BENZ C6 Xentry Diagnostic OEM Star C6 Support DoIP

Benz C6 is the new OEM xentry diagnostic vci multiplexer which can support DoIP while sd connect c4 can not. BENZ C6 xentry diagnostic vci comes with latest xentry software 2021.06v. Star c6 benz diagnostic tool can support both cars and trucks via obd.

BENZ c6 XENTRY Diagnosis VCI acts as a Pass-through Interface, also called MB Star C6, For Benz C6 multiplexer to provide complete communication between a vehicle and the XENTRY software loaded on a PC. So you also can get the mb star c6 with laptop and software installed set from us, which will be ready to use, no activation needed.

MB Star C6 Software Description：
1.DAS / Xentry 2021.06
2.WIS net 2019.07
3.EPC net 2018.12: Electronic Parts Catalog
4.ST Finder 2016: optional: a Part location finder
5.SDmedia 2015.01
6.DTS 8.14.016 Monaco
7.VX Manager 1.4.2
8.Vediamo Database (This C6 hardware not support Vediamo)

Support DoIP
WiFi Password for BENZ C6 : 12345678
1year warranty with lifetime tech support
Support Vehicle: Mercede For Benz & Smart vehicles
Plus V2021.03 MB Star Software 500GB HDD
Functions: Star Diagnostic & programming (SCN Coding)
Notice :
Please install the 500GB HDD on laptop above 4GB Memory and I5 CPU, and use it on one laptop only. If change laptop, software may get broken and need to ship HDD back to us to copy software again.
ThisMercedes Benz Xentry diagnosis VCI DOIP Pass thur interface C6 can/’t support All Key Lost,needs one key at least.

What is DOIP
DOIP is ISO 13400 diagnostic protocol
ISO 13400-1:2011 describes the general use cases and communication scenarios which are covered by an Internet Protocol-based vehicle communication standard. Each use case drives specific communication capabilities of the vehicle communication interface, for instance in order to be interoperable in an existing computer network.
The diagnostic communication over Internet Protocol (DoIP) protocol supports the standardized service primitive interface as specified in ISO 14229-2.
The descriptions in ISO 13400-1:2011 cover different application layer implementations, such as:
enhanced vehicle diagnostics (system diagnostics beyond legislated functionality, non-emissions-related system diagnostics);
WWH-OBD (World-Wide Harmonized On-Board Diagnostics) as specified in ISO 27145-2 and ISO 27145-3.
The mercedes Land Rover JLR all use this new Diagnostic Protocol now.

Where need DOIP device
when we test mercedes new car like w222 w205
In Audio\Comand section you can find DoIP test page.
If cable is DoIP you will see green mark that DEVICE is Ok.
Xentry will prompt you that other device must carry yellow marks.

Mercedes Benz VCI DoIP C6 Support Functions List:
1.Diagnosing
2.Programming
3.Smulation studying
4.Repair information
5.Automotive maintenance
6.Technical service bulletin
7.DPF Regeneration (work same as original)

DPF Regeneration menu lets you perform the DPF cleaning to clear the blockage through continuous burning of the particulates captured in the DPF filter. Which will avoid the filter being blocked by ash, then the owner has to replace the new diesel particulate filter (worth 1000usd -200usd)

Mercedes Benz Xentry diagnosis VCI DOIP Pass thur interface C6 Features:
Can be used for all model series of For Mercedes For Benz vehicles
Support DoIP, cover more functions during SCN Coding than SD C4/C5
Functions including diagnosing, programming, simulation studying, repair information, automotive maintenance, technical service bulletin and so on
Diagnosis updates no longer necessary – firmware updates required on rare occasions
Does not need a power supply unit for external power supply
Dandy multiplexer with a small, sturdy construction (no PC core, battery, fan, or display)
Engines (All Gasoline & Diesel Systems)
Transmissions and Electronic Selector Modules
Airmatic and Active Body Control Suspension Systems
Traction Systems: ESP / ASR / ETS / ABS / BAS / SBC braking systems
Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS) / Airbag, All body modules OCP / UCP / LCP / SCM / SKF / KFB / RCM / DCM’s
Drive Authorisation System
Sam (Signal Acquisition) Modules
Electronic Ignition System (EIS)
Pneumatic System Equipment and ATA functions
Air Conditioning / climate control Systems
Instrument Cluster
Tyre Pressure Control
Parktronic System
Keyless Go
D2b Command & Audio Gateway (D2B and MOST networks)
TV Tuner
Headlamp Range Adjustment
Seat Electronics
Rvc, RST & Vario Roof modules
Automatic Clutch System ACS
M-Class Body Modules (AAM / EAM / DAS / SEM / VG Transfer Case)
Assyst & ASSYST + systems

