Nickthegreek

It was a complete bundle

snovvman

Thanks guys. I have not seen C5, but I have seen "C4+". It is described as "The old MB STAR C4 can not support UDS diagnose protocol for its main board doesn't have UDS chip" whereas C4+ does support UDS.

Searching UDS, I found "Unified Diagnostic Services" that will eventually replace K-Line. I'm sure the W221 supports K-Line, but does it also use UDS and/or offer additional diagnostic/tweaking capabilities when UDS is used?

Nickthegreek

Good question. That i have no clue

mguerrero

you have the link of which C4 kit you bought on eBay? Thx

Nickthegreek

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MB-Star-SD-Connect-C4-xentry-Software-05-2015-Dell-630-Mercedes-Benz-Star-DAS-/321112576577?vxp=mtr&hash=item4ac3cd1241

This is the guy I got mine from. Its been working fine and and it even was able to update the firmware in the mux. Some of the bad chinese clone muxs get locked if you try to update them

buklae620

I purchased my STAR system from www.autoscanit.com back in December 2014.

I got it around that time frame because there was Christmas sale going where I could get $500 off.

I followed and kept tabs on the company for almost a year before actually pulling the trigger. So far the system has paid for itself in the fact that I have never had to visit the dealership.

I haven't had to use the system much because my vehicle has had little to no problems, just regular maintenance items. There are some days where I will sit there and study the work instructions on various cars along with other parts of the STAR system. I'm just one of those guys that just loves to learn.

Chris The Swede

I have 2 of them. Can sell one.

mb1000

As many said, very useful tool if you want DIY. All you need are c4 mux hardware $360,
obd2 cable $20, used dell d360 with win xp $80, free xentry / das , wis software from *******.com. Installation needs a bit of work but instruction is available from *******.com.

Good thing about c4 is the wifi so you can use the tool remotely

Chris The Swede

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MB-Star-SD-Connect-C4-xentry-Software-05-2015-Dell-630-Mercedes-Benz-Star-DAS-/321112576577?vxp=mtr&hash=item4ac3cd1241
I have the same one. I can sell it for $600 plus shipping

snovvman

Chris--I PM'd you a couple of days ago. I am interested in buying it. Thanks.

Chris The Swede

ok. Shipping is $50

amgcedes

If the first guy doesn't take it i will!

Nuru

Apparently on the overseas forums they indicate that the C3 is for the 2009 and before cars. The C4 is for the 2010 and above. They also seem to warn that you really need to be careful if you use the C3 with the 2010 and above cars. they were not exactly specific but I also got that from someone in the long-term STAR/XENTRY Thread on this forum too.

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ts-o-pics.html

Chris The Swede

Ive used C4 for all cars. There is no reason for C4 not working for old cars. They would never do a new Product not working for oldcars. That is just plain silly.

Chris The Swede

He could not convince his wife so your up next.

Nuru

Actually I did not say C4 could not be used on older cars, I did say that if you use C3 on newer cars you have to be very careful.

"The C4 is for the 2010 and above. They also seem to warn that you really need to be careful if you use the C3 with the 2010 and above cars. they were not exactly specific but I also got that from someone in the long-term STAR/XENTRY Thread on this forum too."

xabo

Put me line...............

snovvman

Don't know where you got that. I've been out of touch for a few days--I am interested in buying but never received a response from the PM I originally sent you... I will send you another later today.

Diesel Benz

Guys, why not order these tools directly from China from a trustworthy shop. No point paying delivery to Europe (or elsewhere outside NA), pay customs duties/VAT, then post to the US/Canada, possibly pay again duties or tax.

Nuru

Yep that is definitely the better route!

Chris The Swede

Then it was not you. I have answered ALL PMs...And it is sold.

Chris The Swede

?? Was that aimed to me?? Dont understand that post? Anyone here offered it via Europé? From a non trustworthy shop?

Austin2014

I got one sdconnect from China one year ago, also able to update the firmware, and go on working fine till now,
http://www.uobd2.net/wholesale/mb-sd...tion-2750.html
$649+ shipping contain sdconnect mux, OBD2 cable, used Dell D630 with pre-installed 2015.5 xentry, das, wis software, no need to active, need spend some little time to do wifi and IP setting but they offer instruction at technical support column.

Diesel Benz

The price sounds fine but at that price you could purchase a better SDconnect mux. Have a look at the WLAN card from the other side (the side that was not shown at the uobd2 website.

I would pick up one that has a proper PCMCIA connector with guides and a proper WLAN card, not that poor WLAN card attached with tape (not that this detail would be the most important one but it does reflect the mux quality elsewhere too).

Nuru

DB +1 and Hello!