Mercedes Diagnostic Tools


The M-Class data link connector below the driver's side of the cockpit
It's a J1962 Vehicle Connector, Type A (SAE)

Pin 1 ECU
Pin 2 -
Pin 3 TNA (engine rpm signal)
Pin 4 chassis ground
Pin 5 signal ground
Pin 6 CAN High (J2284)
Pin 7 ISO 9141-2 K line (ECU), engine load data, etc
Pin 8 ignition, circuit 15, fuse 22
Pin 9 ABS/ASR/EBP/ETS/BAS/ESP, electronic shift lever detector
Pin 10 -
Pin 11 transmission 722.6
Pin 12 AAM, EAM, transfer case
Pin 13 airbag, seatbelt, SRS, audio, nav, CDC, teleaid
Pin 14 CAN Low (J2284)
Pin 15 ISO 9142-2 L line, instrument cluster, headlamp range control, immobiliser
Pin 16 battery power, circuit 30, fuse 13

Mercedes-Benz Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1996+ cars

Diagnostic Trouble Codes for Mercedes-Benz 722.6 Transmission

M-Class All-Activity-Module (AAM) options

Mercedes M-Class Amps Draw Tester
An inexpensive way to test e.g. the window lifters and fuel pump.


The Mercedes-Benz Star Diagnosis System (SDS)
is based on a Thinkpad and includes cables to interface to the various models.
The system doesn't have the ability to disable safety and security systems.
The Hand Held Tester (HHT) part number 965 589 00 01 00
and the adapter harness 965 598 00 40 00 are being phased out.


The Mercedes Star Diagnosis compact3
is lighter and easier to handle than the predecessor COMPACT II, and with just 3 kg only half the weight. It's 36 x 34 cm with a 15" touchscreen viewable even from the side up to 170 deg. Other features include single button DAS<->WIS switch, ASRA, 1.1 GHz Pentium M, 60 GB HD and USB 2.0 port compatible with Measurement Technology equipment.

In the summer of 2006 the less expensive Mercedes SDS basic2 was introduced.


Approved Alignment System For Mercedes-Benz USA Retailers

Mercedes-Benz Approves and Recommends GSP97MB for Retail Center Service Worldwide

CARSOFT International Onboard Diagnostic Software
Carsoft covers all systems up to 06/2004, including the AAM and EAM. In addition the Carsoft Information Service (CIS) was released which helps to identify problems. CARSOFT USA distributes it in the USA and provides free tech support in the USA and Canada.

Assenmacher Specialty Tools: PC Retriever
covers 1993 through 2004 models. Sets AAM/EAM options, reads 722.6 transmission, version coding, SAM, Airmatic, SBC etc.

Maverick Technology (UK) Ltd.
sells Carsoft

K6JRF's Page: Analyze and Troubleshoot "Check Engine" MIL and Electronic Control Units (ECU)!

Autologic Diagnostics for Mercedes vehicles

Dr. Hans Hehl's OBDII page

Baum Tools: iScan, OttoScan
sells MB diagnostic tools.

Bosch KTS line
KTS 115 together with PC, laptop, OBD Tool
KTS 520 ESI[tronic], together with PC, laptop, includes DVM
KTS 550 ESI[tronic], together with PC, laptop, 2 DVMs, dual trace scope
KTS 650 touchscreen notebook, ESI[tronic], 2 DVMs, dual trace scope
Can read CAN, ABS/ASR/ETS/BAS/ESP plus OBDII codes
For M-class: Identification, Read DTC, Reset DTC, Life Data, Test actuators, function test (CDI)
Can readjust ESP steering wheel sensor, de-air ESP pump when changing brake fluid etc.

AutoDAX - Automotive Specialties
offering for example the CarChip.

Mercedes-Benz Driveability: Evaluating Electronic Engine Controls
Steve Brotherton talks about Mercedes diagnostic shop tools.

MB Scanners: Trisco "Palm" Scanner review by K6JRF
K6JRF's Page

Automakers reach historic agreement to give diagnostic codes to independant repair shops by August 2003

DigiMoto
"Digimoto 3.7 - The ultimate solution for vehicle diagnostics, dynamometer readings and statistical analysis."

Code Scout OBD-II Code Reader

OBDII Automotive Scan Tool and Virtual Dashboard
for '96 and newer cars, suvs, trucks, motorcycles, link thanks to Ken

AutoTap OBDII Diagnostic Scanner
PC/PDA-Based OBDII Diagnostic Tool for Home Mechanic and Aftermarket Technician

Snap-on Diagnostics

STAR TekInfo: MBUSA Standard Service Equipment Program

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