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I am thinking to get a scanner and looking for suggestions. My ride is a 2004 w209, is the interface a DB25 or USB?
On one hand, their websites (Innova, Carsoft) say they all work with all post 1996 models. On the other hand, I read here that some codes can be read only by MB Star scanners.
Also, can these non-MB scanners reset any code triggered?
On one hand, their websites (Innova, Carsoft) say they all work with all post 1996 models. On the other hand, I read here that some codes can be read only by MB Star scanners.
Also, can these non-MB scanners reset any code triggered?
Last edited by mis3; Nov 29, 2015 at 03:37 PM.
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A generic code reader is only going to do so much, you get what you pay for, A real scanner like an independent shop has will read the codes and reset almost anything star can do. But they cost thousands and not worth it for home use.
I haven't come across anything i cant do with my snap-on on my benz. But it will not read certain other features on other manufacturers ive tried.
I've had people come in my shop with codes they wrote down they got off their reader or what auto zone pulled with their generice, when i check it we get different information on ours.
I haven't come across anything i cant do with my snap-on on my benz. But it will not read certain other features on other manufacturers ive tried.
I've had people come in my shop with codes they wrote down they got off their reader or what auto zone pulled with their generice, when i check it we get different information on ours.
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