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MB Star DAS SDS (STAR Diagnostic System) Tips and Tricks

Apr26

Whats being used is MB STAR SDS ( STAR Diagnostic System ) C4

All i can say is this thing is AWESOME. imho a must buy for any modern mb owner.
so far I’ve changed the alarm chirp to netherlands, activated flashing brake
lights under heavy braking, and lowered the temp the fan comes on 10 degrees.

GO BUY ONE MB STAR SDS C4

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Following parts are what I did with SDS ( STAR Diagnostic System ):

Flash rear brake lights under panic braking:

Control units> Body> rear SAM> Control Unit Adaptations> Flashing Brake> Active

Chirp on lock/unlock

Control Units for multiple items>Body> Control Unit Adaptations> Security/Alarm> National ATA> Select Netherlands

Fan-on temp lower

Control Units> Drive> Engine> Control Unit Adaptations> Correction Programming> Suction Fan> Temp increase to max of 10 degrees C.

Lowering airmatic (ABC is more tricky from what I hear)

Control Units for Multiple items>Chassis>Suspension> Initial Start Up>Manual settings> use +/- to get the car to the height you want (keeping the voltage numbers in the specified range).

Hit F2 to get to the romess screen. Enter romess angles either from the tool or within the specified values on the previous page. If all ok, this should result in the car set at the right level.

Still working on tank level.

Changing the vmax requires developer mode. I have a tune so I don’t need to do this.

Heres one that MAY have a positive performance impact, or may not.

Control Units > Drive > Motor Electronics > F3 ( to clear the nag warning ) > Control unit adaptations > Correction Programming > Ignition

You get 4 choice of minimum octane rating ( probably get more if you can get Variant Coding to change from USA to Rest Of World or Euro )

Baseline ( 87?)

89

91

93

I suspect setting a higher octane rating will allow a bit more initial ignition advance.

Details on SDS ( STAR Diagnostic System ) cables and software:

Consists of a set of 5 cables, the 2 most used are the standard OBD II or the 38 pin “Mushroom head”. These plug into car and lead to a multiplexor box. There are 3-4 types of these with the 2 most prevalent being the C3 (RS232 connection to laptop serial port ) or the C4 ( Ethernet or wireless connection to laptop). Just now seeing what I suppose could be called a C5, a multiplexor with the diagnostic software embedded in it rather than a separate laptop. That would feed about any device you care to name. Details are sketchy at this time.

The software is MB proprietary and comes in 2 flavors, DAS ( forget the acronym meaning ) or Xentry Diagnostics ( can be thought of as DAS v 2.0). The choice between either of those is year and model dependent. Generally 2010’ish or newer models will use Xentry Diagnostics while DAS is about 1998’ish to 2010’ish. Again, exact years will vary by class.

The actual “programming” is altering factory set values or conditions specific to that chassis, market designation, installed options or country of delivery. The values that can be changed are generally offered on pull down menus from within DAS/Xentry. And even this has become much harder to do in the last few years as MB has gone to a central authorization system for altering operating parameters that requires a connection/password and use of a factory authorized SDS.

This is from Carobd.de website MB Star Diagnosis technical support:MB Star DAS SDS (STAR Diagnostic System) Tips and Tricks

Test Result: 468 Key Pro III program key for some cars

Apr20

468 KEY PRO III ID46 Copy Key Programmer arrived from China carobd.de, and after one-day test on some brand cars, I share my test result here, wish you also share your results here.

Test on Honda Civic
Copy Electronic ID46 chip of original car:

Successfully collect and decoding, it can write and start

When 468 Key Pro III is applied to modify folding key for Civic, the distance for electronic chip identification is not long enough, then just add a copying chip.

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Test on Range Rover
Copy Electronic 7941 chip of original car: successfully collect and decoding, it can write and start

You can manually matching remote key without remove immobilizer dump, which is very easy to use.

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Test on Nissan Sylphy

Copy Electronic 7936 chip of original car: successfully collect and decoding, it can write and start.

The common scanner tools are unable to communicate and can’t program while 468 Key Programmer can do it very easily.

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Test on Great Wall M4 (failed)
Copy 7936 chip of original car, the result is: successfully collect and decoding, it can write data but can’t start.

Test on Buick Regal

Copy NXP7941 chip of original car, the result is: successfully collect and decoding, it can write data but can’t start.

The common scanner tools are unable to communicate and can’t program while 468 id46 copy key programemr can do it very easily.

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Test on Land Rover Discovery3
Copy NXP7941 chip of original car, the result is: successfully collect after 3 times trial and also successfully decoding after 3 times trial; it can write data but can’t start.

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Review on selecting Techstream Customize Functions: Gen III

Apr20

I purchased Techstream and a min vci cable from a Chinese seller for $19 to do some customize settings on a 2010 Prius.

