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The Abrites products are to be used by trained and experienced users in diagnostics and reprogramming of vehicles and equipment. The user is assumed to have a good understanding of vehicle electronic systems, as well as potential hazards while working around vehicles. There are numerous safety situations that cannot be foreseen, thus we recommend that the user read and follow all safety messages in the available manual, on all equipment they use, including vehicle manuals, as well as internal shop documents and operating procedures.
Some important points:
Block all wheels of the vehicle when testing. Be cautious when working around electricity.
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4.1 Engine Control Unit (ECU) replacement procedure
4.3.1 Virginization in the vehicle by OBDII:
4.4 Read FBS4 Personalization Data
4.4.1 Read FBS4 Personalization Data by OBDII
Reading personalization data by OBDII is available for the following units:
4.4.2 Read FBS4 Personalization Data on bench
4.6 MRD1/MRG1 ECUs - CB030 - Mercedes-Benz MD/MG ECU connection cable
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List of revisions
Date
Chapter
Description
Revision
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ALL
Document created.
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4 & 5
4 - updated; 5 - created
1.1
21.09.2023
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ECU, TCU, DSM, Quick Start.
1.2
10.11.2023
4.2.1
CB030 information
1.3
20.02.2024
4 & 5
FBS4 unit replacement procedures (MN034)
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1. Introduction
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Congratulations on choosing our wonderful product!
The “Mercedes FBS4 Manager” is an Online server based Abrites software for Mercedes FBS4 vehicles
In order to operate, the software requires you to have an AVDI interface, a Windows based PC with a minimum of 1024MB RAM, 64GB of free hard drive space and at least Windows 7 64bit Service Pack 1 or later version to operate. For optimal operation, it is always recommended to have the latest software version installed, active AMS, and a stable Internet connection.
With the help of this software you can perform DAS module replacement Mercedes FBS4 vehicles.
For proper operation of your diagnostic software you will need a corresponding interface for connection between your PC and vehicle named “AVDI”. “AVDI” stands for “Abrites Vehicle Diagnostic Interface.” It is produced by Abrites Ltd. and intended to act as an interface between the PC and the electronic control units.
Please check the “license viewer” installed on your computer for your unique interface ID number.
The software is in constant development and its functionality is ever growing. The intentions for the Abrites Software are to be used by automotive specialists, but it is simultaneously designed in such a way that is accessible to enthusiasts as well.
AVDI should be used with ABRITES software produced by Abrites Ltd.
ABRITES is a trade mark of Abrites Ltd
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2.1 Scope of the manual
This document describes the usage of Abrites Mercedes FBS4 Manager. The document is applicable for the latest software version. In this manual we suppose that the software for your AVDI interface is already installed. Please refer the “AVDI Common User’s Manual” in case it is not.
System requirements:
(Recommended 4GB) and manually updated COM Port driver.
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2.2 Getting Started
You can start Abrites Mercedes FBS4 Manager by starting the Abrites Quick Start application and selecting Mercedes icon first.
When the Abrites Diagnostics for Mercedes application is started the main screen of the application will appear where you can select the Mercedes FBS4 Manager.
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FBS4 Manager is the software that lets you work with DAS modules from the FBS4 platforms. The software is constantly growing and its functionalities will be expanding with future updates. The main screen of the software gives you the unit selection and shows the buttons with the available special functions. You can work with the following modules:
Functionalities:
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Engine Control Unit section of the FBS4 Manager has the following functionalities:
All that lets you do a complete ECU exchange so that the vehicle can start and run properly.
4. ECU Replacement
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4.1 Engine Control Unit (ECU) replacement procedure
Engine Control Unit replacement procedure has the following specific steps:
Abrites FBS4 Manager is able to personalize a virgin or new unit in ALL cases.
Reading FBS data and Virginization procedures have some specifics, described further in this document.
There are 2 general scenarios:
Here is the procedure from scenario 1 explained briefly, each step will be expanded with more details later in a dedicated section:
N.B. ALL virgin or new modules can be personalized with no restrictions!
