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The Dyno feature is quite useful once you have inputted the base requirements.
Find a bit of level road.
Set the Dyno going. Floor the throttle and there you have a full performance graph.
0 to 60 = 8.7 secs or whatever. Gearchanges at 20,50,83,X mph etc.
No clicking the button when you let the clutch in, floor the throttle, etc.
All the info i.e. the car is rolling, the throttle has been opened, gear selected, road speed, revs etc is all in the datastream from the standard OBDII port.

For 150 USD (special offer) when I purchased mine about 4/5 years ago it has been very useful and the software is 100% robust.

The live datastream functionality is also a must rather than just a simple code reader. the database also gives you code definition on tapping any code selected.

However, I'm sure that there are many other alternatives that may be just as good, possibly better.

Stuart

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Alas Auterraweb.com replied to my e-mail and don't think it will work.

" Our scan tool will only work with the 16-pin OBD II connector, not the 32pin
socket. You vehicle probably has the OBD II connector and 32-pin connector
both. "

There is no OBDII connector on my car I think it was 2003 they were introduced on diesels here. So I'm still looking for a way to lift codes from the car.
Anymore ideas guys?
Michael..

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Aargh.

I didn't see you were from Ireland or that you were referring to Diesel.

OBDII only came in on Diesels in 2003 (mandatory legal) but MB were ahead of the game.

I would have expected a converter from 32 to 16 pin to exist since in reality it is only 2 or 3 of these pins which are actually used and the fact that there is an OBD connector confirms that at least some data is available.

It is possible that some of the codes will not be OBDII standard compatible.

I'm sure if you Google there will be a pinout diagram spmewhere for the two types of connector.

I'll see what I come with.
Stuart

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Thanks stuart I was just hoping there would be an easy way to lift the codes. There must be other people with this problem.
Just have to keep looking.
Michael..

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Surely the easiest way is to get the dealer to do it for you under "Good will"

So do you have a problem. i.e. CEL on or similar.

Stuart.

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No problem yet just want to get everything together and be prepared. This is my first complex merc, still got a 300d 1991 W124 much simpler car altogether, everything is mechanical on these (fuel pump, injector pump etc) bit easier to trouble shoot. I would just feel happier being able to do it myself than relying on a dealer or another workshop.if you know what I mean.
Michael..

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You can still DIY but a tad of help from this forum is sometimes useful on the newer models.

Stuart.