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Originally Posted by 300sdlguy
Will the MT2500 work for POST 2003 Mercedes? If not, is there one that will for similar money? I would like to find one that can read the widest year ranges, but to include the 2004's V12's that I have.
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For any MB's newer than 2003, you need software loaded on the programmable VCI cartridge for MT2500, available for MB's up through at least 2006. However, I have never used it, and after my experience with the older Snap-On software, I would definitely obtain a unit to test on your car BEFORE buying anything. Maybe see if your local Snap-On rep can demo it on your car. The newer software is also available for the Modis, Solus, and other newfangled units. It's difficult (and expensive) to locate the VCI with MB software on eBay, and it's outrageously expensive to just buy the newest version from the Snap-On truck.
Note: If your 2004 V12's were basically the same as the 2003 model, then the 2003 software may work fine - just tell the scanner it's a 2003 model instead. If your 2004 had a totally new engine (or engine management system) compared to 2003, forget it. I don't know about about those years to say for sure.
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Originally Posted by 300sdlguy
I have the Chinese Carsoft clone and adapters, but I'll be damned if I can figure it out when I connected it to the 1994 S600 Coupe.
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At the risk of repeating myself ad nauseum, the Carsoft junk DOES NOT WORK with either LH or HFM injection, and your 1994 S600 has LH injection. At best, Carsoft will show you some analog blink codes, maybe. I do know the MT2500 setup will work pretty well on your 1994 S600 with LH injection, at least with the "legacy" 2003 software.
Your best bet is likely the Chinese SDS clones... rumor is that they work surprising well, and can be had for <$1k on eBay. These will work better than Carsoft for newer cars, and better than the MT2500 for older cars. I haven't yet bought one, but I'm planning on it eventually...
