is Star as system that works I have all sorts of problems star has checked the system twice now with no faults what is the point in a system that cannot find fault so far with posts it seem a case of change things a see it it solves the problem good for Mercedes but not good for customer. Was thinking about changing to a ml but with the problems with my wives car will stay with Lexus or back to Range Rover.
Well it begs the question what is wrong with the missus' car?
Do you have a mechanical issue that the scanner can't pick up?
That of course requires some olde worlde "old nuts" mechanics approach!
Now the MB scan system is very good if you know how to use it--but it is time consuming to set up and run a diagnostic check. It means i HAVE to charge the customer for the diag time!
Now there are good alternatives at times which scan quicker .
I use Autologic scan tools a lot for Mercedes and Landrover.
Then I use an Autel Pro at times for a quicky!
This tool gets in & interrogates faster even than any MB factory scan tool.
In fact I used it with great success on an errant ML320 that wouldn't communicate with any high end (read very expensive ) scan tool.
Something like this:-
Autel Maxysis DS808 | Products | Diagnostics4U
BUT as other contributors have pointed out the tool(s) no matter what it is. is only as good as the person using it.
Training and experience goes along way to fixing complex car problems these days. Product familiarity has a lot to do with it, and many faults are repetitive depending upon the marque/ model /etc .
In fact when I get a shop call in, I can often mentally diagnose the issue on some MB's/ Landrovers just by listening to what the customer/caller has to say.
So again what is the problem you are having with wifey's car?
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