# Setup Instructions for Mercedes Diagnostic Suite

Xentry Passthru remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Daimler automotive systems. This guide covers installation procedures for recent software versions.

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## Xentry Openshell vs Passthru https://xentrydownload.store/

### Xentry Openshell XDOS

– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**

– Vehicle Coverage: pre-Euro 7 systems

– **Key Features**:

– Complete module coding

– Repair manual linking

### Xentry Passthru EU

– **Hardware Flexibility**: VAS 5054

– Supported Models: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks

– **Limitations**:

– No DTS Monaco integration

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## System Requirements

### Mandatory Specifications

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

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| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows Server 2019 |

| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

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

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## Download Sources

### Mercedes-Benz Portals

1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:

– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]

– Access Points:

– DMS manuals [3]

– Java Web Start alternative [7]

2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:

– Purchase subscription packages [11]

– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys

### Third-Party Solutions

– **ASCOM**:

– Offline activation tools [1][9]

– XDOS 2023.03 with blacklist fixes [6][8]

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## Installation Process

### SD Connect C4 Method

1. Configure firewall exceptions

2. Extract 23GB archive [1]

3. Run Setup.exe

4. Configure RIAD cache

5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### J2534 Setup

1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]

2. Connect J2534 device

3. Retrieve HW ID

4. Apply license file

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## Troubleshooting

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Verify .jnlp associations [7]

– Update interface drivers

### Certificate Errors

1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml

2. Trust Daimler CAs

### Persistent Login

– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]

– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: