Chamz333

Diagnostic question ??

aside from Xentry what other Mercedes diagnostic tools can be used to do a deep diagnosis ?

thank you

JettaRed

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Launch Creader Elite 2.0 BENZ

EDIT: While the Launch tool is one of the better alternatives, it still does not replace XENTRY for doing a deep diagnosis. Remember, XENTRY will walk you through the factory processes. I have not found any tools for $160 that will do that. I use Launch for quick scans and clearing codes, but resort to XENTRY and @BenzNinja for serious diagnostics.

JettaRed

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I have Autel, but don’t recommend it since they screw you with expensive subscriptions after the first year.

Rickman30

OE diagnostic tools have a 10/10 rating for deep diagnostics. All after market tools range from 2/10 to 3/10 for deep diagnostics. That said, the Baby Launch that JettaRed mentioned, is pretty powerful as aftermarket tools go, get the Mercedes version as it is focused on Mercedes only, however the OBDII can access most other cars. And it is bi-directional, can graph pids, as well as coding abilities.

You can spend more and not really gain very much as far as useful abilities. Key coding has gone away for DIYers, Requires you be a shop and pay a hefty subscription. TPMS, you can get the Autel stand alone, very good tool, I'm not aware if MB cars can recognize Autel Tire sensors, albeit, they are the best.

Outside of that you can get a month subscription to Alldata pretty cheap, has service info and decent schematics needed for diagnostics. this along with a ASEwave U-scope can help diagnose many electrical gremlins. Members will also share most service data needed for your car here on this site, as well as a wealth of help with most anything you face.

Hope this helps.

Chamz333

so OE diagnostic which Xentry, what other OE diagnostic is there like vediamo, Monaco.. etc

Rickman30

I have my Xentry through my Benzninja membership. Check out his website. Benzninja.com. I’ve never attempted to use the vediamo or Monaco, so I really can’t comment on them.

JettaRed

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Vediamo and Monaco are programming or configuration tools to change features controlled by software and modules. They are not diagnostic tools.