FOXWELL NT510 Elite Bi-Directional Scan Tool Fit for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Smart Maybach, Full System Diagnostic Scan Tool OBD2 Scanner, Full Reset Services ABS SRS EPB, Auto Vin, Free Update

I have several diesel Mercedes OM642-engine vehicles. Some of the codes can be exhausting to research, and vague OBD codes are of no value whatsoever with these vehicles. For years, I have had an MB iCarsoft II, and it was adequate. Until recently, it allowed you to view live data which was helpful. The MB iCarsoft II does not permit adaptations, however, and I needed a couple. At one point, I even purchased a XentryDas - but sold that after using it to reset an airbag light, and now regret selling it. Anyway, I recently had code 2624-001 appear, which is a vague MAF sensor drift code. The iCarsoft would clear it and it would immediately return. Purchased this, and did some adaptions to reset drift, new air filters, new fuel regulator, and reset MAF. Upon doing that, CEL finally went off and stayed off. This gets extra points for being able to add additional vehicles. The extra cars cost $60, which seems very reasonable to me.

I heard horror stories about updating the software so I’ve chosen not to do so. Other than that it’s a great scanner that goes into depth and detail more than an a cheap scanner. I have a 2002 Mercedes Benz ML (W163) and a 2017 Kia Sorento and was able to use the scanner for both vehicles. It’s fast, reliable, and easy to use.

This has to be one of the poorest designed units. Not to mention that the software is really problematic for your computer with the programs it unnecessarily loads, and then does not uninstall all of itself. In fact, on 3 systems tested, it left the majority program installed.There are some usability issues:you HAVE to have an internet connection to use the unit (software requires you to log into their website first) and get your data and updates. No thanks.It installs Microsoft Edge- even if you have it disabled.The data port on the side for a microxd card (required) is darn near impossible to use. You have to remove the rubber shock cover to get to it.The software keeps wanting to use a different drive on my computer to try to write to and accessing the mem card on the unit requires that you disconnect any hardwired ethernet connections- it traffics a bunch of data needlessly over wireless.With all of the privacy concerns regarding software out of China, they need to go the extra mile to make sure to be transparent, and make sure all software is uninstalled correctly. Some of these modules I have no idea why they are here. And 140megs software for this little device to operate? Very worrisome. And forcing you to give them your vehicle, VIN, street address, phone, purchase date, etc just to get in touch with tech support? No thank you. Im uninstalling, putting it on ebay for sale, and hope to recover some of the money.The application for this is a 2008 GL550, and I needed it to perform the automatic adjustment on the airmatic suspension, which it could not do the auto feature- it overheats the pump after adjusting for 15-20mins. So, i set it manually- which worked but reveals it isnt able to communicate fully to the computer like the dealer module. So, still have to take it to the dealer to get it to adjust the last few mm needed. Its close enough to drive anyway. For that it did save a tow bill. But there is no way I would buy from this company again.

Took a few minutes to figure out how to get it to auto recognize the vehicle (key needs to be in second ignition position, not the first). Once in the system, there is a lot of information in your car. Feature that attracted me to this unit was ability to toggle certain systems thru the unit: I.e. it lets you open and shut your Charcoal Cannister Valve/open shut Purge valve. I was willing to pay more than the simplest ($100) units because I wanted bidirectional control...this has that ability. Liked that this was specific to MB, and it worked great on my ML500 from 2002. I recognized some of the old codes that had been previously tripped and repaired, and it was able to help diagnosed my vacuum leak and clear the code. Paid for itself on the first use, as dealer wanted $200 to test/clear the code. My advise: don't try to upload any new software, until you are very familiar with using the unit. The software my came with did all I needed it to do: the new update risked wiping the system (would be bad).Update 2023: I have three MBs, this works on them all. 2002/2014/2012. Saves me hundreds of dollars. Get one.

I bought an open box one directly from amazon June 2024. Worked without needing any updates on my 2019 sprinter 4x4 3.0D. I did have to manually enter the vin. My swivel seat cut the the power wire to my seat airbag when something was accidently left under the seat. When I fixed the wire, SRS fault happened. Dealer wanted $250 to clear the code. This device was ~$100 with tax and cleared the code. It is small so I will keep it with me in the van case I get warning or fault in a remote area. I am sure there are more advanced and larger ones, but this one did the trick.

I bought this for my 2003 Mercedes SL500. Works as expected and I get all the codes that come up. It's a lot better than the cheap scanners.Works on my other cars just fine too (Ford, VW, Hyundai, Honda).