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223.168 & 213.012 & 906.633 & 214.005
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2006 E320 CDI
Is this the same database that some people are selling...
Free MBUSA North American data set, includes data applicable to US-version passenger cars and light trucks, one-year online subscription is now available with a valid credit card to verify identity/address:
http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/coverage.jsp
http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/coverage.jsp
I note that that CD/DVD also will not run with Vista.
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2005 E320 CDI
Along a similar line.
I've purchased a "Star Service Service Manual Library."
When it arrived it demands MS Windows.
I'm strictly a Linux user and have tried several different emulators (Wine, VirtualBox) without success to get this disc to run.
Any linux users that have tried this and succeeded?
Thanks
I've purchased a "Star Service Service Manual Library."
When it arrived it demands MS Windows.
I'm strictly a Linux user and have tried several different emulators (Wine, VirtualBox) without success to get this disc to run.
Any linux users that have tried this and succeeded?
Thanks
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my wife wild, but she loves every minute of it.
Free MBUSA North American data set, includes data applicable to US-version passenger cars and light trucks, one-year online subscription is now available with a valid credit card to verify identity/address:
http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/coverage.jsp
http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/coverage.jsp
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Useless Windows OS in a world of Unix/Linux.
I don't get it, aren't StarScan diagnostics Linux or BSD? I thought Daimler used Linux?
Even Apple is BSD Unix based.
Damn Microsoft. Aarrgh.
I don't get it, aren't StarScan diagnostics Linux or BSD? I thought Daimler used Linux?
Even Apple is BSD Unix based.
Damn Microsoft. Aarrgh.
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Star is Windows based. Did Linux seriously exist at the time the first Star diagnosis tools were taken into use? Anyway, doesn't the US EPC run on Java too, should be just a question of adapting the browser and Java support on a Linux platform?
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Apparently Mercedes uses Microsoft proprietary. I remember Daimler Chrysler being sued by SCO, and so maybe Mercedes used Linux, too. e.g., the portable StarScan tool for Chrysler from Brightstar.
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S213 2020 E450 4Matic CDN Spec 07/19 build
Any kindly Americans willing to share their user name / password with a Canadian who doesn't hold a US credit card (needed for site access)? Promise not to abuse it.
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2005 E500 4matic, 99 ML 430, 90 E300
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2008 E350 4matic; 1986 500SL
Good news for Canadian members
I figured out how to bypass the US resident requirement to register for Canadians!
When you register your address (any US state will do), use the three numbers in your Cnd postal code followed by two zeros. The algorithim that verifies your zip code to the credit card address only looks at the numbers.
For example: if your Cnd postal code is M8Y 2X3 then you would enter 823 followed by 00 as your zip code.....82300.
It works!
When you register your address (any US state will do), use the three numbers in your Cnd postal code followed by two zeros. The algorithim that verifies your zip code to the credit card address only looks at the numbers.
For example: if your Cnd postal code is M8Y 2X3 then you would enter 823 followed by 00 as your zip code.....82300.
It works!
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From: B. C. Canada
2005 E320 CDI
I just tried with postal code V8L 3Z3 and entered 83300 but got this stopper
"SORRY: ZIP CODE MIS MATCH. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CREDIT CARD BILLING ZIP CODE".
That will have been the postal code for the card. Did I miss something?
Thanks
"SORRY: ZIP CODE MIS MATCH. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CREDIT CARD BILLING ZIP CODE".
That will have been the postal code for the card. Did I miss something?
Thanks
Last edited by doxland; Apr 27, 2010 at 04:11 PM. Reason: spelling
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2008 E350 4matic; 1986 500SL
That's strange...it worked for me. I can't remember exactly, but I believe i used a real street address in Oarchard Park, NY (used one of my client's address) with the zip code changed in the manner described with no problem.
Try it in reverse....00 followed by your three numbers. Maybe I got it backwards?
Can we hear from another Canadian that has tried my method?
Try it in reverse....00 followed by your three numbers. Maybe I got it backwards?
Can we hear from another Canadian that has tried my method?
Last edited by BlueOpal; Apr 28, 2010 at 10:33 AM.
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2005 E320 CDI
Tried again with a different credit card and got these errors. I'm suspecting perhaps the Linux thing is the stopper. It's a shame 'cause I had purchased a Star info CD when I was holidaying there last year and never got it to work with a Linux System. Ended up throwing it away cause I wasted some much time on it.
It's quite a choke hold that Microsoft has on the world; even on Mercedes Benz.
EPC-net does not presently support Macintosh or Linux Operating Systems. Please review the "Tech Requirements" under the "About Site" tab. and
SORRY: THERE WAS AN ERROR PROCESSING YOUR TRANSACTION. PLEASE TRY AGAIN LATER.
Thanks for your help BlueOpal.
Tried with the numbers 00833 a well.
It's quite a choke hold that Microsoft has on the world; even on Mercedes Benz.
EPC-net does not presently support Macintosh or Linux Operating Systems. Please review the "Tech Requirements" under the "About Site" tab. and
SORRY: THERE WAS AN ERROR PROCESSING YOUR TRANSACTION. PLEASE TRY AGAIN LATER.
Thanks for your help BlueOpal.
Tried with the numbers 00833 a well.
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From: Markham,Ont. Canada
2007 E550 4matic 1997 E420
I figured out how to bypass the US resident requirement to register for Canadians!
When you register your address (any US state will do), use the three numbers in your Cnd postal code followed by two zeros. The algorithim that verifies your zip code to the credit card address only looks at the numbers.
For example: if your Cnd postal code is M8Y 2X3 then you would enter 823 followed by 00 as your zip code.....82300.
It works!
When you register your address (any US state will do), use the three numbers in your Cnd postal code followed by two zeros. The algorithim that verifies your zip code to the credit card address only looks at the numbers.
For example: if your Cnd postal code is M8Y 2X3 then you would enter 823 followed by 00 as your zip code.....82300.
It works!
The datacard didn't show the bluetooth option that is in my car.
Is that because it is not a factory option but a dealer installed option?
I wanted to know if my car came with the ipod connection kit.
Just traded in my 97 E420 for a 2007 E550 4matic.
Picking it up tomorrow.
Woohoo!
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From: Victoria BC Canada
2003 E-320
That's strange...it worked for me. I can't remember exactly, but I believe i used a real street address in Oarchard Park, NY (used one of my client's address) with the zip code changed in the manner described with no problem.
Try it in reverse....00 followed by your three numbers. Maybe I got it backwards?
Can we hear from another Canadian that has tried my method?
Try it in reverse....00 followed by your three numbers. Maybe I got it backwards?
Can we hear from another Canadian that has tried my method?
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From: San Francisco
2005 E320 Base
Free MBUSA North American data set, includes data applicable to US-version passenger cars and light trucks, one-year online subscription is now available with a valid credit card to verify identity/address:
http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/coverage.jsp
http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/coverage.jsp
