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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 11:27 AM
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MB Computer Reader or Tuner??

Hey guys, anybody know where I could get like a handheld computer thing that can connect to the computer in my 99 320 and read the codes, and maybe even re-program it. My last car (SVT cobra) I had a hypertech programmer and could re-program and pull the codes, etc. pretty easily. Do they have anything like that for the MB?
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 11:32 PM
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dunno but it sure would be useful! really fast svt cobra to a sort-of-fast 320??
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 03:07 PM
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Yeah, they're two different cars. I didn't get the 320 for speed or even a sports car, but for the looks, class, and luxury. I still miss the abnoxiously loud and fast SVT though...
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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There's a scan tool available for the palm pilot, and the Snap-On one will work to read engine codes and reset lights, but there's no programming solution a la the Hypertech Power Programmer. The only way to do that kind of chip tuning is to have a good company do a custom chip for you. I'd stay away from the one size fits all chips. I had a powerchip software on my upgrade on my car for a while and wasn't very impressed with the results.

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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 10:41 AM
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Ok, thanks Josh!
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