# Setup Instructions for Mercedes Diagnostic Suite

Mercedes Xentry remains the official analysis system for Daimler automotive systems. This guide covers installation procedures for 2023-2025 releases.

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## Diagnostic Platform Options https://xentrydownload.store/

### Workshop-Focused Platform

– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**

– Vehicle Coverage: W167/W206/W223 chassis

– **Key Features**:

– System parametrization

– Technical documentation access

### Third-Party Device Compatible

– **Hardware Flexibility**: OpenPort 2.0

– Vehicle Coverage: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles

– **Restrictions**:

– Limited module access

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## Technical Prerequisites

### Mandatory Specifications

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

|—|—|—|

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

| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 |

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 500GB HDD |

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## Download Sources

### Mercedes-Benz Portals

1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:

– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]

– Download Links:

– DMS manuals [3]

– Java Web Start alternative [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]

– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys

### Third-Party Solutions

– **TechRoute66**:

– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]

– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with blacklist fixes [6][8]

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## Installation Process

### SD Connect C4 Method

1. Disable antivirus

2. Extract 23GB archive [1]

3. Run Setup.exe

4. Configure RIAD cache

5. Apply offline login patch [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### J2534 Setup

1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]

2. Connect PassThru interface

3. Generate activation request

4. Upload StartKey

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## Common Issues

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Verify .jnlp associations [7]

– Check SD C4 firmware

### Security Warnings

1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml

2. Import Mercedes CA certificates

### Persistent Login

– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]

– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: