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Old May 11, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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OBD diagnostic tools?

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What type of OBD diagnostic tools is there out there for Mercedes? I have an 2006 mercedes C-Class. Is there any usefull programs out there to the OBD? I had Audi S4 Before and to that i only baught an OBD II for 80usd and then got the rosstech program Vag.com. But is there any similuar to the Mercedes? Excuse me for my poor English

Hopefully som one would help in the right direction to where and what i should by.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by sobeus
Hello!

What type of OBD diagnostic tools is there out there for Mercedes? I have an 2006 mercedes C-Class. Is there any usefull programs out there to the OBD? I had Audi S4 Before and to that i only baught an OBD II for 80usd and then got the rosstech program Vag.com. But is there any similuar to the Mercedes? Excuse me for my poor English

Hopefully som one would help in the right direction to where and what i should by.
If you're just looking to read OBD2 emission related troubles, there are several out there that run on laptops -- these units, although more expensive than the basic handhelds that are everywhere, provide graphing, etc of actual live sensor data. Several that come to mind are Auterra, AutoTap, AutoEnginuity -- these are all in the $200-250 range. If you want to go beyond OBD2, than check out the units that places like Baum Tools have -- these cost in the $xxxx range. If you decide on one of the brands that I mentioned, you will need it CAN compatible.

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