I have been contemplating buying a CDI and looking into affordable diagnostic options. I came across the Carsoft i980 that appears was developed for the UK market but is also available for under $170. As advertised this seems to be a very functional and reasonably priced hand held diagnostic and programming tool. Will need one if I'm going to get my w211

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My Daily : 96 E-300 Diesel with 195,000 miles
Retired: 92 300D 2.5 T 345K miles and for sale
Retired: 95 E320 157K miles and currently parked with blown engine

Both retired cars are for sale as is my w124 shop inventory

It would be interesting to see how this stands up to the DAS/Xentry (probably not even close), as the developer pretty much describes it to do the same as the DAS (engine, chassis and instrumentation) However it is worth the try for the price.
Post back some feedback if you get it.

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W211 B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT
My Continental Tire Experience

By Land:
2005 E320 CDI (Unnamed as of yet)
2011 Toyota Tundra DC limited 4x4 "Big Red"
1965 euro import VW Beetle "Mojo"
By Sea:
22' Grady White Seafarer "SeaSun Pass"

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