Which MB Star diagnostic are you using?
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Most of these vendors have no idea what they are selling let alone how to fix any problems. I thought I'd save some money and get a $400 system but it was more of a headache than its worth. The reason some places in north america sell the same system for over $1000 is because they test it before hand to make sure its 100%.
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Exact same thing happened to me. I ended up buying 3 different hard drives from 3 different vendors. None of them worked. The first one booted into windows but DAS was corrupted. The second one was completely dead and the third one had functioning DAS but windows was corrupt. I ended up being able to transfer DAS files from the third drive to the first and got DAS running. However its not 100%. I sometimes get errors performing certain functions.
Most of these vendors have no idea what they are selling let alone how to fix any problems. I thought I'd save some money and get a $400 system but it was more of a headache than its worth. The reason some places in north america sell the same system for over $1000 is because they test it before hand to make sure its 100%.
Most of these vendors have no idea what they are selling let alone how to fix any problems. I thought I'd save some money and get a $400 system but it was more of a headache than its worth. The reason some places in north america sell the same system for over $1000 is because they test it before hand to make sure its 100%.
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I also see the recommend of pearl but I think http://www.oemobd2.com/super-mb-star...ect-p-672.html
this looks better
I don't know if the price is good,but I choose trust them.
this looks better
I don't know if the price is good,but I choose trust them.
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I also see the recommend of pearl but I think http://www.oemobd2.com/super-mb-star...ect-p-672.html
this looks better
I don't know if the price is good,but I choose trust them.
this looks better
I don't know if the price is good,but I choose trust them.
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They sent out a new HD and everything is working out great now. But for vendor or at least someone that pays to advertise on this site, disappointing. Don't even bother asking them how to register the software. I figured it out though.
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Bump!
In the market for a MB STAR unit. Read through this thread, tried every URL posted...nothing active anymore...looks like they all shut down or got shut down.
Now I know someone here sells these units, so if that person is reading this post...please PM thanks!
In the market for a MB STAR unit. Read through this thread, tried every URL posted...nothing active anymore...looks like they all shut down or got shut down.
Now I know someone here sells these units, so if that person is reading this post...please PM thanks!
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Shardul, PM Shardul.
Could a T60 work for star? I just got a new Computer and have a T60 spare
Could a T60 work for star? I just got a new Computer and have a T60 spare
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This is the unit I got, Got mb star on monday finally got it reading my wifes car w220. The problem I had was I got the IBM t60 which you need to get the card for the serial port. I just bought a dell d610 which has one built in. Every thing worked well, just need to figure what it all means. They have good customer support on livezilla, takes a little bit getting used to the way they speak/write, and theres a 12 hour time diffence (in NY) so alot of late nights for me. Well so far so good. I have alot of codes, brought her car to car wash got the best one they have got in it esp,abs, and in limp mode, couple of days later waiting for this unit car only starts and comes out of park on warm day and defective display warning came on. It late and I am rambaling any question ask me I will try to answer best I can.
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The best MB star is Super mb star C3, I know it supports multi-language and now the newest version is V2014.03. My friend recommended it to me first, and then I get to know it. It is best quality and powerful Mercedes Benz star diagnostic tool
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I recently purchased an SDS , and it works excellent. I wish I had pulled the trigger a lot sooner.
Anyone interested in purchasing an SDS just do it, you'll be surprised as to what you can do on your own.
Anyone interested in purchasing an SDS just do it, you'll be surprised as to what you can do on your own.
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These folks have been around for years. Excellent support. The real deal.
http://www.ecartool.com/en/
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The MB STAR system, when it made its debut, was much more capable because it was PC-based (IBM T30 laptop), but it was also very versatile because it incorporated a HHT emulation mode (for backward compatibility) along with a "multiplexer" intermediate unit between the PC and the car, which allowed the connection of a variety of different diagnostic connection cables, depending on which diagnostic system the car in question happened to use. For the oldest cars (i.e. the C126, early R129 SL models, early W124s and W140s, etc.) a "four-pin" diagnostic cable was provided. For second-generation cars, such as the E500E, 400E/E420, middle and later R129s, middle and later W140s, the familiar "38-pin" plug is provided. There are also OBD-2 interface cables for model year 1996 and later cars, as well as a 14-pin cable for European diagnostic systems. All of these cables allow the combination of the MB STAR with the in-line multiplexer unit to fully interface with any particular car's computers.
As I said, the MB STAR system debuted around 10-11 years ago, in 2001. Because of its expense, it has been very much "out of reach" of most MB owners and enthusiasts. To pull codes and get information about the car, owners were forced to buy limited testers from companies like Snap-On, Trisco, and others that perhaps allowed one to pull and reset codes, and a couple of solutions provided some limited "live data" where the car allowed it.
These systems would typically run from $500 to well over $1,000. The other option was to somehow obtain a used HHT (they are occasionally available via eBay, and are quite expensive) or a used MB STAR system - still a huge expense of multiple thousands of dollars used.
In recent years, Chinese forgers, who excel at making fake copies of everything from Louis Vuitton purses to Guess Jeans to Rolex watches, have set their sights on the MB STAR market (and other automotive diagnostic systems for other marques). This has resulted in a cottage industry whereby one could purchase an MB STAR system for anywhere between $600 and $1,200. Over the past year or so, as Chinese copies of the MB STAR C4 system
have come onto the market, the prices of the MB STAR C3 system have come down to a typical range of $250-450, depending on the vendor and the items included in the package.
