Roverron

Its not going online that is the issue. I have had people teamview my system. and even input keys for addons. you need to follow your support system and be very careful of what you do with DAS.
If you don't know what your doing don't do it! there is no guessing when you are using this. its like a gun if you don't use it right your going to be in big trouble something is gong to get hurt. and its usually your car and your wallet. there are vendors here that can help you.

jnash

Well, turn off windowsXP updates then. I see plenty of DAS systems with wireless connected for wireless printing, and for searching with google while concurrently running DAS. When you say STAR online are you referring to the laptop connected to the internet or logging into STAR online service? If its the later, you don't have a login for that anyway, so no fear of DAS updating.
Stop worrying and get it connected to the car.

YY4U

I have the C3 connected to the car. DAS and WIS took and saved the passwords, but Xentry would not. DAS is working fine.






"I then learnt the hard way that installing and switching on the SDS on a laptop connected to the Internet results in the system automatically downloading SDS "Addons" and in the process, it seems, being "Black Listed" by MB thus preventing the MUX from working/connecting."


Does anyone understand what the above poster and many others were referring to when warning to never have the laptop connected to the internet? If these warnings are incorrect can anyone verbalize WHY they are incorrect?


Please note that when the laptop is turned on I get constant "unable to connect" messages from programs trying to connect to the internet for automatic updates. I have the wifi disabled.


YY

YY4U

Pic of error message for online update.

YY4U

By the way, this C3 WILL NOT connect with the car unless the engine is running. I get low voltage errors even with a trickle charger connected to the battery.


Could the problem be the battery is weak? With the charger connected you would think it would be ok, regardless. Star shows 12.4v with the charger connected and the ignition off, 14-14.7v with the engine running.


YY

jnash

I have seen DAS report inaccurate voltages for the battery. It is probably reading the volts at the EIS and there is likely volts drop from the trunk. A/C, lights, and radio should be turned off when running DAS to help maintain a good operating voltage for DAS. A trickle charger won't help much. Dealers connect a charger at the battery for extended DAS connects. If your battery is old and or tests bad then you will find your car runs so much better with a new Battery. Many DAS faults go away with a fresh battery.

jnash

What version of SDS software is this? If not ever seen this screen.

YY4U

Xentry is marked "Software-Version: 14.1.5.0 Data-Version:11/2013".

NikolaosPsarros

I have one 2002 c32 amg w 50k , and my supercharger having this noise like in this video from YouTube , 3 mechanics 3 different opinions first to replace the all spcgr and pulleys for 4500$ second to change the inside BS part for 1300$ minimum and a third just waiting ,what did you think I can do ? car in excellent condition except this issue , no personal experience with garage and hand work at cars , thanks

YY4U

I had another SL last year and it sounded just like that. Just the supercharger bearing was bad. Sourced the bearing for about $75 and another $75 to have it removed and pressed in (I broke 2 strap wrenches trying to do it myself).


Prepare to be flamed, you posted in the wrong thread.


Too Wise

xpl0sive

Can you guys check my post below? I want to confirm the mileage is correct and if there are any serious faults I need to be concerned about on this sl55...

https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-r230/534059-quick-test-log-2007-sl55.html#post5970971

YY4U

Comments? I have about 2 weeks before the money is released to the seller by AliExpress. I can open a dispute if necessary.

• Me:
  06:49 Mar 12,2014
  
  I do not know why you have chosen to ignore my messages. I don't want to return the C3, I just want to get it working properly.
  
  I'm going to follow your instructions. I will go online with the C3, as you requested, and install a new TeamViewer program. I will then email you my user name and password. Then you can get the Xentry program working for me.
  
  I will not update any programs, but I don't understand how this unit will not automatically update once online. By ending communication with me you have forced me to make an uncomfortable decision, with very limited information, but I will do as you say, as the unit is worthless without the Xentry program. I thought I could use just the DAS program, but it will not work properly without Xentry.
  
  I truly hope this does not ruin the machine. I trust you would not instruct me to do so if this were the case.
  
  
  
  
  
  10:31 Mar 11,2014
  
  We must be having a translation issue. Is there anyone who can translate this?:
  
  "What will stop the software from AUTOMATICALLY UPDATING if I connect to the internet? The seller has asked me to go online and not update anything. I think the problem word here is "automatically". I don't have to update, the software does it automatically."
  
  Please have someone tell me it is safe to go online and that the system won't AUTOMATICALLY UPDATE so I can get my Xentry code via Teamviewer.
  
  See the below attached picture.
  
  
  
  
  
  05:36 Mar 10,2014
  
  Please find attached the error message saying the software is unable to connect for an automatic Star update. This is why I'm afraid to go online with the C3. If it connects for an update, won't it be ruined?
  
  
  
  
  Original
  
  
  18:18 Mar 06,2014
  
  I'll get back to you in a day or two. The DAS works and that's all I need for this job.
  
  I need to verify the C3 will not update automatically. That would ruin it.
  
  
  
  17:39 Mar 06,2014
  
  I'm worried that the software will try to update automatically. SD online update is always trying to connect by itself.
• eva Y:
  17:32 Mar 06,2014
  
  dear friends. pls don't updat the mb star. it is can't upate online. pls notice that. if your teamviwer can't use, you can download a new one. then tell us your ID and password. then we can help you active the software, pls don't update the mb star and the software. pls notice. or you will damage the device and the software. pls notice.
• Me:
  17:29 Mar 06,2014
  
  Yes, I have the Dell d630. When I open TeamViewer the ID and password boxes are empty.
  
