# Installation Manual for Mercedes Diagnostic Suite

Mercedes Xentry remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Daimler automotive systems. This guide covers software acquisition methods for 2023-2025 releases.

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

### Xentry Openshell XDOS

– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**

– Supported Models: W167/W206/W223 chassis

– **Key Features**:

– Complete module coding

– WIS/ASRA integration

### Xentry Passthru EU

– **Hardware Flexibility**: VAS 5054

– Vehicle Coverage: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks

– **Restrictions**:

– No DTS Monaco integration

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## Installation Needs

### Essential Components

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

|—|—|—|

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

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

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 500GB HDD |

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## Download Sources

### Mercedes-Benz Portals

1. **XENTRY Portal**:

– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]

– Access Points:

– DMS manuals [3]

– Java Web Start alternative [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase subscription packages [11]

– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys

### Alternative Providers

– **ASCOM**:

– Offline activation tools [1][9]

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

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## Software Setup Steps

### Openshell XDOS Workflow

1. Disable antivirus

2. Extract 23GB archive [1]

3. Run Setup.exe

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. Apply license file

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## Common Issues

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]

– Check SD C4 firmware

### Security Warnings

1. Disable Java security

2. Import Mercedes CA certificates

### Persistent Login

– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]

– Use Offline_modus.exe with: