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R129 STAR Classic Service Manual Library on DVD, STAR TekInfo, ALLDATAdiy, EPC

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This is a must have for all of you USA DIY'ers and those that want immediate R129 information.

R129 STAR Classic Service Manual Library on DVD

1990-2002 ONLY US Models 300, 320, 500, 600

p/n P-2700-129-07 for $88.00 + Ship

Call M-B USA at 1-800-367-6372, 6, 5, Customer Service Dept, 8AM-8PM EST M-F.

Note: NOT compatible with MAC and Vista 64 bit systems and is not sold outside of the US.

How to create a PDF file from your R129 DVD for sending or posting to the forum.

If you had previously purchased the STAR Service Manual Library CD, p/n P-2700-129-04 and have had operating problems on your PC, Mercedes will, for the time being, exchange your old version free for the newly released version, P-2700-129-07

For disk problems please send your old CD to Mary at Mercedes USA and she will replace it with a DVD.

Mary McCartney - DWS
c/o Mercedes-Benc LLC
1 Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645

Mercedes-Benz Canada Service Manuals or Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 and ask them for p/n LZP-2700-129-07 at $195.00 (plus applicable taxes) of the NEW 'STAR Service Manual Library' DVD for the Model 129. System Requirements: Windows 2000 with SP 4, Windows XP with SP2, Windows Vista

Mercedes International R129 Service Manual DVD p/n 6516562176 in English and German for 129,00 EUR.

MB USA Technical Training using the R129 Infoaccess CD-Rom

1990-1999 US Models p/n TT-2806-CD
Note: this is a training CD and is not nearly as valuable as the Service DVD above.

Call MB USA at 1-800-367-6372, 6, 3, Customer Service Dept, 8AM-8PM EST M-F.

STAR TekInfo is an official Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC site for hosting service and repair technical documentation for Mercedes-Benz vehicles at $18.00/day.

The Current and Out of Production chart of the Mercedes-Benz vehicle models.

StarTuned Magazine>Archives

ALLDATAdiy - Buy Your Subscription
Note:presently $26.95/year or it may be free at your local library.

EPC - MB Electronic Parts Catalog is free for customers in the US ONLY and is browser-based which allows the user to specify virtually every part for the models covered.

"We regret that our contractual agreements with Daimler AG prohibit us from offering the Electronic Parts Catalog EPCnet Online application to customers located outside of the United States. If you are located within the European Union, note that EPCnet online is offered via the Daimler Aftersales Portal(below). Select your desired language from the menu at upper right, then navigate to the "Service and Parts Information" page using the menu at the left. If you are located in another market, please contact the head office for Mercedes-Benz in your market for further information as to the availability of EPC information." Daimler AG - Service & Parts net

Please see the below JPG of the USA R129 STAR Classic Service Manual Library on DVD home page. 1990-2002 ONLY US Models 300, 320, 500, 600

Note: This is a must have for all of you DIY'ers and those that want immediate R129 information.
 

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guanabara said:
it used to be possible to sign up to startekinfo.com for 24 hours.
With that you could research all manuals / tech notes for your car.
Print them out and you will be well covered.
Yes, this is another option that offers you immediate information for $18.00/24 hours. According to Bob Terry it is essentially the same information and interface that you get on the $88.00 R129 DVD. Please see STAR TekInfo Be sure and download as much information as possible.
 
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Vista compatible R129 STAR Classic Service Manual Library on DVD

Heads up folks.

I recently ordered & received this DVD and it will NOT run on 64 bit versions of Vista; only the 32bit versions.

This is due to the use of a very old 2001 version of an Autodesk diagram viewer which cannot run on 64bit systems and causes the overall DVD database application not to run.

So far MB Star TekInfo acknowledges this problem without resolution & I'll likely have to return the DVD for refund. I'm sure this problem is not limited to the 129 DVD's but probably true for all the new version DVD's for all chassis. :mad:
 
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update on the Star Classic Repair DVD.

ArcticDweller said:
1) M-B USA no longer issues the DVD, but advised that the DVD is sold by your local M-B Dealership.

2) Local Dealerships can no longer sell this DVD, as the DVD is no longer available.

3) The good news is that the exact, same DVD is being offered by an eBay
Yes, thanks for the update. It's too bad that MB has not chosen to supply the 129 owner with additional copies of it's last version of the STAR Service Manual Library for the Model 129 on DVD, p/n P-2700-129-07 for $88.00 USD.

There are several 129 CD/DVD repair versions being sold that are not as good as 07 like it's predecessor (p/n P-2700-129-04) which was not as user friendly. "FINE PRINT: While this manual does not have to be “installed” to function, there are a couple third-party plug-ins that are sometimes required to insure 100% functionality. We do provide instructions for all necessary plug-ins, however, the installation of said plug-ins can sometimes be a little tricky. In those cases, we offer email and phone support. Some understanding of computers is required.

This manual requires Adobe Reader 9.3.3, which is included on the DVD. It will not work with newer versions of Reader."

Note: many of the web sites don't reference MB p/n's because they don't want you to know which version your getting.

They are also selling the Workshop Information System (WIS) version as a 129 Service and Repair Manual. I found the install to be a problematic and getting around the software difficult unlike the last release of the STAR Service Manual which is very user friendly. So Buyer Beware when ordering any of these CD/DVD on the Internet.
 
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