Here is the procedure from scenario 2 briefly explained, each step will be expanded with more details later in a dedicated section:
Supported units when NO PREVIOUSLY PERSONALIZATION DATA IS AVAILABLE:
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ECU replacement procedure scenario 1 in details:
Step 1: You need to be able to read the original unit’s data. The procedure is executed in the vehicle by OBDII in most cases, however, certain units require specific connections described later in this user manual. Original ECU needs to be in place > open the ECU selection of the FBS4 manager, and press “Info” to establish connection to the unit, once the unit is read, press the “Save” button. This would read the required FBS4 personalization data from the ECU and let you save it to a file located on your computer.
Step 2: Install the replacement ECU in the vehicle.
If you are using a new or a virgin unit you can proceed to Step 4
Step 3: If you are working with a used donor unit, you will have to set it to virgin state.
To do that, click the “Info” button to read the unit and check its’ unit status. Press the “Virgin” button to set the unit to virgin state. Procedure is executed via OBDII in most of the cases, but there are units that are not covered via OBDII, and you would have to go and do it on bench, there is dedicated procedure with all details explained.
Step 4: You would now have to press “Personalize“ button, which would ask you to upload the file, previously saved from the original ECU. Procedure is executed via OBDII and direct CAN Connection (Blue CAN wires) Once connection is established, a new screen will come up, make sure you select “standard” option!
Once done, you can press the “Info” button and check if the unit is personalized.
The vehicle should start normally, there is no need to “Activate” the unit, as it gets activated automatically after 100 ignition cycles, while it operates normally in the meantime.
Step 5:Last step to complete the procedure is to write the VIN of the vehicle into the unit by pressing the “VIN“ button, and a pop-up window will appear where you need to write the correct VIN to the unit
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ECU replacement procedure scenario 2 in details:
Step 1: Install the replacement ECU in the vehicle.
If you are using a new or a virgin unit you can proceed to Step 3
Step 2: If you are working with a used donor unit, you will have to set it to virgin state.
To do that, click the “Info” button to read the unit and check its’ unit status. Press the “Virgin” button to set the unit to virgin state. Procedure is executed via OBDII in most of the cases, but there are units that are not covered via OBDII, and you would have to go and do it on bench, there is dedicated procedure with all details explained.
Step 3: You would now have to press “Personalize“ button, which would ask you to upload the file, previously saved from the original ECU. Here you have to “cancel” the upload as the original unit is missing or not available for reading. Procedure is executed via OBDII. Once connection is established, a new screen will come up, make sure you select “standard” option!
Once done, you can press the “Info” button and check if the unit is personalized.
The vehicle should start normally, there is no need to “Activate” the unit, as it gets activated automatically after 100 ignition cycles, while it operates normally in the meantime.
Step 4:Last step to complete the procedure is to write the VIN of the vehicle into the unit by pressing the “VIN“ button, and a pop-up window will appear where you need to write the correct VIN to the unit
MN034 license required!
Supported units when NO PREVIOUSLY PERSONALIZATION DATA IS AVAILABLE:
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4.2 Connections:
We are able to work with the following connections in general:
In the vehicle:
Bench Connections:
CRR1 (SID307) and CRR1+ (SID310) – Done completely by OBDII
MRG1 and MRD1 bench connection - using CB030 (with or without ZN051 DS Box) - details in the CB030 dedicated section 4.3 of this user manual.
CRR2 (MD1CS006) - bench connection using DS Box and CB401
MED41 (MED17.7.7) - bench connection using DS Box and CB401
VGS4NAG2 - ABProg programmer!
DSM - ABProg programmer!
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4.3 Virginization procedure:
If you have a donor unit that is not new, you need to make it virgin.
