Saturday, September 30, 2017

What Is MB Star?

It's the common name for the set of tools used by Mercedes and Smart to perform all diagnostics and coding.
It consists of a laptop, various pieces of software, several cables and a multiplexer.
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What Can MB Star Do?
You can code keys, activate paddles, activate auto, activate cruise control, turn off all the error lights, read out
all of the error codes, set the clutch, check all systems, actuate everything on the car etc. The list is enormous.
How Much Is MB Star?
Due to the varying prices, I won't put a figure here as it'll be wrong next week. Read the rest of the page and
at the base of this page you'll see a link to who I bought mine from. Click the Benz diagnostic tool and have a look at the prices.
What Do I Actually Need To Buy?
You need a laptop (ideally a Dell D630), a hard drive suitable for the latop with the MB Star
software and you'll need the multiplexer which plugs in between the laptop and the car.
If you have a 450, 451 or Roadster and have no intention of buying a 453, you are probably best off buying 2011
or 2012 software and a C3 multiplexer. Being wired instead of wireless makes it all a lot less complicated.
If you have a 453 you will have to have a C4 multiplexer. (Double check to make sure it has the UDS protocol).
The minimum date for the software is 2015 but I would recommend getting the newest version you can.
What Software Is Used?
Xentry DAS - Diagnosis Assistance System. This is the main diagnostics software.
WIS - Workshop Information System. This shows you how things are fixed.
EPC - Electronic Parts Catalogue. Lists out all of the part numbers for each car.
They are all handy to have and generally come as 1 package from the seller.
What Is A Multiplexer?
A multiplexer (or mux) is a device that can take several input signals and forward them all down a single line.
Essentially, it takes data received through several pins and transfers it down 1 line
into the laptop for the software to view. There are a few main types of multiplexer
C3 Multiplexer
This was the original design from Mercedes. It's a rubber capped aluminium brick with a connector at each end.
200mm x 130mm x 85mm and weighing in at 1.3 kilograms. It has 1 LED on the front panel.
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This multiplexer was created to communicate with the CAN bus cars that were being brought out.
It could also communicate with K-line diagnostic cars like the smart 450 fortwo and Roadster.
C4 Multiplexer
a.k.a. SDconnect
The update was called the C4. An aluminium extrusion with a hard plastic surround and 2 connectors at 1 end.
215mm x 155mm x 50mm and weighing in at 1 kilogram*.
It has 4 LEDs, an LCD and 4 buttons. This multiplexer is wireless between the laptop and the multiplexer.
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This replaced the C3 multiplexer due to an addition of a third diagnostic protocol.
It still covered K-line and CAN bus but now it also covered the new UDS protocol.
UDS is what is used in the smart 453 fortwo and forfour.
*Actual size and weight may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.
Alternative C4 Multiplexer
Before Mercedes even came out with the official C4 multiplexer, a Chinese company decided to make
their own and attempt to sell it as an update. Steer well clear of this type. They are very unreliable.
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Essentially, it is a C3 multiplexer, made as small as possible using the cheapest parts available.
They were a massive bodge up and they would fail all the time. Don't buy this type.
C5 Multiplexer
a.k.a. Xentry Connect
This is the newest multiplexer from Mercedes.
As of July 2016, clones of this unit are now available although this type is not required for the smart..
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I don't know how this differs from the C4 device but it is required for the new Merc hybrid (W222).
Original Multiplexer Or Chinese Clone?
I hate to be the messenger of bad news but you aren't buying an official multiplexer for less than about £7,000.
So it's a no-brainer to get a Chinese clone multiplexer from a reputable company for less than 1/10th of the prce.
Software
The software you get will normally be preinstalled onto a laptop or hard drive for you to install into your own laptop.
Preinstalled is a lot easier than doing it yourself and will save you 2 or 3 hours of installing and messing around.
You will get cracked versions of all of the software that you require. Some companies will also add other
software on there too like the TAN code calculator.
Software Installation - The Easy Way
What is easier than getting someone else to do it?
When I bought my 1st and HDD with the Xentry/DAS software on, I noticed a file on the desktop called Team Viewer.
I quick Google search showed me that, with the right details, someone else could control your laptop.
I assumed that the reseller did this for a reason so I left my laptop on and connected online and sent the
Team Viewer details to the reseller, asking them if they could activate the software. Next day, it was done!
This was from MBStarShop (link at the bottom of the page) but it's worth asking 1st. Just to be sure.
I suspect it's a service that any good reseller would offer so again, it's worth asking 1st.
Laptop
The original MB Star setup uses an unknown Toshiba touchscreen tablet or the newer Panasonic CF-D1 tablet.
The CF-D1 is very expensive so not worth considering. You could buy 30-40 compatible laptops for the same price.
Can I Use Any Laptop?
You can but you really shouldn't. I don't advise it for simplicity sake.
The MB Star software was tweaked to work with 1 specific touchscreen tablet. When loaded onto other laptops,
it wouldn't function properly. Wouldn't connect to the car, kept crashing and didn't do what it was supposed to.
This was mainly down to the MB Star drivers controlling the hardware in the computer.
Over time, hundreds of laptops were tested for compatibility but only 2 laptops were found to work correctly.
Dell Latttude D630
IBM Thinkpad T30
The IBM T30 has a smaller screen, slower processor and was launched in 2002.
The Dell D630 has a larger screen, faster processor and was launched in 2007.
As you can imagine, the Dell D630 is the better of the 2 to go for. It's also easier to find as they aren't as old.
If you really want to use your own laptop, you can get the MB Star software on an external hard drive and run it
all through a virtual machine. This is a terrible way to do it, full of problems and I really suggest you don't bother.
The Dell D630 can be bought in working condition for around £50. I paid less than £100 for
these 2 including postage. The orange top is just vinyl to cover up the scratches on the lid.
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It makes more sense to source your own laptop instead of buying it in a kit from a Chinese seller.
You'll pay more for the laptop, you'll pay more postage and you'll pay more import duty.
However, if you buy the laptop from the supplier, it will all arrive ready to use.
If you fit a hard drive to a laptop you bought separately, the software needs some setting up.
This involves collecting numbers and contacting the supplier so they can give you codes to enter.
The Dell Latitude D630 came in 2 subtle variations but they both work as an MB Star laptop.
The difference can be seen in the touchpad button layout.
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Where Can I Buy These From?
There are countless shops online and 10 times more sellers on OBD2TOOL who will sell you these items.
However, it's always nice to have a company recommended that someone has experience with.
Following is the popular selling mb star products at obd2tool:

Products List:

  • MB SD Connect Compact 4 Star Diagnosis Tool 2017.09 Plus Dell D630 Laptop With Vediamo and DTS Engineering Software Supp
  • MB SD Connect Compact 4 Star Diagnosis Tool 2017.09 Plus Dell D630 Laptop With Vediamo and DTS Engineering Software Supp
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    Description: New MB SD Connect Compact 4 Star c4 Diagnosis not only support K line diagnose and CAN BUS,but also UDS diagnose protocol. Because old MB STAR C4 main board do not have UDS chip, so old MB STAR C4 can not support it;
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    Description: mb star c5 New MB SD Connect Compact 5 Star Diagnosis support wireless diagnose, Connector adopt Military quick swap technology, it can support 10,000 times pull plug, more stable
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  • Mb Star C3 Plus Dell D630 Laptop-for Benz Trucks & Cars 2017.09 version
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    Description: We provide the Best Price here for Mb Star C3 Plus Dell D630 Laptop or IBM T30 Laptop, now you buy them together, you will get a big discount and save more money.
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  • V2017.09 MB SD Connect C5/C4 Star Diagnosis Plus Lenovo T410 Laptop With DTS and Vediamo Engineering Software
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  • MB SD Connect C5 For BENZ Upgrade Diagnostic Tool With WiFi V2017.09
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  • Mb Star C3 for Benz Trucks & Cars 2015.12 version-Best Quality
  • Mb Star C3 for Benz Trucks & Cars 2015.12 version-Best Quality
    Description: XP-STAR(Auto-Link Blue STAR) realizes all the functions of official factory BEN Z Star2000: reading out and erasing trouble code; reading the real-time data of sensor and actuator; coding and programming...
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  • Mb Star C3 for Benz Trucks & Cars 2015.12 version
  • Mb Star C3 for Benz Trucks & Cars 2015.12 version
    Description: Mb Star C3 (Auto-Link Blue STAR) realizes all the functions of official factory BENZ Star 2000: reading out and erasing trouble code; reading the real-time data of sensor and actuator; coding and programming. It applies the latest high-tech central gatewa
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

MB star c5 update newest software 2017.09


MB SD Connect C4/C5 update the newest version 2017.09,  mb star c5 is update version of mb star c4, it including all the mb star c4 function .
Mercedes BENZ C5 Support Mercedes Benz Cars After Year 2000

it support vehicle list as following:

