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TMAllison · #1 08-26-2006, 09:58 PM

I bought one at autozone for $100+ 2 years ago....hear now they are $40-50. Anything OBDII compliant is good to read and clear the normal codes.

It will not access trans and numerous other modules MB has. That apparently costs close to $10K.

cpiad · #2 08-26-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TMAllison

I bought one at autozone for $100+ 2 years ago....hear now they are $40-50. Anything OBDII compliant is good to read and clear the normal codes.

It will not access trans and numerous other modules MB has. That apparently costs close to $10K.

Got it ... can you take a quick look at the setup on this web page:
http://www.obdcom.com/?gclid=CLqU6dbj_oYCFR9oVAodox0qWw

Seems like a nice setup to me, I can use my notebook computer ... what do you think?

TMAllison · #3 08-26-2006, 11:23 PM

I am far from an expert on the matter. I suspect there would remain many proprietary MB modules that it would not access.

gmercoleza · #4 08-26-2006, 11:37 PM

I know for a fact that the SRS system cannot be accessed using anything but a computer capable of Mercedes diagnostics; the SRS light can't even be reset.

cpiad · #5 08-26-2006, 11:55 PM

Ok ... got it. I know what to do now. Case Closed. Thank you.