1995 Mercedes E320 ? Need code scanner - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

gacek · #1 11-01-2006, 04:03 AM

I need to buy a code scanner for my 95 e320. Please suggest what to buy what cable for it, where is the hookup on the car? PLEASE HELP :]

Arthur Dalton · #2 11-01-2006, 05:22 AM

Do a serch for "Code Tool"
There is a code retriever on your car under the hood, next to the battery..why buy one???
Black box w/lid-16 connector socket w/push button/LED for code retrieve.

Try this

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=107630

pcmaher · #3 11-01-2006, 08:25 AM

http://v12uberalles.com/pulling_codes.htm

gacek · #4 11-01-2006, 03:07 PM

Now if I just knew how to read the codes from the 16socket box, please post instructions anybody
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gacek · #5 11-02-2006, 03:25 AM

95 W124 (320) I got code 5. I don't know what it really means. I guess I ereased it, the "check engine" light is OFF, but when I press the buttom again it still blinks 5times instead of 1 time (no faults). Any suggestions?

Arthur Dalton · #6 11-02-2006, 06:49 AM

Use the SEARCH feature of the site. There are tons of code retrieve info and EGR remedies for your car in there.

pcmaher · #7 11-02-2006, 08:39 AM

Are you sure you cleared the code properly? To clear the codes, you must follow these steps;

Press the blinker push button for 2 - 4 seconds. The fault code will reappear.
Wait 3 seconds after the last blink, then press the blinker push button for 6 - 8 seconds.
Repeat for each fault code. Each code must be erased individually.
You MUST begin to clear the fault code within 20 seconds of of reading the fault. After 20 seconds, the fault will not clear unless you begin the process over again.

If the built-in LED is giving you 5 flashes, this is the code for Faulty Exhaust Gas Recirculation. As Arthur says, use the Search feature to find all sorts of useful stuff on EGR faults.

gacek · #8 11-03-2006, 03:59 AM

Thanks Guys! Problem solved, I pressed the reset buttom today and it blinked once which means no faults. Thanks A lot again :] this forum rockzzzzz

Spook74 · #9 11-04-2006, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by gacek

Now if I just knew how to read the codes from the 16socket box, please post instructions anybody
:]

There's a (largish) file that is a book of trouble codes for MBs at:
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1039/mercedes/cs1000_mb.pdf
It's about 87 pages, so I printed it out. It has the connector pin layouts, plus codes for each subsystem for the various years.

For cars earlier than '95 that don't have the standard OBDII interface, check out Jim Forgione's website for lots of info, but especially the bottom of the page at:
http://pages.prodigy.net/jforgione/MB_X11.html for a schematic of a simple code reader you can build for $15 worth of Radio Shack parts. It was a lifesaver for troubleshooting my 92 400E's air conditioning problems.

Gerry Visel