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JCH4
Regular
Date registered: Jun 2010
Location: Charleston, SC
Vehicle(s): 2003 G500, LR 1972 IIA, LR 1962 IIA, Husqvarna 350
Posts: 99
| Suggested scanner tool for MY 2003 G500
As you may have seen from my posts I have decided to stay with my MY 2003 G500 for the long haul or at the most trade for a newer model. While I am no mechanic, I am a bit of a shade tree mechanic and wanted to get the proper diagnostic tool for my G500. I believe it is a Star system? Anyone on here know of what I need to get and where to buy it. |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| RE: Suggested scanner tool for MY 2003 G500
JCH4 - 11/10/2015 11:58 AM
As you may have seen from my posts I have decided to stay with my MY 2003 G500 for the long haul or at the most trade for a newer model. While I am no mechanic, I am a bit of a shade tree mechanic and wanted to get the proper diagnostic tool for my G500. I believe it is a Star system? Anyone on here know of what I need to get and where to buy it.
There are a lot of Chinese clones of questionable value on Ebay. Some folks here have had OK luck with them. Others, including myself, have not.
There are a couple of us who have found a very reliable source, but he is very expensive - $3k-$4k. |
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2000BEAST
Regular
Date registered: Jul 2010
Location: NOCAL USA
Vehicle(s): 2003 G500 / 2008 Carrera S / 2019 GLC 43
Posts: 83
| Re: Suggested scanner tool for MY 2003 G500
I use the ScanTool brand, the type that interfaces with your through an OBD2 cable via USB connection to your laptop. It comes with an application CD disc that you load onto your laptop and provides a desktop icon.
I have found this to be a very good basic diagnostic tool, providing accurate error code readings, and also multiple engine measurements beyond my ability to interpret.
Seem to remember it being under $30 on Ebay.
When things get more involved, I take it to my trusted independent who has the MBZ Star diagnostic equipment.
But the ScanTool has saved me a ton of $$$ on my cars over the years, fwiw. |
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