V2021.06 Mercedes BEZN C6 MB SD Connect C6 Benz Xentry diagnosis VCI DOIP &AUDIO PLUS lenovo X220 Laptop

Second Hand Laptop Lenovo X220 Specification:
Brand: Lenovo
Condition: Used
Type: Laptop/Notebook
Screen Size: 14.0
Processor Type: Intel (R) Core(TM) I5-2520M CPU
Processor Speed: 2.50 GHz
Memory: 4GB
Hard Disk：500G HDD

Package list:
1pc x MB STAR C6 Multiplexer
1pc x OBDII Cable
1pc x Lan Cable
1pc x Second Hand Laptop Lenovo X220 Laptop （All software activated. All system ready to use）

Star c6 benz diagnostic tool mainboard PCB Disaply:

Xentry Passthru Download, Comparison, Adapter List and Review

What is Xentry Passthru:

XENTRY Pass Thru EU is Mercedes-Benz vehicle diagnosis solution for independent workshops. The software runs on any workshop PC and commercially available Pass Thru equipment.

Xentry Passthru is different from regular Xentry openshell. mercedes star diagnostic Xentry passthru does not use SDconnect toolkit. When you launch the program it will give you a dropdown where you can choose which J2534 device. If you are keen to do proper Xentry grade health scanning, but not coding say for START STOP be gone, but can do lots of TEST, go and get Xentry PassThru.

The right to repair in Europe and USA has made car manufacturers to abide by certain rules, where an Indy shop can access ( for an hourly fee ) manufacturers servers to do certain ( not all ) repairs where the data will come from manufacturers server.
So those Indy workshop or petrol head can use certified J2534 interface box for many brands of cars , not only MB.

It is for any owner attempting DIY to not have this level of diagnostic capability.

Xentry Openshell XDOS vs. Passthru:
Xentry passthru does not support these vehicles in DAS:
– Bharat Benz
– Foton
– Fuso
– LKW
– IMO
– Unimog
– PKW using HHT

Xentry openshell version (XDOS) works with official kit/hardware (SDConnect (C4) or clone MB SD C4/C5/vxdiag etc

Stick with the C4 or if you want to spend a little more and do DOIP (command radio programming models 2016 and up ), the C4 Plus

Xentry Passthru Version Download:
Official Download Link
Xentry Passthru 2021.3
Xentry Passthru 2020.3

MB SD Connect C5 Star Xentry Diagnosis Hardware, Software, Guide, Install, Upgrade

 

MB SD Connect C5 Star Xentry Diagnosis Hardware, Software, Guide, Install, Upgrade

Well, after buying lots of Xentry Connect and working with them, I realized, man they are slow as shit, from booting up the interface, to appearing in xentry control, to opening up xentry, lots of time, this is because it is not like china clones, or SDConnect (C4), or VCI (C6) which are normal interfaces not a whole computer like Connect, so I managed to completely disassemble the interface and see if it is possible to do something about it.

So, this interface or minicomputer has the following:
OS: Windows 7 32bit Embedded
MB: HM65 Chipset
CPU: Intel Celeron B810 2 cores 2 threads 1,6Ghz 35w, 2mb L3 cache, PGA989 (2nd gen) this is the biggest issue, cheap shit processor
GPU: Integrated obviously
RAM: 4Gb Samsung DDR3 1333Mhz, can’t put 8gb because windows is 32bit so limited to 3,5Gb
SSD: Xmore quality 256GB
WiFi: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 2,4Ghz and 5Ghz 300mbps PCIe Half MiniCard not wow but decent

it has a USB dongle into the board, it is 4Gb, no idea what this is

This device is in testing/development at least since 14/07/2011, first versions appeared in at least 2012

