It will read codes, module information, and any livestream data that might be present while the ECU is operational. It will not allow you to actuate individual components of the ABC system, nor will it allow you to change any settings. I have 35+ years fixing Cars all makes and models, which other Experienced and good Mechanics / Tech's cant fix, never been beaten yet, always a first time round the corner though :wink Read and clear trouble codes on most vehicle systems such as the engine, transmission, ABS and airbag etc. Looking for advice on this iCarsoft MB V3.0 - maybe I'm probably missing something obvious in the procedure. I had people asking me "My SDS shows a bunch of CAN errors, where is the CAN module, and how can I change it"

This procedure applies when the engine management reports that DPF regen can’t take place because the DPF content is too high, which is why it’s known as forced regeneration. The SDS is a great tool to accurately show the faults from a majority of the subsystems, but it will not put 2 and 2 and 2 and.... together and tell you exactly what the problem is. It is up to you to figure out based on the collective knowledge and diagnosis experience. An OBD Reader is useless, it will probably get you lost and confused in the "state / county that the Ballpark is in". Buy with the official UK distributor and receive a genuine product, a two-year warranty, free updates and free expert advice from an iCarsoft tech for life. The difficult bit is getting hold of the odx files, manufacturers do sell them, but for lots of money. The other way of finding this information out is hook up a manufacturer's tool to the car, press a button and spy on the CAN traffic, ie reverse engineer them. So they know if you press button A on screen, message B gets sent on the CAN bus...So now you can see how they can make something that sort of works but they won't know the whys and wherefores.For a DIY Guy, who wants to do ALL repairs, start to finish, on his Benz, SDS is really the only way.............. or when I upgrade will I have to keep my "old" 2014 SDS and / or get PAYG Subscription to do the older stuff :dunno:

I do not think anyone has completely tested (every single function) provided by the clones, so they have a potential for "Oh sh*t" moments. Then who you gonna call ? Actia ? You may get some support in installing the software, but if you have a problem, do not expect Lucy Lin know why the XYZ device cannot be actuated You will need to know the chassis of the car that you are working on. For example: for a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320 you need to select W211 or on a 02 BMW 525i enter E39. As promised in my AC thread, I've created a couple of videos to demonstrate how the iCarsoft MBII works in conjunction with a W220 series Mercedes (W220.179 S65 in my case). Evap System Test -- The EVAP test function lets you initiate a leak test for the vehicle's EVAP system. Before using the system test function, refer to the vehicle's service repair manual to determine the procedures necessary to stop the test.Suitable for Mercedes, Sprinter and Smart, the iCarsoft MB V2.0 is capable of performing the following functions: