Scantool Question
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And I have this one and it works with MB and any other car I tried it with. Not every scanner works with MB, ask before buying. OBD 2 is a standard but different manufacturers have different protocols.
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I've used it to view and reset codes on several cars. I use it to look at what's going after putting a mod on (air filter, pulley, muffler, intercooler, etc). Since it works on all my cars, it easily will pay for itself over time.
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I have a 2003 C240 w/ 6 speed and I picked up the Innova equus 3130 Scantool based on this recommendation:
https://mbworld.org/forums/off-topic...scan-tool.html
The Equus 3130 is no better than any other scantool, maybe worse. It links with my car and 2 seconds later it says link lost. The unit does not support USB and cannot be upgraded over a serial port.
Can anybody recommend a good unit that works well with Mercedes cars?
Thanks,
Victor
https://mbworld.org/forums/off-topic...scan-tool.html
The Equus 3130 is no better than any other scantool, maybe worse. It links with my car and 2 seconds later it says link lost. The unit does not support USB and cannot be upgraded over a serial port.
Can anybody recommend a good unit that works well with Mercedes cars?
Thanks,
Victor
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The 3130 can be updated.
If you want USB compatibility you need the 3130b
"Unit can be USB(cable included) flash updated with a standard Windows® PC (OBD-PC Link™ software required / included with tool)"
It is one of the most popular scanners on this board.
Let me tell you a secret. Most scanners use the same guts from one plant in Taiwan. They then get cases & Branding as requested.
If you want USB compatibility you need the 3130b
"Unit can be USB(cable included) flash updated with a standard Windows® PC (OBD-PC Link™ software required / included with tool)"
It is one of the most popular scanners on this board.
Let me tell you a secret. Most scanners use the same guts from one plant in Taiwan. They then get cases & Branding as requested.
Last edited by Glyn M Ruck; Mar 19, 2012 at 07:08 PM.
