# Setup Instructions for Mercedes Diagnostic Suite

Xentry Passthru remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers installation procedures for recent software versions.

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

### Legacy-Compatible System

– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**

– Supported Models: W167/W206/W223 chassis

– **Key Features**:

– Full ECU programming

– Repair manual linking

### Third-Party Device Compatible

– **Hardware Flexibility**: VAS 5054

– Vehicle Coverage: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles

– **Restrictions**:

– Offline coding unavailable

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## Technical Prerequisites

### Essential Components

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

|—|—|—|

| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |

| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Intel i5-1135G7 |

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 256GB SSD |

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## Download Sources

### Official Channels

1. **XENTRY Portal**:

– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]

– Download Links:

– DMS manuals [3]

– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]

– Obtain activation licenses

### Alternative Providers

– **ASCOM**:

– Offline activation tools [1][9]

– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]

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## Installation Process

### SD Connect C4 Method

1. Disable antivirus

2. Mount ISO image [1]

3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat

4. Set ProgramData permissions

5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### Passthru EU Configuration

1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]

2. Connect J2534 device

3. Generate activation request

4. Apply license file

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## Common Issues

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Verify .jnlp associations [7]

– Update interface drivers

### Certificate Errors

1. Disable Java security

2. Import Mercedes CA certificates

### Persistent Login

– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]

– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: