Here we share user working experience on older Mercedes with HHT-WIN software.

Here goes the story.

"I got the C3 and C4 from Aliexpress, both HHT-WIN has problems accessing EZL and DM modules. I received my third multiplexer-MB SD C4 DoIPfromobdii365.

3rd C4 & my 2015 Star diagnostic Software – Engine OFF
LH and GM communications works
EZL and DM communications does not work

3rd C4 & borrowed known-good 2018 Star diagnostic Software from nearby MB independent repair shop – Engine OFF
LH and GM communications works
EZL and DM communications does not work

3rd C4 & my 2015 Star diagnostic Software – Engine OFF
LH and GM communications works
EZL and DM communications does not work

Then I figure out the problem. This C4 multiplexer works.

I was super frustrated so I borrowed a known-good cable from JSP Porsche MB Independent Service.
When I used the good borrowed cable with the C4, all the car scanning functions work properly — even while the engine is running!
When I used the Apliexpress 38-pin cable, the EZ and DM scanning functions do not work.
Well I am relieved — now I just need to get a good functioning cable!!!

So in sum:

My first MUX – the C3, worked to scan the GM and the LH, but not the EZL and not the DM. I suspected it was the cable, but I just returned the whole thing.
My second MUX – the AliExpress C4, worked to scan GM, LH, EZL, and DM ….. but only when the engine was off / ignition was on. I suspect the cable was fine, but some weird voltage thing was going on inside the MUX that made it intolerant of the higher voltages with a running alternator that precluded it from scanning EZL/DM with the engine running.
My third MUX – the obdii365 C4, actually looks to be a quality unit (it is a bit more polished than the Ali C4) but the cable was defective…… which caused it to not be able to scan the EZL or the DM — ever. A full 22 of the 38 pins were not hooked up!!!!!

I was suggested to get older software thanthey sell (they sell as far back as 2018 software) because the earlier software works better with HHT-Win (I think.)

EZL Live Data While Engine Running Money Shot Below:

38-pin diagnostic connector pinout diagram that specifically talks about 124/129/140/170/202/208/210 models.

Aliexpress was not able to send me a fully pinned out cable. Their "manufacturer” doesn’t make a fully-pinned cable.

I took $40 and spent it on obdii365.com who claimed, when I contacted them, that theircable is fully pinned.

It is not that easy to find a 38-pin cable where all the pins are connected to the C4 connector.

I asked a bunch of ebay vendors about pinouts for their 38-pin cables. Many of them did not get back to me.

However, the vendor for these advertisements on ebay confirmed that NOT all 38 pins are hooked up, although it does look like pins 7 and 17 (EZL) are definitely hooked up.
It also looks like pins 18/19 are tied together, and I am not sure if the DM would work, let alone other special 129, 210, and 140 special functions past pin 20 which are NOT hooked up.

I tried theobdii365 38 pin cablewith my C4. Guess what?

IT WORKED PERFECTLY. EZL and DM readings worked fine. I received the cable today and it works! DM, EZL, LH, GM … all accessible!

Then we switched back to my cable. Nope-a-roo! No EZL and no DM readings!

Also guess what? It appears his cable and my cable are visually different!!!!

Up: aliexpress 38-pin cable with only 16 pins attached

Down: fully pinned cable from obdii365

Tip: Do not buy the 38 pin cable from sellers on AliExpress either.
Their cable also does not have the required number of pins hooked up.

A couple of things about the C4 MUXES along the way if anyone choses to buy one. There seems to be a couple flavors of these that all look very similar.

• Try to get a newest designed c4. My first AE c4 mux was cheaper and had no wifi, and I think it was an older design. When I got it and connected it to the car, it would constantly flash messages about needing to insert rechargeable batteries to address some charging issue, and it didn’t sound so good even though conventional wisdom on benzworld and mhhauto was to just ignore the message. Also, my first AE mux had rust stains on the heat sink under the rubber protectors, misspelled labels, screws on the end panel (where the connectors are) that didn’t screw in, and uneven places on the heatsink that were shiny/dull/shiny/dull. I did not take out the circuit board to look at it, but all these things made me nervous so I sent it back. The newer c4 I got had none of these issues.

• The newer c4 muxes all typically have wifi. At first I thought wifi is just another thing to go wrong, but I quickly realized that it is quite useful. The mux uses wifi to connect to the SDS laptop on its own SSID. You can decide to not use wifi and then you connect the mux to your laptop with a long ass ethernet cable with funky rj45 connector, but what I realized is that it is really easy for the green cable get tangled up in the radiator fan!

