How Calibrate Airmatic Suspension On W211

Simple overview of calibrating my W211 suspension using the inclinometer app on my smartphone instead of Romess tiltmeter. I did not have a picture to calibrate the front suspension, but only the photo of the rear calibration. In the photograph showing the rear voltage value at 2.34 volts, it was confirmed that the rear axle was -1.2 degrees. The original value was close to 3 volts, the rear part of the car was 1 1/2 “lower and the rear axle was -2.8 degrees.

2005 E55 AMG

-Straightened steering wheel by adjusting tie-rod ends (was offset to 1:30 o’clock). Set front toe to 0.5mm toe-in each side using string measurement.

-Calibrated suspension using Xentry DAS. Rear suspension sitting too low causing too much negative camber. Right front suspension lower than left front. Corrected.

-Before: ** = “Axle Inclination” (rear) or “Control Arm Inclination” (front) Left Rear Right Rear Left Front Right Front Camber -2.3 -2.3 -1.3 -1.2 Height 25 3/8” 25 3/8” 26 ½” 25 5/8” ** -2.8 -2.8 +2.6 +2.4

-After: ** = “Axle Inclination” (rear) or “Control Arm Inclination” (front) Left Rear Right Rear Left Front Right Front Camber -1.6 -1.7 -1.1 -1.2 Height 26 3/4” 27” 26 ¼” 26 ½” ** -1.2 -1.2 +3.1 +3.1 Note: Rear inclination measured directly off of drive axles; front inclination measured off of “nubs” on lower control arms. Confirmed voltage values within range, then entered new inclination values into Xentry DAS for programming. Successfully programmed suspension control module.

A brief overview of calibrating the suspension on my W211 using an inclinometer app on my smart phone in lieu of a Romess inclinometer. I did not have a photo of calibrating the front suspension, only a photo of calibrating the rear. In the photo showing the rear voltage value at 2.34 volts, I was under the car confirming the rear axles were at a -1.2 degrees. The original value was close to 3 volts with the rear of the car 1 1/2″ lower and the rear axles were measuring at a -2.8 degrees. 2005 E55 AMG -Straightened steering wheel by adjusting tie-rod ends (was offset to 1:30 o’clock). Set front toe to 0.5mm toe-in each side using string measurement. -Calibrated suspension using Xentry DAS. Rear suspension sitting too low causing too much negative camber. Right front suspension lower than left front. Corrected. -Before: ** = “Axle Inclination” (rear) or “Control Arm Inclination” (front) Left Rear Right Rear Left Front Right Front Camber -2.3 -2.3 -1.3 -1.2 Height 25 3/8” 25 3/8” 26 ½” 25 5/8” ** -2.8 -2.8 +2.6 +2.4 -After: ** = “Axle Inclination” (rear) or “Control Arm Inclination” (front) Left Rear Right Rear Left Front Right Front Camber -1.6 -1.7 -1.1 -1.2 Height 26 3/4” 27” 26 ¼” 26 ½” ** -1.2 -1.2 +3.1 +3.1 Note: Rear inclination measured directly off of drive axles; front inclination measured off of “nubs” on lower control arms. Confirmed voltage values within range, then entered new inclination values into Xentry DAS for programming. Successfully programmed suspension control module.

As you can see, Xentry DAS calibrate Airmatic Suspension on W211 successfully.

Source:

http://blog.mbstartool.com/2017/10/25/xentry-das-calibrate-airmatic-suspension-on-w211/

DAS/Xentry Sim Error: No language defined (solved)

Q: I have problem with Xentry Sim 11.2011, when it launch Sim DAS -> No language defined!

How to fix it ?

A: Place DAS SIM and DAS Shortcuts on desktop:

DAS shortcut target as: F:\Programme\DAS\bin\DAS32R2.exe -len

And for DAS SIM Target as: F:\Programme\DAS\bin\simdas.exe -*CALsimu -*ctxtsim.sli -*nolog -*len

Q: do you have DAS32R2.exe for 11.2011. I launch ORG DAS32R2.exe say Star DAS via Xentry

A: you can use xentry sim

no worries

starting 05 2011 das execute under xentry

if u insist to use das standalone, then use 01 2011 or 2010 version as Patrian said.

why you should looking for difficult ways

there are some reason why miss daimler developed xentry and merge Das inside it.

best wishes

Q: I want to use SimDAS

Of course I launch Xentry Sim first but when I choose C Class (203). SimDas is executed but ” No language defined! ” and not run

A: It seems that the installation not going perfect.

you must passed all the installation ways to finish button.

