VVDI Mercedes

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The VVDI MB Key Programmer from XHorse is the latest key programmer for Mercedes Benz. It will allow you to program new keys to your customer’s Mercedes without the need for desoldering/resoldering. Features frequent online updates, supports Mercedes Benz keys, reading password and preparing a new key via IR. Mainly used for key reading and writing, EIS tools, password calculation, key file preparing, ESL tools, ECU/Gearbox renewal, and many more special functions.

Includes the original Xhorse VVDI Mercedes Key Programmer. Features frequent online updates, reading Mercedes passwords, preparing a new key/remote via IR, and more necessary functions for Benz key programming.

Features:

  • Supports BE key, read password and prepare new key via IR
  • NEC V051,V057 supports password retrieval on-board (no EEPROM needed)
  • On-board writing and erasing to all NEC keys (no EEPROM needed)
  • Fast password calculations for BGA and NEC keys (include 51,57 version)
  • Writes & renews EIS (EZS) and ELV (ESL)
  • Generates key file (must have Internet access)
  • Unlocks ELV (ESL)

Abilities:

1.Read write key
Identification key, IR read & write BE key
Red V51,V57 version’s key password by NEC adapter
Read activate blank BGA(OCF4)key,
key current Hash(repair)
Renew, write into the used NEC KEY
Write smart key ect.
 
2.Password calculation
OBD read and calculate all(FBS3) can protocol EIS password
support BGA Key, NEC Key,V51,V57 version password calculation
support all key lost W164,W216,W166,W211,W212,W246,W212(OLD),W204,W207 ECT
online calculation key password,work fast.
 
3.ESL TOOLS
OBD(K line) read data, renew ESL, replace ESL(no need to renew EIS)
check ESL damage, repair W204 ESL
 
4.Read/Write Gateway
support OBD repair KM:W204,W207,W211,W251,W154,W212,W221,W216,W166,W172,W232,W205 etc.
Support reading & writing gateway EEPROM and Flash:W211,W164,W204,W207,W212,W221,W216 etc.
 
5.EIS tools
Read & write EIS by OBD or IR,OBD auto detect, access to W164,W209,W211 without gateway
read the old Motorola EIS (K-Line)’s password
renew EIS, replace EIS, enable key, disable key, personalize W204 ESL
test EIS status, working key etc.
 
6.Prepare key File
Online generate V11,V41,V51 version’s key file
support Motorola EIS EEPROM file, with high efficiency, 100% successfully generate
 
7.Program ECU/Gearbox/ISM
Support renew ECU, gearbox and ISM, write VIN, personalized etc.
 
8. Unlock ELV function will be released soon.
 
9. Renew other control … will be availablesoon 
 

Frequently Asked Questions:

1.       When do I have to buy tokens?

Tokens are needed when calculating a Key Password (Internet connection required). Tokens typically cost $35 each time, but if you happen to own a Condor XC Mini key machine, XHorse will give you up to one free token each day. All other online calculations are free and do not require the use of a token.

2.       What models are supported?

Connect your VVDI to your customer’s vehicle and the software will auto-detect the chassis. It is also printed on the EIS module. These are the various chassis supported:

•          W164, W164 2009+

•          A166, W197,W212, W218, A246

•          A169, W209, W211

•          W172, W204, A207

•          W203

•          W204, W207, W212 by dump

•          NEW!—W204, W207 via infrared ALL KEYS LOST option

•          W209 (only by dump)

•          W210

•          W215, W220

•          W230

•          W216

•          W221

•          W906

3.       What keys/remotes are supported?

705 Moto: 1997-2000
NEC: 2001-2005
NEC: 2006-2010
BGA: 2011+

4.       Where can I get support?

You can contact Laura at a XHorse support group via Facebook

5.       What other accessories do I need?

•        Tokens: needed when calculating a Key Password (Internet connection required)

Tokens are needed when calculating a Key Password (Internet connection required). Tokens typically cost $35 each time, but if you happen to own a Condor XC Mini key machine, XHorse will give you up to one free token each day. All other online calculations are free and do not require the use of a token.

2 tokens required for all keys lost:

W166, W212, W246, W212(old), W204, W207, W216, W164 2009-      

1 token needed for adding a new key: 
W164,W164 2009-,W166, 197, 212, 218, 246,W169, 209, 211,W172, 204, 207, 212(old),W216,W221,W639 2009-     

•        NEC Adapter: newer version of the NEC adapter that adds support for KeylessGo

Features:

No more soldering and jumping needed!

Supports more versions than the NEC adapter that comes with the VVDI MB

v51 v57 get password directly

Normal keys v28 v35 v40 v51 v57 renew on-board

KeylessGo keys v03 v06 v07 v08 v09 v61 renew on-board

Normal keys v28 v35 v40 v51 v57 write key file by IR or on-board

KeylessGo keys v03 v05 v06 v07 v08 v09 v59 v61 write key file by IR or on-board

•        ELV (ESL) Adapter: optional adapter needed to unlock ELV and program keys to the W204 chassis

•        ELV (ESL) Emulator: can replace a damaged ELV module

This ELV (ESL) Emulator can replace a damaged ELV module (chassis W204, W207 and W212). Compatible with many different types of Mercedes programming tools, not just the VVDI.

