OBD Scanner: Buy Interface for Car Diagnostics

Looking for OBD scanners for commercial vehicles.

My current device works perfectly in passenger cars and vans. However, it cannot extract any signals from older vehicles with 16-pin round connectors, such as Mercedes-Benz models. The current device fails to establish communication.
ISO 15765-4, SAE J1939-21.
Now, we need something else, and it needs to be quick and easy.
Best regards,

It's obviously a guess if you don't know which vehicles it's for, but there are round OBD-14 pin adapters available.
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Herbert.

Hello,

Texa offers the IDC 5 Premium Truck. Has anyone had any experience with their products? A complete system likely costs somewhere in the mid-four-figure range.

What kind of vehicles are we talking about? Can current trucks be diagnosed using SAE J2534 software provided by the vehicle manufacturer?

Best regards, Rainer.

Hey Diesel mechanics & Herbert!
First, a word to Herbert: If things were that simple with the 16-pin connector! After extensive research and numerous inquiries to dealers, I've had no results so far. The offers I've received always refer to MB Sprinter vehicles, which isn't helpful to me. I once stripped the cable and insulation from one of my adapters and found 4 wires inside. There are 8 wires connected in the socket. According to SAE J1939, it should be possible to transmit data (in heavy-duty vehicles), but I don't think my MB 814 Vario is equipped for that.
You're tired of days slipping through your fingers, and even your patience is running out.

Sure, here's the translation:

"Hey, diesel mechanics!"
It's a MB 814 D Vario model from 2001.
Best regards,

Thanks, which diagnostic program are you currently using for the MB814?

I'm quite sure that Texa has a suitable multiplexer for that vehicle.

Best regards, Rainer.

Hello, diesel mechanics!

The Delphi 2015.3 program.

Protocol specifications: ISO 9141-2/11898-2/14230-4/15031/15765-4.
SAE J 1850 / J 1939 / J 1979 / J 2411

So far, I haven't had anything negative to say about the Delphi 150 e; it has been working perfectly.

Best regards,
Peter

The corresponding multiplexer for the MB 815 in the Texa diagnostic system is: part number 3903429, "Mercedes Benz cable for vehicles Euro 2 and Euro 3 (3151/T09A)." It costs approximately 118 EUR, but the delivery time is about 2+ weeks, as I do not have it in stock.

Best regards, Rainer.

Hi Rainer, or have a good meal, Rainer.


I actually thought I had already sent you an attachment with the original Delphi adapters. It was quite a complicated process to compile this complete list of Delphi adapters for all vehicles.
"Regarding that, I have taken note of your well-intentioned suggestion about Texa. Thank you! But honestly, the place is a pharmacy. Two plugs with cables... 150 bells. What would Obelix have said: "Those Romans are crazy!"

Best regards,
Peter

Hi,

At least the pharmacy shop has correct spelling, which cannot be said about the awful PDF I deleted (since I didn't have the rights to it; please only upload things you have the rights to, and not foreign PDFs, etc.).

Instead of investing the 118 EUR that I estimated, you are welcome to continue...

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You're tired of the days slipping through your fingers, and even your patience is exhausted.

With the current Delphi system, the support isn't great either, because why would you come to me if you have questions about the diagnostic system you purchased?
That must be real junk if you have to fiddle with it for days and have to ask for diagnostic help for other manufacturers in the online support forum of Mr. Kaufmann (where you're not even a customer) to figure out how to get it to work.

Best regards, Rainer.

Sure, here's the translation:

"Hi Rainer"
You might be right... but in my opinion, you shouldn't be sharing your "opinion" in your forum. Other participants might think that the salesperson in you is more prominent than the diesel mechanic. I have to say, I was hoping for more input from other participants. Commerce is necessary, no question, but here, I think you're going too far with your response/argumentation.
Nothing is 100% decided yet regarding the cable, and we need to see how the prices compare before making a decision. I would have preferred to send you a private message.

