Mercedes R129 diagnostic code readers advise ?

[pcn1]

Is anyone out there using there own cheap little code reader for their R129 at the moment ?

Mine is a made July 1997 (I believe) , first registered 1998 SL320 model so I think it will be OBD compatable.
I understand only the very expensive MB system will be fully compliant, and there seems a lot of hit and miss with the aftermarket units.

But if I could get somethging to help reset only some basic faults that would be helpful. Does anyone have any recommdations ?

Thanks

[Stegel]

I bought an OBD II to 38 pin adaptor via eBay which allowed me to use a pretty cheap Autel code reader on my early 1997 SL. It reads engine codes (diagnosed a misfire) and surpringly also picked up a code to indicate the electrical connector on the gearbox was failing (due to oil ingress).

I subsequently bought a Carsoft MI6 reader, but frankly wish I hadn’t, it’s not that much better, and should have just bought a Chinese Star clone.

Edited by Stegel on Friday 9th March 22:53

[pcn1]

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[Old Merc]

I`ve found the best way is the proper Merc` stuff,and I dont mean buy it yourself. If you catch James at https://www.calcotcars.co.uk/ he will read and reset while you wait.