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Offline bower

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will vcds work on a merc?
« on: April 14, 2014, 11:28:13 pm »
just wondering if the vcds works on a merc as a basic scanner reader/reset tool? my dad needs a light resetting/reading but he lives some miles away and dont want him risking coming if its not going to work. ive used it on a hyundia and it worked but not sure about a merc
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Re: will vcds work on a merc?
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2014, 11:31:42 pm »
I have never tried it, but would not have thought so..... A snap on tool maybe yeah...
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Re: will vcds work on a merc?
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2014, 11:34:00 pm »
VAG-COM

These are the clues......  :P
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Re: will vcds work on a merc?
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2014, 11:39:17 pm »
If it worked on a Hyundai maybe it'll work on the Merc. Give it a try and let us know.
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Re: will vcds work on a merc?
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2014, 11:58:36 pm »
Quote from: richwig83 on April 14, 2014, 11:34:00 pm
VAG-COM

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I don't see any clues....... Is it in the name?

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Re: will vcds work on a merc?
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2014, 12:08:13 am »
It only uses industry standard protocols...being OBD2
I've not tried it myself but apparently it scans and clears codes on BMWs...
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Re: will vcds work on a merc?
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2014, 12:14:44 am »
Soon to find out, if it works with Mercs also  :happy2:
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Re: will vcds work on a merc?
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2014, 06:18:17 am »
Does Ross-Tech make diagnostic software for other makes of cars?

We do not currently have plans to develop manufacturer-specific software for any other makes of cars, but of course, all plans are subject to change.   Current versions of VCDS can be used as a generic OBD-II scanner on many other makes of cars.  Click here for more info.

maybe then  :happy2:
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Re: will vcds work on a merc?
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2014, 09:50:39 am »
As above the 'Generic OBD-II mode' in Vagcom can be used on theoretically any vehicle which has an OBD2 socket, with access to the following features:

http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/tour/obd-2.html
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