OBD codereader purchase, anything to know?
09-08-2004, 08:31 PM
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OBD codereader purchase, anything to know?
Got a deal on a new OBD code reader, $149 (Canadian dollars), compared to $249 (Canadian dollars) regular price, and just want to make sure there is nothing specific about them, as far as using on a 1999 ML320. Are they all compatible for this model for pulling codes etc? Any special connectors needed?
Any input appreciated.
Any input appreciated.
09-08-2004, 08:37 PM
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yes any obdII code reader will work as its a standard for emissions now days. I use a Palm Pilot OBDII code reader but the types found at Autozone for $150 work just as good if not better and I'd say a definite must have... Some OBDII readers will also datalog information to help determine what the problem is beyond just a fault code. For example a you datalog a MAF sensor to see if the values are wacky.
09-08-2004, 08:51 PM
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Is there any specific reference to use in setting one up on your ML, as far as connections, push this, push that, along with codes? I have Alldata subscription, so should find the code info there, but as far as basic unit operation, and not screw things up is a big factor here, since my nearest dealer is 400 miles away (or anyone I would let touch my ML).
Update- I bought it, a great deal at $100 off the regular price.
Update- I bought it, a great deal at $100 off the regular price.
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09-09-2004, 01:16 AM
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usually there is a basic menu.... 1) Read Fault codes 2) Clear codes etc... If its a generic OBDII reader you might have a few other options, but those are the basic 2 that you will want to use.
09-09-2004, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by imwalkin
I have a OBD 2 cable from my VW days...will this work?? it works off of the Vag-Com program......where is the port on our MLs???
The port on my '98 is under the dash, close to the driver's door.
09-09-2004, 02:40 PM
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The port on my 99" ML320 is under the dash (footwell area), drivers side.
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so the Vag com from my Vw days will work!!! sweet!!!! all it is is a usb cable that connects to your laptop....the shareware is free, but the dealers version is not.....hope this works
