BayArchitect

For years I struggled to identify fault codes in my CL. I purchased several OBD readers, including the expensive Autel MaxiSys MS906TS--which several automotive wags said was the answer to Xentry. When those didn't work, I purchased a Chinese Xentry system (Amazon) and a laptop. I couldn't get it to work either. Finally, I contacted PMercury and asked him about setting up Xentry and WIS. For a very reasonable fee, Peter guided me through the process of purchasing the correct IBM Thinkpad and Xentry hardware. Then he configured the system for me, and he spent a great deal of time patiently training me to use it (not an easy task). It's been a Godsend. If you enjoy working on your Mercedes, you need Xentry and WIS. Wherever you live, Peter can probably help you. He really knows his stuff. Just look up PMercury on this site and send him a message. Also, feel free to message me if you have any questions.

kjb55

Spot on! https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...mendation.html

Best money you can spend as a DIY MB owner.

NHSl550

I was in the same boat as you. went through 2 Chinese software pieces of ****. Contacted Pmercury. he spent hours trying to figure out my issues. Finally I had him set up my system with recommendations on the correct laptop and xentry hardware. After that he configured the software for me. Everything has been flawless.

JamesMitchell

Does anyone have contact email for pmercury? His username isn’t working right now? If you have it please PM me. I just tried to PM him and his system isn’t working. Ive PMed him before. Thanks in advance!

bobterry99

Pmercury has been banned repeatedly from MBWorld for violating its terms of use.

I am a regular participant in the R230 forum, and there is good support there for Star Diagnosis and other diagnostic tools.

kjb55

I will gladly vouch for Peter and his work. PM me for contact details.

SLcharge

Dunno here.
In other words I agree,
Feel free to contact me for further info on how to reach pmercury.

bobterry99

I've read nothing but praise for the system mentioned in this thread. I've also never read exactly what it costs, though I have the notion it is around $800. To me that seems entirely too much to pay given that a basic Star Diagnosis System can be readily assembled for c. $250.

SLcharge

Stay out and mind your own business, will you.
I am sick and tired of your constant harassment towards pmercury, and you using every opportunity to criticism of him,.and his install.
In this post, we are sharing our experience with pmercury's install, and nobody is asking your opinion, nobody care what you think or mean in this post. We all know that you are only promoting your own business, nothing else.

Get lost and leave this thread alone.

2007 SL600

Enjoy reading all of your post.
I need to contact pmercury for consultation on my Star C4 setup.
Thanks for your assistance.

Don

bobterry99

Right.

And the title of this thread is "XENTRY AND WIS FOR DIY MECHANICS...". I'm free to write posts which speak to the topic. You can not control this thread, mate.

pmercury

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Thank you guys !

SLcharge

pmercury has been unbanned.

How nice for the community and this forum.

Welcome back, Peter.

kjb55

"The Bitterness of Poor Quality Remains Long After the Sweetness of Low Price is Forgotten"

JamesMitchell

Concur with all of those who support Pmercury and his solid advice on an Xentry system. I've read about too many folks on this and the other forum who started with the cheap chinese software that bobterry99 recommends, only to then have scrap it and build a proper system that works well to solve all of their diagnostic needs. Want to avoid a bunch of headaches and wasted time and money? Get in touch with Pmercury and he can offer the proper suggestions for you to get set up with a solid system. Feel free to PM me with any questions as well.

Cheers,
James

bobterry99

Please stop misinforming the forum. Nobody has had a problem with the setup I have recommended. If you disagree, I challenge you to cite one example.

Also, in about one week I expect to legally offer free Star Diagnosis software to anyone who requests it. This software will run on any PC. It is not sourced from China. With this software a fully-working Star Diagnosis can be had for just $200.

Tombraider333

bobterry99

Haters -- like yourself? You joined this forum just to troll people and after a dozen posts have not made a single one discussing any aspect of Mercedes automobiles.

Tombraider333

I troll nobody and I read what I need before asking. I only see one troll after pmercury

bobterry99

Tombraider333 is just one of a dozen accounts pmercury has created to spam the R230 forum. Half have been banned. He also uses these accounts to embellish his pmercury account by giving himself "Likes". Here's one obvious example: https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...ml#post7923190.

I once stated the low opinion I have of pmercury, but I have never attacked him personally. I have never criticized his software or his service. He is here to promote his business (which is why he was banned), and I am simply informing the membership of cheaper alternatives.

Tombraider333

I live in Miami Mr Troll, you have already attempted this. I joined, I read all you crazy posts, pmercury helped me. And since I joined, all I see is you running after him every day

bobterry99

If that statement is true, then you ought to be able to give three examples from the past two weeks.

You live in France.

My brother-in-law is a college provost in Miami. If you really do live in Miami, go to him at his work, and he will give you $500.

At any rate, I'm here to discuss XENTRY and WIS -- not people. Your focus should be the same.
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Tombraider333

Fine then, now that you expressed your opinion, be happy
readers only focus on the post reviewing pmercury, not your hate

bobterry99

Anyone who doubts the quality of Chinese software is encouraged to search the R230 forum for the word "Star" and look at three years worth of posts. There's also this extremely long thread which chronicles the experiences of countless Chinese customers.

Incidentally, I bought my Star Diagnosis from a Chinese seller by way of eBay. I wasn't their only customer. The well-known Mercedes tuner Renntech purchased two.
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arturostillani

All - I want to echo the sentiments of BayArchitect and others in this thread.I've been following these forums for a long time. I recently purchased a new to me '04 SL55. It needs some suspension, top and door locks work. I began my journey of repairs with the inexpensive option that Bobterry above recommends. This system was purchased through Aliexpress.com. It's a chinese outfit that sells a number of diagnostic software. After I received the diagnostic software I encountered a number of problems with both the hardware and the software. I purchased a PC laptop separately, but the majority of the problems stemmed from the software that was full of glitches and problems. I cannot tell you how many times I had to reboot the computer and try a different approach as far as the software was concerned. In the end, I had to send the software package back to the chinese company and will await refund (up to 60 days?). If you want to follow the advice from bobterry and get a system that has frustrated so many forum members to potentially save some bucks, then order what he says. If you want a diagnostic system that will get your Mercedes reliably on the road - heed what's been spoken by many in this thread.

The reason why I'm posting is because I went through this nightmare of trying to diagnose my new car. Then I found Pmercury. He solved my problems fully. He guided me to the proper set up of hardware and software to properly diagnose my car. When I bought my car the top hadn't retracted in 8 yrs. Now it opens and closes just like it came from the factory. Pmercury will provide guidance. He's not selling the hardware or violating Mbworld rules. But what he does provide is solid guidance to help owners properly diagnose the problems without having to go to a dealership. If you have any questions, please feel free to private message me.

Regards,
Arturo