Stihl MDG1 Diagnostic Tool

[Mastermind]

Hola, me puedes decir donde lo vendes?

Cualquier distribuidor de stihl debería poder venderte uno.

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

So to summarize:

The STIHL M-Tronic diagnostic module is available from STIHL for ~$750, eBay used for ~$350, so if the local dealer is jacking around (or there is no local dealer) it's possible to get into the saw's ECU and see what's up, reset it, etc.

Husqvara will claim their (unusable) diagnostic module is stolen and try to get it back.

ECHO--ha ha ha, they use a capacitor! So while it's unfortunate their marketing department is saying "G-Force Air Cleaner" (sounds like a Power Rangers animation) and CDI Digital Ignition (capacitor discharge ignition module), their "high-end electronic technology" is basically a spark plug and ignition coil.

ECHO marketing should really say:

We use technology proven to work, and all you need to fix it is a screwdriver.
(and a wrench if something is really broken)​

BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT WE WANT (simple).
Well, it's what many people want, and it works.
(The digital stuff is pretty nice when it's working, which is "almost always.")

 

[lehman live edge slab]

So to summarize:

The STIHL M-Tronic diagnostic module is available from STIHL for ~$750, eBay used for ~$350, so if the local dealer is jacking around (or there is no local dealer) it's possible to get into the saw's ECU and see what's up, reset it, etc.

Husqvara will claim their (unusable) diagnostic module is stolen and try to get it back.

ECHO--ha ha ha, they use a capacitor! So while it's unfortunate their marketing department is saying "G-Force Air Cleaner" (sounds like a Power Rangers animation) and CDI Digital Ignition (capacitor discharge ignition module), their "high-end electronic technology" is basically a spark plug and ignition coil.

ECHO marketing should really say:

BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT WE WANT (simple).
Well, it's what many people want, and it works.
(The digital stuff is pretty nice when it's working, which is "almost always.")

Don’t know what dealer said they were 750 I paid close to 800 for mine couple years ago. Heard they’re around a 1000$ now.

 

[av8or3]

Don’t know what dealer said they were 750 I paid close to 800 for mine couple years ago. Heard they’re around a 1000$ now.

I paid $750 I think for mine. I’ve had it about 5 years. The first dealer I asked to sell me one declined to when their mechanic objected. The second attempt was successful and was conducted over the phone. Simple as could be.

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

At what point does it become worth it to buy a used STIHL interface off eBay for ~$350?
(assuming one owns a fairly recent M-Tronic saw)

 

[lehman live edge slab]

At what point does it become worth it to buy a used STIHL interface off eBay for ~$350?
(assuming one owns a fairly recent M-Tronic saw)

I repair tree service saws ect and have only used it 3 times. Most mtronic issues can be solved without one it’s more helpful on the 500i

 

[av8or3]

I’ve mostly just played with mine. But enough I think to be able to say that it could be quite useful. Won’t replace knowledge and common sense though.

 

[Mastermind]

At what point does it become worth it to buy a used STIHL interface off eBay for ~$350?
(assuming one owns a fairly recent M-Tronic saw)

The 500i is really the only saw you need it on.

 

[huskihl]

Over $1200 now. Msrp is $2100

 

[TaylorJM]

Would anyone have a download for the software?
Unfortunately the disc I have won’t install and the Stihl.com/sds link no longer works.

 

[DND 9000]

Forget it and go to your dealer and let them do it. It is good that it is dealers only and not everyone without a clue messes with it.

 

[Wonkydonkey]

Would anyone have a download for the software?
Unfortunately the disc I have won’t install and the Stihl.com/sds link no longer works.

I,m sure someone will help you out
@ray benson ?

 

[ray benson]

I,m sure someone will help you out
@ray benson ?

Haven't seen any software for MDG1 usage.

 

[SimonHS]

I might still have the installer file on my toughbook. It will be a day or two before I get a chance to check.

 

[huskihl]

Forget it and go to your dealer and let them do it. It is good that it is dealers only and not everyone without a clue messes with it.

It’s not a dealer only item. I ordered mine from a dealer. Stihl is just being whiney about sharing.

 

[lehman live edge slab]

It’s not a dealer only item. I ordered mine from a dealer. Stihl is just being whiney about sharing.

Yep and husqvarna is far worse about it

 

[Mastermind]

It’s not a dealer only item. I ordered mine from a dealer. Stihl is just being whiney about sharing.

Plus.......Stihl hates us.

 

[TaylorJM]

Forget it and go to your dealer and let them do it. It is good that it is dealers only and not everyone without a clue messes with it.

Unfortunately have no dealers near me, I’d have to post every time I need something done so have been doing it myself for years.

I might still have the installer file on my toughbook. It will be a day or two before I get a chance to check.

That’s would be great, thank you. I tried using the cd but it just comes up with an error unfortunately.

It’s not a dealer only item. I ordered mine from a dealer. Stihl is just being whiney about sharing.

If you don’t mind me asking did yours come with a cd for installing diagnostic software or how did it come?

 

[av8or3]

Plus.......Stihl hates us.

Please explain (again) to me why Stihl hates us. I say “again” because I’m sure it’s been explained already, I just missed it.

 

[huskihl]

Unfortunately have no dealers near me, I’d have to post every time I need something done so have been doing it myself for years.



That’s would be great, thank you. I tried using the cd but it just comes up with an error unfortunately.



If you don’t mind me asking did yours come with a cd for installing diagnostic software or how did it come?

No CD. It came with a link to download the software onto my computer. But then they changed the 500i fuel mapping system a little bit and wrote a new program for it and there is no software available to non-dealers for those newer 500’s. At least that is what I have heard and found so far