I used:

Laptop with Windows XP 32 bit

Xhorse mini vci cable with Teachstream 8.10.021 from carobd.de

Note:

1- new software- toyota-techstream-10.30.029.zip or toyota-techstream-10.10.018.zip – should be ok

2- many Techstream cables in China, but some bad with white PCB

TIS cable of Quality A comes with green PCB

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Model:

2010 Prius
First attention please!!

The USB to OBD2 VCI cable driver will only run on a 32 bit computer. Even with an old 32 bit Win XP computer, I had to load/reload the cable driver 3 times. Once done, it is great.

Your owner’s manual covers the customizable features built into the car.

To get to the customizable features, connect the laptop to the car OBD2 port just under the steering column. Start MINI VCI Techstream and depress the brake pedal and press the cars power button. Techstream should connect and ask you the options on the car (radar cruise control and sunroof). It will also pop up with the VIN number and ask if you want to save it.

After that it’s easy. Just select the third tab from the left, Customize

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Next select one of the Customize Functions and a small box will pop up with parameters

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If you click on the parameter, an explanation will show in the Item Description box below. After you are done selecting parameters, click on the arrow in the bottom left of the small box and it will ask you if you want to save. Select “Yes” and move onto the next Function. You will be amazed at the options you have. You can even turn off the seat belt beeper on the driver or the passenger side or both.

I turned on 4-door unlocking and turned the backup beeper to only 1 beep. You can turn on/off the remote button functions. Actually, my dealer inadvertently turned off ALL of my remote functions and was not able to turn them back on. This was my main reason for digging into MINI VCI Techstream TIS interface. I was also able to program a new remote Key Fob using the Smart Key Menu on the fourth tab.

Hope you all have fun with this!

My experience with elm327 WIFI

Apr19

Once I played with an OBD2 connector, ELM327, which can see various datas from the computer of the car via smart phones, iphone, ipad and ipod.

It seems like can also reset and display of the error codes, but I do not know well yet.

There are two ways of connection, via WiFi connection and Bluetooth connection the iPhone. (Like Bluetooth version, Android is somewhat cumbersome.) I have ordered the WiFi myself, so iPhone users. (US$12.99 now)

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Insert face down the label of the ELM327 device to the vehicle as picture

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Now, it is confirmed by WiFi setting screen of the iPhone then. It is named CLKDevices here. this device name is different from people to people. However, as the IP address and subnet mask is the same as everyone.

192.18.0.11

255.255.255.0

192.168.0.10

192.168.0.10

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I was able to WiFi settings in the app without any problems. It was OK just to select the Kiwi WiFi in HardWare of Settings. It was a mile display by default, changes to the display Km was also possible.

Fuel level indicator in the CLA does not seem to work properly from it. In the state of just rammed the iPhone accessory case on the center console, only chiller while driving

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Therefore, above is about my experience with 1.5V elm327 WIFI, and it is also a Bluetooth version and other similar items, for iphones, ipad, smart phones and so on.

Digiprog 3 v4.94 update software“List index out of bounds”

Apr19

This is about how to solve Digiprog 3 v4.94 Odometer Master update software“List index out of bounds”.

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Device used:

Digiprog 3 programmer

Digiprog3 v4.94 update software error message:

Digiloader1.exe: Disk index out of bounds

Possible reasons:

1- WinXP is not compatible with the digiprog3 4.94 update software

2- Digiloader1 file was killed by virus

3- The update file is not complete

Useful tips:

1- Try to use Windows XP operating system belows:

http://www.chinaautodiag.com/html/ghost-windows-xp-professional-sp3-free-download-and-installation-6476.html

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2- Not ports showing so check in device manager.

3- Rename
Digiprog-loader(1).b
To
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How to brush the GM MDI?

Apr16

GM MDI Multiple Diagnostic Interface is with Opel Global tis global diagnostic system and GDS2 diagnostic system. GM MDI is an interface between the vehicle DLC and a PC (by wired USB, wired Ethernet, wireless Ethernet ) and TIS2web,it is support Multi-language,the function is strong ,can support online programming and coding.

Last Week

One of my customer told me that his GM MDI Manager software can not connect with MDI, however it can find MDI unit.like below picture.

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And prompt”It says that I need to update the software on my PC.”

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So,for this,we need to brush the main unit,you can follow the step to operate.

Step 1: press this button and prepare to connect power

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Step 2: waiting the light about 10 second

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Step 3: when all the lights are blight,it entry into brush state

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Step 4: connect the usb cable to the computer,prepare brush the device

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Step 5: open GM MDI manager,choose the recover

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At last,my customer deal with the problem successful!

Xtool EZ400 vs PS2 GDS vs Autel MS906 vs DS708

Apr11

Xtool EZ400 vs PS2 GDS vs Autel MS906 vs DS708

www.carobd.de provide the high quality of XTOOL EZ400 diagnostic tablet,and Autel MS906 comes also here to replace DS708.

Here is the comparison tablet of Xtool EZ400, PS2 GDS, Autel MS906, DS708.