• There are two wifi "models” of c4 muxes…regular wifi and I THINK (not certain）DOiP. The regular one is kind of a pain to set up. You have to first connect the mux to your laptop with the green cable, then set a static IP on the laptop for the wifi adapter, then go into a funky software program that sets up the mux, then manually set two SSIDS for the mux to broadcast … "Road24” and ”Workshop” ….. and then set static IPs for the mux to use when using those two SSIDs, the unplug then green cable and the hope the laptop connects to the mux and never touch that shit again.The newer ones,MB SD C4 PLUS DOIP, are much easier. Just connect the laptop to the wifi SSID the mux is broadcasting out of the box "XC4PLUS” and you are done. The mux itself has a DHCP server inside and leases an IP address to the laptop.

• If you are using this mainly for your w124 then 2015 Star diagnostic software and WinXP is good. It works wellas long as it has HHT-WIN. You can just run DAS which brings up HHT-WIN or execute HHT-WIN directly. In my troubleshooting, I borrowed an SDS laptop from JSP MB that had 2018 software on it. It had HHT-WIN in it too with Win 7 but was significantly clunkier. I had to run XENTRY, which then brought up DAS, which then decided to (emulate?) HHT-WIN in a goofy vertically stretched window. It worked, but it felt like there was more to go wrong.

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Successfully programmed 2013 Kia Carnival (the Australian market) key usingAutel MaxiIM KM100.

Programming Path:
Kia/Manual selection/Europe/Sedona 2006-15
Immo Status Scan (key ON)
Read Pin (Wifi ON)
Add key Guided from Immo Scan screen.

Follow the prompts
Remote learning
Control Unit/Remote/Program RKE
Used both KD 4D061 & VVDI 4D061 remote.
Both working. The existing remote can be specially copied on KD assuming it hadn’t been for a swim like this one.

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Successfully programmed 2013 Kia Carnival (the Australian market) key usingAutel MaxiIM KM100.

Programming Path:
Kia/Manual selection/Europe/Sedona 2006-15
Immo Status Scan (key ON)
Read Pin (Wifi ON)
Add key Guided from Immo Scan screen.

Follow the prompts
Remote learning
Control Unit/Remote/Program RKE
Used both KD 4D061 & VVDI 4D061 remote.
Both working. The existing remote can be specially copied on KD assuming it hadn’t been for a swim like this one.

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Is there any difference betweenlaunch x431 immo eliteandAutel IM508?

Launch x431 immo elite and autel IM508 are all powerful combinations of key programming/diagnostics/maintenance services. But there are still some differences between them:

From software side

1.X431 Immo Elite comes with x-prog3 programmer for immo and module clone function, while im508 you need xp400 to get more immo function.

2.More car brands immo software supported. x431 immo elite can support 90+ brands of independent anti-theft matching software for American, European, and Asian car models such as Benz, BMW, VW,etc. while the IM508 only support 80 vehicle brands.
3.Wider car brands covered. x431 immo elite support CAND/DOIP protocols to support more cars while the IM508 can not support (need 2nd generation IM508S).
4.More reset function supported. x431 immo elite has 39 commonly used reset functions while the IM508 has 24 reset functions.

5. x431 immo elite will do full system diagnostic, im508 only do basic diagnostic.
6.More languages supported. x431 immo elite can support 25 languages while the IM508 support 21.
7.x431 immo elite support the use of endoscope, BST360 and other expansion modules to make the diagnostic functions more powerful while the IM508 does not.
8.x431 immo elite support remote diagnosis, you can get help anytime or anywhere while the IM508 does not.
9.More immo functions supported. Except for Smart Mode for guided and automated key learning, Expert Mode for advanced key learning,Read PIN/CS (all key lost) , key generation, key learning, remote learning,IMMO ECU reset/adaptation, refresh/coding,Transpronder read/write, EEPROM/MCU read/write,our x431 immo elite still have ECU clone: Write the EEPROM and FLASH data of the original car ECU completely to the foreign ECU (including programming, coding, anti-theft, frame number, learning matching and other data), generally no need to operate other functions.

From hardware side
1.x431 immo elite‘s android system is Android 10.0, while IM508’s system is only Android 4.4, x431 has highest access system and you can do car diagnostics is more quickly and comfortably.
2.x431 immo elite’s memory is 4GB*64GB Memory(128gb can be extended), while IM508’s memory is 2GB*32GB Memory(extened storage), x431 improves the running speed, and install more required software without worrying about insufficient memory.
3.x431 immo elite’s screen made of gorilla glass, which provides exceptional damage resistance to the scratches, bumps and drops from everyday use.While the IM508‘s screen is a simple screen.
4.x431 immo elite’s screen size is 8”, which makes the diagnosis more clear.While the IM508‘s screen size is 7”.