Best regards,
Peter

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Perhaps other participants think that the businessman in you is more active than the diesel mechanic.

OH MY GOD! I'm afraid it can no longer be denied what many already suspected... The truth might upset some people, so here it is: The merchant just wants to make money!

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Now it's out. Finally. Hopefully, the numerous readers have a bag of something handy, in case they start to hyperventilate...

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The misunderstanding that I or my company are the "free uncle who helps external clients" seems to be quite persistent. That is not the case, just to make that clear to the numerous customers of other providers who are reading this.

For everyone who is currently extremely shocked: Guys, you can help me! Just send your self-refilling refrigerator and your self-refilling bank account to my address!

Hello diesel mechanics,
While this isn't directly related to the original topic, it's relevant. It's perfectly understandable that you need to earn money and that you don't want to offer your expertise and, especially, the time you've invested, for free. Anyone who researches diagnostic systems before buying can then decide from whom they want to purchase. I didn't have that opportunity because my wife gave me my VCDS. Therefore, it would be great if there was a way to obtain a permanent customer status. You offer a car diagnostic support key, which is already a great thing. However, it's only valid for one year. Someone who doesn't work on cars very often might not need your help frequently enough for the investment to be worthwhile every year (e.g., using it 1-2 times a year).
Please don't misunderstand.
Best regards,
Jörg

Hello Jörg,

Thank you for the suggestion!

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You are offering a vehicle diagnostic support key, which is great in itself. However, it is only valid for one year.

Various options have been tried regarding price and duration. Of course, support for a private customer who only asks for help three times a year cannot be compared to professional support for workshops or companies that have a specific request. A "fair-use policy" would probably be the most sensible approach. This has now been better separated to meet the respective requirements.

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Save maintenance costs and working time: Support key for assistance with vehicle errors, repair tips, known issues, and guidance on a sensible working method. Support for buyers of any diagnostic system who would like to take advantage of our help. What is defective in the vehicle and how can it be repaired? The automotive diagnostics support key grants unlimited access and the ability to resolve support cases within the diesel mechanic community. Utilize the error database, expert articles, and the countless topic areas. Our team of professionals will take care of your concerns (for private use). Professional customers are invited to use our diagnostics support/system support/development support. As an entry-level system for vehicle diagnostics, we recommend the OBD2 diagnostic kit. Customers who have purchased a diagnostic system from us do not need a vehicle diagnostics support key, as it is already included in our vehicle diagnostic systems! All support keys can be credited to the purchase price at 100% when purchasing our products! Relax and sit back, we help prevent cost explosions and expensive repair frustrations. Save on repair costs now.

Sure, here is the translation:

"Suggestions and feedback are welcome."

Best regards, Rainer.

Hello Rainer,
I don't quite understand your answer. Is there something in the quoted text that I might have missed on the website?
Is there a way to set a limit on the number of support requests allowed with a license key? If I purchase a key and, for example, have asked 10 (20, 30, etc.) questions (not answers) in this forum, would my status be reset once I reach that limit, requiring me to purchase a new key? This would mean I wouldn't be restricted by time, similar to the FINs in VCDS.
I hope this is somewhat understandable.

Regards,
Jörg.

Hi,

Okay, it would also be conceivable, although it would involve more technical effort to calculate that. That's why I also changed the product description to "unlimited private use" and "based on working hours" for commercial use.
Privately, no one repairs a new car every day, nor does anyone receive hundreds of requests (fair-use).

Best regards, Rainer.

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Hi Rainer, You might be right... but in my opinion, you shouldn't be sharing your "opinion" in your forum. Other participants might think that the businessman in you is more prominent than the diesel mechanic. I have to say, I was hoping for more input from other participants. Commerce is necessary, no question, but here, I think you're going too far with your response/argumentation. Nothing is 100% decided yet regarding the cable, and we need to see how the prices compare before making a decision. I would have preferred to send you a private message.

Herbert.