Universal diagnostic tool for Smart

[tolsen 630]

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[tolsen 630]

You should have received yours now. How does it perform?

[David_18 13]

I should receive mine this week. (I hope)

[LooseLugNuts 557]

i just received mine today and im hoping someone can answer my probably rediculously simple question

the little netbook i want to run ii on does not have a cd drive ...and im assuming install intructions are on the cd...what is best way to transfer everything into a usb stick? (if i can do that)

Edited May 25, 2015 by LooseLugNuts

[FlossyTheSmart 81]

You could either get a USB disc drive, or find a computer with a drive, then copy the files to your USB stick on that machine.

[LooseLugNuts 557]

ok thanks..i have another laptop i just didnt think i could just copy them onto a drive stick but if its that simple ill try it

[FlossyTheSmart 81]

It should work. There is a possibility it won't, but it's worth a shot.

[LooseLugNuts 557]

i ended up just using my laptop

i love the ISS feature scan all system in one ..pretty neat little tool for such a low cost

finally got my airbag light out (powered up car with seats out before i knew it would be a problem)

[tolsen 630]

Can yours read ABS/ ESP?

[LooseLugNuts 557]

yes..im sure i saw something there about esp...and there was some stored abs codes that i remember clearing (previous owner had cut the rear wires instead of reaching an extra 3 inches to unplug them)

also if you didnt figure out desktop icon thing yet do this

make a shortcut on desktop for MAIN application file ...one for the cars and one for the trucks...then when thats done right click on and go into properties to change icon ...i used the nice red .ico picture from the program list..(the one similar to my avatar but has an engine picture) ....then i renamed one DELPHI-CARS and the other DELPHI-TRUCKS

thats makes for a nice icon to double click for using program right from desktop

edit:also i opened my dongle up and there was one board loaded with heavy NEC ceramic looking chips so i guess i got a good one as mentioned earlier

Edited May 27, 2015 by LooseLugNuts

[marchanna 115]

Sounds like it works pretty good. I have a SRS code I want to clear on my Benz.

[David_18 13]

I test it, but i can't read the ESP or programing anything....

Unless you want to check the cluster display or activate wiper light and other stuff, you can not do anything...

At least almost all the function work on my CLA...

[tolsen 630]

Yes,there is not much this tool can do on a Smart 450 Cdi so a real disappointment. Perhaps I can now check whether AliExpress' buyer protection is worth its salt?

[autocrash 4]

So I was considering buying this - sounds like it may no longer be the best option. What options other than the Star knock-offs are out there?

Also, what tool is used for the re-maps - now that I have one, I have an overwhelming urge to monkey with it....

[Francesco 71]

Two different things. If you want to read your map and compare it to the stock map to see what bytes were altered, you'll need a tool that reads the eeprom to a file and unlocks it. In order to monkey with parameters, you'll need software like WinOLS. It takes much study to begin to understand all the variables and how they affect each other, and that is why there are, in reality, very few true remappers around.

For diagnostics and such, nothing works like a real Xentry/Star system, unfortunately. The good news is they aren't that expensive if you intend to work on your own smarts or Benzes for a long time. When I got mine in 2010 I think I paid around $800 for one of the better-made clones (yes, there are differences that are explained in other forums, and yes, the inferior ones can brick your car). In just over four years I've saved several times that by doing things myself instead of letting the dealership have their way with me.

[LooseLugNuts 557]

tried to use mine tonight and it wants to connect to internet to validate install

is this because of windows 10?

anyone else having problems?

[tolsen 630]

You must follow install instructions.

[LooseLugNuts 557]

again?..

ok ill try that but i think the screens are different this time around from the first time i installed it

if it doesnt work ill try to grab some screenshots

[LooseLugNuts 557]

got it working again by redoing the keygen part of setup...didnt have to reinstall

[tolsen 630]

Can you read your brakes with that tool?

[LooseLugNuts 557]

no ..it doesnt seem to access any brake data

except as far as i can tell for brakes it just pulls and erases trouble codes for abs and esp (or tells you if no codes are present)

and some useless feature for checking brake switch on/off in live data

Edited August 11, 2015 by LooseLugNuts

[marchanna 115]

I would like to get one of these, but I don't have any Windows computers. Is there anything good out there the uses Mac, Linux, or tablets? A friend of mine has a shop that has a spectacular one that uses the iPad wirelessly, but he paid over 10K for it!

[marchanna 115]

I was thinking of just doing a dual boot, but I don't have a copy of XP.

[marchanna 115]

That would be awesome. Do you use dropbox?

[moi 0]

Ok, I am confused! I have an 05 Passion diesel...is this unit any good for that car? I have a laptop with dvd/cd and Windows XP. If actually any use, could someone send me order info?