You can do that as follows:
4.3.1 Virginization in the vehicle by OBDII:
Supported units:
MED17, EDC17, SID310, Delphi-CRD3 ECUs, (CR40, CR41, CR42, CR43, CR6, CR60, CR61, MED40, MED41, MED177, MED1773, MED1775, CRR1, CRR1+, CRD3, CRD3S2).
4.3.2 Virginization on bench:
You can set a unit into virgin state, using bench connection, and get it ready for personalization.
For that, you can use the following set-up options:
ZN074 set recommended to provide power supply to the ZN051 DS Box
List of modules that require more specific bench connection for virginization
Connection diagrams for each module are available later in this user manual.
Once you have made the proper connections and have powered up the whole set-up, execute the following steps:
NB! Please press the “Info” button again to make sure the unit is properly set to “Virgin state”
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4.4 Read FBS4 Personalization Data
Personalization data can be read in the vehicle or on bench.
4.4.1 Read FBS4 Personalization Data by OBDII
Reading personalization data by OBDII is available for the following units:
4.4.2 Read FBS4 Personalization Data on bench
You can find the connection diagrams for bench reading in the next section.
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4.5. ECU BENCH DIAGRAMS:
CB403 PIN OUT:
1 - pink - “IGN”
2 - yellow and yellow/white - “B+” (on both wires)
3 - red/blue - “K-LINE 1”
4 - purple - “BOOT 2”
5 - white - “BOOT 1”
6 - green - “T2”
7 - brown - “T1”
8 - red - “CAN H”
9 - green/white - “T3”
10 - green/brown - “T4”
11 - black - “GND”
12 - gray - “GND”
13 - yellow/brown - “B+ PERMANENT”
14 - blue - “CAN L”
15 - grey/pink - “K-LINE 7”
CB401 DB15 cable Legend:
Power - Yellow (B+)
IGN - Orange (IGN)
GND - Black (GND)
CAN HI - Red (CAN6)
CAN LOW - Blue (CAN14)
T1 - Brown (T1)
T2 - Green (T2)
Boot - White
Connection diagrams on the next page
Colors are dedicated to the CB401 cable.
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MED40 BOSCH
MED17.7.1 TC1797 V1
MED17.7.3 TC1797
MED17.7.3.1 TC1797 MED177
MED17.7.5 TC1793 MED177
MED177AMG
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T96 PIN 83 – PWM
T96 PIN 58 – PWM
T58 PIN 2 – GND-
T58 PIN 5 – 12V+
T58 PIN 15 – IGN
T58 PIN 41 – CAN-H
T58 PIN 54 – CAN-L
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MED17.7.1 TC1797 V2
MED17.7.2 TC1797
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T96 PIN 81 – PWM
T96 PIN 58 – PWM
T58 PIN 3 – 12V+ GND-
T58 PIN 4 – GND-
T58 PIN 15 – IGN
T58 PIN 41 – CAN-H
T58 PIN 54 – CAN-L
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MED17.7.8 TC1797 MED177
T105 PIN 13 - PWM
T105 PIN 34 - PWM
T91 PIN 1 – GND
T91 PIN 5 – B+
T91 PIN 50 - IGN
T91 PIN 79 – CAN H
T91 PIN 80 – CAN L
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CR61 (EDC17CP57) (BOSCH EDC17CP57 TC1793)
CR42 (EDC17CP46) BOSCH EDC17CP46 TC1797
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T96 PIN 39 - PWM
T96 PIN 35 - PWM
T58 PIN 3 - 12V+
T58 PIN 2 - GND-
T58 PIN 15 - IGN
T58 PIN 41 - CAN H
T58 PIN 54 - CAN L
T96 PIN 35 - PWM
T96 PIN 39 - PWM
T58 PIN 3 - 12V+
T58 PIN 2 - GND-
T58 PIN 15 - IGN
T58 PIN 41 - CAN H
T58 PIN 54 - CAN L
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T96 PIN 39 - PWM
T96 PIN 35 - PWM
T58 PIN 3 - 12V+
T58 PIN 2 - GND-
T58 PIN 15 - IGN