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What is the difference among Xtool D8 BT, D9 and D9 Pro diagnostic scanner?

First of all, check a table comparison here:

The difference between the D9 and the D9 Pro is:

• D9 Pro supports ECU CODING for BMW / VW / AUDI / Škoda / BENZ…. The D9 only supports the VW / AUDI / Škoda.
• D9 Pro supports ECU PROGRAMMING for BMW/ VW / AUDI / Škoda / BENZ / FORD (Offline) / MAZDA (Offline)…. the D9 does not.
• The update fee for the D9 is $258, and the update fee for the D9 Pro is $358 after the 3 years of free updates.

The difference between D9 Pro and D8/D8BT is:

The X-Tool D9 Pro kit is the top of the range tool by X Tool, and will let you do pretty much everything the garage & Main Dealer workshop will do. It is one of the most advanced Scan Tool & Coding kits I have ever worked with.

D9 screen is roughly 1″ larger than the D8. Both the D8 and D9 will cover all main systems like engine, abs, airbags, transmission, steering, brake and so much more. They can both do Auto VIN, Read ECU Info, Read codes, Clear Codes, Read Live data Freeze Frame Data, Actuation/bi directional tests. Coding & guided function. The D9 PRO can do ECU coding & programming For special/service functions, both the D8 & D9 will cover the following:

OIL LIGHT RESETS EPB

– ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE SAS

– STEERING ANGLE SENSOR DPF

– DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER FORCE REGENERATION BMS

– NEW BATTERY REGISTRATION

THROTTLE RESET

TPMS RESET

INJECTOR CODING

ABS BRAKE BLEEDING

KEY PROGRAMMING

GEARBOX MATCHING

SUSPENSION CALIBRATION

WINDO INITIALISATION

SEAT CALIBRATION

ECU CONFIGURATION

A/F SETTINGS

START.STOP SYSTEM RESET

AIRBAG REPAIR

LANGUAGE CHANGE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

MILEAGE CORRECTION

TRANSPORT MODE

TYRE UPGRADES

GEAR LEARNING

POWER BALANCE EEPROM

ELECTRONIC PUMP ACTIVATION

ADAS CALIBRATION

The following functions are only supported by the D9 Pro:

SPEED LIMIT

CLUTCH ADAPTION

SRS

ADBLUE RESET

EGR RELEARN

FRM RESET

NOX RESET

VIN

VGT RELEARN

HV BATTERY

A/C RELEARN

RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR

RESETCONTROL UNIT

ODOMETER READ

• If you don’t need ecu programming function, you don’t need to update D8 to D9 because they are similar.
• The D8BT (bluetooth) can NOT be wired in the event the BT fails. However, the D9 CAN be wired if the BT fails.
• ECU Programming is available on the D9 but limited to VW/Audi/Skoda. ECU Programming on the D9 Pro is expanded to BMW, Mazda, Benz, Ford, VW/Audi/SKODA.
• D9/D9 Pro has the topology scanning to see the network diagram.

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OBDSTAR released new GM IMMO software V33.54. Adding the following new GM models:

Cadillac Escalade 2021-2022 proximity (withCAN FD Adapter)
Chevrolet Bolt EV 2022 proximity
Chevrolet Bolt EUV 2022 proximity
Chevrolet Aveo 2020 proximity
Chevrolet Corvette 2021-2022 proximity (with CAN FD Adapter)
Chevrolet Aveo 2020 blade key
GMC Sierra 1500 2017-2020 proximity
GMC Canyon 2020-2022 proximity (with CAN FD Adapter)
GMC Sierra 2500 2016-2020 blade key
GMC Canyon 2013-2022 blade key
GMC Sierra 1500 2017-2020 blade key

The update can be applied tox300 dp plusandx300 pro4.

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Which one do you recommend for BMW Locksmith & Engineer?

CGDI Prog BMW

Xhorse VVDI BIM Tool

Yanhua Mini ACDP

Here is the clue.

CGDI BMW:

Pros:

• BMW CGDI is much easier and has very good Functions, change VIN, change mileage, read ISN from DME etc.
• It can do coding and programming options for used modules.
• Software is simple and easy to use
• It does an excellent job making keys from dump.
• It also can do FEM and BDC but need to have the FEM BDC platform.
• It has CAS Fix function. Make sure you have battery connected to proper power when downgrading. no worries because if something happens to CAS during downgrade, you can use cgdi to fix cas, tried it by disconnecting cable during downgrade, killed CAS, and restored with cgdi.

