# Installation Manual for Mercedes Diagnostic Suite

Xentry Passthru remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Daimler automotive systems. This guide covers installation procedures for 2023-2025 releases.

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

### Xentry Openshell XDOS

– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**

– Supported Models: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles

– **Key Features**:

– System parametrization

– Repair manual linking

### J2534-Enabled Version

– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: OpenPort 2.0

– Vehicle Coverage: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles

– **Restrictions**:

– Limited module access

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## Installation Needs

### Mandatory Specifications

| **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 | 512GB NVMe SSD | 500GB HDD |

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## Software Acquisition Methods

### Mercedes-Benz Portals

1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:

– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]

– Access Points:

– EWANAPI integration guides [3]

– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]

– Obtain activation licenses

### Third-Party Solutions

– **TechRoute66**:

– Offline activation tools [1][9]

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

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## Software Setup Steps

### SD Connect C4 Method

1. Configure firewall exceptions

2. Extract 23GB archive [1]

3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat

4. Set ProgramData permissions

5. Apply offline login patch [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### J2534 Setup

1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]

2. Connect PassThru interface

3. Generate activation request

4. Upload StartKey

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## Common Issues

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]

– Update interface drivers

### Security Warnings

1. Disable Java security

2. Trust Daimler CAs

### Persistent Login

– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]

– Use Offline_modus.exe with: