SD Connect C4 firmware update problems and solution

Jan27

SD Connect C4 firmware update problems and solution

Question:

I have 5 Sdconnect multiplexers here.

They are all china clones.

Not all from same shop and not all same age(same SN).

I think the 2 which are still working might be the same.

tl;dr flashed multiplexers with toolkit, display doesn’t work anymore, power management pic chip bricked ?

In order to use them with the latest versions of star diagnosis

I needed to update the firmware.

The first 2 multiplexers updated just fine and also work with latest xentry.

But then i tried to update the 3rd one and 4th one.

bootimage and commandserver updated without an error, but then i flashed the power managment firmware. the display went dark and never came back. (the display went dark too when i flashed the first 2, but i came back after a second). the multiplexer is still booting and connecting to the pc. sd toolkit can still access the mux. xentry can still use it. however, xentry shows a voltage of 65 volts when the mux is only connected to 12v. Further diagnostics have not been testet. the toolkit shows all software versions as expected, except power managment is 0.0.0.

I can reflash power management, but without any result.

Is there a way to rescue or repair these 2 multiplexers?

Fix the power management chip somehow.

The fifth mux has some other damage, doesn’t boot. can be used for spare parts maybe.

How to properly update firmware?

You must update only 00, after the update open DAS Standalone, the rest of the updates automaticly install when you open DAS, don’t forget to install batterys!

MB SD Connect C4 firmware update procedure:

http://www.carobd.de/upload/pro/201601/mb-sd-c4-hardware-upgrade-instructions.rar

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Finally! Everything worked again

First of all, i am not talking about CSD 2.9, it is power management 2.8 and 2.9. i could update OS 2.3 and CSD 2.11 just fine.
all of these are included in the sdconnect toolkit.
only when i flahsed power management 2.9 (03_ PmPic29_cpld13), it bricked my power management chip.

i have multiple devices, i took them apart and changed the boards of the multiplexers. there was one board that was able to flash the power management and everything worked again.

Clone 4D transponder with Zed-BULL and TPX Cloner Module

Jan19

Clone 4D transponder with Zed-BULL and TPX Cloner Module

1.Please connect TPX cloner Module to Zed-bull using cable and give power both to Zed-bull and TPX Cloner Module.

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2.Please put original key to zedbull antenna, select “Copy” and press “Enter” and “R” Button.

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3. Caution! Put the original key and press R! Don’t remove the key during the process!

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4. Press “W” button and select TPX Cloner module.

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5.Writing, connection and calculating, calculating may take up to 2 minutes.

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6. Calculation Ok, please put TPX2 or EH2 to Zed-BULL antenna and press “W” button.

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7. Verifying, and successful.

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Bosch ESI Tronic Installation Step by Step

Jan19

Here we start:
1: Mount ESI Tronic Iso image “Recommend Magicdisc”.
2: Open the bosch ESI DVD and then run Setup.exe.
3: Few sec’s then this window will appear, select your language -> Continue.

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4: New window will appear, Select user defined installation and leave I-key blanked -> Continue.

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5: Chose your Installation Directory -> Continue.

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6: New window will appear, just tick what u want (4ex: screen saver or Fuel injection pump section…).

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7: U will get this window.

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8: Drag and Drop the bases you want to install.

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9: New window will appear, click Continue.

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10: Installation will Start

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11: Take a cup of coffee till the installation is finished.
OBD2 enginner Note: During the installation it will ask you to import DVD 2 so just mount Image 2 and then Continue.
Now this window will appear, Click Close.

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12: New window will appear, U can click Yes “If u want to enter the license now” OR Click No ” If u want to install the license after installation is finished.
In this case, I’ll click NO.

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13: Restart windows by clicking finish.

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14: Now here you see how to activate ur ESI.

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15: New window will appear, Customer code could be any number, to get ur Release code, copy ID no. to keygen, generate, then paste the Release code back to the window.

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16: after you paste your Activation key , then click Ok.

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17: Click close. Job is done en the bosch ESI DVD and then run Setup.exe.

Engine Control Module Recovery by GM MDI or Tech 2

Jan8

This is step-by-step instruction on how to do engine control module recovery on Cadillac cars.

modules tested successfully with the tools and guide below:
2009 Buick Enclave
2007-2009 Cadillac CTS, SRX, STS
2009 Chevrolet Traverse
2007 GMC Acadia
2009 GMC Acadia
2007 Saturn OUTLOOK
2009 Saturn OUTLOOK

Diagnostic tool:
GM MDI module/
GM GM Tech2 GM with 32MB Card and TIS2000

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Engine control module recovery procedure:
1. Disconnect the programming device.
2. Power down the control modules connected to the GMLAN bus by disconnecting the positive battery cable for 2 minutes.
3. Reconnect the positive battery cable.
4. Determine which programming device will be used to perform the recovery steps.
If using MDI, connect to the programming station or Notebook using a cable (LAN). Proceed to Step 5 and then Steps 6-8.
If using a Tech 2 proceed to Steps 6-8.
5. Reboot the programming station or Notebook. This is to make sure nothing is in memory.
Kindly Note: Selecting Replace and Reprogram from the Select Diagnostic Tool and Process Screen is REQUIRED because some of the calibrations may be erased from the initial attempt to reprogram the module.
6. Reprogram the engine control module. Select Replace and Reprogram from the Select Diagnostic Tooland Process Screen.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the programming event.
8. Clear all DTCs using the GM Tech2 GM with 32MB Card and TIS2000 or GDS.

