c300don

I have a 2011 c300 Automatic and the check engine light came on when i ran out of fuel. Iam looking for a obd scanner. Any recommendation ??

I bought a couple of them from Amazon but all of them have linking error issues.

edgalang

If you have an iOS device, I recommend OBD Fusion https://www.obdsoftware.net/software/obdfusion

This is what I use to view and reset the check engine lights.

Rodpwnz

If you have an android device I would recommend Torque. I use the paid app, Torque pro, but I think the free torque lite app would work for you.

Fusion is on android as well, but I haven't used it.

cjrocha

any luck with your obd issues I'm having the same problem data link error on 2 scanners

Hiloc

I just used a Innova 3150. Read and erased a thermostat code (P0128). My $50 READ/ERASE OBD II that I've used for years on my Jeep would not link with my C300.

cjrocha

sounds good I will check for different scanner thanks for your reply

BenzAMX

I have BlueDriver bluetooth it work beautiful. Check it https://www.lemurmonitors.com/

cjrocha

does the bluedriver clear all codes like srs abs and transmission code or just general engine codes?

bmwellsOKSTATE

I use the icarsoft module: https://www.amazon.com/iCarsoft-Mult...icarsoft+mb+II

There is a newer version available, but I have not used that.

Colin G

Good thread. I have been wanting to buy a scanner. So far I am looking at the iCar, Bluedriver and and an Innova 3130c. ICar and Innova are around the same price at $225 CAD. I do need a new ipod so I could buy the Bluedriver and new ipod Touch.

Any thoughts on the 3 scanners I mentioned? Is the Innova a good one for MB? My wife drives a 2015 Mini Cooper so I'd like to use on her car too to clear codes ect.

Funkwagen

I've been using an OBDLink LX bluetooth OBD module with the torque app on an android phone to read basic OBD codes with no issue at all. I've also been able to clear them with it.

Also nice and useful for some diagnostic purposes with all the OBD data readouts. Before I had my STAR diagnostic system set up, I was able to diagnose a vacuum leak/intake manifold issue with it by logging the fuel trim/manifold vacuum pressure readouts with the same Torque app I prefer it to a simple code reader

Eady_ML350

I have the same reader and I love it! I can scan the vehicle and send the report to my mechanic

benzdude

I just bought the iCarsoft MB v1.0 from Amazon. $109. I can't find any software updates or support for this model. The support page online only lists 800, 900 series or gen 2 devices.

I tried to diagnose a 2018 GLC 300 and all I got was a VDB file error. I am pretty puzzled why the support is non existent on with this model.

benzdude

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