Car model and year:

Mercedes Sprinter 316 BlueTEC, 2014, 2.2 CDI, 163 Hp

Symptom:

Mercedes Benz dealer upgraded the car ECU, now I used Launch X431 Pad VII to read and clear the trouble codes, but not able to identify the ECU. I have all the ECU Flash data, software version and hardware version, my question is can I send Launch engineer these data that I own and help me add / upgrade this car’s ECU information, if Yes, flash data or just the codes from version?

Launch Engineer replied:

Yes, we can help add / upgrade Sprinter car’s ECU information, please send us the software version and hardware version.

Look at the data supplied:

Finally! added the Sprinter ECU information successfully by the Launch engineer.

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 Question: 

As we know all programming 4A keys for renault clio v and captur are not stable with all tools, im508, im608, obdstar, Lonsdor and sometimes UCH crashes and dealer UCH may cost about 1000 Euro. Is it safe to do all keys lost via OBD?  How to retrieve PIN if bricks UCH (BCM)?

OBDSTAR X300 DP Plus/X300 Pro4

As long as obdstar server is working everything is fine. Obdstar has done Renault flawlessly. Renault AES 4A smart key no worries including all keys lost. Just as a precaution, put a stabilized power supply or put the clamps on another car to start, during programming, in order to avoid breaking the Uch (BCM).
Don’t forget to use the green adapter, which will allow you to precode the new map.

Check OBDSTAR Renault AKL Test Report

The latest version 31.08 server stops working. Obdstar with the new updates, Renault vehicles from 2015 onwards will not working properly. Because when obdstar retrieves the Pin code on the server, it virginizes the HFM, and if the server does not work, you can no longer reprogram a new map, map you find yourself with a blank HFM, and impossible to reprogram a car.

Autel IM508/IM608/Xtool

IM508/Im608 used to work no issue with clio 4 and Captur. Work perfect and fast! I have made several as well (clio 4 2018 akl, 2015 Clio 4 etc).

In Clio IV, Capture and in dacia with BCM johnson is where there is data loss due to variations in voltage, it is best to back up the flash memory at the beginning of the process, the most stable equipment are autel and xtool for Renault.

Normally using a voltage stabilizer there should be no problem, just first make the memory backup dflash xtool and autel have that option in case something happens you can restore it. Remember to have good internet connection because the calculation is online.

But Autels servers are down either. There is a big problem with recovering the Pin code, when putting the virgin Hfm.
Because then, it is impossible to reprogram the client card and the new card.

2015 Clio 4 new card no luck on OBD, Pulled HRM read dflash get pincode programmed new card in minutes.

He should remove his connection system to the servers, because it’s too risky when it doesn’t work. Zedfull failed on obd also.

The car breaks down and is forced to pull hfm read dflash dump get pincode or go to Renault’s to get the PIN code.

For repair, you need to retrieve the PIN and ISK code by logging into the HFM and read the HFM Flash.
Or, pick up the code directly from a Renault dealership who wants to give it away with a cash payment.

• Is it still possible to read the pin code directly on the HFM?

• Yes because the flash inside the HFM is not corrupt.

If HFM’s a virgin, but yet you can’t retrieve the data from the HFM flash through the OBD socket.
You have to do it on the table, to be able to retrieve the information by welding some wires directly to the HFM, and using Abrites/vvdi prog/orange5, to read and retrieve the data.

*(If your hfm was a virgin you can’t get the code back

 

Virgo = no code nor isk

obdstar is back into programming, it deletes the original cards and does not program.

Reschedule the HFM first.

Check with Renault Ecuador Tool, and it was very virgin (HFM blank) and no card to register.

Then use vvdi prog to recover flash data on hfm.)

HFM wiring diagram to vvdi-prog

Example with Orange Programmer and Renault Ecuador Tool.

So avoid programming keys and cards that use the AES 4A transponder, otherwise, your vehicle will not start again and the client keys will not work either.

