[SlickgoingSLK]

You don't need to check it out, just buy the bloomin' thing !!

Better still go for C4 Multiplexer with full lead set, buy a laptop and get @i860 to sort the software for you.
If you go that route and shop around for Multiplexer (MUX) and Leads on Ali Express you may well end up around same price or a little cheaper, particularly if you have a suitable Laptop gathering dust in a cupboard somewhere, again take @i860 advice on laptop !!


If you buy and try to use anything that is not SDS then just don't bother wasting your money, it would be better to consult this geezer ....



If you want to work efficiently on a Mercedes ...............

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If it's good enough for Judge Judy .
Then it's good for me😁

 

[SlickgoingSLK]

Ok so got it..I'll go on internet and see about these..C4 multiplexer is a bit Pricey.
Still dealing with the abs Bas esp issue. I don't understand why if there is something else wrong with a mod it's not tripping the check engine light

 

[Dave2302]

The only thing that will put the CEL on is a fault within the Engine System..

The BAS / ESP / ABS Lights are on, they are the lights that come on when there is a fault in that system.

Similarly if you had a fault in the Airbag System then you would get SRS Light on !!

 

[SlickgoingSLK]

One thing.. Let me know if this is wrong?
I read somewhere.Cant remember if it was on SLK world or somewhere else.
The ABS ESP BAS light even if it's fixed you can't erase the light unless you have a scanner that has that Program..Taki g battery cable off won't do it?

 

[SlickgoingSLK]

Oh that reminds me..
Looks to me that the hood and one fender was replaced on this car. The reason I say that is the hood and drivers fender look to have been red at some point!
I remember posting on some point
The SRS above check enge light was on..
Those can wires I soldered up behind AC evap must have been for a mod..
Looks like they went to CCM

 

[SlickgoingSLK]

Ok update: I found a big wht or gray wire running under K40 box under battery tray not in loom runs by itself can't tell where it comes from?
It looks like a 10 or 12 awg wire that was chewed.. I untaped and checked main harness it's ok

 

[SlickgoingSLK]

Forget it.. it's not wire it's vacuum line that goes over to back middle of intake behind engine

 

[BSY]

i fixed my steering column sometime ago. I removed the airbag. I turned the ignition on forgetting to replug the airbag and the SRS lit up. My el cheapo OBD cant reset or even read the error. Removing battery doesn’t erase anything Its an R171. I had to buy a new scanner. iCarsoft. About 150usd. It can read a few more modules aside from the ecu. It helped me fix a few more problems with the car later on. But now I think I should have gotten an SDS. Your scanner probably cant talk to the bas/esp module to tell you what is wrong with it.

 

[SlickgoingSLK]

It says that it can but it doesn't
It can read any normal engine code
But not SRS or the dreaded ABS ESP BAS..
It did erase the 5 engine codes I had and since I fixed all those wires in foot well they haven't came back.
It does to live data and freeze frame.
I think this car was hit in front due to under paint it's a red hood and fender.
That probably why the SRS is on..

 

[Dave2302]

It can read any normal engine code

It can't read anywhere near all Engine Codes .............. Only a maximum of 80% on the best OBD stuff like Snap - On, Autel Pro etc (circa £4500 GBP), but, most OBD stuff more likely 20% of all possible codes.

ABS / ESP / BAS doesn't usually need a code reset once issue is fixed, does need steering lock to lock and sometimes a few yards drive to register wheel speeds ............. It is SRS that pulls that must be reset wild card

BATTERY DISCONNECT HARDLY EVER RESETS FAULT CODES !!

BATTERY DISCONNECT USUALLY CAUSES MORE GRIEF THAN GOOD !!

ANY CAR SHOULD BE PUT TO SLEEP BY VARYING METHODS BEFORE JUST JUMPING IN AND YANKING OFF BATTERY TERMINALS AND NOT MANY FOLKS KNOW THAT !!

 

[Dave2302]

C4 multiplexer is a bit Pricey.

Option 1 £377.50 GBP

445.0US $ |Original Mb Star C4 SD Connect c4 wifi Software SSD Multiplexer ADG426 with laptop E6420 i5 Car Diagnostic Scan Tool programmer|Code Readers & Scan Tools| - AliExpress

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I don't see how that /\ /\ /\ is expensive it's only around £120 dearer than the likes of an iCs which is pretty useless on R170.

All else that's needed is Software and decent used Laptop

 

[BSY]

Option 1 £377.50 GBP

445.0US $ |Original Mb Star C4 SD Connect c4 wifi Software SSD Multiplexer ADG426 with laptop E6420 i5 Car Diagnostic Scan Tool programmer|Code Readers & Scan Tools| - AliExpress

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I don't see how that /\ /\ /\ is expensive it's only around £120 dearer than the likes of an iCs which is pretty useless on R170.

All else that's needed is Software and decent used Laptop

Where do you get the software if we just buy the muliplexer?

 

[M4rCu5]

Option 1 £377.50 GBP

445.0US $ |Original Mb Star C4 SD Connect c4 wifi Software SSD Multiplexer ADG426 with laptop E6420 i5 Car Diagnostic Scan Tool programmer|Code Readers & Scan Tools| - AliExpress

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

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I don't see how that /\ /\ /\ is expensive it's only around £120 dearer than the likes of an iCs which is pretty useless on R170.

All else that's needed is Software and decent used Laptop

^This^ is why I said that that 600 quid C3 is way overpriced, especially as you're tied-in to what are now ancient lappys on XP

 

[Dave2302]

Where do you get the software if we just buy the muliplexer?

I linked the man earlier in this thread, @i860 is the guy to help you there, shoot him a pm, I can promise you he is the best person to advise etc ..............................

 

[SlickgoingSLK]

If can't find a good used SDS a d have to go new I'll do the multiplexer..or new SDS
Ok going back to post 506 507
What could this vacuum line go to?
Any ideas? Looks like it goes under battery tray..
I just plugged it for now..

 

[Rofa]

PENDING UPDATE/INTRODUCTION - Vacuum headlight adjuster maybe helps

 

[SlickgoingSLK]

I'll check that thanks

 

[Australian]

Vacuum pipes for headlight adjustment are purple. More likley the vacuum pipe for the cabin ventilation control. Either way, just join it to the other cut end.

 

[SlickgoingSLK]

I've been looking for other end and no luck..It runs along the loom that goes under K40 box and is cut right under battery tray
I'll have to keep diving to see where it goes.

 

[Dave2302]

White pipe goes from throttle body to inside Car yes, it feeds Cabin Vent and headlamp adjuster wheel, then from adjuster wheel is the purple one which goes from adjuster wheel to headlamps