OBD Scanner
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c300
OBD Scanner
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.
I bought a couple of them from Amazon but all of them have linking error issues.
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From: Silicon Valley, California
Factory ordered 2012 MB C350 w/Dynamic Handling Package
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.
This is what I use to view and reset the check engine lights.
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: SF bay area
C300 sport
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.
Fusion is on android as well, but I haven't used it.
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2011 C300 4Matic
I have BlueDriver bluetooth it work beautiful. Check it https://www.lemurmonitors.com/
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2001 Mercedes C240
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.
There is a newer version available, but I have not used that.
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From: Regina SK
2008 C-230 4Matic Sport
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.
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.
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From: Ontario, Canada
2009 C63 AMG, 2010 C250 4Matic Sport
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
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
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From: Randallstown, MD
2018 GLE 350
I have BlueDriver bluetooth it work beautiful. Check it https://www.lemurmonitors.com/
I have the same reader and I love it! I can scan the vehicle and send the report to my mechanic
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2015 C300 4Matic Sport
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.
There is a newer version available, but I have not used that.
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.