SMOK will do automatic reading, without internet connection (without server), to avoid major problems.  At least with Smok UHDS , you don’t need to connect to the internet, so you can do Clio 4 and Captur phase 2 (after 2015) and find yourself with Hfm virgin, because of their Obdstar or Autel servers that are constantly rubbing right now.

 Problem: I have a problem with Yanhua Mini ACDP when reading BMW CAS3/3+ by ICP and all pin detection passes, Why the data cannot be read?

 

 

Solution:

The C-GND pin interface board locations are shown as below:

Demo guide:

Yanhua Mini ACDP Read ISN and Program Mini Cooper 2013 CAS3+ All Keys Lost

 Question: Can I program VVDI BE Key XNBZ01 with Autel im608 Pro?

Look at VVDI BE Key image below:

Read the success stories below:

1. It can be programmed without problems with Autel im608, I did with this one on E240. But you can’t change frequency via IM608.  IM608 does not have the capability to change Mercedes key frequency like the vvdi mb.

If you remove the capacitor where it says FRE it will change the frequency, the yellow label on the key wrapper tells you about the frequency.

Look at this image showing desolder this resistor for 433 MHz:

Or use vvdi mb to change Frequency 315 or 433 no need to desolder.

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 Problem: when I run the John deere service advisor software, an error occurred “There was an error initializing the search engine. Unable to start the search engine.” (27% loading the search engine module), and then when it goes to 39% loading the search engine module, it says ” the following module(s) failed to load: search engine.” (image 2). and then the program ends (image 3). PS: I am using version 04.0.007.

5 Tips to Follow:

The software is not well installed, delete the file and reinstall it. It is supposed to be an installation guide in the packed software file.

Tip 1. V2.8 software and V4.0 software cannot be installed on the same computer, they must be installed separately.

Tip 2. For V2.8 software: Back the date to 2019 (year), for V4.0 software: back the date to 2012 (year).

Tip 3. Unzip and install the software after changing the time.

Tip 4. Both V2.8 software and V4.0 software must be installed in the virtual machine.

If the software cannot detect EDL v2. It should be that the USB of the EDL v2 device is not mapped to the virtual machine, or the driver is not installed properly.

Tip 5. If the problem is fixed by following the above 4 tips, contact us to arrange remote installation (www.obdii365.com).

Here is one user’s successful experience for sharing:

Run as system administrator, roll back pc date reactivate using activator. Then roll date back to normal date if error still renew once again. Been working for me so far. don’t know how long it stay working but works im sure someone will have solution for it soon.

Also advice if doing fresh install roll back the date on pc do the install after then install and activations have been done.
goto task manager look for the service adviser on have it start its tasks in 2030 :save and then reset your pc date should be good for while.

Alright, hope it helps!

 Question:

I need to add a key card to 2018 Renault Kwid,  vvdi key tool plus asks to input a long PIN code. Where to find this code?

Solution:

Xhorse will read VIN and Outcode. Send VIN and Outcode to the dealer for a 39-digit incode.
Then input 39-digit code.

It cannot read long ISN code directly.

Autel IM508/IM608 can pull the code. Autel works well for Renault and other French cars. Done lots of these, without any problems. Good Internet connection and battery support.

 Problem:

Solution:

Delete brands you don’t use to make space.

Factory Reset the Tablet. Install a 32Gb Micro SD Card and then reinstall everything.

Generally, for tools like MK808/MX808, the maximin storage capacity is 32 gb, so you may need a 32-gb SD card. For higher-end tools like MK908P, some would go up to 128 bg, even Ultra up to 256gb.

When your tablet didn’t have enough memory space, it’ll give you some tips such as how big and what format the SD card you should buy.

Here is the guide to program Kia Soluto 2020 2021 remote key with obdstar x300 dp plus. You can generate remote with either vvdi mini key tool or keydiy under Morning option, then program remote control with obdstar.

