MB Star Mercedes SAM Coding Guide

 Mercedes Benz W220 has 3 SAMs, Rear, Front Left and Front Right, and on this case there is only a couple of Alarm Codings in the Front Left SAM, so the pictorial shows you how to reach the codings. Here we show you how to select a Coding to get it’s other options and then you all done fiddling which Icon or (F5 button) you hit to actually carry out the coding otherwise it will stay as it was before after you exit the Coding screen !!

 

Note that if you do screw it up, and weird stuff happens, you can go back in and alter Codings again, so panic ye not !! What you do here is not irreversible. What I advise is to screenshot and save the Codings that are in the Module before fiddling, so you can go back to base line if necessary 

Follow the pictures, note where to click by where the cursor arrow is, which takes you to the next screen, and all MB Star SD C4 diagnostic users should know by now that if you wanna go back a screen click F1 or the /\ Icon .

So here we are, inside the infamous W220.

Select your vehicle screens

That will get you to the next Control Units screen which should also be familiar.

So Highlight Control Units and click F3

Now you need a bit of knowledge or have to go looking in systems (Drive / Chassis / Body etc etc), I happen to know SAM’s are Body, highlight and hit F3 .

Lets look at Front Left on this vehicle, highlight Control Unit Adaptations and hit F3

Now you see Read Coding And Change If Necessary, yeah yeah, Highlight and F3

There is only 2 Alarm Codings to see in this W220, the SL R230 and others should / might have more model specifics, so now we gonna use the same procedures as above and show you a whole bunch you can meddle with in ICM (Instrument Cluster) so go back to Body Chassis etc and ICM is not in “Body”, (3 pics back !!  keep the heck up !! ) it is actually found in “Information and Communication” (of course it is) 

Now see I’ve magically jumped into the ICM by going back a few screens and re-selecting to get to ICM

Highlight “Control Unit adaptations” and “Variant Coding” and hit F3

Now we can really mess things up, seriously though this shows a load of version codings lets look at which is the drivers side, pretend this screen says left….

So highlight Left, click F3 it will take you to the options, so we wanna change it to Right, now, after highlighting Right click F5 in this screen and that’s that job done come out of ICM then go back in and re -read it just to make sure it is stuck !!

This next screen shows you another list of stuff in the W220 Cluster to play with

There we go, how hard was that.

Now, just take note every Car model is different, so for example there will be less or more codings depending exactly which car you are working on.

Earlier Platform Cars like R170 will use DAS for Motor Codings, (note there is a special procedure needed as the ME has to be unlocked), unlike a SAM, ICM etc which don’t need un-locked. There are other modules such as ICM on R170 that you have to access it’s Codings via the HHT Menus, that is kinda self explanatory.

Next upwards platform Cars like W220 are all DAS program Codings.

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Mercedes VGS2 Virgin Modified CBF Download

 The CBF file will help people who have no tools to virgin 7G-tronic VGS2 unit.  If you changed the TCU VGS2 control unit, you can use this vgs2 virgin solution using vediamo.

 

 

Years ago I found a bug in 722.9 software, which allows to virginise the VGS2 units without need to calculate “sonderhash” or anything else. It is a reference to diagnostic procedures that are not implemented in the CBF files, but exist in the TCU code. So it is possible to call a normally inactive functions which remove personalization, activation and set transport protection on. To make it easy to use I modified original CBF so that this function can be performed just with one mouseclick.  I use it till now mainly to exchange broken VGS2 with used but good ones.

This solution affects all 2nd generation units (VGS2) with part number A 0335457332. Unfortunately, this “feature” does not work on VGS3 units because their EEPROM memory is double sized and TCU code cannot properly execute internal procedures. So it will not work on 3rd generation units with part number A 0034460310. However, in many cases and cars produced even after year 2008, which was factory equipped with VGS3 you can still use VGS2 as replacement.

To connect with TCU you need to have also normal VGSNAG2.cbf file. So if you have already Vediamo (no matter which version and which MB Star MUX) you just need to replace your vgsnag2.cbf file with modified one and you will be able to bring your VGS2 units in virgin state. After that, to make them than fittable to any 722.9 gearbox, you should flash them with correct software, set right SCN coding and relearn range sensor. All this is possible using Vediamo offline.