I encountered 2 versions of this ssd, 1 with 238GB found on XC older than 2014, 1 with 223GB found on XC newer than 2015

Upgrade: change that celeron cpu to something better, I personally changed it to i7 2640m 2 cores 4 threads 2,8Ghz 3,5Ghz 4Mb cache 35w

From starting xentry program until Data status 2020/06 appeared

Celeron: 57 Seconds
I7 2640m: 25 Seconds

From Sleep mode to No car connected

Celeron: 47 Seconds
I7 2640m: 37 Seconds

MUCH FASTER in Xentry program!!!
The reason why I choose the i7 2640m is because it is the most powerful 2nd gen processor of 35W (VERY IMPORTANT), more watts mean more heat, and the interface only has 1 small radiator and 2 small ventilators (like a laptop), i wouldn’t risk for right now putting a better processor as i’m afraid it will not cool as it should, it will overheat

Tried a 2670qm (4 cores 8 threads) and the interface shuts down, not temperature problem but watt consumption problem, motherboard can’t deliver enough power and shuts down even ventilators completely, so maximum i recommend 2 cores 4 threads

Also, it is possible to install 3rd gen processors but motherboard doesn’t support 3rd gen processors even doe it is the same socket PGA-989

Check attachment regarding Compatible processors for 2nd gen

INSTALL:
1. Take out battery
2. Take out shield from Backside of Xentry Connect, it has double side addesive
3. Unscrew the 6 screws from radiator
4. Take out radiator
5. Turn the small black protection
6. Change cpu with NEW thermal paste
7. Put all back and that’s it

SSD: You could try putting a better ssd, space is enough actually more than needed for only Xentry, it’s ok for Vediamo, WIS/EPC, Monaco etc.
Couldn’t find any data or performance stats for this ssd, never heard about this company, you can clone this ssd with another one and try

Ram: 4Gbs is max for 32bit, even more, no reason to put more than 4Gb ram, only if you somehow manage to install windows 7 embedded on 64bit

WiFi: Looked for the Intel AC-7260 but it is said it is buggy as hell, also you need to change drivers for the wifi card, which is kinda complicated, you can install driver booster on the interface’s windows (through remote desktop connection) and install driver from the wifi card you install

It supports USB 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1

SOFTWARE:
1.1 Xentry Tab (Part of Xentry Kit 2)
This is the software that you will have on your laptop

1.2 Options:
1)Download separately Xentry Tab from attachment you have there Setup, open and install
2)Skip to 2.1 and install from Xentry Kit 2 folder, you have there Setup, open and install

2.1 Xentry Connect (Part of Xentry Kit 2)
I highly recommend to update interface to latest Xentry, which is 2020.06 also there will not be a newer Xentry for this interface, need to buy kit 3 or 4
1. Link is in the attachment, download KIT2 06-2020 Final Edition
2. Extract with 7zip and copy the folder and put it on a minimum 32Gb USB Stick or External SSD/HDD

3. Installing the release update on the XENTRY Connect
Please note: The XENTRY Connect must be in standby mode to install the release update. You can shut down the XENTRY
Connect directly on the device via the menu (gearwheels button) or from the XENTRY Control session.

4. Connect the power supply unit to the XENTRY Connect and insert the USB data storage medium into a free USB port of the XENTRY Connect.

5. Now start the update mode of the XENTRY Connect by simultaneously pressing the two “red cross” and “green tick”buttons.

6. Once “Start update” appears on the display, confirm this with the green tick. The update procedure starts. This will be indicated as follows on the XENTRY Connect display:

The USB update takes about 100 minutes. The XENTRY Connect indicates when the update is finished on the display.

7. You can complete the process by pressing the “gearwheels” button. Or, wait until the XENTRY Connect automatically shuts down (approx. 10 minutes after the picture appears on the display).

