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07-22-2007, 04:10 PM
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What is the best code reader/scanner for MB?
I'm looking to buy a code reader/scanner for MB and most of the cars. Please don't laugh on me but I need the best one that covers most of the cars/ and areas including the erase of the codes. Thank you
 Note: Not only for my cars. Let me say for a workshop
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07-22-2007, 04:33 PM
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If I may add, given your profile, the ideal reply would be the one addressing OBD-II and pre OBD-II. Specifically, in my case, I have a C280 1997 without OBD-II. (I have the 38 pin connector inside the engine compartment) Jorge
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07-23-2007, 12:00 AM
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Arguably the best scanner for the money is one of the Carsoft-type PC interfaces sold on eBay for $100-$350. The best scanner system bar none is Mercedes' own Star Diagnosis System at a cost of over $20,000.
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07-23-2007, 12:56 AM
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I'm not a scanner guru, but if you're talking OBD-II, there are 5 different levels of OBD-II. Google the issue and you'll find the 5. One is for GM, one for Ford, a couple of "ISO...." and CAN - used a lot by Toyota and maybe others Asian mfgs. The Asian mfg. also use the 2 "ISO....".
Also be aware that these OBD-II scanners are useful for a given number of systems on your car. You would need proprietary scanners for things like ABS. There are others. Last but not least is the forth-coming "Big Brother" - OBD-III - used in 2008 models and those that follow until OBD-IV or whatever they'll name that one. If I were you, I'd scrap the scanner plans and get after the PhD. Just my 2 cents.
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Mike Murrell 1991 300-SEL - Model 126 M103 - SOHC "Fräulein"
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07-25-2007, 05:16 AM
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So which brand do you recommend?
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Master Computer Engineer, A+, Network+, MCP/MCSA/MCSE 4/2k/2k3 - Messaging, MCTS, MCITP, MCT, Brainbench, ICDL and starting Ph.D 380SE 1984 <------- Totaled by flipping accident 300SE 1988 <------- Sold Volvo S70 2000 <---- 4 family Opel Omega 2002 <-- 4 family 560SEC 1989 <------ Sold 560SEL 1990 <------ Sold 560SEL 1991 <------ 4 my mother 560SEL 1989 <------ Sold 600SEL 1992 <------ Current
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07-29-2007, 05:16 AM
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I read in this forum about a scanner the covers almost every car but I can't find this thread, it was a link but I don't know to which site. Can anyone help me?
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Master Computer Engineer, A+, Network+, MCP/MCSA/MCSE 4/2k/2k3 - Messaging, MCTS, MCITP, MCT, Brainbench, ICDL and starting Ph.D 380SE 1984 <------- Totaled by flipping accident 300SE 1988 <------- Sold Volvo S70 2000 <---- 4 family Opel Omega 2002 <-- 4 family 560SEC 1989 <------ Sold 560SEL 1990 <------ Sold 560SEL 1991 <------ 4 my mother 560SEL 1989 <------ Sold 600SEL 1992 <------ Current
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07-29-2007, 01:51 PM
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I just bought an Actron CP9190. It's OBD II, plus OBD I for most American cars. It cost $270. It will erase the codes and reset the check engine light. I'm happy with it. It works fine with my '95 S320. I hope this helps.
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07-29-2007, 07:13 PM
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07-29-2007, 03:11 PM
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Thank you Glide Ride but this is not the one.
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Master Computer Engineer, A+, Network+, MCP/MCSA/MCSE 4/2k/2k3 - Messaging, MCTS, MCITP, MCT, Brainbench, ICDL and starting Ph.D 380SE 1984 <------- Totaled by flipping accident 300SE 1988 <------- Sold Volvo S70 2000 <---- 4 family Opel Omega 2002 <-- 4 family 560SEC 1989 <------ Sold 560SEL 1990 <------ Sold 560SEL 1991 <------ 4 my mother 560SEL 1989 <------ Sold 600SEL 1992 <------ Current
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07-29-2007, 05:37 PM
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What's a better than average OBDII reader?
Scan tool...??? Code reader for(OBDII) and also pre 96 Mercedes And last, but not least, I would read what Steve Brotherton has to say in this thread before plunking down $$$ on any gadget. Diagnostic tools
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Mike Murrell 1991 300-SEL - Model 126 M103 - SOHC "Fräulein" Last edited by Mike Murrell; 07-29-2007 at 05:48 PM.
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