Star Diagnostic How To DIY with lots o pics - Page 24

Oct 5, 2012 | 04:12 PM

#576

sp00ky

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ML350 (W166) / CLK 320 Avantgard 2002 W208

Thanks. Is that because the current version does not allow this to be done or for another reason?

Oct 5, 2012 | 04:12 PM

#577

djrabbi

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Depends on your build date of the ML

Oct 5, 2012 | 04:13 PM

#578

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ML350 (W166) / CLK 320 Avantgard 2002 W208

It was registered in February 2012 in the UK - not absolutely certain of the build date.

Oct 5, 2012 | 04:40 PM

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2003 W211 E55, 2003 W220 S600

Quote:

Originally Posted by sp00ky

Would this also work for lowering the 2012 ML350 (W166)? The local dealer is saying it cannot be done...

yes you can lower the W166 if it has Airmatic with STAR DAS.

Oct 5, 2012 | 04:42 PM

#580

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ML350 (W166) / CLK 320 Avantgard 2002 W208

That is what I thought (and hoped) should be the answer. I presume the same process as outlined at the beginning of this thread (choosing the relevant model of course)?

Oct 5, 2012 | 04:45 PM

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2003 W211 E55, 2003 W220 S600

Quote:

Originally Posted by sp00ky

That is what I thought (and hoped) should be the answer. I presume the same process as outlined at the beginning of this thread (choosing the relevant model of course)?

more or less yes.

Oct 5, 2012 | 04:46 PM

#582

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ML350 (W166) / CLK 320 Avantgard 2002 W208

Thanks.

Oct 6, 2012 | 11:41 AM

#583

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ML63

I am now using FTDI USB-Serial converter it seems like communication with the car is slower than before. Any clue on what I can do to speed this up?

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Oct 7, 2012 | 09:24 AM

#584

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2003 W211 E55, 2003 W220 S600

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roverron

I am now using FTDI USB-Serial converter it seems like communication with the car is slower than before. Any clue on what I can do to speed this up?

If you try to increase the bit rate on the port it may not be able to communicate with the car.

Oct 7, 2012 | 10:02 AM

#585

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ML63

Are you using 9600?
Is the convertor slowing it down or is it just me thinking its slower?

Oct 10, 2012 | 10:25 AM

#586

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2007 cls63 AMG

Hi,
I figured out how to enable Video in Motion on a 211 euro Comand. Cannot figure out how to make the player Region free though so i can play any Dvd. Right now it gives an error that it is set to region 2 (Europe). thanks

Oct 10, 2012 | 03:11 PM

#587

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i think that has to be done through the comand unit via the engineering menu

Oct 10, 2012 | 03:13 PM

#588

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From: Houston

2003 W211 E55, 2003 W220 S600

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roverron

Are you using 9600?
Is the convertor slowing it down or is it just me thinking its slower?

I am using a T30 with a native install of DAS

Are you running DAS though VMware?

Oct 10, 2012 | 07:02 PM

#589

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ML63

yea Xentry on installed HD

Oct 12, 2012 | 01:47 PM

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2003 W211 E55, 2003 W220 S600

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roverron

yea Xentry on installed HD

try increasing the allocated RAM on the virtual machine

Oct 12, 2012 | 02:01 PM

#591

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ML63

Found out charger on car makes a huge difference in speed.
And that's no joke.

Oct 12, 2012 | 04:28 PM

#592

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Roverron

Found out charger on car makes a huge difference in speed.
And that's no joke.

interesting i will try that

Oct 12, 2012 | 10:42 PM

#593

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2004 E55

Yup, the ECU is voltage sensitive

Oct 21, 2012 | 11:54 AM

#594

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2006 E55 AMG

Newbie to Star

Guys,

I have a new STAR setup, External HD with 03/2010 softwate. I also have a PCMCIA card on COM1 which VMWare detects. All software starts and run without any issues.

I start DAS and go to W211 and get "Initialization of Diagnosis Multiplexer Failed" Fault (1.1)-1.501.9500

I have the following cables connected:
MB 216 056 7818 MUX>>ODBII
MB 216 055 5687 MUX >> 25 Pin RS232
MB 216 055 5688 25 pin RS232 >> DB9 (PCMCIA)

The MUX has a green LED that turns on when connected to ODBII in car.

Should I have "key on" etc.?

At this point I'm stuck, I'm trying to clear my brake wear and telematics messages. I just did brakes/rotors yesterday.

Thanks

Oct 26, 2012 | 12:37 AM

#595

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2006 E55 AMG

Ha...finally got my STAR to work!...

Involved installing an old version of VMware Workstation...then running the VMX Star instance...with serial port set to autodetect.

I believe I was able to DeActivate TeleMatics...1st victory!

Oct 26, 2012 | 04:28 PM

#596

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2006 E55 AMG

I changed all my Brake Rotors and Pads last weekend...by unplugging SBC
now I'm left with the "brake wear visit workshop" fault

How do I clear this?
Do I have to go through the "inital startup after repair" sequence?

Thanks

Oct 28, 2012 | 01:44 PM

#597

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you need to replace your worn out brake sensors to clear the message

Oct 28, 2012 | 10:42 PM

#598

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'06 E55 K2

Hey Gang - I need some guidance please, I ran STAR DAS on my car today and it came back with a Fault code on the Rear SAM, when I tried clearing it (hitting the F9 button with the pencil erase) it does not clear and stays stored as a Fault Code. I went through the sequence of "Ignition On" and "Off" as prompted and still nothing.

Even after the prompt says "Fault Memory Is Erased", the code is still stored and is not actually erased.

Any suggestions on how I can actually clear this code?

Thanks!

Oct 28, 2012 | 10:48 PM

#599

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2005 E320 CDI

If it does not clear is because is a active problem, you have to correct what is causing the problem first, then it will go away.

Oct 31, 2012 | 10:38 PM

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2007 CLS550 1987 420SEL Porsche 911

Hi all..I'm new to this forum. I purchased a 2007 CLS 550 two years ago and came across this forum and very much interested in lowering my car by Star. Can anyone tell me who can do it around Berkeley or Sacramento , CA area. Thanks in advance.

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