 

Free download VGS2 NAG2 Modify CBF File

 

This will work on any vgs2 conductor plate. Erasing of personalisation and activation on 7G-Tronic TCU with part number A 033 545 73 32 by Vediamo only. No need to calculate hash or security access.

Using this VGSmod2.cbf file you must be also able to establish communication with TCU by pressing F3 button. It you have no connection – check cables, CAN resistor or interface (MUX).

After you are connected, press F6 button on your keyboard – it should read DTC faults. Than you can press the button safe data.
Do the same with with F7 button.

 

Credit to gearbox.expert from mhhauto.

 

Here’s the step by step guide to virgin VGS2 TCU with Vediamo

How to Virgin VGS2 TCU Mercedes 722.9 via Vediamo?

2 Ways to Login Xentry XDOS Offline

 For 2022.06 or other versions of MB SD C4/C5 Xentry OpenShell XDOS that require you to enter login user name and password to access Xentry, follow 2 ways to login Xentry offline.

 

 

Method 1: Login with User Name and Password

 

Run XENTRY Diagnosis Cars-Offline program on the desktop

Input Xentry offline login User Name: Xentry and password:123456

Login successfully

To clone Xentry program, click “X” on the top right corner and Press Yes to exit Xentry Diagnosis.

*You have to input login user name and password every time you run Xentry Diagnosis if use Method 1.

 

Method 2 does not require login password.

Method 2: Login by replacing XentryService File

First of all, download XentryService File here

https://mega.nz/folder/5tchia4b#gXt9kvWltn9P_SczyYgmPg

Go to C:/Program Files (x86)/Mercedes-Benz/Xentry/XD_MB/bin folder
Right-click XentryServices.xml and Add to ‘XentryService.rar‘

Copy and Replace the XentryServices.xml file download above to C:/Program Files (x86)/Mercedes-Benz/Xentry/XD_MB/bin folder

Go to C:/Program Files (x86)/Mercedes-Benz/Xentry/XD_DT/bin folder
Right Click XentryServices.xml and Add to ‘XentryService.rar‘
Copy and replace XentryServices.xml file you downloaded to that folder

Then you can run Xentry car or trunk diagnosis program directly without login

NOTE: If use method 2, MUST run Diagnosis Stop on the desktop to close Xentry Diagnosis software.

 

Read also: http://blog.obdii365.com/2022/07/27/activate-2022-06-mb-star-xentry-wis-epc-dts/

How to Disable Benz AXOR Truck AdBlue with MB Star DAS?

Here's the guide on how to disable AdBlue for Mercedes Benz AXOR 375.4 truck using MB Star diagnostic software DAS.

 

Preparations:

Benz DAS Diagnostic Software (older version)

MB Star SD Connect C4 multiplexer 

Benz FDOK VeDoc & Special Functions Calculator 

 

Procedures:

Note: Here test this function in the simulation mode

Connect DAS diagnostic interface to Benz truck,it is 16 pin connector

Then enter menu to select “Truck”–>”AXOR”–>”AXOR 375.4”

Select “System recognition”

Select “FR driver control”–>”Control unit adaptations”

Select “Vehicle parameter”

Select “NOx Torque limit”

Select “100% of maximum torque for vehicle”

Then it will show you

Random number:0131

ID Code:13121110

Calculation type:XT

Now run Benz FDK VeDoc calculator software,input the random number,ID code and calculation type,then you will get the two codes.

Now input the Old result:181-212-092-025

Click continue,it will show you with message below

Now AdBlue have been removed

Done!

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How to Setup XUS on Xentry 03.2020 to Solve online errors?

In MB Star diagnostic Xentry 03.2020 (both Openshell and PT) it is necessary to modify the previous one slightly:

1. Make sure .NET 4.8 is installed
2. We configure in "ConfigAssist" the XUS services without the use of RDS.
3. Go to Services on Windows Control Panel, stop and disable 2 Daimler services with "....DeviceInfo" string and 1 service with "....Device Manager (Windows)" string.
4. Download TablePlus software, run and add new connection for PostgreSQL, name: xus, host: 127.0.0.1, port: leave blank, user xfernow, password: xfernow, db: xfernow
5. Choose deviceinfov2 table on left
6. Find startkeyvalid column on right, place 'true'. Replace value in devicetype column from XDOS to KIT2, replace appid to 254
7. Save changes by pressing commit button in the top-left corner
8. Restart the postgree service, it will ask us for confirmation to restart all the services that depend on which are the XUS services.


