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Old Sep 3, 2018 | 10:43 PM
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I just purchased a Star Diagnostic system from an auction. Is there a way to tell if it is OEM or a Chinese knockoff? It was from a shop that was shutting down so I felt like it has a good possibility to be Original.
I want to use it on a 2003 SL55 AMG, Are there any good tutorials on how to use?
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See if it has SimDAS installed. No tutorial but it simulates the actions required to work on the car. It is very much a learn-as-you-go system. If it has the developer's kit (listed in Deutsch), be very, very careful as you can brick your car. Hit the W211 AMG sub-forum and read the sticky about STAR DIY. Not organized but will give you some ideas.
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