kotton - 8/25/2016 11:56 AM I just ordered one of this FYI. I'll let you all know how it works out when it arrives

kotton - 8/30/2016 6:55 PM All the parts already arrived as of today. I was shocked at how fast the shipping was, and the items were well packed. Now to set some time aside to try it out. Do you have any instructional how-to's for these Dutch? Ive never used a system like this before, and dont even know where to plug it into the G at this point.

kotton - 8/31/2016 12:05 PM Thanks guys. That link was very alarming with the cyber security issues of the chinese malware that can be present. Now im seriously considering a dedicated cheap laptop for this with the network drivers disabled.

NHDave - 8/31/2016 6:39 PM

Get ready for putting in some serious hours, first setting up a VM on your computer or laptop, onto debugging/bypassing MB security protocols, changing all sorts of settings, serial port, Lic-dir. on and on and lastly, trying to learn how to use it, as illustrated online. Then, without knowing, one part of the multiplexer works but not the other, i.e. DAS/Zentry/ Star finder, cable connection failures.... Run a Cesar software test, check this check that..........
The one time I thought it worked, Quik Test told me all my O2 sensors where beyond their life cycle, so I bought all four, $500+, erased the codes, put them in and still got the same test results.

After this O2 event, I put six weeks, every spare moment into trying to get this thing working as it should... Got soooo sick of the whole process of constantly searching online, looking at all possibilities/remedies.
My last attempt was to check the circuit board for poor soldered components. I bought a giant magnifying glass, checked every suspect looking soldered connection (many BTW), in the Multiplexer boards. Next was to test certain relays, this is where I dropped off, had enough!


I bought a complete set up from Rugged Computing UK for $1300, dedicated Panasonic tough-book and multiplexer. Thought I did my research but still turned into a nightmare!
Great customer service, when you could reach them, but poor overseas connection while doing team-viewer.

I would've loved to use this more but lost my stomach for it. I'm now convinced I could possibly do more harm to the truck if I kept trying to use this setup.
For instance, one evening, I found myself in Control unit ME-SFI, (related to engine management) while trying to understand why the new O2 sensors are not being recognized. Found myself in a spot where I was unable to back out of a total reprograming of the ECU.
"Program time.... 25 minutes"!!!!!!
Sweating bullets for 25 minutes, not knowing if I screwed myself, will the engine start or not.
At the end........... the truck started!
No more of this crap for me!

Ever since I've purchased this thing, I've asked myself why did I think I needed it when I have a great Indie around the corner with 35 years experience on all german autos.

My experience may not be yours.
If you would like a Tough-book laptop, loaded with MB C3 software let me know.

Best of luck with your SDS

H1LM002G55 - 9/1/2016 12:01 AM

Noels at Noels.com has a "widget" that seems to work well and isn't that expensive to the best of my knowledge.