We generate remote with keydiy remote

You go to Kia, latest software version- Select from type- Remote system- 16-PIN -Type 3- Program Remotes
Turn on ignition switch

turn on ignition switch, then switch ignition off and remove key

Program remote, press LOCK or UNLOCK for more than 1 sec

program success
program next remote

Test both keys, car starts, remote control works.

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http://www.key-programmer.org/2021/11/10/program-kia-soluto-2020-2021-remote-key-by-obdstar-x300-dp-plus/

Launch X431 X-PROG3 released mega-update in IMMO Program V10.06- adding Siemens engine ecu support in the new version.

Here is a demo guide on reading, writing, backup and restoring bosch and siemens engine ecu eeprom/flash data by Launch X431 Pad (Immo Pro Pad, PAD V, PAD VII, Trottle PAD etc) and X-PROG3 (GIII).

Engine ECU example: Bosch VW MED17.5.25

Run Diagnostic App enter Immo Prog module

Connect the dongle x-prog 3 obd port or power supply as the diagram and click ok

Select Engine- Bosch- Search for ECU model-TC1782

Read the info carefully we can see we’d better use usb communication mode because an unstable signal could cause ecu damage.

ECU may be damaged due to erratic reading and writing data of Bluetooth or WiFi on bench mode. Do use USB to connect the tablet and connector.

Exit and go to Home menu, enter Setting- USB management, enable USB option

then connect device with x-prog3 by usb cable

Select ECU TC1782 and View wiring diagram

Connect ECU with X-PROG3 via bench cables

Read chip ID

Chip id reads succeed meaning well communication is built then we can start backup or restore ecu data

Backup EEPROM data

Backup Flash data

Restore EEPROM Data

Restore FLASH data

Please don’t charge the tablet when we are back up or restoring the data, and ensure the battery is not too low.

Check:  

Launch X431 X-PROG3 Car and EEPROM List.xlsx

Launch X431 X-PROG3 User Manual.pdf

 This Key Fob Programming Tool is used to add Transponder and Remote Control Keys for Toyota G chips Vehicles with 4d67/68/72(G) Chip, and a few special H chips.

(Review 1)

Here is a quick guide on a newer Toyota vehicle new key copy and this applied to a lof of different vehicles nowadays.

Sometimes you can save a lot of money that’s why people are do-it-yourselfers nowadays.

And if you do things especially like what I’m talking about today do a little bit of research online because all the information is available for you the parts and the tools necessary nowadays are available to you if you don’t like to do things yourself then by all means just take your vehicle to a dealer for whatever you need or whatever have you but this specifically is to the newer generation Toyota vehicles and they have the keys so this is the original so you want to have a copy made and if you call the dealership you’re talking upwards of $200 to have a key made. So you go online you go on www.obdii365.com you spend $18.99 on this little programming tool (Toyota G and H OBD key programmer) to program these keys and let me see I’ll read you the instructions real quick.

So you get a key and the key itself is $21.99 the programmer is $18.99 and then you have the key cut to the original key that’s gonna cost about four to ten dollars you know it all depends on where you live or who you know or whatever.  Anyways so you could get yourself one these keys online you get yourself one of these little programmers online have it cut at your local locksmith.

I’m just gonna read you real quick we’re gonna have it done real quick.

It says Toyota add transponder get in the car and close the door. Insert the main key into the lock and turn the key on and then insert the device into the OBD it will sound device.

It will start to add transponder after the sound literally says DiDi two to three minutes later anti-theft light is on and then remove the key anti-theft light will flash insert the new key and doesn’t need turn the key.  Now this is says insert the key new key and doesn’t need turn key this is obviously not proper grammar there either translating this from Chinese or they were at your local public school. Anyways anti-theft light will be off later.

You got a switch right there left is to add the transponder on the other side that’s for the remote key program you could switch that to the right so we’re gonna do it real quick.

all right so once again it says get in the car close the door which the doors closed.

there you go insert the main key in the lock and turn the key on and insert the device and we did that if this hit it will sound twice start to add the transponder after the sound Di to the three minutes later anti left anti-theft device or the anti-theft light is on and then remove the key. The anti-theft light will flash, insert the new key and doesn’t need turn the key I think it means and you don’t need to turn the key but I’m translating here anti-theft light will be off later.

All right so let’s go ahead and test it.

there you go.

(Review 2)

 Autel MaxiIM IM608 feedback: I tried to touch all the options at the top of the screen, they are not responsive, and again the IM608 prompts the xp400 programmer was disconnected. I tried to restore the factory settings, but it does not work.

Image 1: sometimes, the touch screen is unresponsive no matter which option I select.

Image 2-3 : After selecting “IMMO” on the home menu, I got message “The programmer is disconnected”.

Autel Tech support analyzed the possible reason and solution:

1. Solution to “The programmer is disconnected”

It should be other problems that are not related to screen touch.

2. Solution to Autel IM608 touch screen not work

The touch problem needs to be solved first.

1. When the touch does not respond but the screen display is normal, you can connect an additional to see if it can control the menu. If so, it means that there is no problem with the im608 software. The problem is related to the touch screen, please replace a new touch screen.

1. If the mouse cannot control the screen, there may be a problem at the operating system.You can try to format the factory settings (I checked the user record, he restored the factory, but not formatted, please go to System settings>>Reset>>Factory reset>>Erase SD card (make sure to tick off this to format).

FYI, his Autel IM608 will expire at 7th November, 2021, please format as soon as possible, otherwise it cannot be formatted.

Alright, hope you are always happy with Autel IM608, however if you have the same problem, please feel free contact at www.obdii365.com.

Autel MaxiIM IM608 feedback: Add key for Mini Cooper 2011 CAS3+ istap no issues via OBD.

Good to know:

1. It is cas3++ istap, once I had an update fail. Car did not start anymore. But I could repair the cas with autel. Here is how I done it , when update failed. Same process for the mini

http://blog.obdii365.com/2021/08/19/repair-bmw-cas3-istap-with-autel-im508-im608/

2. Someone think that “on MINI must remove the dashboard to access the CAS”… then the easy job becomes a shitty job.

3. Someone feedback ” I was trying to add key with autel cas 3+ and it doesn’t add key by obd in cas” .

Yes I had this problem also. In that case you need to go to ecu operation after you did the add key procedure, and write the key ID in yourself.

Look at Autel IM608 Mini Cooper coverage:

From the official site: https://www.autel.com/vehicle-coverage/coverage2

 Here is the tutorial on Autel MaxiIM IM608 JVCI J2534 interface driver download and installation. If you have the driver for laptop, you cannot use this interface as j2534 passthru.  We can get autel J2534 programming jvci to communicate with the manufacturer platform ( OEM software) to program cars.

If you have an Autel IM608 and we can use that one as a programmer.

You have to go to Autel website: www.autel.com

You have to register you have to use the name password and email

you have to put your serial number or fcc number here

when you put it in, it will take you to step to create an account

If you have created an account, sign in with Autel ID (your email address) and password.

Go to Support- Download (make sure you have network connected)

Download 1st one- Maxi PC suite for maxisys series

Ley PC download Maxi PC Suite program. Unzip file, run Setup.exe, select Maxi PC Suite language

Press Install to install device driver software

Press Next until installation is finished.

Run Maxi PC Suite on desktop

You have to connect Autel MaxiFlash JVCI interface with laptop thru USB to have the device detected

The indicator turns yellow when connected with laptop via USB, then it turns to green when detected by Maxi PC Suite

Now you can get JVCI to communicate with OEM software

We have these options when connecting with Honda software

Another example: use MaxiFlash JVCI with GM SPS2 via Techline Connect program

https://www.obdii365.com/service/install-autel-im608-jvci-j2534-driver.html