And the nature junction folder “Üserdata”from C to F will be created itself

when you have a good installations steps.

no need to use any junction method. :tdown:

the folder Userdata in F:\ will be seen as a book folder, a little different than C:\.

take a notice on that as Patrian said above.

anyway wish u a good booobieeess

there you go … M8 ….

Source:http://blog.mbstartool.com/2017/10/17/how-to-solve-dasxentry-sim-error-no-language-defined/

09.2017 XDOS Xentry/DAS Update: Win7 or Win10? SSD or HDD?

Here  SDconnect C4 Xentry/DAS Diagnostic Open Shell has been updated to version 09.2017. so, how to update your Xentry/DAS to the latest version on Windows 7 and Windows 10 systems?

Here are two solutions:

256GB SSD: 2017.9 MB SD Connect Compact C4 Software WIN7/WIN10 System

500GB HDD: 2017.9 MB SD Connect Compact C4 Software WIN7/WIN 10 System

1. D-A-S / Xentry 2017.09: 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

2. W-I-S net 2017.01: 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.

3. EPC.net 2017.01: Electronic Parts Catalog
4. ST Finder: Part Location Finder options: 2008 and 2016
5. STARUTILITIES : the movement management system and self-test
6. SDMEDIA 2014
7. PL71: 2016 Mercedes software with PL70

So, SSD or HDD version?

We lay out the differences (incl. pros and cons) between SSD and HDD storage to help you figure out which type is the best choice.

Both SSDs and HDDs do the same job: They boot your system, store your applications, and store your personal files. But each type of storage has its own unique feature set. The question is, what’s the difference, and why would a user get one over the other? We break it down.

Price: To put it bluntly, SSDs are more expensive than HDDs in terms of dollar per GB. For the same capacity and form factor 1TB internal 2.5-inch drive, you’ll pay about $60 to $75 for an HDD, but as of this writing, an SSD doubles that to $130 to $150. That translates into 7 cents per gigabyte for the HDD and 14 cents per gigabyte for the SSD. Since HDDs are older, more established technologies, they will remain less expensive for the near future. Those extra hundreds may push your system price over budget.

Maximum and Common Capacity: As seen above, SSD units top out at 4TB, but those are still very rare and expensive. You’re more likely to find 500GB to 1TB units as primary drives in systems. While 500GB is considered a “base” hard drive in 2015, pricing concerns can push that down to 128GB for lower-priced SSD-based systems. Multimedia users will require even more, with 1TB to 4TB drives as common in high-end systems. Basically, the more storage capacity, the more stuff (photos, music, videos, etc.) you can hold on your PC. While the (Internet) cloud may be a good place to share these files among your phone, tablet, and PC, local storage is less expensive, and you only have to buy it once.

Speed: This is where SSDs shine. An SSD-equipped PC will boot in seconds, certainly under a minute. A hard drive requires time to speed up to operating specs, and will continue to be slower than an SSD during normal use. A PC or Mac with an SSD boots faster, launches apps faster, and has faster overall performance. Witness the higher PCMark benchmark scores on laptops and desktops with SSDs, plus the much higher scores and transfer times for external SSDs versus HDDs. Whether it’s for fun, school, or business, the extra speed may be the difference between finishing on time or failing.

Fragmentation: Because of their rotary recording surfaces, HDD surfaces work best with larger files that are laid down in contiguous blocks. That way, the drive head can start and end its read in one continuous motion. When hard drives start to fill up, large files can become scattered around the disk platter, which is otherwise known as fragmentation. While read/write algorithms have improved to the point that the effect is minimized, the fact of the matter is that HDDs can become fragmented, while SSDs don’t care where the data is stored on its chips, since there’s no physical read head. Thus, SSDs are inherently faster.

Durability: An SSD has no moving parts, so it is more likely to keep your data safe in the event that you drop your laptop bag or your system is shaken about by an earthquake while it’s operating. Most hard drives park their read/write heads when the system is off, but they are flying over the drive platter at hundreds of miles an hour when they are in operation. Besides, even parking brakes have limits. If you’re rough on your equipment, an SSD is recommended.

