Hi,

I'm new to this forum, can someone please recommend the best diagnostics tool for my 2015 C300 W205. I have tried both the icarsoft MB V2.0 and Foxwell nt510,

The icarsoft MB V2.0 is able to read the modules and display live data for most of the, as well as read faults and erase faults.

The Foxwell NT510 is able to read module faults and erase faults, but unable to display live data for the modules and doesn't supply and means of programming.,

I originally bought the foxwell NT510 after reading that it was much more capable then the icarsoft MB V2.0, but to be honest I have found the reverse and have found the foxwell NT510 with my w205 very disappointing.

I have read somethings about Vediamo, Xentry passthroughs adapters from Tactrix.

I am not sure what I need, I'm a DIY'er not a shop and I only will be using this for my own vehicle and/or friends if they may ask. but I would like something that would allow me to reset the battery counter etc.

I had my windshield replaced several months ago and when they replaced it they damaged the rain / light sensor, so I bought a new sensor and installed it. but then it wasn't working and giving me errors, it turns out that there was nothing wrong with the new sensor and that it only had to be taught-in at the dealership using Xentry system. this made me feel very uncomfortable that for such a little swith being replaced that I needed to bring it in and makes me worry for the future..

so my question is could someone please give me some recommendations if there is a reasonable priced DIY tool that would help me in the future with tasks as such and allowing me to do some simple steps reset battery counter etc.. should I need to..

I don't mind spending $100.00's but dont want to spend $1,000's on such a tool.

thanks in advance...

 

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Hi, where would I get this? How much would it cost for my purposes?

Thanks.

 

Hi

click my banner and use the online contact form please !

 

Done thanks

 

Is there any software or scan unit which is available now on the market for.purchase which will allow.me to reset simple things on my w205 like Battery counter reset?

I don't Have the requirement for it often nor do I run a repair ship. But would like to have a unit that I could have on hand should I require it.

If I purchase an xentry thirdparty solution and then don't use it again for several years will it still work or will I most likely have a program when I need it again.

Thanks.

 

Hi,

Is there another software that is capable of resetting battery counters etc on my w205 or is using xentry the only option?

Thanks in advance

 

Use the search feature on this site to read about the icarsoft MB II.

 

Hi i have tried both the foxwell NT510 and icarsoft MB V2.0, but neither of these support this functionality. Are you saying that the icarsoft MB II does? Have you tried it on a 2015 W205 it would be great if it does.

 

you can't update your modules either when TSB' s and recalls say so.

 

Hi,,

I don't understand what does this mean?

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when TSB' s and recalls say so.
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read this
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...benzninja.html


I will build a W205 collection too when I have a gap

 

Oh okay thanks for the link it is very interesting.. now I understand TSB's means "Technical Service Bulletins"

may I ask another questions please?

from reading your link it seems like you need XEntry then to update the various components / firmware etc. but for someone like myself who is not a shop or who doesn't have access to the dealer network and if I had Xentry i.e. from you, would I be able to find the files to update the components or are these only available to the dealerships?

thanks in advance.

 

BenzNinja custom database and offline included
also
All updates, research services, revert ( if needed ), custom coding, diagnostics, all by remote are included also
438.000 files in stock
forget the dealer

 

are these files publicly available or are they something we can download and archive just incase something breaks down, i.e. communication with you..?, what I mean is that if I get Xentry from you an then for some reason I can't get a hold of you will my version of XEntry still be usable now and in the future?

thanks,

 

yes of course.those you need for updates are build in by me.
system is online and me - independent

 

Hi, Thank you for the reply. Just for clarification does the xentry get the updates from a site/endpoint that is yours or from another official endpoint. In other words if you go on vacation will xentry still.be able to access the latest firmware updates?

Thanks

 

1 I never go on vacation
2 My work is 100% offline and for that reason, the custom database I build and attach will be stuck at the date of my release. same for all the software.

 

I was researching using a Mini VCI J2534 (ODB2 to USB Connector ) with driver. apparently this could work with Xentry, I'm wondering if this is possible to use XEntry through a Virtual box ( .vdi ) is something like this possible? I'm just looking for a inexpensive solution, has anyone tried something like this? apparently the XEntry will connect to the J2534 as a C4 connector?

any thoughts?

thanks in advance.

 

you can go for a openport 2.0 clone
but just remember that you will be limited with that kind of basic ultra cheap stuff
don't expect much.
do your search in google and go to the right forums to discuss that option. not here

 

Hi,

will using the ultra cheap openport route still allow me to perform simple tasks on my W205 like registering a new battery / resetting the battery counter?

thanks,

 

I think so yes

 

yes you were correct ! thank you.

I grabbed 2018.03 XEntry passthrough with my openport 2.0 device and installed on a Windows 11 Virtual Box and I was able to reset the battery counter on my W205 successfully

I did notice that for doing any sort of adaptations i.e. install a new rain/light sensor then it doesn't seem to work and wants to connect with either the helpdesk or MB itself, see below screenshot.







Could you tell me how to get around this? am I having this issue because its a limitation of the passthrough version and if so would running the C4 etc version get around this or what would you suggest?

thanks so much in advance..

 

It's not only PT limitations but also your bad install and that clone device you got
There is too much to say about all the problems you will face
PT was build for serious 800$-2000$ PT devices
don't dream
cheap=cheap results no secret

 

thank you for your reply:

not sure what you mean by clone device, or bad install, as I did it myself.

does PT support flashing devices? it that a limitation of using a pass-through device?

it seems to me that it might be a configuration error. reading though the error message above, do you need to use a authorized user/password from MB to access their firmware etc?

in the case where YOU install the proper more expensive version of Xentry does it still need to make access with MB to obtain firmware or does it instead access the files from elsewhere. i.e. other server or locally?

thanks once again.
p.s I'm not a shop, I'm just a DIY'er