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Fig. 333: Connecting STAR DIAGNOSIS For Read Out Fault Memory (Illustrated On Model 171.4)
1. Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS (0100) to diagnostic socket, on the data link connector (X11/4) or on the 
data link connector (1.3) (X11/22).  
2. Switch on ignition.  
3. Start the Diagnosis Assistance System.  
4. In the "Model" menu, select the sub menu "Other model series".  
5. Go through the instructions on the screen: 
Enter the control unit version.  
Read fault memory, erase.  
Read actual values.  
Perform actuations.  
Adaptation of control units  
6. Disconnect STAR DIAGNOSIS (0100).  
 Stored faults which may be caused by disconnecting cables or by simulation during testing operations must 
be deleted in the diagnostic trouble code memory following completion of the operations. 
EXPLANATION OF DIAGNOSTIC SYMBOLS - AD00.00-P-2001A 
MODEL 124, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 201, 202, 208, 210, 215, 220  
DIAGNOSIS ASSIGNMENT - AD00.00-P-2002A 
MODEL 124, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 201, 202, 208, 210  
CONNECT DIAGNOSIS TESTING EQUIPMENT - AD00.00-P-2003A 
MODELS 124, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 201, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 220  
MODELS 211.004 /006 /016 /026 /028 /042 /043 /061 /065 /070 /076 /206 /216 /226 /242 /261 /265 /616, 
215.374  
 Explanation of symbols for 
testers and components AD00.00-P-2000-01A
 Assignment of data link 
connectorModels 124.034/036, 
129.063/067/076, 140, 170, 
202, 208, 210AD00.00-P-2000-02A
 Assignment of data link 
connectorModel 124 except 
124.034/036, 
129.060/061/066, 201AD00.00-P-2000-02B
 Assignment of data link 
connectorModels 163, 168AD00.00-P-2000-02C
 
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MODEL 230.474  
STAR DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURAL SCHEMATIC - AD00.00-P-2004-02A 
Fig. 334: Star Diagnosis Procedural Schematic 
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - AD00.00-P-2004A 
MODELS 124.034 /036, 129.058 /063 /067 /076, 140, 163 168, 170, 202, 203, 208, 210, 215, 220  
TESTING & REPAIR 
TESTING AND REPAIR WORK: PASSENGER CARS: OVERALL VEHICLE - AR00.00-Z-9163AA 
MODEL 163  
 Connect hand-held tester 
(HHT), read out 
diagnostic trouble code 
memoryModels 124.034/036, 
129.063/067/076, 140, 170, 
202, 208, 210AD00.00-P-2000-03A
 Connect hand-held tester 
(HHT), read out 
diagnostic trouble code 
memoryModel 124 except 
124.034/036, 
129.060/061/066, 201AD00.00-P-2000-03B
 Connect hand-held tester 
(HHT), read out 
diagnostic trouble code 
memoryModel 163 up to 31.8.01, 168AD00.00-P-2000-03C
 Connect STAR 
DIAGNOSIS and read out 
fault memoryModels 124.034/036, 
129.058/063/067/076, 140, 
163, 168, 170, 202, 203, 208, 
209, 210, 211, 215.374, 220, 
230AD00.00-P-2000-04A
 STAR DIAGNOSIS procedural 
schematicAD00.00-P-2004-02A
 
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REPAIR WIRING HARNESS AS PER SPECIFIED REPAIR METHOD - AR00.19-P-0001A 
MODEL 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 
221, 230, 240, 245, 251, 414, 461, 463  
Fig. 335: Repair Wiring Harness As Per Specified Repair Method
 
 Repair wiring harness as 
per specified repair methodMODEL 124, 126, 129, 
140, 163, 164, 168, 169, 
170, 171, 202, 203, 208, 
209, 210, 211, 215, 216, 
219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 
245, 251, 414, 461, 463...AR00.19-P-0001A
 General repair methods for 
wiring harness.MODEL 124, 126, 129, 
140, 163, 164, 168, 169, 
170, 171, 199, 202, 203, 
208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 
216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 
240, 245, 251, 414, 461, 
463...AR00.19-P-0100A
 Removing contacts from 
plugs and connectorsMODEL 124, 126, 129, 
140, 163, 164, 168, 169, 
170, 171, 199, 202, 203, 
208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 
216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 
240, 245, 251, 414, 461, 
463...AR00.19-P-0120A
 Performing basic 
programmingMODEL 163AR00.19-P-0200GH
 Raising, jacking up vehicleMODEL 163AR00.60-P-1000GH
Figure/item, etc.Work instructions  
 Notes on replacement of 
safety-relevant and 
special componentsModel 124, 126, 129, 140, 
163, 164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 
199, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, AH00.19-P-1000-08A
 