Availability: Hard drives are simply more plentiful. Look at the product lists from Western Digital, Toshiba, Seagate, Samsung, and Hitachi, and you’ll see many more HDD models than SSDs. For PCs and Macs, internal HDDs won’t be going away completely, at least for the next couple of years. You’ll also see many more HDD choices than SSDs from different manufacturers for the same capacities. SSD model lines are growing in number, but HDDs are still in the majority for storage devices in PCs.

Form Factors: Because HDDs rely on spinning platters, there is a limit to how small they can be manufactured. There was an initiative to make smaller 1.8-inch spinning hard drives, but that’s stalled at about 320GB, since the phablet and smartphone manufacturers have settled on flash memory for their primary storage. SSDs have no such limitation, so they can continue to shrink as time goes on. SSDs are available in 2.5-inch laptop drive-sized boxes, but that’s only for convenience. As laptops become slimmer and tablets take over as primary Web-surfing platforms, you’ll start to see the adoption of SSDs skyrocket.

Noise: Even the quietest HDD will emit a bit of noise when it is in use from the drive spinning or the read arm moving back and forth, particularly if it’s in a system that’s been banged about or in an all-metal system where it’s been shoddily installed. Faster hard drives will make more noise than slower ones. SSDs make virtually no noise at all, since they’re non-mechanical.

Overall: HDDs win on price, capacity, and availability. SSDs work best if speed, ruggedness, form factor, noise, or fragmentation (technically part of speed) are important factors to you. If it weren’t for the price and capacity issues, SSD version for 2017.08 SD connect c4 XENTRY DAS  would be the winner hands down.

 

source:

 

http://blog.mbstartool.com/2017/08/29/xentrydas-diagnostic-open-shell-to-v2017-09/

 

(Solved) SDconnect Toolkit NOT Works, Start with an Error

Here are customer solutions of what to do if SD connect Toolkit COM-Server has stopped functioning.

 

Some folks inform tried and solved it this way. (i have not tried this)

1. Open Taskmanager an Kill all Processes of SDconnect Toolkit(Tkserver.exe, Tktray.exe).
2. Go to DTS install folder and find the folder with the Tkserver.exe in it.
3. Delete this folder.
4. Install SDconnect toolkit from here:
https://mega.nz/#!rgExUb7Z

encryption key: fQAtu6sTOfHFhfQi5ZObBJr742wGa7_CXuLY33JLhfc

5. Go to original SDconnect Path (C:\Program Files (x86)\Mercedes-Benz\SDconnect Toolkit\
   6. Copy filesToolkit.ini + SDVersion.dll
   7. Paste Toolkit.ini in C:\ProgramData\I+ME ACTIA\Toolkit\ and SDVersion.dll in Install-Directory of the new SDconnect Toolkit.
   8. Start SDconnect Toolkit from Startmenu (the SDconnect folder in Root of “All Programs”, not the one in “Mercedes-Benz” folder)

but i have another way that seems to work.
have not tried on vehicle yet but at least i get no more errors.

my base is a win 7 x64 system.
i have a clean and working installation of xentry xdos 05.2016.
but it should work with other Xentry versions too.

Now you install DTS Monaco and the Daimler Addon.
In my case it was Monaco 8.3.12 and the “setup_addon_dag.exe”.
Now restart the PC. You notice that the sdconnect toolkit does not start anymore.
Delete the “Start SDconnect Server” shortcut from the autostart folder.
Now restart the pc again or open the taskmanager and kill the process TkTray.exe and TkServer.exe.

Now you browse to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Mercedes-Benz\SDConnect toolkit\”.
Copy everything that is in that folder. (should be 6 subfolders, bin, doc, selftest and the update folders)

Now browse to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Softing\Diagnostic Tool Set 8\8.03\Interfaces\DCDI_DPduApi\eCOM_Toolkit”.
Delete everything that is in this folder.
Now paste the folders/files you copied from the Mercedes folder here.

Open the “bin” folder and copy the toolkit.ini file.
Or go back to the Mercedes folder and copy the toolkit.ini file from there.
Paste and replace this file into “C:\ProgramData\I+ME ACTIA\Toolkit”
(Note, the C:\ProgramData folder:

It is a hidden folderon Win7. I do not talk about c:\program files\ or c:\program files (x86)\ (name of these folders might be different if your windows is not english)
(you can get the right folder by opening the explorer and typing in the adress bar %programdata%)

With Win XP i guess the right folder could be something like “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data”.
You could also try to just search for the toolkit.ini file on the whole C:\ drive. Should give you the location as well.)

