mercedesbenzs55

Im planning to buy a DAS Xentry at some point this year. Does this system reset all codes and errors? Would I still need to go to Mb stealers to get errors turned off?

xpl0sive

it can do most things that the dealer can do. The only thing you can't do with a clone chinese DAS system is update modules/online programming. Unless you are planning on buying an actual mercedes Xentry system... in which case it will cost more than your car

mercedesbenzs55

The official xentry costs more than 12k??

apl175

Much more. The basic Xentry Connect system retails for $22.1k with a 3.5 year warranty and 22 software update (bi-monthly I think)

The advanced system with integrated oscilloscope goes for a paltry $31.6k.

Source: http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/o...tedDocId=26252
via
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/doclist.jsp

Have fun!

mercedesbenzs55

OMG.

So how much does it typically cost to reset codes?

marthyh

That being said,for most common jobs and indeep diagnose and or repairs/replacement a Chinese clone is useful.
Recommendable is a complete set including the laptop with preinstalled and enabled software and mux.
You would need the version which has developer mode enabled to be able to version code,in case you might need to replace a sam.

Nuru

I contacted a site that advertised the real system (Siemens Used) with access to the MB computers (2 years), I had an offer for less than $10k in 2014. dunno what they are today. Since I could not easily visit them in person, I declined.

information@germanydiag.com

Website:
www.germanydiag.com

http://www.germanydiag.com/orderprocedure.html

MrRat

This thread has some info in it on star/das systems.
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...is-unit-2.html
I'm going to have to bite the bullet and buy one. Looks like $700-800 unless I piece it together.

xpl0sive

I bought a C3 system back in 2011 from sicotool.com It still works fine.

they now have C4 and C5 MUX. You can buy a C4 system with a tablet for $900 from them.

http://www.sicotool.com/mb-sd-connec...-pc_p1272.html

or a C4 system with a dell D630 for $650. (same setup being sold on ebay for $872 by vehiclegenius)

http://www.sicotool.com/mb-sd-connec...1512_p518.html

xpl0sive

found another supplier, they seem to get good reviews. Great deal if everything works as it should... $759 with a tablet

https://www.obd2buy.com/en/mercedes-...dy-to-use.html

MrRat

Not bad, shipped it is $733. Which is similar to other eBay sources.

xpl0sive

I just bought the MUX/HD from them and got a laptop off craigslist. It's $359 for MUX

http://www.sicotool.com/sd-connect-b...t-4c4_p60.html

$89.99 for HD
http://www.sicotool.com/newest-20151...isk_p1028.html

Plus shipping, you're looking at around $500. If you can get a laptop locally for around $100, you'll be around $600 all in. I picked up a Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 with upgraded RAM and an upgraded SSD for $150.

MrRat

Looks like $420 for the sd connect mux with cables shipped to the us. Best deal I've seen so far. Then about $100 for the dell 630 and then either try downloading and setting up the software from *******.com or buy a configured drive for another $100.
So $520 or so and attempt to download and configure or
$620 buying the drive from sicotool.

xpl0sive

yup. I just happen to have a Dell D610 and an external drive with Xentry/DAS 2011 on it, sitting around. I ended up buying a Toughbook with a 120gb drive and loaded 2014 Xentry on it. If you're interested in the laptop and the external drive let me know... I can put the 2014 image on the drive for you. I've got a membership at *******...
The 2011 version is good for the C3 MUX and works well on pre 2011 cars. If you're going to use xentry on newer cars, you should use C4 and 2014 or 2015 Xentry

mercedesbenzs55

What's the difference between das, zentry, and star?


Are they basically the same, our can one do more than another?

xpl0sive

Xentry is the main system. It calls up EPC or DAS/STAR when needed. DAS and STAR are the same thing, people just refer to them differently

xpl0sive

here's one with a hard drive with 12/2015 Xentry for $478

http://de.aliexpress.com/store/produ...toreId=1587013

supposed to be a good quality unit. Guy on MHH ordered one, he will post pics of the insides once it arrives

alx

they are all the same. the multiplexers are identical regardless of where made in china.

the software can be supported/fixed/updated for free if you are an mhh forum member

just buy the cheapest and dive in

xpl0sive

i don't think that's quite true. some people who purchased C4 units got them with crappy wifi cards, missing batteries, etc. Others have chips missing. Different units are made differently

mercedesbenzs55

Thanks alx

boltonblue

I'm always concerned with knock-offs about security.
I would make sure I didn't ever put anything personal info on the computer or put it on my home network.
you just might be getting more than you bargained for.
nothing like getting a pre-installed virus to make your day a little brighter.

xpl0sive

person who ordered this unit has posted a review and pics of insides:

03-G500

So much for their good reviews.

See https://mbworld.org/forums/g-class-w...d2buy-com.html

EasyPhil

Source it from a seller on AliExpress, that way they don't get the money until you are satisfied with what you received.

EasyPhil

With the system I purchased I was able to update the command firmware, radar sensor firmware, convert the Telaid System to Mbrace this was all done offline.