FYI Exploring the Super MB Star M6+ Diagnostic System

[felipewdb]

@gerryvz has not actually tried to use his M6+ with his E500 so we don't know if he has a "good" system or not.

Oh, yes, I know, I meant through the hole process so far. I looking forward to know if he will succeed to connect to his E500.

I'm very tempted to send Seven a link to this thread but I will wait until we hear more from other people and their experiences.

It would be good. Maybe he could improve their process to deal with this kind of quality issue with their products and customer attention.

Thank you very much!

 

[gerryvz]

I have been out of the US for a while but am back. I apologize for not trying to connect the Star M6+ to my E500. I will try to get to this today / this evening. I think I have the time to do it. I will report back. If there is a problem, I will contact Seven directly and tell him that I want to get the problem solved with the adapter.

 

[R129 UK]

I have been out of the US for a while but am back. I apologize for not trying to connect the Star M6+ to my E500. I will try to get to this today / this evening. I think I have the time to do it. I will report back. If there is a problem, I will contact Seven directly and tell him that I want to get the problem solved with the adapter.

No apologies needed, it will be interesting to hear how you get on though.

 

[Unavita]

I guess this is what is changing everybody's perspective on the new systems.

 

[Jlaa]

I am perfectly happy with my CCD supplied C4 clone, CCD supplied Lenovo Thinkpad with software, and CCD supplied 38 pin cable, which connects just fine with my 1993 w124 and my 2002 w210. I most recently used it to troubleshoot @Russell R Coe ‘s 036. Call me Mr. Obsolete.

 

[gsxr]

I am perfectly happy with my CCD supplied C4 clone, CCD supplied Lenovo Thinkpad with software, and CCD supplied 38 pin cable, which connects just fine with my 1993 w124 and my 2002 w210. I most recently used it to troubleshoot @Russell R Coe ‘s 036. Call me Mr. Obsolete.

The big question is... if someone were to order this same hardware + software kit today, would it work... or not?

 

[Unavita]

Let's see what Gerry comes up with. If his unit has an issue or should it not work perfectly I am sure he will contact Seven and inform him of any issue. Many of us have had some kind of experience with quality control. Heck, just think of the differences between different year same model of MB's! I can only imagine that QC is exponetial in CCP. That is at least what I have seen in other industries.

@gerryvz

@gsxr

 

[bgalakazam]

Interested too. I am tempted to get this instead of roll the dice on a C4 for practically the same cost. (1995 OBDI 38pin R129).

 

[Unavita]

Back to square uno!

Seems I really need a diagnostic system rather than throwing parts at a problem. But does the SDS tell you if the ignition itself is in need of replacing?

I am still having an infrequent on off problem. Some thought it may be the CPS but with the car starting intermittently AND NOW running but quitting intermittently the finger is pointed at a possible ETA issue. I have already replaced the ETA once (one of the fastening bolts broke when the original owner swapped one out. I haven't fixed that so can a small air leak be the issue there now??) Even after i replaced he unit it would go into limp mode randomly. That makes me think my replacement was not very good at doing it's job.

NOW my cooling fans are running full time for some reason as well!

I was hoping on getting an older sds system. That has not been possible.

Ugg.

 

[gsxr]

The EZL has limited fault-recognition capability. So it cannot tell you if a cap or rotor is bad, or a coil is bad, etc.

The codes can help you pinpoint the root cause of going into limp mode.

I'm not sure what to recommend anymore for a functioning HHT-Win software + hardware kit.