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211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 
230, 240, 245, 251, 414, 461 
as of 1.4.94, 463
 Assessment of damage 
in wiring harnessesModel 124, 126, 129, 140, 
163, 164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 
199, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 
211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 
230, 240, 245, 251, 414, 461, 
463AH00.19-P-1000-05A
 Assessment of airbag 
and belt tensioner units 
in accident vehiclesModel 129, 202 up to 30.6.93
Model 124, 126, 140AH91.00-P-0006-01A
 Assessment of airbag 
and belt tensioner units 
in accident vehiclesModel 129 as of 1.7.93, 163, 
164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 199, 
202 as of 1.7.93, 203, 208, 
209, 210, 211, 215, 216, 219, 
220, 221, 230, 240, 245, 251, 
414, 461 as of 1.4.94, 463, 
638, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 
906, WD1, WD2, WD3, WD6, 
WD7, XD1, XD2, XD3, XD4, 
XD5, XD6, XD7, YD1, YD2, 
YD3, YD4, YD5, YD6, YD7AH91.00-P-0006-01B 
 Notes regarding plug 
connections AH00.19-P-1000-06A
 Advantages of repairing 
wiring harnesses AH00.19-P-1000-03A
 Repair methods for 
wiring harnesses AH00.19-P-1000-04A
 Repair supplemental 
restraint system (SRS) 
squib wiring harnessModel 124, 129, 140, 163, 
164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 202, 
203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 
216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 
245, 251, 414, 461 as of 
1.4.94, 463 
Model 126 with code 291 
Airbag for driver and front 
passenger (for front passenger 
only if driver airbag standard)
Model 126 with code 442 
Airbag in steering wheelAR54.18-P-0600A 
 Repairing wiring 
harnessModel 168.031 ## up to 
180747 with engine 166.940 
Engine wiring harness at body 
side 
Model 168.033 ## up to AR54.18-P-0100GF
 
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180747 with engine 166.960 
Engine wiring harness at body 
side
 Repairing wiring 
harnessModel 168.007 with engine 
668.941 
Engine wiring harness at body 
side 
Model 168.008 with engine 
668.940 
Engine wiring harness at body 
sideAR54.18-P-0100GD
 Repairing wiring 
harnessModel 168.007 with engine 
668.941 
Engine wiring harness 
Model 168.008 with engine 
668.940 
Engine wiring harnessAR54.18-P-0100GC
 Install left front repair 
wiring harnessModel 
168.007/008/031/032/033 
Only vehicles with one-piece 
wiring harnessAR54.18-P-0700GC
 Install right front repair 
wiring harnessModel 
168.007/008/031/032/033 
Only vehicles with one-piece 
wiring harnessAR54.18-P-0701GC
 Install left rear repair 
wiring harnessModel 
168.007/008/031/032/033 
Only vehicles with one-piece 
wiring harnessAR54.18-P-0702GC
 Install right rear repair 
wiring harnessModel 
168.007/008/031/032/033 
Only vehicles with one-piece 
wiring harnessAR54.18-P-0703GC
 General repair method 
for wiring harness. AR00.19-P-0100A
 Checking wiring harness AR54.18-P-0600-01A 
 
  Electrical connection setFig. 336
   126-pin socket boxFig. 337
 
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Fig. 336: Identifying Electrical  Connection Kit (220 589 00 99 00)  
Fig. 337: Identifying 126
-Pin Socket Box (129 589 00 21 00) 
REPAIR WIRING HA  RNESS BY CRIMPING  - AR00.19-P-0100-03A 
 
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Fig. 338: Identifying New Passe nger Vehicle Wiring Harness Repair Kit (220 589 04 99 00)  
Fig. 339: Identifying Wiring Harness   Repair Kit, Basic (000 589 13 99 00)
  
Fig. 340: Identifying Wiring Ha  rness Repair Kit (000 589 02 99 00)
 
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Fig. 341: Identifying Crimp Pliers (220 589 01 99 10)  
Fig. 342: Identifying Wi  re Stripper (220 589 01 99 01)
 
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