Product XTOOL EZ400 XTOOL PS2 GDS Autel MaxiSYS MS906 Autel MaxiDas DS708
Appearance  XTOOL EZ400  XTOOL PS2 GDS  Autel MaxiSYS MS906  Autel MaxiDas DS708
Screen 7 Inch 8 Inch 9.7 Inch 7 Inch
Language EZ400 language info will be released later. English & Russian Only English now, but France/ German/ Spanish/ Japanese/ Portuguese/ Russian version will be released in future. Multilanguage: English/ France/ German/ Spanish/ Japanese/ Portuguese/ Russian
Update One-click update via WIFIfor 3 years Online upfate for 3 years Free update online for 1 year Free update online for 1 year
Memory Memory: 1GB RAM,16GB FlashSupport 32GB extension SD card Random Memory: SDRAM 64MB
Programming Memory: Supports SD card slot-in and slot-out		 2GB RAM & 32GB Solid State Drive (make MS906 run fastest) Max. 4 Gb SD card
WIFI YES NO YES YES
Bluetooth YES, 100 Meters YES NO NO
Operating system Android 4.4.4 WINCE 5.0 Android TM 4.0 OS Windows CE
Vehicle coverage Most US, Asian and European OBDII vehicle makes since 1996 most US, Asian and European CARs more than 80 US, Asian and European vehicle makes more than 40 US domestic, Asian and European Petrol and Diesel 12V cars models
Programming NO NO NO. (autel MS908P support online programming & ECU coding) NO
Special function ABS bleeding, service light reset, DPF regeneration, steering angle calibration, battery reset, throttle body adaptation, Service light reset, Throttle Sensor Adjustment Key programming, reset oil service light, oil inspection, service mileage, service intervals and airbag NO NO
Capabilities Codes, live data, actuation tests, adaptations for FULL systems(Diagnosis reports in PDF file) Codes, live data, actuation tests, adaptations Codes, live data, actuation tests, adaptations Codes, live data, actuation tests, adaptations for full systems
Built-in On-board battery Built-in printer Built-in 5-megapixel rear camera & lithium-ion battery Built-in overvoltage protection
Warranty 3 years 3 years 1 year 1 Year
  Xtool EZ400, PS2 & Autel MS906, DS708 in different shapes are all excellent diagnostic tablets with all basic functions and a wide range of vehicle coverage 

1. Autel MS906 replace DS708, with a faster running speed

2. Xtool EZ400 replace PS90, the same function as ps90 but can not read EEPROM

How to Update Old Models?-NT600 NT300 NT200 NT405

Apr6

How to Update Old Models?-NT600 NT300 NT200 NT405

How to Update Old Models?

e.g. NT600/NT300/NT200/NT405 which may not be found at our website any longer?

To update NT100, NT300, NT405 and NT600, please follow steps below:

1. Visit our website www.foxwelltech.com and then select Support>Update . Or just click the link here : http://www.foxwelltech.com/support/update/

2. Click the image of your tool to download update package which includes update tool Foxlink, and update files.

3. Follow the on- screen instructions to install the update tool Foxlink and double click the desktop icon to launch the application.

4. Connect the tools with the computer with the USB cable and Foxlink identifies the device automatically.

5. Click <Select file> to locate the update files you downloaded.

6. Click <Update> to start updating.

How do you think Porsche 911 GT3 engine problem issues?

Apr5

Porsche 911 GT3 This morning, I was shocked by a piece of breaking news entitled “Porsche warns 911 GT3 owners of fault”, the general content is “DETROIT — Porsche is asking owners of its 911 GT3 models to stop driving them because they can develop engine problems and catch fire. The problem affects 785 GT3 cars from the 2014 model year, including 408 in the U.S. Porsche says engines were damaged on two cars in Europe, and both caught fire. The company says there were no crashes or injuries.”

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Wish the Porsche 911 GT3 engine problem issue have a fast resolution. It happens that I also have a Porsche 911 and I also had the engine problem several months ago, but as the time suggest, my engine problem is not quality problem.

Time back to one morning of several months ago, when I entered into my car, and turn on the ignition, the check engine light on and keep flashing. I have no idea and called my friend, he suggest me if it is the Engine problem, he prompted me check whether I forgot to close the gas cap, or a component has malfunction. The gas cap is closed, as for which component has malfunction, I have no idea and have to drive it to the garage, and the garage repairman said, there is some trouble codes stored in the engine ECU, he picked out one Porsche diagnostic tool named Porsche PIWIS Tester 2 (it looks like the following picture), and a Panasonic laptop, then he use cable to connect the tester with the laptop and the car, in order to check and display the problem on the laptop. Then he install the software, during the installation he called the dealer for authorization, after the installation finished, he use the PIWIS tester to test, he showed me the trouble code , it is P0197, he said it means “Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Low”, after knowing where the problem is, he fastly and definitely solve the problem with PIWIS tester. The engineer is talkative and he said my problem is just a little case to PIWIS tester, PIWIS tester not only has diagnostic function, but supports offline programming as well as online programming, it not only work with car, but also sports car.

This is my personal experience about Porsche PIWIS Tester II, wish it can help you if you also have the same problem.