Passenger Car Support List:
A(176),  A(169),  A(168),  B(246),  B(245),  CLC(117),  C(204)  C(203),  C(202),  190(201),  E(212),  E(211),  E(210),  124(124),  S(222),  S(221),  S(220),  S(140),  S(126),
E(207),  CLK(209),  CLK(208),  CLS(218),  CLS(219),  CL(216),  CL(215),  CL(140)  SLK(172),  SLK(171),  SLK(170),  SL(231),  SL(230),  SL(129),  SL(107),  SLS(197),
M(166),  M(164),  M(163),  G(463),  G(461),  E(212),  E(211),  E(210),  124(124),  S(222),  S(221),S(220),  S(140),  CLK(209),  CLK(208),  CLS(218),  CLS(219),  CL(216),
CL(215),  CL(140),  SLK(172),  SL(231),  SL(230),  SL(129),  SL(107),SLS(197),  M(166),  M(164),  M(163),  G(460),  GL(164),  GLK(204),  R(251)

Van Support List:
MB 100(631),  T1,  SprinterIII,  SprinterII,  SprinterI,  Sprinter900,  Citan,  Vito(639),  Vito(638), V(638),   Viano(639),  T2,  Vario,  Vaneo(414)

Truck Support List:
Actros963/4,  Actros2,3,  AtegoIII,  AtegoII,  AxorII,  Eonic,  Zetros,  Actros,  Atego Light,  Atego Heavey,  HPN M96,  Atron,  HPN M2000,  SKL,  FSK,  Further model series

Unimog Support List:
U20,  UGN,  UHN

Bus Support List:
TRAVEGO,  INTOURO,  INTEGRO,  CITARO,  CAPACITY,  CITO,  TOURISMO,  O350/O403, CONECTO,  O404,  O405-O408,
Minibus,  OC500,  TOURO,  TOURINO,  MBC,  MULITEGO,  O500,  O500/OH,  OH,  OH368,  OF,  OF384,  LO,  O400,
FURTHER MODEL SERIES

Super Sports Car Support List:
SLR(199)
software display as following:



MB Star DAS and Vediamo program Smart 450 SAM unit

I’ve just got Vediamo V4 up and running for a Smart 450 Cabrio with a dead SAM unit, to virginize (Or at least reset) a 2nd hand SAM unit and program it in.
However, vediamo no make virgin this unit for smart
And i was told to make virgin by eeprom dump and make initial startup with Xentry/DAS, and also put the Sam and start the car ..but to change the vin only EPROM and km …

I have access to a eeprom reader so can do that with a SAM but I’m struggling to find a virgin SAM backup. (have found the one for the MEG at the back but not one for the SAM)
But i found it would not help because by coding with mercedes benz star diagnostic tool i have to enter the SCN Coding Chucksum. Only official smart service can get this number. A smart owner said it worked only by coding the meg and dssh to the 2nd used sam unit. So yes, only a open DAS and the right vin.
Password may be required in official dealer for matching a new key to a control sam used
So i use the non password fix for DAS to get it, I’m sure the SAM unit will take any 3 button key you throw at it (unless it was a 1 button early MCC)
Ps. The fix from Obd2tool.com.
Not for coding a new set of blank keys into SAM, just go into
SAM Unit –> Adaptations –> Bottom of the list should be Special Function: Reprogram keys if no keys available
It does require a password unless you have the No Password fix, I did this the other day on DAS 04.2014 with 2 new keys (No originals)
The fix bypasses the password requirement (Just press F2 twice)

MB STAR C3 Xentry Error (1.3)-3.515.2019 (Solved)

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Troubled with Xentry Error (1.3)-3.515.2019 for a few days. Tried lots of ways from Obd2tool.com but didn’t work. Then finally talked to the people work for mbstashop via Facebook. Work OK!! Send my case to them and write this review for mbstarshop to express my gratitude.

Tools used:
Mb Star C3 multiplexer with Xentry
Dell D630 Laptop
Mercedes-Benz C220 W203
Xentry Error (1.3)-3.515.2019 background information:
connect the vehicle with multiplexer and start my Dell D630. When the multiplexer is not connected to the computer, This task list is displayed
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Then connect my computer to the Mercedes Benz Diagnostic Scanner c3, the task list will change now.
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start the program Xentry.
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choose the vehicle brand Merzedes and vehicle model: C220 W203
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start the car’s ignition and then open the Diagnostic Program
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the vehicle is not even recognized by the XENTRY
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manually select the vehicle
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choose a short test from the vehicle
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vehicle data are determined and lessen
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Not all ECUs can be found there. The controllers found but can not be processed. Also when I select the ECU itself without a short test, I get this error (1.3)-3.515.2019
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In short, Once the vehicle is plugged in and I try to read out the fault memory, I get this error message number (1.3) -3.515.2019. I cannot find all ECUs.

Easy but useful solutions:
just modify the date and time of your computer
make sure that is the current date and time
Done!!
(Many thanks to mbstarshop technicians)