SL-Class (R230) 2003 -- 2012: Discussion on the SL500, SL550, SL600

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Old Jan 21, 2021 | 09:35 AM
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Well Bob I will say this. I have read many posts by you helping others with many issues with these cars. And I believe you have helped many. But there is no reason to tail Peter on almost every post he makes. You wanted a Foxwell Sticky and you got it. If you have other information about a Das system post it on your own thread. There is no reason to jump on every thread with the same criticism. Peter is engaged in helping and running a business. There is no need for you to interfere with a person who has a 100 percent approval from his customers. Do you own thing but stay off his posts and everyone will be much happier. It really is that simple. Come on Man! LOL
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Old Jan 22, 2021 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Gene Fiorot
Well Bob I will say this. I have read many posts by you helping others with many issues with these cars. And I believe you have helped many. But there is no reason to tail Peter on almost every post he makes. You wanted a Foxwell Sticky and you got it. If you have other information about a Das system post it on your own thread. There is no reason to jump on every thread with the same criticism. Peter is engaged in helping and running a business. There is no need for you to interfere with a person who has a 100 percent approval from his customers. Do you own thing but stay off his posts and everyone will be much happier. It really is that simple. Come on Man! LOL
I was working with Peter for almost a year and he helped me on many different issues. I will not give him my 100% approval, but will give him 1000% approval and appreciation not only for his bulletproof system, but for his service, availability and determination!
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Old Jan 22, 2021 | 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by bobterry99
Gene, HLG600, et al: I know you guys want to portray me as a villain of some sort here who is on a jihad against your boy, but here's an inconvenient truth for you: Many times I have stated unequivocally and I do so again: Peter's service is perfectly fine.
Negative, friend. The only thing I am interested in doing is calling things as they are. Was that screenshot from BenzWorld not you?

If you can't handle direct feedback without twisting and exaggerating things, then this conversation will not be productive.

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Correct. But Peter repeats ad nauseum that Chinese product is "junk". He's got members like Gene Fiorot falsely believing and stating on the forum there is no alternative to Peter. It's in this forum's best interest that members be informed of all of their diagnostic options in a manner which is fair and accurate. By definition that includes mentioning free DAS software, Chinese software, and Foxwell NT510 Elite.
Offering alternatives and touting Foxwell units is perfectly fine, especially in threads when the OP is asking for feedback on a system.

Track record, however, is everything. Notice a trend among these happy customers, in that many of them are coming from other setups? The unfortunate reality is that among this sea of alternatives, there is a lot of "junk" floating around.

Originally Posted by Gene Fiorot
It is overwhelming the feedback from Buyers of garbage who have joined the ranks of the BenzNinja Organization. Peter is the best, the equipment works, and the support is outstanding. Those naysayers repeat the same mantra about the cost with no viable alternative. Ignore them that is my Xentry Advice.
Having direct experience with a couple of these setups, I would agree with the part in bold. Want a comparison video between my first setup (from a reputable source) and Peter's to see the difference in performance?

As for the second part, you are taking that too personally, IMHO. Like I said earlier, this topic is well-documented. Anyone who does a bit of research can quickly ID the alternatives and make an informed choice for themselves.

There's no villain here, Bob. Just a bunch of diagnostic systems and people excited about them.

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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 01:38 PM
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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 03:04 PM
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This thread has been polluted quite a bit by this ongoing bickering. There is good information and member feedback here so please stay on topic only or we'll have to close the thread.
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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 03:44 PM
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This thread has been polluted quite a bit by this ongoing bickering. There is good information and member feedback here so please stay on topic only or we'll have to close the thread.
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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 10:07 AM
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happy you joined the real thing last year
PM'd you with an inquiry, looking forward to hearing from you
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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 10:31 AM
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https://benzninja.com/special12/

+ that computer has a junk unknown brand hard drive with junk ram
it's just refurbished junk computer same as from ali but more expensive

this is chinese junk from ali sold on ebay


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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 01:56 PM
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If you can explain how the dealer software can get to your hands, or how can you get access to a developer level software that can enable/disable some features, do diagnostics, calibrations legally? You - regular guy with mercedes car. How? How can you get access to a legit software that not even dealership has(developer level xentry)? There's no way you can get it. I can add couple more questions that you don't have answer,but typing from a phone is not comfortable.
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 08:45 AM
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PM'd you with an inquiry, looking forward to hearing from you
@BenzNinja hopefully I did this right, I pm’d and messaged you from your site. Let me know if you got them or how to best get in touch with you.

