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Ok so far the...

Mercedes Benz iCarsoft i980 Diagnostic Test Scanner Tool RESET ERASE ALL Codes and DAS: Concise interface and straightforward operation using a wintel computer you can realize a quick and accurate code reading and testing on the cars system.

Features:
• Engines (All Gasoline & Diesel Systems)
• Transmissions and Electronic Selector Modules
• Airmatic and Active Body Control Suspension Systems
• Traction Systems: ESP / ASR / ETS / ABS / BAS / SBC braking systems
• Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS) / Airbag, All body modules OCP / UCP / LCP / SCM / SKF / KFB / RCM / DCM’s
• Drive Authorisation System
• Sam (Signal Acquisition) Modules
• Electronic Ignition System (EIS)
• Pneumatic System Equipment and ATA functions
• Air Conditioning / climate control Systems
• Instrument Cluster
• Tyre Pressure Control
• Parktronic System
• Keyless Go
• D2b Command & Audio Gateway (D2B and MOST networks)
• TV Tuner
• Headlamp Range Adjustment
• Seat Electronics
• Rvc, RST & Vario Roof modules
• Automatic Clutch System ACS
• M-Class Body Modules (AAM / EAM / DAS / SEM / VG Transfer Case)
• Assyst & ASSYST + systems
• Compatibility: All Mercedes Benz vehicles with OBDII

COST $200

Or I can go with Carsoft v12 with a 7.4 multiplexer for $300

and then there is this star software on a laptop with all the cables and stuff for $1000

I am your basic car guy and not a dealer or auto repair center...If I were I would get the star system but am woundering if this carsoft stuff will keep me from the dealer a.k.a. stealer...

I never want to have a problem diagnosing this car...

So can I get away with spending 2-300 or what?

I dont understand any of these yet

Plutoe

Yes!!

Goroundthebenz

Well that seems concise & conclusive

I had the same question, wondered how much you had to spend to be able to get codes from more than just engine.

Thanks Plutoe
But could you please make future replies a bit shorter

Plutoe

You may be more verbose than I, however after reading the post I saw two very short questions requiring either a yes or no answer----in fact if you reread your post and reread the OP post---he gave you the answer to your question, twice---therefore I am confused as to why did you even ask your question when you new the answer!!

Goroundthebenz

It was a question answered, the comment merely an acknowledgement of said discovery.
As I am not experienced at working on cars ( I'm a heating engineer by trade) I have some learning to do but find it very interesting. Choosing the right piece of equipment was important, as I noted you are an avid supporter of your diagnostic tool.
No need to be confused though, I'm just one of those nutty folks that thinks out loud