T58 PIN 41 - CAN H
T58 PIN 54 - CAN L
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CR41 (EDC17C66)
CR41R (EDC17C66)
CR40 (EDC17C43)
T58 PIN 3 - 12V+
T58 PIN 6 - GND-
T58 PIN 15 - IGN
T58 PIN 40 - CAN H
T58 PIN 53 - CAN L
T96 PIN 41 - PWM
T96 PIN 44 - PWM
T58 Pin 3 - 12V
T58 Pin 4 - GND
T58 Pin 15 - IGN
T58 Pin 41 - CAN H
T58 Pin 54 - CAN L
T96 Pin 35 - PWM
T96 Pin 39 - PWM
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CR43 (EDC17CP60)
T58 PIN 5 - 12V+
T58 PIN 4 - GND-
T58 PIN 15 - IGN
T58 PIN 16 - 12V
T58 PIN 41 -CAN H
T58 PIN 54 -CAN L
T96 PIN 38 - PWM
T96 PIN 89 - PWM
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MED41 (MED17.7.7) V1 - CB403 Recommended
MED41 (MED17.7.7) V2 - CB403 Recommended
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Т96 PIN 35 - PWM
Т96 PIN 39 - PWM
T58 PIN 2 - GND
T58 PIN 3 - B+ 12V
T58 PIN 15 - B+ 12V
T58 PIN 41 - CAN H
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CR61_470 V1 (EDC17CP57) - CB403 Recommended
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CR61_470 V2 (EDC17CP57) - CB403 Recommended
MED40 (MED17.7.1)
Т96 PIN 38 - PWM
Т96 PIN 87 - PWM
T58 PIN 2 - GND
T58 PIN 3 - B+ 12V
T58 PIN 15 - B+ 12V
T58 PIN 16 - B+ 12V
T58 PIN 41 - CAN H
T58 PIN 54 - CAN L
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Т96 PIN 58 - PWM
Т96 PIN 83 - PWM
T58 PIN 2 - GND
T58 PIN 5 - B+ 12V
T58 PIN 15 - IGN
T58 PIN 41 - CAN H
T58 PIN 54 - CAN L
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MED40 (MED17.7.2)
MED17.7.1 V2
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Т96 PIN 81 - PWM
Т96 PIN 58 - PWM
T58 PIN 2 - GND
T58 PIN 5 - B+ 12V
T58 PIN 15 - IGN
T58 PIN 41 - CAN H
T58 PIN 54 - CAN L
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CRR2 MD1CS006 TC298TP V1
CRR2 MD1CS006 TC298TP V1
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MRG1 (including 2021+) BOSCH MG1CP002 SPC577 - CB030 strongly recommended!
CB030 has dedicated connector for MG1/MRG1 ECUs
Please check the next section for more details
MRD1 (including 2021+) BOSCH MD1CP002 SPC577 - CB030 strongly recommended!
CB030 has dedicated connector for MD1/MRD1 ECUs
Please check the next section for more details
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4.6 MRD1/MRG1 ECUs - CB030 - Mercedes-Benz MD/MG ECU connection cable
The CB030 cable is intended for bench connection with the Engine Control Units from BOSCH types MD1 and MG1 (MRD1, MRG1) in Mercedes-Benz vehicles to:
Supported Units:
BOSCH MD1 and MG1 Engine Control Units
Connection types:
ZN074 can be used for providing power supply in both cases.
Please check next page for the 2 connection types in pictures.
The CB030 has two identical connectors with different pinouts and are labeled for MG1 and MD1 ECUs..
N.B. To avoid damage or malfunction to the ECU or your AVDI, make sure you use the correct type of connector for the ECU you are working with!
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Below you may find pictures with the 2 connection types - with and without ZN051 DS Box
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4.7 Requirements
4.8 VIN Exchange
VIN exchange can be executed in the vehicle via OBD, or on bench. If the procedure would not go trough, you would need a ZN051 DS Box connection to be able to update the VIN of the unit.