  Also, I'm worried about going online with the Dell. I read that the Star software will try to update and will get locked out by Mercedes.
• eva Y:
  17:24 Mar 06,2014
  
  hello, dear friends. you use your computer dell630 right? on the desk , there have the teamviwer , you can find your Teamviewer ID and password. give them to use.
• Me:
  17:22 Mar 06,2014
  
  Hello,
  
  The ID and password boxes in teamviewer are blank. I need a password.
• eva Y:
  16:58 Mar 06,2014
  
  hello, dear friends. first need you give me your Teamviewer ID and password, then keep them connect well. then keep your computer online. then we can help you to active the software. then you can use.
• 05:36 Mar 06,2014
  Hello,
  
  I received the unit very quickly. Thank you.
  
  I can't get Xentry to open. In STAR Utilities, StartKey Manager, when I try to save the SartKey for Xentry I get an error message that says:
  
  "Save not successfully 5- Hardware ID of the machine does not match to the encoded information."
  
  The codes were correct and saved for WIS and DAS, however.
  
  So I need a new StartKey for Xentry please.
  
  Also, do I need to keep the system clock set at a certain date to keep the software from timing out?
  
  And is it unwise to go on the internet with this unit? I read the software will try to automatically update and get black listed.
  
  Thank you

YY4U

Before I go online I'm going to uninstall this program: "Online Update BG". I hope I don't need it.


I have also turned off Windows automatic update.


Keeping fingers crossed, here I go.....


Too Wise

YY4U

Even though we had communication/translation issues, once these guys got my Teamviewer ID and password, they knew what to do. I watched for a while before going to bed as they updated/downloaded everything. This morning everything works as it's supposed to.


My thoughts if you're considering buying one of these Chinese SDS scanners:


There is no help or support. The vendors will not understand your questions. Most of the posts on this thread are years old. Many of the posters are either dead or switched to BMW by now. The ones still hanging around want to charge you for simple info (you should see my PM inbox). You'll have to read, read and reread tons of old posts in these forums and try to figure it out yourself, or pay someone for guidance.


If you have average computer skills, like me, good luck. Hopefully you'll get a good vendor who'll help, but communication is difficult because of lack of competent translators/software. Just expect them to have to remotely configure everything. I can recommend my guys, Mr Cartool Shop on AliExpress, as they did eventually get it all going. BTW, the prices on the C3, with the Dell D630 hdd, have fallen to below $300. Definitely pick up an old Dell or IBM for $50-$100 and use the internal hard drive option; it'll save you some headaches.




http://www.aliexpress.com/item/DHL-F...812745070.html



Even though I uninstalled "Online Update BG" from the control panel, it was still there. After the vendor did his thing while I was online, I got messages from that program telling me there were Xentry add-ons to install. If I didn't install right then, they would install automatically the next time DAS was opened. I contacted the vendor; they apparently did not understand, so I went ahead and installed the add-ons, as I had no choice. I was worried, but everything seems to work ok, for now. No one who's talking seems to understand that program.


Now I'm off to calibrate my strut travel sensors, do the rodeo, and hopefully when I'm done I'll think all this was worth it. If I can get my ABC functioning properly for about $700 (not counting the scanner/laptop), vs $3k-$15k at the dealer (who really knows what kind of number they can come up with in the end), I'll be more than pleased. I'm taking the car, strut and scanner to a shop where I'll be right there as the mechanic follows the instructions in DAS.


Too Wise

YY4U

All done, all good, no idiot lights, everything works. So yeah, it was worth it.


YY

Nissanskies08

Looking to get the Super MB STAR Plus SD Connect C4 with the Dell d630. http://www.ucobd.com/mb-sd-connect-c...ine-p-951.html

The support people said it has the 2014/01 version and will need to be slightly updated and the text on the product info is wrong. Has anyone used this version? It's pretty pricey but the Developer software will be in english, not just german. I was shopping around for a while waiting til this one was developed. Just want to make sure it's not a scam Seems like a legit company though.

Roverron

Sounds like a lot of money for Super MB STAR Plus. I wouldn't do it.

Grozdanov

Hello friends,

How I can to enable this gauges test on ignition on?

jnash

not familiar with your car but if there is a way, then it would be in STAR either regular mode or development mode. Do you have Star SDS diagnostics?

Grozdanov

Yes friend, I have star with dev mode. Which menu is to enable this function?

cocoh

Well.. give me more detailes..
I think this its the best software which can help you.

jnash

Cocoh, what software is that? looks interesting.

cocoh

look here.. its Vediamo

works great, until 04.02.02 support partD.

Duc1098E500

Played around with my Star today and managed to modify the amount of alarms chirps for activation and deactivation. Not sure if that has been discussed before but its pretty cool.

Grozdanov

Cocoh are you have Vediamo. I want to buy this software, but i'm not sure that will be good for me. I want to coding new valve plate on 7G Tronic. I heard that with Vediamo I can coppy coding from old (broken) valve plate to new plate. Are thats true? Thank you