STAR Diagnostics - laptop
05-11-2004, 03:31 PM
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07 M6, 05 Noble, 01 S4, Smart ForTwo
STAR Diagnostics - laptop
Is it possible to get the software and tools to access the car's CPU through a laptop? Anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks.
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05-11-2004, 03:34 PM
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You can lease one from MBUSA if you qualify as a certified repair facility.
They only charge $25,000.00 a year for the privilege.
They only charge $25,000.00 a year for the privilege.
05-11-2004, 03:38 PM
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209/W210 Estate /W211 modded by MBENZNL
There are several outside sources for The laptop to diag and reset codes..But for the Star..You Must spend the BIG bucks
Its a MB Workshop tool ..so its BIG BUCKS
You can lease one from MBUSA if you qualify as a certified repair facility.
They only charge $25,000.00 a year for the privilege.
You can buy the Star for a LOT less than $25k
Steve did ..He has SEVERAL
Its a MB Workshop tool ..so its BIG BUCKS
You can lease one from MBUSA if you qualify as a certified repair facility.
They only charge $25,000.00 a year for the privilege.
You can buy the Star for a LOT less than $25k
Steve did ..He has SEVERAL
05-11-2004, 04:51 PM
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I guess STAR is out of the question..
Would I be able to make changes to preference-type items, such as RDS on/off? Reading fault codes and streaming data is also what I'd like to acheive.
Can I get one for a chrysler, or just the generic?
Would I be able to make changes to preference-type items, such as RDS on/off? Reading fault codes and streaming data is also what I'd like to acheive.
Can I get one for a chrysler, or just the generic?
05-11-2004, 04:58 PM
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Originally posted by Brav
Would I be able to make changes to preference-type items, such as RDS on/off?
Would I be able to make changes to preference-type items, such as RDS on/off?
Nope. You need the STAR DAS to do that.
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GL320CDI / C63 Edition 507 Coupe (EDP) / E63 S (on order) / G500 / Smart Brabus
They are not too difficult to find on the used market for under $10,000. A new model is $28,000 (of which MBUSA marks up around $16,000).
If anyone is seriously interested I can put them in touch with someone to supply used ones for under $10K, which includes laptop, software, ACTIA multiplexor, and three cables.
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If anyone is seriously interested I can put them in touch with someone to supply used ones for under $10K, which includes laptop, software, ACTIA multiplexor, and three cables.
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05-11-2004, 05:26 PM
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I'm not that serious as to spend 10K.
I'd pay 1-200 for the regular OBDII informational type setup.
I guess I'll have to continue argueing with service department for RDS.
I'd pay 1-200 for the regular OBDII informational type setup.
I guess I'll have to continue argueing with service department for RDS.
05-11-2004, 06:50 PM
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GL320CDI / C63 Edition 507 Coupe (EDP) / E63 S (on order) / G500 / Smart Brabus
Originally posted by TectiteE
you can turn the rds on by using the star?
you can turn the rds on by using the star?
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05-11-2004, 07:36 PM
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Originally posted by scorchie
Apparently not, there seems to be no setting for it, although the audio gateway (which controls the tuner functions) has the capability of receiving RDS on US models.
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Apparently not, there seems to be no setting for it, although the audio gateway (which controls the tuner functions) has the capability of receiving RDS on US models.
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05-11-2004, 07:48 PM
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Originally posted by MARK CUMMINS
Buy a EURO Comand from Steve @MBENZ.nl
Buy a EURO Comand from Steve @MBENZ.nl
Where in HB do you live - I grew up there
Have you done the euro upgrade as well?
