Nathan JansenvanDoorn
Nathan JansenvanDoorn Dork
12/8/19 5:48 p.m.

Hello all!  A quick question on Mercedes diagnostic software: a coworker purchased a C200 and is looking at options for diagnostics.  I'm sure  that someone here recommended something, but I can't find it.  Any tips?  

If it was a BMW, I'd be suggesting INPA, but don't know anything about the Mercedes stuff...

 

Thanks!
Nathan 

93gsxturbo
93gsxturbo SuperDork
12/8/19 6:28 p.m.

The software you want is called "STAR" and you need a laptop and an interface called a MUX.  There are several versions out there, all chinesium.  Best I can offer you is that you go search all the info you can get on MHH Auto forums and go from there.  I got mine from Ali Express but I would suggest getting something from somewhere with a return policy because Ali Express was a real pain for reasons.

I was able to build myself a fully working cloned laptop with all online/offline coding and a proper C4 MUX but it was not easy.  There is no documentation with the software or hardware you get and its a lot harder to get working than some other OEM softwares.

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