Additionally, if we do not want the KIT2 release to be downloaded, modify the following line in the xuslight_conf.json file (located in /programfiles(x86)/Mercedes-Benz Software/XentryUpdateServiceLight/config)

Original: "RelaeaseUpstreamUrl": "https://api-em1.emea.corpinter.net/prod/retus/catalogue/v1/releases/api/releases2/",
Modified: "RelaeaseUpstreamUrl": "",

Doing as before and returning to XDOS or PT does not work, it is only an illusion since it has the previously downloaded catalog, but it will not update said catalog at any time.

This configuration has been successfully tested in online programming without any RDS error.

We have been able to verify that the servers have a filter by location, in some cases, the only way to achieve the download of the catalog has been through the use of a VPN to Europe, once the catalog has been downloaded it has not been necessary to continue using it.

Thanks to the colleagues who have helped me with their tests and their equipment.

MB Star Xentry retrofits and modifications review

I bought a mb star diagnosis and Xentry.
I have already retrofitted several times in my cars the Comand.

You can do several modifications.


Remaining liters, tank contents, remaining liter display, date in the instrument cluster (164, 251, 171, 211, 203, 209, 219, 230)


AMG menu in the AI ​​(all)


AMG menu in NTG5 Comand (all)


Turn off the Gurtwarner (all)


Adjusting the beacons (204, X204, 212, 207)


SBC brake read the actuations and of course reset the counter and clear the EEPROM reached for service threshold. (211, 219, 230)


M mode (204, 218, 219, 211, 212, 207, others on request.)


Vehicle dynamics package (204, 218, 212, 207, others on request.)


Closing confirmation (212, 204 Mopf, 218 and all m EDW)


display various pictograms in the AI, pre-glow indication in the AI ​​and attachment note as picture (164, 171, 251, 211, 203, 209, 219, 230)


Unlock cornering light (depending on models 203, 164, 212, 218, 245, 211, 204, 230, 169, 171 etc.)


Radio lag, the radio / COMAND remains off after removing the ignition key for a few seconds. (all types)


KI reprogram brake instead of brake symbol (all models)


activate various comfort functions (all)


Enabling Bluetooth Audio on the Audio 20 (212, 207, 218)


Warning signal with engaged R (some models eg 212/207/218)


Pointer wiping at start (AI) (some models eg 231/172/246/176/166)


Curvmatic (NTG1 211, 230, 220, 219)


DVD and TV activation while driving (some models via software, NTG1 211, 230, 220, the rest per module)


Activating reversing camera (NTG 2 (only 164) / NTG 2.5 / NTG 3 / NTG3.5 / NTG 4 / NTG4.5 / NTG4.7 / NTG5)


Program daytime running lights, (special 204/212/218) Speedometer lights on for all KIs in conjunction with side lights


Programming the footwell lighting, brighter, (spec 204, 212, 207, 218)


Cancellation of the Vmax limitation with some model (eg 204, 212, 207, 218, 216, 221, etc. USA and AMG engines, also 220 CDi)
New software also newer models possible !!!


Coding for conversions, even those Mercedes does not release, Comand USA / ECE swap.


US-COMAND NTG 4 and 4.5 imported in the W204 / 212 from the US to ECE.


Mapcodes / Mapcodes for all NTG 4.5 a. NTG 5.


Modification US-Meilentacho on ECE scale, incl. Coding. At 164, X164 u. 251 pure coding on Km.


Air conditioning fan indicator (all with LCD climate indicator)


Permanent activation of tacho lighting (all vehicles with 3-tube tacho with color display)


Permanently deactivate ECO (start / stop) (all vehicles with ECO)


Learning to use second-hand tachos with Assyst also possible modifications. (all)



Increasing the volume of the radio and after-running of the radio (NTG 2.5, NTG 4, NTG 3, NTG 4.5)


Parktronic warning tone in the yellow area (only new models eg W212 / 207/218/176/246/231/222/172)


Lower Airmatic (all)


Encoding of the SAM in the 204 / X204 / 221 when retrofitting the MOPF rear lights, without replacing the SAMs

Helfe also in the search and correction of errors.


All functions are tested and can be removed at any time.


Some retrofit pictures attached:

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