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Transmission Control Unit section of the FBS4 Manager has the following functionalities:
All that lets you do a complete TCU exchange, so that the vehicle can start and run properly. One of the many benefits of this update is that when adapting transmissions, we do not simply clone them. Instead, we only transfer the necessary data and you do not loose the calibration values
5.1 Transmission Control Unit (TCU) replacement procedure
You need to be able to read the original unit’s data. Connections are described below.
Step 1: Original TCU needs to be connected and you need to select the Transmission Control Unit section of the FBS4 manager. Press “Info” button to establish connection with the unit, and press the “Save” button. This would read the required FSB4 personalization data from the TCU and will let you save it to a file located on your computer.
Step 2: Connect the donor TCU, read the unit and check if everything is in tact. FBS4 Manager > TCU Selection. After that you can proceed with making the unit virgin by pressing the “Virgin” button.
Step 3: You would now have to press “Personalize“ button, which would ask you to upload the file, previously saved from the original TCU. Once done, you can press the info button and check if the unit is personalized. If everything is good, you would only have to do one more thing.
Step 4: Last step to complete the procedure is to write the VIN of the vehicle into the unit by pressing the “VIN“ button, and a pop-up window will appear where you need to write the correct VIN to the unit.
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5.3 VGSNAG3 9G-tronic
Connection to this TCU can be established with the DS Box and the CB403 cable set.
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5.4 VGS2-DCT Mercedes VGSNAG2-FDCT:
Connection to this TCU can be established with the DS Box and the CB403 cable set.
The connector of the FDCT does not have a PIN for GND, in this case you would have connect the GND black connector cable anywhere on the metal body of the TCU
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5.5 VGS4NAG2 7-G Tronic
To be able to read and work with the VGS4NAG2 unit, you will have to do some mechanical work. Unit needs to be opened, and ABProg programmer is soldered to read the required data.
VGS4NAG2 is read and virginized, and personalized on bench with the use of ABProg programmer, and soldering to the PCB of the unit.
If MN034 license is active, personalization procedure can be executed via OBDII
Additionally, you need to connect to the TCU connector.
We are aware of 2 types or generations of VGS4NAG2 units, which have different type of connectors and PCBs: VGS4-0 NAG2 (Type 1), and VGS4-500 NAG2 (Type 2)
NOTE: Once you cut open the TCU, remove the jelly very gently only where you need to solder, to avoid damage to the unit!
After you complete the task, make sure you close the TCU pcb well, and glue the cover so no oil can enter and damage the unit!
Type 1: VGS4-0-NAG2 on the next page
Type 2: VGS4-500-NAG2 - COMING SOON!
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DB25 connection to the VGS4-0 NAG2 PCB TYPE 1
DB25 connector is connected to the ZN030 ABProg programmer.
It is very important to pay attention to the specifications on the wired for this connection.
Here is where you have to cup open the plastic cover of the TCU in order to get access to the PCB for ABProg connection.
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Here is how to prepare the VGS4-0 NAG2
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Type 2: VGS4-500-NAG2 You can connect to this type of connector as a VGSNAG3
You will have to make a connector with a DB25 (connects to AVDI) and the following:
TCU connector CAN L > PIN 15 DB25 (to AVDI)
TCU connector CAN H > PIN 7 DB 25 (to AVDI)
TCU Connector B+ 12V > PIN 17 DB25 (to AVDI)
TCU connector GND- > PIN 5 DB25 (to AVDI)
Resistor R120 Ohm between CAN H and CAN L
Power supply 12V DC to the connector
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DB25 connection to the VGS4NAG2 PCB (VGS4-500-NAG2) TYPE 2
DB25 connector is connected to the ZN030 ABProg programmer.
It is very important to pay attention to the specifications on the wired for this connection.
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Here is where you have to cup open the plastic cover of the TCU in order to get access to the PCB for ABProg connection.