2.2 Configuration from Xentry Control
1. Start the interface
2. Connect LAN cable to interface and laptop
3. Open Xentry Control and in the top section open configuration
4. Go step by step with lan and wifi and others bla bla

2.3 Xentry License/StartKey
In case your Xentry Connect has expired license, 99% chance because dealership started to use kit 3 from 2018/06, can check by opening StartKey Center or Xentry (No Acces authorization code), then you need to activate license
For this, i’m not publishing for free solution, contact me if needed, activation is 100 Euros

Problems/Issues/Errors:
In case you have Device is booting/Update (when not updating) for looong time, more than 3 minutes

1. Make NORMAL not embedded Windows 7 32bit NOT 64bit USB bootable drive, minimum 4Gbs

In case you have new laptop with USB 3.0 and you have no mouse in Windows 7 install setup, you need to integrate USB 3.0 Drivers into Windows 7 ISO with NTLite, check youtube

2. Take out SSD from Xentry Connect
3. Connect to laptop, or if you have older laptop install in laptop
4. Connect USB Stick with Windows Embedded 7 32bit
5. Select Language, Repair my computer
6. Select Startup Repair, let it do it’s thing
7. Insert SSD back to Xentry Connect and done

VERY IMPORTANT, PUT AT LEAST 1 SCREW to hold SSD to not move, if it moves you will corrupt BCD again (not booting, update/device is booting for long time, jump to 2)

If you have update error, doesn’t matter what error:
1. Open Support Tool
2. Go to Reset
3. Check I have spoken to the Diagnosis UHD and would like to reset the Xentry Connect
4. Click Setting up USB data media
5. Select USB stick (file that will be on USB stick is 1.6KB so insanely small)
6. Insert USB stick into XC
7. Press Tick (Green) and X (Red) at the same time (while in Sleep mode)
8. Let it to it’s Reset (x/15)
9. Perform Update with 2020/06

Only the display is lighting up but no text can be from multiple causes, internal defect, missing hardware display files, bios chip fucked etc.

If you don’t want to change cpu which would be a stupid decision, at least take off the back cover, A LOT of dust accumulated over the years can be there and it is blocking cooling very badly (see picture attached)

OPTIONALLY

DAS Standalone
Vediamo 05.01.01
WIS 2020.04 (after 2020.04 xentry connect no longer supported), i tried copying missing files from 2020.04 to 2020.10 but it doesn’t work and it’s not that simple)
DTS Monaco 8.16

How to Update & Re-flash MB SD C5 C4Plus Firmware

 

Here we share the procedure to update and re-flash C5 DOIP/C4Plus, in case if something about firmware goes wrong you may need it.

1.Procedure to update firmware:

Notice: MB SD C5 needs six AA batteries while DOIP MB SD C4 Plus doesn’t.

Connect the device to OBD port or 12V power by main cable.

Path 1. C:\Program Files\Mercedes-Benz\SDConnect Toolkit

Path 2. C:\Program Files\Softing\Diagnostic Tool Set 8\8.03\Interfaces\DCDI_DPduApi\eCOM_Toolkit

In both folder, switch “update_automaticx”“update_manualx”“update_specicalx” into “update_automatic”“update_manual”“update_specical” (delete “x”).

Reboot your computer as required.

Right-click “SDconnect Toolkit” and select “Administration”.

Select the device when it’s identified.

Go to “Software update”.

Download “00_ClearCeFlashDisk_zip”“02_CSD_2_11.zip”“01_Bootimage_2_3.zip”“03_PmPic29_Cpld13.zip” successively.

Update & Re-flash MB SD C5/C4Plus Firmware

2. Procedure to re-flash firmware(without battery):

Notice: Make sure to turn off PC’s firewall before operation.

Right-click “SDconnect Toolkit” and select “Goto BIN directory”

Open “Toolkit.ini” by editing tool.

Find “MinUpdateVoltageVBatt=7200” and “MinUpdateVoltageVExt=11000”.

Switch two values into “0”.

Reboot your computer as required.

Right-click “SDconnect Toolkit” and select “Administration”.

Select the device when it’s identified.

Go to “Software update”.

Download “02_CSD_2_11.zip”“01_Bootimage_2_3.zip”“03_PmPic29_Cpld13.zip” successively.

Device’s indicator will flash during downloading.

Update & Re-flash MB SD C5/C4Plus Firmware

How to Sovle MB SD C5 battery too low？

 

Problem:

I tried to update the mux but saying battery too low.

