Can't Connect MB Star Diagnostics to '98 W210.025
 

I am having problems connecting my Star Diagnotics to my 1998 Mercedes E Class (W210.025).

I have been using the 38-pin cable. I specify the VIN and that it is a post 3/97 build with DAS3. It is having trouble communicating with every module. I can't read anything - from the Tranny/Engine to the Instrument Panel or Climate Control.

The multiplexer was tested out on my 2004 CLK 320 Cabriolet and works well.

1) I am using the 38 pin connector and not the obd-ii connector. Is this correct?
2) I am connecting up and then loading Xentry DAS.
3) My battery voltage is 12.9 when the car is on and not running. It's a new batter.

I once hooked up the battery reverse by mistake. I replaced a couple fuses, including that on the back of the stereo.

Is there anything I should check as it can't connect to run the tests on the control modules? I get to the menu that lists the control modules - but nothing.

Can anyone help? I need to reset the Tranny Codes as I replaced the Electrics board in the tranny.

This is the hardest car I have ever worked on - we don't seem to "get along".

Can any PLEASE PLEASE help?

Thanks,
Richard

Sds will try to emulate the hht screen on that model. If you donm't have the hht screen pop up on Sds it is probably not going to work.

38-pin cable is right.


Does the car run, or are you trying to do diag on why it doesn't run?

Look for a bent pin on the cable. I've seen this happen plenty of times.