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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 02:44 AM
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Need Star diagnostic

Hi, Is there someone who has a Star on their laptop and diagnose my car? It's a 2000 C230 Kompressor. It's on limp mode. Can someone help me please?
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 02:55 AM
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Might want to post your location so people will know where you are. I have one and would be glad to scan it for you if your in Alaska.
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr Matt
Might want to post your location so people will know where you are. I have one and would be glad to scan it for you if your in Alaska.
Thanks Dr Matt, but I'm located in San Jose, CA. I'll update my location.
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 09:49 AM
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Just buy an OBD2 scanner off the internet. The Star is a lot more detail, but for 85% of the issues, you can scan the engine in your driveway in 5 minutes. I use it when needed, and if I have to go to a shop, it makes you look a lot more intelligent when talking to a mechanic, so less chance of getting "screwed". When you do get a code(s), you can search the code out on the internet, and normally find a quick affordable solution. A bit of mechanical know how helps as well.
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by ptcruiser
Just buy an OBD2 scanner off the internet. The Star is a lot more detail, but for 85% of the issues, you can scan the engine in your driveway in 5 minutes. I use it when needed, and if I have to go to a shop, it makes you look a lot more intelligent when talking to a mechanic, so less chance of getting "screwed". When you do get a code(s), you can search the code out on the internet, and normally find a quick affordable solution. A bit of mechanical know how helps as well.
I do have a generic obd reader and I have a p0720 and p0500. And thus the reason why I need a star diagnostic on my car. I need to isolate which speed sensors are causing the error. I don't want to throw a bunch of parts on my car then it won't fix the problem.
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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That means your in the 15% range I mentioned. The generic OBD doesn't pinpoint it like the Star will.
Hope you work it out.
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 03:52 PM
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I'm new to the Benz world but not to electronics and automobiles. Is Star a MB brand software? How do you get a copy?
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