# Setup Instructions for Mercedes Diagnostic Suite

Xentry Passthru remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers download protocols for current diagnostic packages.

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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/

### Xentry Openshell XDOS

– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**

– Vehicle Coverage: W167/W206/W223 chassis

– **Capabilities**:

– Complete module coding

– Technical documentation access

### Third-Party Device Compatible

– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: VAS 5054

– Vehicle Coverage: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks

– **Restrictions**:

– Offline coding unavailable

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## Technical Prerequisites

### Essential Components

| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |

|—|—|—|

| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 64-bit |

| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 |

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 500GB HDD |

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## Download Sources

### Mercedes-Benz Portals

1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:

– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]

– Access Points:

– EWANAPI integration guides [3]

– Java Web Start alternative [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]

– Obtain activation licenses

### Third-Party Solutions

– **TechRoute66**:

– Offline activation tools [1][9]

– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with blacklist fixes [6][8]

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## Installation Process

### SD Connect C4 Method

1. Disable antivirus

2. Mount ISO image [1]

3. Run Setup.exe

4. Set ProgramData permissions

5. Apply offline login patch [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### J2534 Setup

1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]

2. Connect J2534 device

3. Retrieve HW ID

4. Apply license file

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## Common Issues

### Connection Failures

– Verify .jnlp associations [7]

– Update interface drivers

### Security Warnings

1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml

2. Import Mercedes CA certificates

### Persistent Login

– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]

– Use Offline_modus.exe with: