Chinese Mercedes star c4 vs Autel DS708
05-09-2017, 04:12 AM
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CLA 180, 300 SL 1961
Chinese Mercedes star c4 vs Autel DS708
Hello people!
Im restoring mercedes 300 sl from 1961 here in Netherlands, and we made CLA 180 engine swap in it. Thing to note is we are very diy group that dont want to depend on dealer, other shops etc, it has to be done by us, by swapping the engine naturally we encountered ecu problems, I come from bmw world were simple k+ obd to usb cable that costs 30 bucks could fix almost everything, now Im looking for scanner/programmer for merc, I found about the chinese clone of real thing the mb star c3/4 and I was wondering if it was worth getting at price of 750 when autel ds708 costs as much, my main question is can autel ds708 do as much as the chinese c3/c4? And which is better to get. Thank you for reading and Im sorry for not posting pictures of 300 sl, its kind of family secret after it is on the road I will be happy to make a post full guide with pictures of how we did the complete swap.
Im restoring mercedes 300 sl from 1961 here in Netherlands, and we made CLA 180 engine swap in it. Thing to note is we are very diy group that dont want to depend on dealer, other shops etc, it has to be done by us, by swapping the engine naturally we encountered ecu problems, I come from bmw world were simple k+ obd to usb cable that costs 30 bucks could fix almost everything, now Im looking for scanner/programmer for merc, I found about the chinese clone of real thing the mb star c3/4 and I was wondering if it was worth getting at price of 750 when autel ds708 costs as much, my main question is can autel ds708 do as much as the chinese c3/c4? And which is better to get. Thank you for reading and Im sorry for not posting pictures of 300 sl, its kind of family secret after it is on the road I will be happy to make a post full guide with pictures of how we did the complete swap.
05-09-2017, 11:28 AM
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Well the good news is that you need to read much more about automotive electronics. One thing you will learn is that there was no OBD and or CAN systems in 1961.
You have not provided the VIN for the CLA and therefore have no idea of its exact age and engine electronics if any.
The other thing if you don't have the 8,16,38 or obd connector on the wiring harness--how will you gain access to diagnose the engine.
By the boys a Heineken and don't purchase any diagnostic equipment until you lean\understand the engine electronics.
You have not provided the VIN for the CLA and therefore have no idea of its exact age and engine electronics if any.
The other thing if you don't have the 8,16,38 or obd connector on the wiring harness--how will you gain access to diagnose the engine.
By the boys a Heineken and don't purchase any diagnostic equipment until you lean\understand the engine electronics.
