cconnect 1.21 and later will report a warni...

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USB configuration for ALL MODULES with USB port

Category: General

All new modules now come with a USB port for quick firmware updates and PC based configuration. Please go to www.mods4cars.com/usb for more information and software downloads. There you can find our ...

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Where to obtain the TYCO connector caps and crimp pins in case of damage

Category: Connection and mechanical issues

In case any of the following parts was lost or damaged during installation or removal, they can be obtained from any local Mercedes or BMW dealership.   BMW/MB Parts Plastic cap smallMercedes Benz pa...

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SETUP MENU does not show up, no AUDIO OFF message in cluster.

Category: STLBMZ1 - SmartTOP for MB SLK R171 / CLK A209 / SL R230

PROBLEM: Everything works, but how do I get the menu to appear on the cars dashboard, please?Looking at your manual, my display does not say audio off, just shows the clock with ignition half of, and ...

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How to change factory WINDOWS UP/DOWN setting from the remote

Category: STHFAI1 - SmartTOP for Audi A3

PROBLEM: When using the SmartTOP module, the factory feature to press and hold to raise or lower the windows will get in the way and should ideally be turned off.   SOLUTION: Change the setting as fol...

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Can the windows be lowered or raised from the module

Category: STHFMA1 - SmartTOP for Mazda MX5

Unfortunately due to the extremely limited and simple electronics in the Mazda this is not possible and will never be possible from the module. This applies to the STHFMA1 for Mazda MX-5 PRHT and STHF...

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All Plug-and-Play modules: Connection Issues II. Damage to the module harness

Category: Connection and mechanical issues

Most common issue when installing plug and play wiring adapters are bent-over contact pins as shown in this photo:    

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When trying to run m4cconnect under Windows, an error about a missing MSVCR100.dll is shown

Category: General

Problem: When trying to run m4cconnect under Windows, an error message is shown about a missing DLL and the app does not atart.   Cause: Windows does not come with all runtime libraries out of the box...

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Demonstration video of the Mods4cars Blinker Setup Menu used on most SmartTOP modules

Category: General

This video is a demonstration of the Blinker Setup Menu used on most SmartTOP modules. The left arrow always shows the selected function, the right arrow shows the current programmed setting. On some ...

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STLFMZ1 for SLK R170 console switch does not work after install

Category: STLFMZ1 - SmartTOP for Mercedes SLK R170

Problem: After installing the STLFMZ1 module on a Mercedes SLK R170, one or some functions don't work right. Sometimes only the windows will work but the top doesn't. Using the console switch doesn't ...

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