Cons:

• At the moment is the Data manipulation from dump doesn’t seem to calculate the ISN correctly.
• It’s mostly limited to the older MSD/MSV stuff. It doesn’t support most of the newer MEVD computers
• Downgrade carries some risk (all tools do). If you go to the effort of making a backup before downgrade, you might as well just make the key from dump and skip downgrade altogether.
• FEM bricking also occurs, though generally fixable with e-sys. Recent FEM i-step is said to minimize risk.
• Technical support is average.

Yanhua Mini ACDP

Pros:

• Acdp without question great piece of kit .It does pin check first. You know which points to clean and is very fast and comfortable working.
• Stable work. It is safe to do on bench and doesn’t take much longer.
• It works with Windows App and mobile phone App.
• It is able to renew key, change VIN, mileage, ISN, add key, all keys lost without issue.
• Also an easiest and best solution for FEM. Don’t need to reconnect to the car and run there and back. Just connect tool to FEM, wait for 5-10min and preprocess+key is ready. Done about 20 fem/bdc keys With 100% success rate.
• Doing via eeprom way faster then VVDI with downgrade. CAS4 in 10 minutes.
• Useful for whosesoldering skills are not the best
• It has many interface boards, extension modules for gearbox, Volvo, Porsche, Jaguar Land rover etc

Yanhua ACDP Mini works great for CAS2, CAS3, CAS4 and FEM/BDC. Recommend ICP or bench mode unless making a CAS2 key since only OBD is supported option. Although it makes keys flawlessly on CAS4 over OBD. But always do CAS4 on bench except OBD CAS 2 is safe all others ICP is safe! There are better tools for OBD. You can also use this tool to read the ISN from DMEs. This all works great with the interface boards! It works decent for a cheap price!

Cons:

Using just the CAN wires is a hit or miss. (Read ISN from N20 DME with can wires – worked. Read MSD80 with can wires – worked. Read ISN from n55/n20 DME with can wires – didn’t work. Sometimes need interface board. using interface boards works every time!)

Xhorse VVDI BIMTool Pro

Pros:

• CAS2/CAS3 can be done by xhorse vvdi bimtool since long time ago, all by obd.
• It can read ISN for DME long time ago
• It has CAS Repair/Recovery Function. Need load eeprom and flash to repair CAS.
• Works perferctly on CAS2/CAS3/CAS4/FEM/BDC
• Have diagnostic+ programming + coding online function
• It got better and made decent improvements
• will allow the tool to use bmw software like icom and get it working much better than the original unit.

• Covers only new features more as vvdi2 has (70%).
• WiFi is not stable
• Have to backup flash and eeprom with vvdi prog before test vvdi bimtool
• not cheap

In sum:

Every tool has its strengths and weaknesses. Yanhua Mini ACDP is excellent for CAS2/CAS3/CAS4 via ICP on bench, also easiest solution on FEM. But not the best tool for OBD.

CGDI BMW does CAS1-CAS4 and FEM/BDC well, it will also do coding and programming, it is easy to use, but not the best option to read ISN. VVDI BIMTool is better for OBD, but has bugs need to be fixed. You need more tools, if one fails, use another.

http://blog.obdii365.com/2023/02/15/cgdi-bmw-or-vvdi-bim-tool-pro-or-yanhua-acdp/

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Model example: BMW 1 series E87

CAS type: CAS3+ mask 0l15y

Swap: the former owner swapped engine from N46 to N45

He bought a DME and CAS unit at a disassembly with the so-called all keys lost. Program the keys to it and start the car. Later the car drove up to the garage under its own power to trim the VIN numbers everywhere.

Then let’s go, change the VIN in the DME module, everything is simple here –WinKFPand everything is fine (checkHow to change VIN in DME by WinKFP). at the same time the software was updated. But with the CAS module it is already more interesting.
We had a CAS3+ 0l15y chip mask here.WINKFP and Tool32 won’t help us here.

There are 2 VIN numbers in the CAS module.
The first is the "master” – VIN, that is, the full vin number, which we will talk about changing.
2nd – the so-called UIF – is easily changed with the help of NSC-expert when editing the configuration (FA).

The master VIN, the certificates are the usual VIN, just register it on the table and everything will not work out – the next byte after it is the checksum, it is recalculated to the point of ridiculousness – by any HEX editor of the programmer you work with (you can check it on xprog ,xhorse vvdi progetc).
Edit this byte in addition to VIN and everything works)
If you just enter vin without correcting the checksum, you will get mileage 999999 and the red dot that remains burning.

Everything you need is highlighted in the photo.

Yanhua Mini ACDPcan be used to change VIN on CAS3 module as well.

Go to BMW->CAS1-4-> ICP mode->Data Renew

Disclaimer:

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