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Old 07-25-2010 | 06:48 AM
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Desert Mod with STAR

Request - Check out PDF document

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Old 07-25-2010 | 09:31 AM
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Do you have one of the eBay STAR systems?

What does the desert mod do? I've heard of this one, but not sure what it does.
Old 07-25-2010 | 09:48 AM
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Fan kicks in sooner (helps the booster cars so they don't get heatsoaked)

I have ebay STAR cables but used my own laptop.
Old 07-25-2010 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Karo
Fan kicks in sooner (helps the booster cars so they don't get heatsoaked)

I have ebay STAR cables but used my own laptop.
Do you know where I can get the STAR software?

Thanks..
Old 07-25-2010 | 11:45 AM
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software isn't the problem.

The cables, multiplexer are what is the problem

STAR Cables and Multiplexer = 500-600
Laptop = 200-500
Software = Free (if you got the hookups) - 100
Old 07-25-2010 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Karo
software isn't the problem.

The cables, multiplexer are what is the problem

STAR Cables and Multiplexer = 500-600
Laptop = 200-500
Software = Free (if you got the hookups) - 100
I do have a laptop, so what I need is STAR Cables and Multiplexer and software.

I am in Australia. Do you know where I can buy those items?
Old 07-25-2010 | 02:55 PM
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Karo I am going to eventually have to drive out there to have coding done on my C230. I just hope it isn't completely elderly by that time! Or you are going to have to come here!
Old 07-25-2010 | 06:15 PM
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Good stuff, Karo. Have you tried it on yours?

Had the radiator/condenser fan’s activation temperature altered by a local independent technician.
Mistakenly thought he’d done the desert mod.

Old school fan tweak:






















images credit Jerry@Eurocharged. link

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Old 07-26-2010 | 09:33 PM
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Once again Karo thanks for posting this link
Old 07-26-2010 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Karo
software isn't the problem.

The cables, multiplexer are what is the problem

STAR Cables and Multiplexer = 500-600
Laptop = 200-500
Software = Free (if you got the hookups) - 100
Dude Im gonna try and see if some guys in the GTA are interested...you up for an airfare paid trip to Canada?? Do some star coding on our W203's? hehehe

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