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What code reader for a 1999 E320 w210

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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 10:39 PM
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2011 E550, 1999 E320
What code reader for a 1999 E320 w210

I want to read and clear codes for this car. I have an iCarsoft i980 but it jumps from w209 to w211 and won’t work for this car.

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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 11:15 PM
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at one time, the i980 did not support the w210 models. i don't know if this has changed via updates.
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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 11:21 PM
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at one time, the i980 did not support the w210 models. i don't know if this has changed via updates.
So what code readers or do it yourself folks using to work on these cars?
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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 11:44 PM
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that all depends on the degree of codes people seek to read and erase. use the
right tool for the job. some DIY folks want as much control as available so will pay
top money. many varieties of diagnostic tools out there. oh, only basic coding is
available through the OBD2 port under the dash, but the round port in the engine
bay is the magic wand

http://www.mercedesmedic.com/best-ob...r-diagnostics/

http://www.mercedesmedic.com/mercede...-need-to-know/
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Old Mar 20, 2019 | 02:37 PM
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Got the Bosch one for $60 at O’Reilly. Cleared all my codes.
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Old Mar 26, 2019 | 05:40 PM
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Vident iLink400 with 38 pin connector. Works awesome!
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Old Mar 27, 2019 | 05:41 AM
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hello,
I have MBcarsoft tester, I both old dell laptop with sirial(rs232) port, with windows XP, but still i need working copy of MBcarsoft 7.4. Cant find it on net... Can anyone help me, and send me the damn think!!!
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W210 E320, W211 E500, Two T1N Sprinters
Charliev68. So you have a 38 pin round physical adapter that goes to the code reader or a reader that has a 38 pin round plug to start with?

I need to check my 2002 E320's SRS light. Have you happened to do that with your iLink400?

I checked the compatibility list in excel format of the iLink400 and W210 isn't on it. But E-Class 210 it is on the list on the web site, but not much detail on needing the round adapter, or what it would be able to do.
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