W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

Star Diagnostic in Austin, TX.

Old Jul 30, 2015 | 10:10 PM
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Star Diagnostic in Austin, TX.

I saw a thread a couple of years ago where people could pin a map where they were and if they had a SDS system. I'd like to sit down for a couple of hours with an SDS to try to troubleshoot some issues I'm having.

Is there anyone here near Austin, TX that has one I could borrow, or come over and use? I'd be willing to compensate.

I could go to the indy shop, but I don't think they would let me sit around and tinker.
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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 09:38 AM
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you can drive down to houston and use mine for a couple of hours
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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 01:12 PM
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Alternatively, you could drive down San Antonio way and save an hour of driving each way. Shardul, however, is far more knowledgeable if you have questions.

FWIW, my garage is air conditioned; I'll be spending time this weekend replacing plugs and wires in my W210 and small tasks with my W211.

PM me if interested.
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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bbirdwell
Alternatively, you could drive down San Antonio way and save an hour of driving each way. Shardul, however, is far more knowledgeable if you have questions.

FWIW, my garage is air conditioned; I'll be spending time this weekend replacing plugs and wires in my W210 and small tasks with my W211.

PM me if interested.
Thanks for the offer. I'm getting real close to convincing myself to just buy the SDS. I'm twisting my buddies arm to go in with me, and after telling the wife last night what I wanted, she kind of freaked. I got laid off in January, and have been doing contract work, so now in this hot weather the A/C isn't working quite right. I just don't trust any shops anymore, because it seems like they don't want to take the time to analyze the data. They don't get paid to analyze, they get paid to swap parts.

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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bbirdwell
Alternatively, you could drive down San Antonio way and save an hour of driving each way. Shardul, however, is far more knowledgeable if you have questions.

FWIW, my garage is air conditioned; I'll be spending time this weekend replacing plugs and wires in my W210 and small tasks with my W211.

PM me if interested.
Sorry to hijack but I just moved to San Antonio from California and have been wondering if anyone else was around the area. If you ever need a helping hand in the garage let me know!
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