Now restart the pc again.

In my case, deleting the autostart prevents the toolkit to start from the mercedes folder.
thanks to monaco the toolkit from the softing/interfaces/ecom folder will now start.
by replacing the toolkit in that folder we trick the system into starting a copy of the original toolkit.
my toolkit now starts without an error. i can open it again and everything seems to work. before it did not start at all or i got error messages.

MBSTARTOOL

How to install SDConnect C4 WiFi on Windows 10

Have good success with SD connect c4 windows 10.

 ( Credits to 2007RennTechSL600 at http://mhhauto.com/Thread-SDConnect-C4-WiFi-on-Windows-10-SOLVED)

I’m running Win10 on a Dell XPS15 9550 laptop with Intel AC 8260 internal wireless card installed.

After days of investigation and testing, the most important thing to understand is this. The drivers for your wireless card MUST support AdHoc functionality. The drivers are the secret sauce that makes this possible. This can be verified at the DOS command prompt. The command is: netsh wlan show drivers

This command will show “Yes” or “No” on the line for “Hosted Network Support”.

If this line says “No”, AdHoc will not work properly.

Although I’m running Win10, Intel has drivers for the 8260 wireless card for Win8 which will enable proper AdHoc functionally.

The trick is to download the driver first, prior to removing your existing wireless driver. Download the driver ONLY, not any driver file with additional driver management apps included in the downloaded file.

Now you can go into Device Manager and remove your existing wireless card AND check the box that removes all software associated with it. My Win8 driver download file was a .exe file. I double clicked on it and the Win8 driver for my Intel 8260 card was installed. Went to Device Manager, right clicked on my 8260 wireless card and selected Properties. Clicked on Advanced and was able to see several AdHoc related entries. These AdHoc entries were not visible using the Win10 drivers.

AdHoc can now be verified at the DOS command prompt. The command is:

netsh wlan show drivers

This command will show “Yes” on the line for “Hosted Network Support”.

If this line says “No”, AdHoc will not work properly

With AdHoc functionality confirmed, additional DOS commands can now be used to enable Road24h wireless connectivity. The procedures for the additional steps required are well documented in MHHAUTO forum or GOOGLE.

This is what worked for me. Depending on your computer skills, your results may vary.

If you find my posting to be of help to you, Thanks and Rep would be most appreciated.

Happy motoring !

source:http://blog.mbstartool.com/2017/07/25/how-to-install-sd-connect-c4-wifi-on-windows-10/

How to setup SDconnect C4 wired connection to PC

This is how to connect SD Connect C4 with Xentry 2014, that failed to registrer my multiplexer and hasn’t LAN connecting into a SD connect.

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Solution… here you go.

You should connect ” Wired LAN ” MUX to your PC.

Then switch a your PC’s icon ” wired ” .

Changed –> to next ( uploaded configuration movie ) pass : our major pw.

Not changed –> check you wired LAN driver and cable.

Many troubles had SD connect wired LAN module.

If OK your PC and cable

sdconnect_config000:

https://mega.nz/#!bo92ySQB!ajjQoIrVWXS4TmNO5PnDFF31gY7EQFRlC-hSz0RpK_w  If it doesn’t work, try to reinstall ” SD net control “

Good luck.

http://blog.mbstartool.com/2017/06/01/how-to-setup-sdconnect-c4-wired-connection-to-pc/

MB Star Diagnosis Coding Out ABC on Mercedes R230 Cars

MB Star diagnosis DAS software can code out ABC, here is the example on code out Mercedes SL65.
NOTE : the instruction here only for R230s (not any W215, W216, W220, W221)

To do this, you need a MB Star diagnostic SD Connect C4 with Developer mode. Hook up SD Connect diagnostic system to your car and when it reads your car, select Control Units, pick Information and Communication and you will see ICM :

After ICM, you will see Control Unit Adaptions :

From there, choose the year of your model :

From there, select Special Equipment

Select ABC :

• Then go to the drop down tab and change it from PRESENT to NOT PRESENT, and click F3.
• After that, turn off the car, with the doors closed.
• Wait 1-2 mins and start the car back up (no more ABC codes and no white or red lights).

www.mbstartool.com

http://blog.mbstartool.com/2017/05/30/mb-star-diagnosis-coding-out-abc-on-mercedes-r230/

Vediamo & DTS Monaco full functionable with SDconnect C4?

