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Diagnostic reader for Mercedes Benz anyone?

Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 11:05 pm
by Ken Motonishi
Trying to help out my father-in-law 2001 E320 check engine light but realize it's a special round connector. Could buy one but they cost $50 at Autozone and probably won't use it much anyways. Or a good source/repair shop for this car. Any suggestions/recommendations greatly appreciated.

Re: Diagnostic reader for Mercedes Benz anyone?

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:50 am
by Eric Clements
Look for the standard OBDII connector under the drivers side dash. Any car post 1995 has to have it, if it's a grey market car YMMV.

Sometimes they hide the connector under a cover, in the center console, in armrest, glovebox...

Re: Diagnostic reader for Mercedes Benz anyone?

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:11 am
by Toby Larsson
It's under a plastic lid on the driver side at the bottom of the dash.

Re: Diagnostic reader for Mercedes Benz anyone?

Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 10:12 pm
by Jonathan Hartendorp
^What Toby said....

Far as I know, those year E320s usually have problems related either to the MAF, 02 sensors, or EGR- roll the dice and pick your problem! Haha.