LAUNCH Inspection Result. Please advice.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 1,124
Likes: 205
From: NW
2018 GLC 4MATIC
LAUNCH Inspection Result. Please advice.
Hello friends,
Need some help to understand the attached Inspection Result created by I don't have any yellow or red lights, no CEL, nothing.
I have a few other simple scanners they found 0 codes.
I was able to find MB document for (The starter battery has excessive resistance.) also attached.
what would you do? take it to a dealer for diagnostic? I really don't like dealers touch my cars.
any help greatly appreciated.
Need some help to understand the attached Inspection Result created by I don't have any yellow or red lights, no CEL, nothing.
I have a few other simple scanners they found 0 codes.
I was able to find MB document for (The starter battery has excessive resistance.) also attached.
what would you do? take it to a dealer for diagnostic? I really don't like dealers touch my cars.
any help greatly appreciated.
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2021
Posts: 59
Likes: 5
2018 GLC, 2012 RX350. Gone: Q5, LR2, XC90
Dan,
in order to comment, it would be nice to know why the report was done and by whom?
Was it a shop or did you buy the Lounge?
Give a few details and you will be more likely to get a reply.
in order to comment, it would be nice to know why the report was done and by whom?
Was it a shop or did you buy the Lounge?
Give a few details and you will be more likely to get a reply.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 1,124
Likes: 205
From: NW
2018 GLC 4MATIC
Some people recommended Launch scanner, so I bought one and run the scan,
and got a few errors, this is the only one tool found them, I have a few other cheap scanners they found 0 codes.
Some cods are strange to me, so I came here for an advice what should I do.
Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 188
Likes: 78
From: Toronto, Canada
GLC300 (mine) GLK250 (wife's)
Apologies, but I'm having trouble understanding your issue.
You don't have any warning lights and other scanners found nothing. Do you have any drivability problems? Why do you want a new battery? My wife's GLK has a 7 yr old battery but no issues. I won't be replacing it until she has symptoms of a failing battery.
Have you thought about just cleaning the battery terminals as a precaution and moving on?
Unless I'm misunderstanding, your only issue is that a particular scanner is throwing undefined codes. In this case I would be questioning the scanner or the methodology in using it.
You don't have any warning lights and other scanners found nothing. Do you have any drivability problems? Why do you want a new battery? My wife's GLK has a 7 yr old battery but no issues. I won't be replacing it until she has symptoms of a failing battery.
Have you thought about just cleaning the battery terminals as a precaution and moving on?
Unless I'm misunderstanding, your only issue is that a particular scanner is throwing undefined codes. In this case I would be questioning the scanner or the methodology in using it.
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2021
Posts: 59
Likes: 5
2018 GLC, 2012 RX350. Gone: Q5, LR2, XC90
Apologies, but I'm having trouble understanding your issue.
You don't have any warning lights and other scanners found nothing. Do you have any drivability problems? Why do you want a new battery? My wife's GLK has a 7 yr old battery but no issues. I won't be replacing it until she has symptoms of a failing battery.
Have you thought about just cleaning the battery terminals as a precaution and moving on?
Unless I'm misunderstanding, your only issue is that a particular scanner is throwing undefined codes. In this case I would be questioning the scanner or the methodology in using it.
You don't have any warning lights and other scanners found nothing. Do you have any drivability problems? Why do you want a new battery? My wife's GLK has a 7 yr old battery but no issues. I won't be replacing it until she has symptoms of a failing battery.
Have you thought about just cleaning the battery terminals as a precaution and moving on?
Unless I'm misunderstanding, your only issue is that a particular scanner is throwing undefined codes. In this case I would be questioning the scanner or the methodology in using it.
In order to use an expensive scanner, some minimal knowledge of how cars function is needed. Otherwise, you may keep throwing out money into the car for no reason. I'd clean the battery terminals and put some dielectric grease there since dirty terminals may easily cause excessive resistance .
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 14
Likes: 1
CLS63
Exactly. Those "universal' scanners may not be sufficient to diagnose such a complex vehicle as MB.
In order to use an expensive scanner, some minimal knowledge of how cars function is needed. Otherwise, you may keep throwing out money into the car for no reason. I'd clean the battery terminals and put some dielectric grease there since dirty terminals may easily cause excessive resistance .
In order to use an expensive scanner, some minimal knowledge of how cars function is needed. Otherwise, you may keep throwing out money into the car for no reason. I'd clean the battery terminals and put some dielectric grease there since dirty terminals may easily cause excessive resistance .
To the OP, ask specifically for help on specific codes.
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2021
Posts: 59
Likes: 5
2018 GLC, 2012 RX350. Gone: Q5, LR2, XC90
I have a Lexus and now MB, which replaced Audi. On a Lexus (and MB) forum, I get an impression that owners are less likely to do DIY repairs comparing to Audi owners (purely IMO).
On Audi forums, there were many posts asking for help after an owner replaced a part without solving the problem, based on self- diagnosis (using anything from cheap to $500 scanners).
If the OP wants to replace the battery himself, it is most likely because he/she wants to save money.
So, before replacing it, he may try basic maintenance like cleaning and lubricating the terminals and ground point.
Trending Topics
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 14
Likes: 1
CLS63
I was not commenting on diagnostic abilities of his scanner. In order to use the scanner 'productively', the user needs to have some basic and sometimes more than basic knowledge of the vehicle, otherwise owners often replace a part without resolving the problem.
I have a Lexus and now MB, which replaced Audi. On a Lexus (and MB) forum, I get an impression that owners are less likely to do DIY repairs comparing to Audi owners (purely IMO).
On Audi forums, there were many posts asking for help after an owner replaced a part without solving the problem, based on self- diagnosis (using anything from cheap to $500 scanners).
If the OP wants to replace the battery himself, it is most likely because he/she wants to save money.
So, before replacing it, he may try basic maintenance like cleaning and lubricating the terminals and ground point.
I have a Lexus and now MB, which replaced Audi. On a Lexus (and MB) forum, I get an impression that owners are less likely to do DIY repairs comparing to Audi owners (purely IMO).
On Audi forums, there were many posts asking for help after an owner replaced a part without solving the problem, based on self- diagnosis (using anything from cheap to $500 scanners).
If the OP wants to replace the battery himself, it is most likely because he/she wants to save money.
So, before replacing it, he may try basic maintenance like cleaning and lubricating the terminals and ground point.
As far as battery, go to local AutoZone, O'Reilly, whatever store. Most of them can test your battery free and if necessary, pull your battery and change it for you for free after you purchase a new battery from them.
On scanners, yes, you need to know what you're looking for. However, some programming on Launch is very intuitive. SOME, no all.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
