w210 Fault code reader - MBClub UK

LawrenceMB · 02-05-2012, 01:28 AM

Hiya, I've got a w210 e320 estate year 2000, and not wanting to buy a STAR, which I'm sure are still worth an arm & a leg (?) can anybody recommmend which make of fault code reader I should get & where I can get one from?
Thanks in advance,
Lawrence

bruno2009 · 07-05-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LawrenceMB

Hiya, I've got a w210 e320 estate year 2000, and not wanting to buy a STAR, which I'm sure are still worth an arm & a leg (?) can anybody recommmend which make of fault code reader I should get & where I can get one from?
Thanks in advance,
Lawrence

Snap on tools do several fault readers
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

markjay · 07-05-2012, 07:52 AM

I use the Autel MaxiDiag EU702. It reads an resets generic OBD2 codes, and can also read and reset some MB-specific systems such as SRS/Airbags and ESP/ABS. The latter are important because generic OBD2 only covers engine and transmission codes.

It is a bit pricey though compared to basic OBD2 scanners/code-readers, the cost is around £150 pn eBay or £170-180 from online shops.

One othe thing - Autel say that it only covers MB cars up to 2006-2008 (though presumably this only relates to the MB-specific items - I imagine that ODB2 will work on all cars. This may be an issue if you intent to buy a newer Merc in the near future.

markjay · 07-05-2012, 06:50 PM

Autel

LawrenceMB · 09-05-2012, 11:57 PM

Thanks for replying guys - much appreciated

NW_Merc · 10-05-2012, 08:38 AM

So the Autel won't do cars older than '95

Pendragon · 10-05-2012, 09:33 AM

I also have a Autel EU702...it will NOT even read the ECU on the European "C" Class Mercs with the 36 pin ports prior to 2001 such as the C180/C200/C220/C230/C40 etc' but I have used it on a lot of other Mercs with the 16 port that were 2000 onward but I do know there are some newer models that it will not read. I now have a Toughbook with Carsoft installed which reads the ECU using a Mercedes multi-plexer as the interface and does a lot more than the hand held scanners..

Keith

Pendragon · 10-05-2012, 10:07 AM

I have looked at my own 702 and the W210 E320 is on the list of what it will read.

LawrenceMB · 10-05-2012, 10:13 AM

Thanks Guys

NW_Merc · 11-05-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pendragon

I also have a Autel EU702...it will NOT even read the ECU on the European "C" Class Mercs with the 36 pin ports prior to 2001 such as the C180/C200/C220/C230/C40 etc' but I have used it on a lot of other Mercs with the 16 port that were 2000 onward but I do know there are some newer models that it will not read. I now have a Toughbook with Carsoft installed which reads the ECU using a Mercedes multi-plexer as the interface and does a lot more than the hand held scanners..

Keith

Can you say what specs and how much the carsoft cost you? PM me if you dont want to mention it here.

Pendragon · 11-05-2012, 12:29 PM

PM sent !

Keith

02-05-2012, 01:28 AM	#1
LawrenceMB Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Surrey/London borders Car: s210 E320 Elegance Estate '00 Posts: 166	w210 Fault code reader Hiya, I've got a w210 e320 estate year 2000, and not wanting to buy a STAR, which I'm sure are still worth an arm & a leg (?) can anybody recommmend which make of fault code reader I should get & where I can get one from? Thanks in advance, Lawrence

07-05-2012, 07:52 AM	#3
markjay Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Car: W203 C180K 2006 / Serviced by Olly PCS (BlackC55) / COMAND NTG2.5 retrofitted by Alfie and Richard Posts: 7,070	I use the Autel MaxiDiag EU702. It reads an resets generic OBD2 codes, and can also read and reset some MB-specific systems such as SRS/Airbags and ESP/ABS. The latter are important because generic OBD2 only covers engine and transmission codes. It is a bit pricey though compared to basic OBD2 scanners/code-readers, the cost is around £150 pn eBay or £170-180 from online shops. One othe thing - Autel say that it only covers MB cars up to 2006-2008 (though presumably this only relates to the MB-specific items - I imagine that ODB2 will work on all cars. This may be an issue if you intent to buy a newer Merc in the near future. Last edited by markjay; 07-05-2012 at 07:56 AM.

10-05-2012, 09:33 AM	#7
Pendragon Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cardiff Car: 2000 Mercedes C240 Elegance (W202) with Multipoint Romano LPG Injection System Posts: 247	I also have a Autel EU702...it will NOT even read the ECU on the European "C" Class Mercs with the 36 pin ports prior to 2001 such as the C180/C200/C220/C230/C40 etc' but I have used it on a lot of other Mercs with the 16 port that were 2000 onward but I do know there are some newer models that it will not read. I now have a Toughbook with Carsoft installed which reads the ECU using a Mercedes multi-plexer as the interface and does a lot more than the hand held scanners.. Keith Last edited by Pendragon; 10-05-2012 at 09:36 AM.

07-05-2012, 06:50 PM	#4
markjay Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Car: W203 C180K 2006 / Serviced by Olly PCS (BlackC55) / COMAND NTG2.5 retrofitted by Alfie and Richard Posts: 7,070	Autel

09-05-2012, 11:57 PM	#5
LawrenceMB Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Surrey/London borders Car: s210 E320 Elegance Estate '00 Posts: 166	Thanks for replying guys - much appreciated

10-05-2012, 08:38 AM	#6
NW_Merc Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Over here, sometimes over there Car: 1994 Mercedes C180 classic Posts: 5,935	So the Autel won't do cars older than '95

10-05-2012, 10:07 AM	#8
Pendragon Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cardiff Car: 2000 Mercedes C240 Elegance (W202) with Multipoint Romano LPG Injection System Posts: 247	I have looked at my own 702 and the W210 E320 is on the list of what it will read.

10-05-2012, 10:13 AM	#9
LawrenceMB Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Surrey/London borders Car: s210 E320 Elegance Estate '00 Posts: 166	Thanks Guys

11-05-2012, 12:29 PM	#11
Pendragon Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cardiff Car: 2000 Mercedes C240 Elegance (W202) with Multipoint Romano LPG Injection System Posts: 247	PM sent ! Keith

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