Xtool X100 PAD Tablet Active Procedure

Dec17

About Xtool X100 Pad Tablet

The first tablet key programmer in the word. Xtool X100 PAD performs key programming, mileage adjustment, oil service light reset, timing belt service light reset, tire pressure warning light reset , EPB reset, throttle body reset, DPF reset, battery reset, steering angle calibration and OBD-II engine diagnosis.

Xtool X-100 PAD Activation

Note: please activate X-100 PAD before you use it to test vehicles.

Read Xtool X100 Pad Tablet Active Procedure as follows.

Procedure:

Connect X100 Pad Tablet to the internet connection.
Boot X100 Pad Tablet, go to X100 pad user interface. Fill in personal information
Including activation code, product serial number (each device will have a serial number and activation code), nickname (workshop’s name or user’s nickname), login account (can be your email address pr cell phone number) and password, the system will then save it. Activation is a onetime process. The diagnostic application will start after activation.

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Note:

1.The required “Activation Code” is printed in the user manual shown as following red -circled number.

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2.Take down your password, not lost it, otherwise it will take you some trouble.

Xtool X100 PAD Main Interface

Tap on X-100 PAD application icon, the main interface and sub-menus will be shown as below.

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Diagnostics: open the X-100 PAD diagnostic application. It can read diagnostic information, view live data, perform actuation tests and special functions etc.

Diagnostic Report: Users can view all the diagnostic reports and diagnostic data generated in the diagnostic process.

Setting: Users can access the language setting and other system related settings.

Xtool Cloud: online communication Platform for X-100 PAD users.

Update: after connected to the internet, you can download the latest diagnostic software directly to the X-100 PAD.

Remote Diagnosis: Users get remote assistance from Xtool Technical Assistance Center.

Instruction on LAUNCH X431 V Client uninstall and reinstall

Dec17

 

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How to uninstall and reinstall LAUNCH X431 V Client

Step 1: Uninstall X431 V client

Step 2: Delete “cnlaunch “ from these 2 files: “ES File Explorer” and “File Manager” as following picture shows:

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Step3: Browse www.dbscar.com to download the newest version for X431 V client, and then install it. Important Note: you need to find X431 V under “Product Introduction”, and install X431 V Android version.

Step4: Open X431 V Client that has been installed, log into your CC account

Step5: Update software by following the below picture instruction.

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Important Note: the X431 V you downloaded will be saved in “downloads” shown as follows.

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Christmas sales in autodiagtool.de

Dec11
Dear Friends

Merry Christmas!

In year of 2015,

We share the happiness,
We solve problems together,
We discuss to improve the performance of the product,
We make the website better and better
Here ,We thanks to our customer who aways support www.carobd.de!
All of products with 6% discount!!!
Enjoy your shopping~

Bset Regards

carobd.de Team

Cheap working VXDIAG VCX NANO, the replacement of VCM / VCM2

Dec8

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Why VCX NANO for Ford Mazda is so popular?

According to these customers feedback, it is not only cheaper than VCM/ VCM2 which price range from $268-$99, but also working well as long as you can install the driver, usually the users are recommended to install driver on VMware machine. Besides, VXDIAG VCX NANO is compatible with original IDS.

Why buy from carobd.de?

Customer feedback, the carobd.de is 8 years-old trustful site, besides engineer make the video demo which show how to step-by-step install Ford IDS and Mazda IDS, and keep make video after the newest software release.

 

VXDIAG VCX NANO diagnostic scanner, the cheap working replacement of VCM / VCM2 to work with Ford, Mazda, Jaguar and Land Rover, and it is available with both wired and wireless specification.

MB Star Series

Dec8

MB Star Diagnostic Tool series are the Mercedes-Benz approved dealer diagnostic systems for troubleshooting and programming.

MB Star diagnostic hardware:

MB STAR series now includes: WIFI MB SD Connect Compact 4 system, Super MB STAR C3 diagnostic system, MB Star C3 multiplexers (best quality, best price and C3 pro with 7 cables) and MB STAR Compact 4 system.

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All Star diagnostic system will do Mercedes Benz 1989~up to now Car, Bus, Trucks, Sprint, Smart (expect SP45-C best price MB STAR C3)

MB SD Connect C4 is the newer Star system for newer models and support Mercedes with UDS protocol. SD Connect supports offline/online programming and Vediamo engineering software as well. Super MB STAR is the only Star tool that can be updated online.

Star diagnosis software:

All MB STAR Diagnostic systems come with multi-language basic software applications.

D-A-S / Xentry: the automatically Diagnosis Assistance System, Concise interface and straightforward operation with IB M high-quality computer can realize the quick and accurate code reading and the whole car system testing
W-I-S net: Workshop Information System Supply the whole view of the wiring diagram in a car, component location diagram and maintenance method. What you do is to enter the chassis number, and then you will get the manufacture data, engine configuration and the car model -all in detail.
EPC.net: Electronic Parts Catalog
ST Finder: Part location finder
STARUTILITIES: the movement management system and self-test
SDMEDIA
PL69

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Super MB STAR C3 comes with more software programs, including Smart Tan Code, Developer model and Benz Disassembly system etc comparing with other Star systems.

There are basic 3 formats Star diagnosis software HDD: IBM T30 HDD, Dell D630 HDD, and moveable external HDD. Internal HDD runs faster and stable then external HDD. While external HDD can be easily replaced and has no computer limitation (any laptop has COM-PORT)