I have Star Diagnosis on Dell D630 with SD connect C4 diagnostic head. My software is from 2015, and i want to make update. Here are questions and answers of Mercedes diagnostic software and hardware. Big thanks to all contributors.

Question: Can i install it on Dell E4300 (i7, 8GB, RAID) on 64bit system for better performance?
Answer: Yes. You can buy a HDD with the newest 2017.03 mercedes software
Question: Can i install Vediamo on 64bit?
Answer: Yes.

 

Question: What do DTS Monaco? Its compatible with x64?
Answer: Yes.

 

Question: Vediamo and DTS Monaco will be full functionable with C4 head?

Answer: No ( no DOIP). If yov have SD Connect (C4) with DoIP it will work fully. Check DOIP like in these pictures..

SOURCE:http://blog.mbstartool.com/2017/03/02/vediamodts-monaco-full-functionable-with-c4/

MB Star C3 2014.9 cannot work on Benz W205 (solved)

User puzzles:

I have installed Xentry 9.2014 in MB Star C3 multiplexer. It works well so far. Now, I need to make diagnosis on mercedes w205 year 12/2014 but It can not communicate with the car. C3 don’t work in all recent cars in xentry but in DAS is ok.

 

Experienced users’ suggestion:

C3 has many limitation regarding latest vehicles in Xentry.
It can’t diagnose it e.g w205, w212, w222, w906, smart 453 etc.

its glory is already passed unless you deal only with vehicles in DAS.
you have to change to MB SD Connect C4.
C4’s support also officially has been stop since 12-2015.

 

It is no different even you change folder.
it is different protocol with recent vehicles.

 

For your w205 (nice car) you can use one of this :
1.sd connect c4
2.xentry sd connect c5

 

Both good at all new Mercedes Benz models,W222, W221, W212, W203, 211,W 204,W207, W212, GL166, B 246, CLS 218, SLK172 and Smart405, 451, 452, 454

 

Besides the MB Star diagnosis software c3 and c4 own, sdconnect c4/c5 added three more software: SD Media, Xentry and Smart TAN Code.
SD Media: Video and PDF lessons;
Xentry: New software released by Benz Company after 04/2009 by diagnosis new cars. Xentry software for diagnosing W 204,W207 and W212 which C3 and C4 does not support;
Smart TAN Code: Opened special function in DAS program with Smart cars 405/ 451/452/ 454.Besides, it also opened more special functions, such as engineer mode, remove limitations,etc, which Star C3 and Star C4 do not have.

 

I have successfully communicated wit my w205 AMG using a MB SD C4 connect all controllers accessed.

http://blog.mbstartool.com/2016/12/13/why-mb-star-c3-xentry-cannot-work-on-w205-recent-mercedes/

SD Connect C4 Device not in use & Communication Error Solution

These are Mercedes MB Star diagnosis DAS and SD connect c4 communication solutions by mbstartool technicians:

 

DAS Fault (1.2)-2.503.9901 with the error “Communication failed”

 

MB SD connect c4 main unit displays “Device not in use”

 

This issue usually can be solved as follows:

– re-set IP address:

1) Connect MB SD Connect C4 with LAN cable
2) Open Virtual Network Editor and use vmnet0 (Auto-Bridging )
3) Install (2 ) Local Area Connection
4) Set IP:

Local Area Connection ( 1 ) IP 172.29.127.XXX this for IP MUX
Local Area Connection ( 1 ) IP 192.168.1.XXX this for IP network or IP Network you use

5) Make configuration for SD connect wireless,

 

(SD C4 usually solve the issue after IP re-match)

 

– setup the PC date

The date must be the same as the software version

E.g. Your DAS is 2016.09 version, then your PC date should be 2016/09

 

– replace the Config file in c:\program\mecredes-benz\config

(this is for MB STAR C3 users)

STAR C3 Config file download

https://mega.nz/#!vhFEXBiL!jeFN5y38eCEH3ZitnQ2lvOGKBn3hJTWb4KsZ70I537k

 

Enjoy！

http://mbsdconnect4.blogspot.com/2016/11/mb-sd-connect-c4-device-not-in-use-solution.html