Diagnostic Tool Benz i980
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1999 AMG C43
Diagnostic Tool Benz i980
Has anyone used the Benz i980 diagnostic tool on a w202? I've contacted the manu and havent got an answer back yet but the specs list all 1996+ odbii compliant cars, but the list of cars they have only starts from w203 up. So im thinking it might work because w202 was only odbii compliant in the US and not europe, they still had the big round socket under the hood when we got the under the dash adapter.
So i want to order this and i probably will unless someone says they used it on a US obd compliant w202 and it didnt work.
So i want to order this and i probably will unless someone says they used it on a US obd compliant w202 and it didnt work.
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From: New Jersey
1999 AMG C43
Here is what I have learned, the Icarsoft i980 just doesn't work with w202 or with w210. It's a real shame because it seems to do a lot at a good price point.
The MB SD Connect Clone comes from China and it is hit or miss. Most of them will read codes, but they will not write to your car, some of them will both read and write so it's important to know someone who bought one that actually works so you can reference the seller. A Star Clone will run you no less than $500 so its a good idea to make sure you're getting your moneys worth.
Another option is Carsoft (not the same as Icarsoft), and this seems like a really good option. You can buy (what I assume is a knock off Carsoft 7.4 for $70), but the knock off has limitations and install problems, however if you get passed that then you end up with a very decent tool. There is Carsoft v 12, which is supposed to be a big jump and a really useful diagnostic scanner that doesn't suffer from the install issues and has additional features over 7.4.
I really need to do more research on the Carsoft product, but I am leaning this way right now.
Can anyone add to this?
The MB SD Connect Clone comes from China and it is hit or miss. Most of them will read codes, but they will not write to your car, some of them will both read and write so it's important to know someone who bought one that actually works so you can reference the seller. A Star Clone will run you no less than $500 so its a good idea to make sure you're getting your moneys worth.
Another option is Carsoft (not the same as Icarsoft), and this seems like a really good option. You can buy (what I assume is a knock off Carsoft 7.4 for $70), but the knock off has limitations and install problems, however if you get passed that then you end up with a very decent tool. There is Carsoft v 12, which is supposed to be a big jump and a really useful diagnostic scanner that doesn't suffer from the install issues and has additional features over 7.4.
I really need to do more research on the Carsoft product, but I am leaning this way right now.
Can anyone add to this?
