diagnostic

... in this months (Jan) issue of Car Mechanics magazine.I'm not sure how many people are interested in DIY on this forum but the article is worth getting as it covers how to diagnose the 3 common faults on this model. adam

I have a sdflash telematics update disk that i am led to believe i just put into the cd player and it can update the system. Does anyone know how to make the cd run???

I have had my car on the machine this pm and i have been told what is wrong, firstly i need a new cam sensor, and secondly a new ecu for the auto box. apparently this will cure all the bad changes the box is doing and should also give the car its performance back, not that i had noticed it was...

can anyone tell me the location of the diagnostic plug on a w124 1995

Doh, Nearly had the C32 AMG for a week before the engine diagnostic light comes on :( Anyone any ideas ? Book says things about exhaust, injectors, emissions but is fairly unspecific. Hoofed it away from a set of lights, looked down and the "engine diagnostic" light had come on. It was a...

Does anyone know what a code of 17 flashes on pin 8 of the 16pin diagnostic connector is on a 1989 W124 300E means?

require info on diagnostic tools for 190e 1800cc 1992 fuel injection model main dealers say car is too old/ Car has diagnostic plug and car manual informs me of this car is very sluggish have change plugs /dizzy cap /rotor arm/ht leads/air filter -still sluggish is there a diagnostic tool out...

require info on diagnostic tools for 190e 1800cc 1992 fuel injection model main dealers say car is too old/ Car has diagnostic plug and car manual informs me of this car is very sluggish have change plugs /dizzy cap /rotor arm/ht leads/air filter -still sluggish is there a diagnostic tool out...

Not a clue what it is or what it does ... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mercedes-Hermann-scope-not-STAR_W0QQitemZ4636558094QQcategoryZ10398QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I'm sure some of you 'boffins' ;) will know what to do with it .... if it works ... EDIT :- Just noticed the seller has a STAR...

my first post, let me start by thanking all the leg-ends :rock: on this forum, who's advivice has been v. usefull, and better than the green bible . so now i have an intermittent problem which i can't put my finger on:confused: . sometimes when i kick down or put my foot down it is lacking in...

I finally got around to documenting (some) of the functionality of the hidden service menu on COMAND 2.0, and what some of the values in it mean.. See http://www.mercupgrades.com I also added a list of the part numbers for manuals for COMAND, and made the COMAND-APS part number document...

Just wondering if it's normal for out of warranty cars to be charged a diagnostic fee by a main dealer. VW dealer wants £85 inc VAT for looking at a problem with my car, any repair work needed on my MB has either been in warranty or discovered at MOT stage by the main dealer.

OK, I bought a "MB diagnostic kit" from www.obd-products.com - and it turns out to be rubbish - it doesnt come with the MB diagnostic software to do what it says it will, and the actual hardware doesnt have a multiplexor, so it can not read from the other pins on the OBDII connector or the 38...

Hi Everyone, Still havent fixed the single CD loader used for the Sat Nav on my command unit. It's still broke, pressing eject won't do anything, not even a whir or a noise. If i power the unit on or off again I get no sound from the slot loader. However I did notice if i gently pop a...

For the techies - found an interesting site that explains the OBD2 system currently implemented on most cars. May help to understand how some of our problems are monitored and recorded. http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/obdindetail.htm http://www.troublecodes.net/OBD2/

Does anyone know which pin is for which diagnostic circuit for a 2002 C200K W203? I know pin 16 is +12v, pin 4 is ground, pin 5 is electronics ground. I would like to know for definate which pins are for ABS, SRS, ME etc

If you have command you can get the GPS to show you it's idea of your speed, switch on the car with the Radio on press the following at the same time Mute button + button 1 button 3 button Hold for 5 seconds, then the diagnostic menus come up , then the diagnostic menus come up ...

Anyone ? come across a budget (proven) diagnostic system that works? I have been looking at Ebay and there's been a couple on there but they seem very dodgy ?? All I want is a system that will read, erase codes with a easy to use software package. Please only reply if you are aware of a...

Is anyone aware of where the diagnostic connector is on a 1991 W124 230CE. I found one connector on the passenger side of the engine compartment. http://mbclub.co.uk/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2655&stc=1 IMAGE_037.jpg A closer view...

I have my scanner almost ready and need a 38pin plug for Mercedes diagnostics. Any one know where I can buy one? Thanks for your help in this. Regards, Msmax