Xentry DAS System
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Xentry DAS System
Has anyone purchased a system online or used it for basic coding? I'm in the Bay Area and thinking of a few things that update the systems but require some recoding after the fact. For example, the 2020 headlights are plug and play but require some basic coding for the systems to get them operating correctly.
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I have a 2018. I've coded Ferraris and an Gen 2 Audi R8 before (converting to LED lighting and setting up Euro progressive turn signals), with the right access to the equipment it should work especially if an indi shop has the equipment. The DAS system looks like it can be purchased. The software is windows and menu based...Do you have a new GT and were unsuccessful in a coding job? Love to get some additional context around your comment.
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I would be very interested here too. In the VAG world, there is a system (VCDS) and with it I could access just about anything in the entire system in a VAG car. With VCDS I recoded a number of systems in my Bentley - Upgraded steering wheels, TPMS, entertainment, etc. With VCDS I could chase anything on the entire Can Bus; all three systems - Infotainment, Powertrain, and Comfort.
If a system like that exists in the MB world, I am most likely in.
If a system like that exists in the MB world, I am most likely in.
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I would be very interested here too. In the VAG world, there is a system (VCDS) and with it I could access just about anything in the entire system in a VAG car. With VCDS I recoded a number of systems in my Bentley - Upgraded steering wheels, TPMS, entertainment, etc. With VCDS I could chase anything on the entire Can Bus; all three systems - Infotainment, Powertrain, and Comfort.
If a system like that exists in the MB world, I am most likely in.
If a system like that exists in the MB world, I am most likely in.
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I spent some time on some of the Ebay items...I have some learning to do here and I will put the time in. I'm not that fast with programming "work arounds" so I take it slowly.
Looks like I am seeing genuine tools and then the typical copycats with hack passwords/work arounds. I've used these hack tools in the past, mostly with success.
Tech II unit for GM (Corvette) Diagnostics tool - Chinese version mimicked GMs real Tech II - successful tool; worked well; pretty good support from users.
HP Tuners - Breaks into EMSs - used this tool extensively to modify EMS data files - successful tool, well supported, but still a hack SW; very well supported, big user community; but you can "brick" an ECU pretty fast if you don't know what you're doing.
IETIS - shop manuals, hack version with back dated file access. - successful tool.
Way back in my past - Ford (Jaguar) diagnostic tools, hack SW - somewhat successful, but lots of flawed knockoff SW that got some in very big trouble.
So, Xentry DAS looks worth some investigation.
Looks like I am seeing genuine tools and then the typical copycats with hack passwords/work arounds. I've used these hack tools in the past, mostly with success.
Tech II unit for GM (Corvette) Diagnostics tool - Chinese version mimicked GMs real Tech II - successful tool; worked well; pretty good support from users.
HP Tuners - Breaks into EMSs - used this tool extensively to modify EMS data files - successful tool, well supported, but still a hack SW; very well supported, big user community; but you can "brick" an ECU pretty fast if you don't know what you're doing.
IETIS - shop manuals, hack version with back dated file access. - successful tool.
Way back in my past - Ford (Jaguar) diagnostic tools, hack SW - somewhat successful, but lots of flawed knockoff SW that got some in very big trouble.
So, Xentry DAS looks worth some investigation.
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Well, I found access to a full set of 2020 headlights and ballasts and I'm gonna give it a go for a retro fit...I have a great contact at my dealership that confirmed they will code it so they work. Stay tuned (if you care). Surprisingly, a new set is a lot cheaper than anything out there being parted out.
Well, I found access to a full set of 2020 headlights and ballasts and I'm gonna give it a go for a retro fit...I have a great contact at my dealership that confirmed they will code it so they work. Stay tuned (if you care). Surprisingly, a new set is a lot cheaper than anything out there being parted out.
