Best Diagnostic Scanner for Mercedes-Benz Cars

Mercedes-Benz cars are computers on wheels. When a simple sensor fails such as an ABS wheel speed sensor, half of the systems on the car get disabled. If you want to find out the problem, you can either go to the dealer shop and pay an hour or two of labor or figure out what is causing the problem using a good diagnostic scanner.

While dealers use Mercedes-Benz Star Scanner, which is too expensive to own and requires a subscription there are a few diagnostic scanners that get very close to the functionality of Star Scanner.

A good Mercedes-Benz scanner can read all the data from all control units. Not just, codes that cause the check engine light to illuminate light on your dashboard. The best scanners can go beyond the generic OBD2 codes can read Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specific codes and can even give more information about your Mercedes-Benz.

1. Mercedes-Benz MB Star Diagnostic System

Mercedes-Benz does not allow generic scanners to access some of the complex modules on your vehicle. The Star Diagnostic System is an official factory and dealer tool for Mercedes-Benz. The scanner can help troubleshoot engine problems and the convertible top and air suspension system. You can modify and change the most profound settings of your Mercedes-Benz, just like when you turn on the rain-sensing wipers of your vehicle (for some models), and you turn it on the computer, the feature will work.

Of course, if you are an auto repair shop that specializes in Mercedes-Benz cars, you should invest in Star Scanner. To really get the full benefits of this scanner you need to purchase the scanner ($4000+) and pay a yearly subscription that for Mercedes-Benz owners doesn’t even make sense.

2. YOUCANIC UCAN-II Full System Scanner

The YOUCANIC scanner while new in the market is definitely a game changer. Not only can it diagnose all the systems on Mercedes-Benz cars, but it can also view live data from all systems, including transmission, traction control, and airbag. It can even check live data from the hybrid battery on hybrid models.

In addition, it offers bi-directional support which allows you to control a lot of sensors and motors from the scanner. you can even control transmission gears from the scanner or the Airmatic suspension without even starting the car.

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