How to Solve Your Car’s Problem with the Mercedes Benz Star Diagnostic Computer?

Mercedes Benz Star Diagnostic Computer is the latest addition to the Advanced Motorcade fleet of diagnosis computers. The addition of this dedicated Mercedes Benz star computer further enhances the vehicle specific diagnostic tools. The tool is high quality and can work on both Benz trucks and new types of Mercedes cars. It realizes all functions of factory Benz Star2000 which include: reading out and erasing trouble codes; coding and programming; reading the real-time data of sensor and actuator. It also applies the latest high-tech central gateway system of car models 203 and 221/211 with an updated software version to 09/2013.

Star Diagnosis Mercedes Benz system is based on a ThinkPad and comprises cables to interface to the various MB models. The SDS however doesn’t have the ability to disable safety and security systems. The adapter harness 965 598 00 40 00 and HHT (Hand Held Tester) part number 965 589 00 01 00 are being phased out. Nevertheless, along with other systems that come with the tool, you can now complete in-depth diagnostics on the widest range of vehicles. It can enter all the Benz cars such as autobus truck, sports cars, saloon cars, smart cars etc.

Features of the Mercedes Benz Star Diagnostic Computer

The Mercedes Star C3 diagnostic computer is an industrially packaged heavy weight computer that comprises multiplexor, heavy weight vehicle connections covering the full Mercedes line up, and multiplexor to laptop cables. It can fit all computers, and is not only limited on IBM T30 providing great convenience to customers.

The Mercedes Star C3 tool has one hard disk containing the WIS and DAS systems. WIS (Workshop Information System) supply the whole view of the wiring diagram in a car, maintenance method and the component location diagram. All you need to do is to enter the chassis number and you’ll get the engine configuration, manufacture data and the car model; all in detail. DAS is the automatic Diagnosis Assistance System which is a concise interface offering a straightforward operation with the IBM high-quality computer. It can accurately and quickly realize code reading and the whole car system testing.

The MB Star C3’s 7 meter RS232-RS485 cable also provides more convenience to garage when diagnosed. The package also comprises: 1 X OBDII (16 pin) diagnostic cable, 1 X 3 pins diagnostic cable, 1 X 38 pins diagnostic cable, 1 X 9 pins TRUCK diagnostic cable and 1 X IBM NoteBook Computer. When connected to the right laptop and with the Star software installed, the diagnostic computer leads the operator through many of the routine and not so routine diagnostics steps used by the Mercedes main dealers.

Other components of the MB Star C3 diagnostic tool include the ST Finder used as a part location finder, EPC.net (Electronic Parts Catalog), Xentry which is a new software released by the Benz Company after 04/2009 to help diagnose new cars, and STAR Utilities used as the movement management system and for self-test.

Tips on how to operate the Mercedes Star C3

1. Start by running the software on a XP system

2. Then close the anti-virus system before your installation.

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