C3 V C4 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

MB140300SD · #1 08-07-2018, 09:26 PM

My C3 MUX has gotten to the point where it only accesses certain modules when it wants to. I have had it for quite a few years now and I think its just worn out. I need to get a new set I guess and I really only see the complete set, not just the MUX. So I will get a whole new set. I am debating on getting another C3 or going C4. Thoughts on that? I can't remember where I got mine last time but does anybody have any experience with any of the sellers on Aliexpress? That seems to be the cheapest place to find the. Also, if I go c4 will it work with my existing Xentry/SDS system I am using with my C3 or does it require a different version?

jhodg5ck · #2 08-07-2018, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MB140300SD

My C3 MUX has gotten to the point where it only accesses certain modules when it wants to. I have had it for quite a few years now and I think its just worn out. I need to get a new set I guess and I really only see the complete set, not just the MUX. So I will get a whole new set. I am debating on getting another C3 or going C4. Thoughts on that? I can't remember where I got mine last time but does anybody have any experience with any of the sellers on Aliexpress? That seems to be the cheapest place to find the. Also, if I go c4 will it work with my existing Xentry/SDS system I am using with my C3 or does it require a different version?

I'd go c4.

Don't bother with the wireless...wired is So much more reliable.

China is china...biggest thing is finding a vendor that will support their wares.

Jono

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MB140300SD · #3 08-07-2018, 10:02 PM

By wired do you mean connecting it with LAN rather than messing with WLAN? Do you know of the C4 will run on my current version software I am running on my D630 laptop? Or does it require different software? On the screen shots for a lot of the C4 systems I see on Ali it looks like they are running Win7 instead of XP, which is a huge plus.

jhodg5ck · #4 08-07-2018, 10:04 PM

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By wired do you mean connecting it with LAN rather than messing with WLAN? Do you know of the C4 will run on my current version software I am running on my D630 laptop? Or does it require different software? On the screen shots for a lot of the C4 systems I see on Ali it looks like they are running Win7 instead of XP, which is a huge plus.

What date is your software?

C4's can do bluetooth but its not always reliable.

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MB140300SD · #5 08-07-2018, 10:06 PM

I will have to look when I am out in the shop tomorrow but I think its about a 14 or 15 version. I have also thought about just buying the complete package with a toughbook.

jhodg5ck · #6 08-07-2018, 10:24 PM

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I will have to look when I am out in the shop tomorrow but I think its about a 14 or 15 version. I have also thought about just buying the complete package with a toughbook.

I would need a date...i can't begin to imagine what number we're up to know. At we updated last month to 7/18. It's a HUGE program...we run on dell m6800's with 4k displays, maxed out ram and the latest ssd's. Otherwise it takes Days to open the software.

I'd recommend buying it setup/ready to go. It's worth the added expense imho.

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MB140300SD · #7 08-08-2018, 07:14 PM

I just checked an my version is 3/14 running on a Dell D630. I would love to just order the whole deal with a toughbook, but it is probably going to be a lot cheaper just to run it on my current laptop which works fine. On the other hand, having a spare (current laptop) is always good.

jhodg5ck · #8 08-09-2018, 12:02 PM

That's Really old....c4's can be had cheap so maybe talk to the seller...but I'd be inclined to pony up for Everything or if you want to stay on the 630 grab a spare c3 or 2.

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