Pre ‘97 diagnostic scan?
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Pre ‘97 diagnostic scan?
Hi guys. I have an early ‘96 C36 with the 4 spd tranny. I have the Autel Maxidiag Elite MD802 as well as the 38 pin adapter. It doesn’t recognize the model by vin nor is the C36 model present under the model selection. I scan it as a C280 but it only reveals an ac issue. Will only a Star System diagnostic tool work on a pre ‘97 C36?
The check engine light is present and it is running rough at idle as it is missing. If I apply a heavy throttle, it becomes worse and if I come to a complete stop, it starts shaking. If I turn the ignition off and back on, it runs better but the engine still misses. Before I start replacing plugs, coils, etc., I was curious if anyone else has had these issues and what the cause and or causes were. The car was running fine before I replaced the water pump and thermostat with no warning lights present. I also replaced the air filter with a K&N as I read that the K&N is fine on the C36 unlike the C43. Any input and advice is greatly appreciated!
The check engine light is present and it is running rough at idle as it is missing. If I apply a heavy throttle, it becomes worse and if I come to a complete stop, it starts shaking. If I turn the ignition off and back on, it runs better but the engine still misses. Before I start replacing plugs, coils, etc., I was curious if anyone else has had these issues and what the cause and or causes were. The car was running fine before I replaced the water pump and thermostat with no warning lights present. I also replaced the air filter with a K&N as I read that the K&N is fine on the C36 unlike the C43. Any input and advice is greatly appreciated!
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You are right on the edge between the MB HHT and MB DAS(the so called star diagnostics) and to answer your question----Yes you need either the HHT or DAS or any MB Xentry system before 03 2014( which is backwards and incorporates the HHT within DAS cars-----I know confusing
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Is your harness not disintegrating? This was a problem on certain MY for 36's I believe and solved with the later models
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