•        Cables for MB: various cables needed when doing work away from the vehicle (not needed if you are with the vehicle)

Features:

  • The EIS/ELV maintenance
  • Key programmer
  • Key Detection

VVDI Cables Include:

  • W164 cable
  • W166 / W246 cable
  • W212 cable
  • W221 / W216 cable
  • W204 / W207 / W212 old cable

•        Gateway Adapter: needed when working on W164, W169, W209, or W211 chassis away from the vehicle (not needed if you are with the vehicle)

•        VVDI Prog: optional module that adds EEPROM functionality

6.       Where can I get the latest software?

The software is the computer program you install on your computer to use the tool. 

7.       Where can I get the latest firmware?

Firmware is the software that lives on the VVDI MB tool/hardware. To update your firmware:

•          Install the software above to your computer

•          Connect your VVDI MB to your PC using the included USB cable

•          Choose VVDI MB firmware version from Firmware List

•          Click on Update Online and wait for up to 3 minutes

•          If you receive an error message about communication with the server, please pause your anti-virus and firewall software and try again.

•          Please do not turn off your PC or unplug the USB cable during the update!

VVDI Mercedes Package Includes:

  • VVDI-MB Base Unit
  • OBD2 Cable with K-Line Connector
  • IR Reader
  • USB Cable
  • NEC Adapter 1
  • NEC Adapter 2
  • NEC Adapter Base PCB
  • VVDI BE Key (XNBZ01 XNBZO1)

Programming W203 When All Keys Are Lost:

STEP 1:
READ EIS KEY PASSWORD

  • Connect the VVDI MB to your laptop
  • Open the VVDI MB BGA software
  • Select EIS Tools
  • Select IR in EIS Function
  • Select Chassis W203,463,639 (K)
w203 all keys lost by vvdi mb 1
  • Insert the IR adapter (blue) into the ignition (if already inserted, remove it and reinsert it again). Keep it there for 28 seconds.
  • The VVDI BGA button status should show Reading Data Success. EIS is normal. If the software asks if you want to read the password via IR, click Yes to continue. Reading the password via IR takes around 1-4 minutes.
  • Select the key used position, Read EIS key pass success.
  • Select Save EIS Data
  • Press OK to save HC05 format file

STEP 2:
PREPARE THE KEY FILE

  • Select Prepare Key File function
  • Click on Load EIS File
  • Upload EIS data you just saved
  • Select one used key option: Key 4 and v051
  • Select Prepare Key File
  • Save key file

STEP 3: READ WRITE KEY

  • Select Read Write Key
  • Place your smart key onto the VVDI MB tool
  • Click the Identification key button
  • Check unused key status
  • Select Load Key file
  • Open key file you just saved
  • Show Key EEPROM data
  • Click on Write
  • Success message appears
  • Click on the Identification Key button again
  • Check the key number
  • Remove both keys from VVDI MB and EIS
  • Insert IR key into EIS
  • Switch on and off to check
  • Select IES Tools in software
  • Select IR
  • Select Chassis
  • Select Read EIS data and password
  • Insert the IR adapter (blue) into the ignition (if already inserted, remove it and reinsert it again). Keep it there for 28 seconds.
  • New key has been programmed successfully!

Job’s done!

VVDI Mercedes or other MB tools?

NameVCI C6C6 OEMSD connect C5 DoIPECOMAlllscanner VXDIAG BenzSD connect C4 PLUS
Price569 usdwith sw in 500G HDD549 usdwithout sw1049 usd1179 usdwith sw in 256G SSD369 usdwithout sw429 usdwithout sw
Featurewith dongle, same look as the genuine C6DoIP enabledgood at diagnosis an programming DoIP enabledworks with original Xentry XDOS, DoIP enabled
DiagnosisYesYesYesYesYesYes
SCN codingYesYesYesYesYesYes
ProgrammingYesYesYesYesYesYes
XentryYesYesYesYesYesYes
DASNOYesYesNOYesYes
HHTNONONONONOYes
EPCYesYesYesYesYesYes
WISYesYesYesYesYesYes
SDmediaYesYesYesYesYesYes
Star FinderYesYesYesYesYesYes
PL73YesYesYesYesYesYes
DTS MonacoYesYesNOYesYesYes
VediamoYesNOUnknown(Test it yourself)YesYesYes
New MercedesYesDoIP enabled!YesDoIP enabled!YesDoIP enabled!YesDoIP enabled!YesDoIP enabled!YesDoIP enabled!
Old MercedesNOYes, work with some old Mercedes by DASYes, work with some old Mercedes by DASNOYesYes
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