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Here is how to prepare the
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Connection sequence:
NB! Make sure your ABPRrog programmer is updated with the latest firmware.
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5.6 Requirements
Working with VGSNAG3 (9-gear) and VGS-DCT (dual clutch transmission) both require active license EP003 – ECU and TCU Manager, in addition to the MN032/MN034 DAS Manager license.
VGS4NAG2 - MN035 license required, and ZN030 ABProg
ZN074 set is recommended
CB011 set is recommended
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This functionality is dedicated to resolving a problem with the “ELV Component Fault” of all FBS4 vehicles equipped with an ESL (ELV), which is preventing the vehicle from being started and driven.
The ESL (ELV) module defects due to dirt, overuse or voltage spikes and sticks in its last position -“locked” or “unlocked” and the vehicle cannot be started.
The function will remove the error in the ESL (ELV) and unlock it, and allow the car to start.
N.B. To avoid this problem happening again in the future, some of the defective components in the ESL (ELV) should be repaired/exchanged.
The function is performed with a direct connection to the ESL (ELV) diagnostic line. It can be executed direct in the vehicle or on bench.
Required software license: MN033 – Mercedes-Benz FBS4 Vehicles Electronic Steering Lock Repair
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6.1 Connections
Connection in the vehicle (using Distribution box):
Connection in the vehicle (using CB026):
Connection on bench (using ZN051 Distribution box):
Connection on bench (using CB026):
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6.2 ESL (ELV) diagrams/pinouts for connection on bench.
Below you can see the 2 types of connectors and their pinouts:
Picture 1 - 3 PIN Connector
Picture 2 - 5 PIN Connector
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6.3 Procedure Execution
When the connection is established, please follow these steps to repair the ESL (ELV):
After performing this procedure, you could start and drive the vehicle. We would suggest getting the vehicle in the workshop, cleaning and repairing the defective parts in the ESL (ELV).
Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSzF7eu7bTQ
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hXThRq1kHY
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Direct Select Module (DSM/DSM222) section of the FBS4 Manager has the following functionalities:
All that lets you do a complete DSM exchange so that the vehicle can start and run properly.
Once all the connections (described below) are done, you can open the FBS4 Manager > select the DSM > read the module.
7.1 Direct Select Module (DSM) replacement procedure
You need to be able to read the original unit’s data. Connections are described below.
Original DSM needs to be connected and you need to open the DSM selection of the FBS4 manager, and press the “Save” button. This would read the required data from the DSM and let you save it to a file located on your computer.
Next step is to connect the donor DSM and read the unit (by pressing “info”) and check if everything is in tact. FBS4 Manager > DSM Selection. After that you can proceed with making the unit virgin by pressing the “Virgin” button.
You would now have to press “Personalize“ button, which would ask you to upload the file, previously saved from the original DSM. Once done, you can press the “info” button and check if the unit is personalized and activated. If everything is good, you would only have to do one more thing.
Last step to complete the procedure is to write the VIN of the vehicle into the unit by pressing the “VIN“ button, and a pop-up window will appear where you need to write the correct VIN to the unit.
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7.2 Connections
The ZN086 adapter is soldered onto four points on the PCB (one of which is the lifted pin) and then connected to the ABPROG > the ABPROG is connected to AVDI, and AVDI to your laptop.
Important: The PIN that needs lifting, is specific for each processor, and you need to find that information first. Since there are many variations, you will need to do your own research and get to the processor’s data sheet. The PIN that needs lifting is the “RST” or reset PIN.
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EIS selection > info > gives the identification of the module and information is the unit is personalized, activated, and if the engine start is enabled
Car Key selection > info > identification of the unit, number of keys programmed to the vehicle
8.1 ECU Recovery procedure
In case you need to recover your Engine Control Unit you can follow these steps:
To restore: be aware what you need to restore and press “Program”
*More details in the next update, when a video will also be available for directions on how to execute the procedure
8 More functionalities of the FBS4 Manger
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