.trunzx

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%.

pearlpower

They told me they are going to send me another hard drive Monday via DHL, I am sending this one back, gave them my tracking. I will update those that sent me a PM looking to buy from them. If the next drive does not work, I will paypal dispute and send it all back. I built over 1000 computers with ease, and the guy was questioning if I installed it properly, even sent him videos.

TonyYoung

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.

pearlpower

Just make sure you send out my NEW hard drive tomorrow as promised with tracking. Thanks.

DiggerJim

So what happened? Did you get the thing working or did you end up disputing with PayPal & shipping the whole thing back?

pearlpower

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.

Crna Mechka

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!

AKnight55

Have you checked Ebay? Looks like there are plenty for sale on there.

Crna Mechka

Already went through 3 chinese knockoffs and not going down that road again

WANTED!!

I'm also starting the search as well. What's the general recommendation for a W211?

55fanatic

Shardul, PM Shardul.

Could a T60 work for star? I just got a new Computer and have a T60 spare

shardul

iTrader: (1)

yes as long as it has a serial port and 80gb HDD

ealltech

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.

giuseppe mike

Super mb star c3 with v2014.03 software:

Daniel Grey

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

kompressede

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.

AgSilver

These folks have been around for years. Excellent support. The real deal.

http://www.ecartool.com/en/

ealltech

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.

chanjack

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.

Toppthat

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

SLS

Please delete the links in the original post. These link to Virus Websites. I had to turn off the internet, erase the file ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.Safari/Cache.db and then tell Safari to open without opening up all of the previous tabs. It was a pain in the $%#!&.