Anyone try Autel 201 to disable SBC?
01-08-2011, 01:54 PM
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Anyone try Autel 201 to disable SBC?
Unit plugs into OBD port and disables/enables SBC, bleeds brakes, sets initial rear pad clearance etc. Sells online for $129.00
Anyone try one (or similar) to change pads at home?
Anyone try one (or similar) to change pads at home?
01-10-2011, 11:46 AM
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w205 C63s, w212 E63,w219CLS500-SOLD! w211 E63, 2006 E60 M5 (KABOOM!)
Never tried it, but according to their website is not compatible with our model.
Current Compatibility
MaxiEST EST201
Current capability:
Audi A6/A8 (2004-on)
Passat (2005-on)
Mercedes E211/E219
(up to 2006)
Mercedes S221
(up to 2007)
Current Compatibility
MaxiEST EST201
Current capability:
Audi A6/A8 (2004-on)
Passat (2005-on)
Mercedes E211/E219
(up to 2006)
Mercedes S221
(up to 2007)
01-11-2011, 01:03 AM
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I've seen earlier ads online and they do not list our cars. More current ads state they do work on ours. From Tooltopia website:
The MaxiEST™ EST201 is a multifunction solution specially designed to help technicians replace brake pads more safely and efficiently. Eliminating the needs to use expensive OE diagnostics systems to do the job on electronic brake system, the EST201 is a time saver and money maker! Easy to use with step-by-step on screen instructions. Multilingual support. Easy to update via a USB cable. Includes user manual, USB cable, software CD and carrying case. Current compatibility includes the following: Mercedes Benz models W211, R230 and C219, Volkswagen Passat (2005-on), Audi A6/A8 (2002-on).
The MaxiEST™ EST201 is a multifunction solution specially designed to help technicians replace brake pads more safely and efficiently. Eliminating the needs to use expensive OE diagnostics systems to do the job on electronic brake system, the EST201 is a time saver and money maker! Easy to use with step-by-step on screen instructions. Multilingual support. Easy to update via a USB cable. Includes user manual, USB cable, software CD and carrying case. Current compatibility includes the following: Mercedes Benz models W211, R230 and C219, Volkswagen Passat (2005-on), Audi A6/A8 (2002-on).
01-18-2011, 11:23 PM
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Update, even though the tooltopia website stated compatable with c219, it is not. I called Autel and was told the unit they sell will work, but the Autel units imported directly from Japan by resellers (which I evidently ended up with) will not. I will be returning it.
Does anyone have another brand that does work well with our cars?
Does anyone have another brand that does work well with our cars?