These "clone" systems are easily available on sites like eBay and also Alibaba.com from hundreds of vendors. As with any Chinese copy of anything, quality varies and quite often -- but not always -- one gets what they pay for. The recent reduction in price of the MB STAR C3 systems has made even relatively good quality systems very very affordable for the DIY mechanic and/or MB enthusiast -- providing them with the same diagnostic power as the dealership mechanic (but not the same level of training and knowledge). Typical options that are available with MB STAR C3 systems available on the Internet include: an array of cables; a multiplexer; a hard drive containing the MB STAR software package; and instructions on how to set up the system.
The software typically includes: MB Xentry, WIS, EPC, STAR Utilities; EWA net; Star Browser; Star Finder; and a recent MB parts price list (which goes
out of date quickly). Quite a number of vendors also provide Internet support, including the ability to remotely control systems over the Internet (with the user's permission, of course) to diagnose installation and software problems.
There has been precious little information on the Internet about the Chinese MB STAR C3 systems, how they operate, and in general how the system
operates. This thread will be a thorough, methodical investigation of how the system works, what it looks like, and how it can be used with the E500E (and by extension, the 400E/E420). It is up to the individual owner as to whether they need or would want such a unit. It would be overkill for many if not most owners. However, there are a number of owners who do want to do their own maintenance and want the tools to help them do this properly. For these owners, purchasing an HHT or MB STAR system may be a good idea.
As I said, the MB STAR system debuted around 10-11 years ago, in 2001. Because of its expense, it has been very much "out of reach" of most MB owners and enthusiasts. To pull codes and get information about the car, owners were forced to buy limited testers from companies like Snap-On, Trisco, and others that perhaps allowed one to pull and reset codes, and a couple of solutions provided some limited "live data" where the car allowed it.
These systems would typically run from $500 to well over $1,000. The other option was to somehow obtain a used HHT (they are occasionally available via eBay, and are quite expensive) or a used MB STAR system - still a huge expense of multiple thousands of dollars used.
In recent years, Chinese forgers, who excel at making fake copies of everything from Louis Vuitton purses to Guess Jeans to Rolex watches, have set their sights on the MB STAR market (and other automotive diagnostic systems for other marques). This has resulted in a cottage industry whereby one could purchase an MB STAR system for anywhere between $600 and $1,200. Over the past year or so, as Chinese copies of the MB STAR C4 system
have come onto the market, the prices of the MB STAR C3 system have come down to a typical range of $250-450, depending on the vendor and the items included in the package.
These "clone" systems are easily available on sites like eBay and also Alibaba.com from hundreds of vendors. As with any Chinese copy of anything, quality varies and quite often -- but not always -- one gets what they pay for. The recent reduction in price of the MB STAR C3 systems has made even relatively good quality systems very very affordable for the DIY mechanic and/or MB enthusiast -- providing them with the same diagnostic power as the dealership mechanic (but not the same level of training and knowledge). Typical options that are available with MB STAR C3 systems available on the Internet include: an array of cables; a multiplexer; a hard drive containing the MB STAR software package; and instructions on how to set up the system.
The software typically includes: MB Xentry, WIS, EPC, STAR Utilities; EWA net; Star Browser; Star Finder; and a recent MB parts price list (which goes
out of date quickly). Quite a number of vendors also provide Internet support, including the ability to remotely control systems over the Internet (with the user's permission, of course) to diagnose installation and software problems.
There has been precious little information on the Internet about the Chinese MB STAR C3 systems, how they operate, and in general how the system
operates. This thread will be a thorough, methodical investigation of how the system works, what it looks like, and how it can be used with the E500E (and by extension, the 400E/E420). It is up to the individual owner as to whether they need or would want such a unit. It would be overkill for many if not most owners. However, there are a number of owners who do want to do their own maintenance and want the tools to help them do this properly. For these owners, purchasing an HHT or MB STAR system may be a good idea.
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MB SD C4
MB SD Connect Compact 4 support reading out & erasing trouble code,reading the real-time data of sensor and actuator, coding and programming. MB SD Connect Compact 4 support wireless diagnose, support K line,CAN BUS and UDS protocol, fit all computers, with multi-language.
MB SD Connect Compact 4 support reading out & erasing trouble code,reading the real-time data of sensor and actuator, coding and programming. MB SD Connect Compact 4 support wireless diagnose, support K line,CAN BUS and UDS protocol, fit all computers, with multi-language.
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Would I need this to check trans oil temp on a 14 glk250 I know it will be needed for other things too. The service on a 722.9 needs an accurate temp reading not to mention dipstick and bumping the engine for the torque converter drain plug
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OK, here you go for those looking to get a unit.
I am not associated with these guys, just trying to save others some coin.
C3 Compact unit-$340.00 + shipping.
http://www.oemobd2.com/mb-star-c3-pr...uter-p-14.html
C4 Compact unit-$410.00 + shipping
http://www.oemobd2.com/mb-star-compa...uter-p-10.html
Choose T30 laptop which cannot use Xentry for 2009 and up Mb vehicles or All computer which comes with Xentry and DAS as an external drive and not as smooth or quick as the T30. So I'm told.
Much less than Ebay and other sources.
I am not associated with these guys, just trying to save others some coin.
C3 Compact unit-$340.00 + shipping.
http://www.oemobd2.com/mb-star-c3-pr...uter-p-14.html
C4 Compact unit-$410.00 + shipping
http://www.oemobd2.com/mb-star-compa...uter-p-10.html
Choose T30 laptop which cannot use Xentry for 2009 and up Mb vehicles or All computer which comes with Xentry and DAS as an external drive and not as smooth or quick as the T30. So I'm told.
Much less than Ebay and other sources.