Solution:

Your MB Star C5 host needs to install a new battery before proceeding with the firmware upgrade. Please buy new battery: 6 units Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries, Size: AA, Voltage: 1.2V.

Please follow this article on how to install battery for C5:

https://blog.obd2.ltd/how-to-install-mb-sd-c4-rechargeable-batteries/

***For new sdconnec C4 Plus / MB SD C5 with DoIp, you can update the firmware without installing battery.

https://blog.obd2.ltd/update-sd-connect-without-batteries/

The next question is: I have gotten the batteries, I am trying to configure the toolkit.

Replied: Refer to the following picture to set, password:26 a

Do not tick off Wlan parameters, workshop. and Choose web/hex here.

Finally, MB SD C5 is working. And ready to do diagnosis or programming.

How to Upgrade MB SD C4 C5 Diagnostic Tools Hardware

 

MB Star Diagnostic Tools have two versions like 2020.03 MB SD C4 and V2021.6 MB SD C5 now for their Hardware Upgrade Instructions.

MB SD Connect Compact 5 diagnostic tool has same function as SD C4 but with new design, support both cars and trucks, support wireless connection.

While 2020.03 MB SD C4 diagnostic tool is still great Connect Compact 4 For Mercedes Benz Diagnosis WIFI Version, both compatible on WIN7 and WIN10.

For their hardware upgrade, there are two paths available:

(1)Path one：C:\Program Files\Mercedes-Benz\SDConnect Toolkit

(2)Path two：C:\Program Files\Softing\Diagnostic Tool Set 8\8.03\Interfaces\DCDI_DPduApi\eCOM_Toolkit

*   Change the three file names of update_automaticx, update_manualx, and update_specicalx under path one and path two to update_automatic, update_manual, and update_specical (remove the letter x at the end of the file name). After the modification, see Figures 3 and 4 below.
*   After changing the file name, the computer restarts
*   C4 and C5 need to install 6 AA batteries (see steps 1 pdf for details) [sp100-e doip hardware upgrades do not need to install batteries]
*   Obd main line should be connected to car or 12v power supply

*   Right-click on the lower right corner of the computer to select administration, and then select Software update

*   Mainly upgrade three files, as shown in the figure below, the upgrade sequence is 00——>02——》01——》03

As long as you follow the above upgrade instructions accordingly step by step, no problem would occur for your tool’s hardware. Wait for big success!

That’s all. Thank you for sharing your time with us!

How to install MB SD C4 rechargeable batteries

 

Problem:

Hello MB star

I just recieved My tablet and it looks and work Very good .

But The sd connect interface is Saying “please put in batteries”

What type of batteries is it ?

Solution:

This problem same to :

SD connect compact 4 mux display: Favor inserir baterias(Please insert batteries)

Here you go :

Please prepare the following tools:

①— SDconnect multiplexer which need to input the batteries。

②— 6 units Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries，Size：AA， Voltage：1.2V， Capacity：above 1700mA。

③— 1 unit 108M WIFI Card。

④— Plum screwdriver，Specification：T-20

Take out the rubber:

2.1 Use the T20 Plum screwdriver to take out the screws as below.

2.2 Take out the rubber as below.

①— Batteries Space.

②— WIFI Card Space.

③— SD Card Space.

Insert the Rechargeable batteries.

3.1 Use the T20 Plum screwdriver to take out the screws of Batteries Space fixation as below.

3.2 Take out the fixation of Batteries Space. Pay attention to the Battery polarity marked in the Batteries Space.

3.3 Insert the batteries. Note the Battery polarity.

3.4 Button on the Fixation of Batteries Space after inputting the Rechargeable batteries.

3.5 Use the T20 Plum screwdriver to fix the screws of Batteries Space fixation as below. Inserting the batteries is finished.

Installing WIFI Card.

4.1 Inserting the WIFI Card into the WIFI Card Space. Please make the correct direction.

4.2 Push it to make it totally connected.

4.3 Cover the rubber and fix the screws to finish all the work.

Note 1:

Go to the info section within DAS Xentry— search SDconnect and you will find what all the SDconnect symbols defined!!

Note 2:

pls check these picture, you can choose self-diagnosis your SD connect c4