dagentooboy

I am new to the MBWorld forums.

I have spent a lot of time on TDIClub and we had a google map where VAG-COM (VW diagnostics cable) owners could post their zip code and contact email. I have helped several VW owners in the Wichita area find and fix issues with their VWs.

I know that the MB Star diagnostics systems are a lot less common. I was wondering if there should be a similar directory here. I have one and would be glad to help other MB owners diagnose problems.

I will go ahead and kick this off.... here is a map.

MB Star locator

If you have an MB Star and would be willing to support others on the forums please add a pin for yourself (hit edit and then add a pin... put your forum name and type of diagnostics system you have and an email if you are comfortable with that). The map is public so anyone can edit it.

KrustyKustom

Do you have CDI Mercedes?

dagentooboy

Yeah I just got an GL320 CDI a couple weeks ago.

dagentooboy

I went ahead and started it. If there is a mod present please tell me where something like this belongs (probably outside the GL forums) and how to get it sticky.

KrustyKustom

I have been wanting to get a star knockoff system for sometime as I have a GL and a 2012 sprinter van as well. Trying to figure out which ones are trustworthy, so many on Ebay.

dagentooboy

Yeah.... I am in the same boat. I would love to get one. I did notice that the Dell laptop is about $50 if you search for it separate (NO VMWARE). I will probably get one soon.

KrustyKustom

If you have not already gotten a subscription to Startek info you should. Full parts breakdowns with part numbers and assembly codes.


Nice as you put your VIN in there and it will populate your equipment. I think over the near future the online tech know how will begin to build as these cars get into the hands of people who are hobbyist wrenchers.


Had my 2011 GL350 for a year and a half, love it.

N_Jay

Welcome to the Used GL320 club.

dagentooboy

Thanks! So far I really love it.... Rest assured any work I do on it (that isn't already documented) I will try to provide a write up.

I am an Electronics designer by profession and I would love to make up a little linear actuator based, android controlled, ride height system so you can adjust your height from your phone over Bluetooth.

N_Jay

I used to be an Electrical Engineer, (LOL) but now I resist the urge to do things like that.


My only mods so far was to make the under-dash power outlet selectable between switched and normal (almost) always on, and to add a charging connector at the grill to plug in to battery maintainer.

I want to install an AC Inverter under the middle row seat (Maybe where the DVD payer goes)

dagentooboy

MUST RESIST!! I think if I can lower it by even 1-2in the MPG will go up quite a bit.

N_Jay

Unless the shift in alignment adds more drag than the reduction in aerodynamic losses.


(all the while also eating your tires.)

N_Jay

^^^^^^^^^^
Hence the problem with way too many things today!

Why not build a CAN interface and use the steering wheel shift levers to toggle the height up and down?

dagentooboy

Because then I would have to integrate into the MB system and I don't really have the information to do that.

N_Jay

Where were you planning on interfacing?

dagentooboy

Some sort of ride height adjustment.

dagentooboy

No one has a diag cable?

Labas

Added my location, Austin, TX

dagentooboy

Cool.... I don't know if it would be worth a drive from Wichita or not.....

dagentooboy

Well.... it looks like there is one Diagnostic cable in the country.

dagentooboy

I got one!!! It is amazing the kinds of parameters you can see/change with the MB Star.

KrustyKustom

Which one did you go with? Can you show a link?


There are so many on Ebay and such. I already have a couple of old Windows PCs that I was wanting to set up.

dagentooboy

I am not sure if I am allowed to share specific links but here goes. ebay link

It seems really well built and after a little confusion with the key it seems to work well. I did make an image of the drive before I put it in the laptop (in case it dies on me anytime soon).

The number of parameters available in this thing is amazing.

KrustyKustom

Did you get all of the cables with it? Did you supply the Dell computer or did you use something else?


I have watched the guy at the dealer use it and it is crazy comprehensive. I need to get one...

dagentooboy

All the cables came with it. I looked on CL in Wichita for a Dell D630 and found two for about $50 (I might buy the other one too because it is nicer). The battery on the one I have is dead (must be plugged in to power on or stay powered) but it works well. I just swapped the hard drive and booted it right up.

If you are close to Wichita I can show you what I got