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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 11:29 AM
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@BenzNinja hopefully I did this right, I pm’d and messaged you from your site. Let me know if you got them or how to best get in touch with you.
yes correct. I did respond I think

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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 11:38 AM
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Sadly i was not able to get a complete help from Benz Ninja,i gave him my Whatsap number but he is said he is not able to reach me n how? i do not know..!!Apparently we first communicated on email and he perfectly explained everything to me until we came to a point where i needed his recommendations on where to buy proper tools from proper sellers of his choice.Mind you, i did not have any problem to pay him either a deposit or whatever he requested for this particular service.This days he is not responding me.Note,I only have proper access to network while i am at my work area and too bad the company policies do not allow for things like skype that he somewhat prefers.
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 11:48 AM
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Sadly i was not able to get a complete help from Benz Ninja,i gave him my Whatsap number but he is said he is not able to reach me n how? i do not know..!!Apparently we first communicated on email and he perfectly explained everything to me until we came to a point where i needed his recommendations on where to buy proper tools from proper sellers of his choice.Mind you, i did not have any problem to pay him either a deposit or whatever he requested for this particular service.This days he is not responding me.Note,I only have proper access to network while i am at my work area and too bad the company policies do not allow for things like skype that he somewhat prefers.
Yes you are in Africa, Botswana. for some reason your whatsapp has problems, double profile ect
Ill try again.
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 12:13 PM
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yes correct. I did respond I think
Not sure if I did it wrong, in any case I just PM'd you again and included email and phone number. Looking forward to getting in touch.
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 12:40 PM
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Alright,i will check and add you on my whatsapp
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Old Feb 14, 2021 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyR230
I have a HDD loaded with data version 2015.7 marked "C3 software".
Is there any way that I can use my SDconnect C4 multiplexer with this system?
My original 2015.12 version that I originally bought with the C4 is bricked with PEGuard.
Thanks for any suggestions.

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sure you can it needs be configured
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Old Feb 14, 2021 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyR230
Thanks for your encouraging reply, so how would I configure it?

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set your LAN IP IP4 to 172.29.127.119 255.255.255.0
if that doesn't work, ask the Chinese or whoever build it what they messed around with
if it is a clean genuine Xentry, it must work
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Old Feb 14, 2021 | 08:37 PM
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Thanks for your suggested fix, I will let you know if it works.
It seems that most of these Chinese HDDs have all sorts of problems but the original German MB system is out of my price range.

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you should send me a email on https://benzninja.com
its not out of range at all + you have all services included and never problems again
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Old Feb 15, 2021 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyR230
The IP address has now been changed for LAN and WiFi however there is no connection to the C4 MUX. The C4 screen reads "Device not in use".
I think the problem lies with the MUX names, the laptop shows 02 with a red cross whereas the C4 is named 21. With my bricked (locked) HDD there is a yellow padlock numbered 21 that matches the C4 MUX.
Is it possible to configure the laptop to read 21 and not 02?
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How to change this value?
names have nothing to do with this
the number is just a number you assign to a device, you can change it to any in config
I said LAN not WAN , so disable wifi
if it doesn't work you have a manipulated xentry so as this is not the right forum for this, you have 2 solutions
1 email a remote repair request on my website
2 ask this in hack'n crack forums
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Old Feb 15, 2021 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyR230
OK, and thanks for your suggestions.
I've only just bought this HDD and was anxious to get it up and running.
The seller tells me it is the Chinese new year holiday so his technician will not be able to do anything until next week.
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they don't have technicians, just clowns as after sales
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Old Feb 15, 2021 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyR230
I bought it from eBay UK and the seller has a very good feedback score.

When I first put in the HDD it read that it needed the "Access Authorization code", this is when the seller said I had to wait for the technician.
I used a key generator for the start keys that got it running only to find that it will not connect to the C4 MUX. I had written before ordering what my system was i.e. laptop model and C4 MUX.

If they can't or won't do anything, or no refund, that feedback score will look a lot different.
It was by chance that I found this thread when looking for a key generator, so of course knew nothing of your service, (do you sell just pre loaded HHD/SSD, or only with a laptop included?)
If they can't do anything, and I get a refund, I'll send you an email.

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What they do is that they modify the whole windows and partition. This is why that once their store is gone after a few month's or more and the system locks, you can forget about what you paid for. its locked
for any info just use the contact page on my website
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