Automotive diagnostic tools

  Now that we know more about how these scanners work and why you should have one let’s see what options are available. While we won’t discuss particular models, here are the top brands that we highly recommend. TOAD TOAD stands for Total Onboard Auto Diagnostics. This company only makes one OBD2 scanner, but it’s so incredible that they don’t have to make any others. What sets TOAD apart from the competition is that it’s designed to be the ultimate diagnostic scan tool. Not only is it compatible with almost every make and model in the world, but it offers extensive repair manuals and forums to help users fix their issues. TOAD is definitely professional-grade, meaning that any hardcore car enthusiasts will love all of the features it provides. For example, you can tune your vehicle’s ECU to maximize your performance! This scanner is also software-based, meaning that you have to download it from the internet. However, you can connect wirelessly to your car, making it m

  Mercedes-Benz is all about refinement, class and prestige. We know that they are luxurious, and fast but they can also be troublesome to repair. In this article we’ll discuss a few OBD2 Mercedes-Benz scanners   that we use and recommend. Mercs are fast and inspiring to drive. The first Merc that I drove was a 1999 SLK 230. That little beast had a manual tranny with the smoothest rowing gearbox I ever came across. The dealer let me take it out for a cruise and the first straight-away we came across I opened er up… and WOW! That little 2.3L engine made the dotted road lines turn solid! I had to let off the throttle because the turn one-quarter mile away was coming up way too fast! Not only do these cars increase gravity by ten-fold when you hit the go-peddle, but Mercedes is also regarded as the benchmark of automotive technology. Think about it: those in-car gadgets that you see in modern cars were almost always first seen in Mercs, like antilock brakes or ABS and the ni

  After Benz DTS Monaco Software installation,you need configure DTS Monaco for interface (here take MB SD C4 DoIP as example).So here Obd2tool.com show you guide on how to setup connection between DTS Monaco and MB SD C4 DoIP . Preparations: Benz DTS Monaco 8.16 8.08 Software Free Download How to Install Mercedes Benz DTS Monaco 8.16 Software Procedures: After DTS Monaco installation,open network and sharing center Click “Change adapter setting” Right lick “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties” Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”—>”Properties” Select “Use the following IP address”,and set address as below: IP address:172.29.127.35 Subnet mask:255.255.255.0 Then click “Advanced…” Click “Add” Set address as below: IP address:169.254.0.35 Subnet mask:255.255.0.0 Then click “Add” Click “OK” Click “OK” And close Now right click “Wireless Network”,then select “Properties” Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”—>”Properti

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