Which diagnostic tool can i use with my 2007 c230? Tried using VAGCOM but that didnt work even with the generic obd2. Car just threw a CEL and is in limp mode. I dont really want an expensive unit but something that can erase the fault codes.

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'85 300D Cal 280,000 miles
'14 GLK 350 60000 miles

Generally, a car in limp home mode has a transmission issue. Limp home mode is designed to protect the transmission from further damage. OBD2 scanners display codes for common emission control devices not engine or transmission error codes. You'll need SDS style scanner at a dealer or MB indy to inspect/erase those codes. There are Chinese knock-off scanners on eBay which have worked for some but not others.

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1998 E320 Wagon

Yeah, watch out for those Cheap OBDII Scanners if the seller is from China... DON'T DO IT!

I made that mistake, and learned the hard way- it mimicked an ELM327, I believe.

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2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)

Actually, I was referring to the SDS clones usually found by searching "MB Star Multiplex C4" or similar.

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1998 E320 Wagon

Purchased an OBD2 scanner from Pboys. It worked. Got the error code. You are right. It is a transmission issue.

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'85 300D Cal 280,000 miles
'14 GLK 350 60000 miles

I bet its either an oil leak or more likely a conductor plate gone bad...

Here is a thread that may help...

Who has their own MB Star / DAS C3 Diagnostic kit? Need some pointers.. - Mercedes-Benz Forum

Martin