MB Truck Explorer Manual GB PDF

2012
UAB DIELEKTRIK
MB TRUCK EXPLORER
Jurij Jakel
USER MANUAL
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Version 1.5 Revision I
User manual, containing basic information about MB Truck Explorer software and Vehicle
Explorer Interface
Table of Contents
1.1
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 4
1.2
Minimum system requirements................................................................................. 5
Software installation......................................................................................................... 6
2.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 installation ............................................................. 6
2.2
MB Truck Explorer installation ................................................................................ 9
2.3
Driver installation ................................................................................................... 12

Windows 7 ....................................................................................................... 12
2.3.2
Windows XP .................................................................................................... 13
2.3.1
2.4
Manual driver installation on Windows 7 ............................................................... 14
2.5
Manual driver installation on Windows XP............................................................ 23
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MB Truck Explorer .......................................................................................................... 4
Connecting / disconnecting VEI to / from the vehicle ................................................... 36

3.1
Connecting using an OBDII socket ........................................................................ 36
3.2
Disconnecting using an OBDII socket .................................................................... 37
3.3
Connecting using an OBDII-MB DIAG 14M cable ............................................... 38
3.4
Disconnecting after using OBDII-MB DIAG 14M cable ....................................... 39
MB Truck Explorer graphical user interface and functionality ..................................... 41
MR memory ................................................................................................................... 43
5.1
Analysis................................................................................................................... 44
5.2
Reading FLASH...................................................................................................... 45
5.3
Writing FLASH ...................................................................................................... 49
5.4
Reading EEPROMs ................................................................................................ 56
5.5
Writing EEPROMs ................................................................................................. 60
Keys ................................................................................................................................ 65
6.1
Adding keys ............................................................................................................ 67
6.2
Erasing and adding keys ......................................................................................... 73
VeDoc calculator ............................................................................................................ 78
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7.1
X1 calculation ......................................................................................................... 79
7.2
X2 calculation type ................................................................................................. 89
7.3
X8 calculation type ............................................................................................... 100
FDOK calculator .......................................................................................................... 103

8.1
XN calculation type .............................................................................................. 104
8.2
XT calculation type ............................................................................................... 108
DAS passwords ............................................................................................................ 109
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Fault codes.................................................................................................................... 110
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Settings ......................................................................................................................... 117
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MB Truck Explorer
1.1 Introduction
MB Truck Explorer is a unique tool on the market for special operations on Mercedes-Benz
trucks and buses. It allows read/write FLASH and EEPROMs from MR (PLD) control unit,
program new keys and calculate VeDoc (X1, X2) and FDOK (XT, XN) access codes. All
operations are done via OBD and offline, no internet connection required. This software can be
downloaded from http://j2534.lt/VEI/MBTruckExplorer/download.html.
MB Truck Explorer has a few main actions. These include MR memory explorer, Keys
learn, VeDoc and FDOK calculators and DAS password generator.
MR memory explorer allows read/write Flash/EEPROMs of MR (PLD) control
unit. It is possible to connect to the unit via OBD (MR is mounted inside the truck) or
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via direct connector (MR is placed on your table). This function is especially useful
for chip-tuning works and recovering unit after broken update. All operations are
done via OBD, there is no need to decapsulate/open the unit, so unit stays in factory
condition and therefore no warranty is voided.
Keys learn allows to add new keys for the truck. No additional equipment is used;
all operations are done offline, only connection to the truck required.
VeDoc and FDOK calculators- calculate access codes for VeDoc (X1, X2, etc.) and
FDOK (XT/XN) algorithms. Must be used together with XENTRY (DAS) software
and compatible diagnostic tool where these codes are asked. All operations are done
offline, only connection to the truck required.
DAS password generator calculates password asked by DAS to access some special
functions (MR downgrade from Euro 4, 5, to Euro 3, etc.)
Supported models
Trucks Mercedes-Benz ACTROS, ATEGO, AXOR, ECONIC
Buses Mercedes-Benz EvoBUS, CITO, CITARO
Years: from 1996 to 2011.
MB TRUCK EXPLORER | MB Truck Explorer
1.2 Minimum system requirements

1 GHz or faster
RAM
512 MB
HDD
10 GB
Screen resolution
SVGA 800x600
PC operation system
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 bits or 64 bits)
USB connection
USB 2.0 or USB 1.1
CPU speed
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Furthermore, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=1639 and
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17718 are required.
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Software installation
2.1 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 installation

Follow the link to download Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 (http://www.microsoft.com/enus/download/details.aspx?id=17718). After pressing the Download button, a window will
appear asking you to save the file. Save the file by pressing Save File button (Figure 1).
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Figure 1Saving Microsoft .NET Framework setup file
After saving the setup file, double click it to launch the setup process.
Figure 2 Starting the installation
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Read the license terms and put a tick in the box next to the confirmation box and the click
to
start
the
installation
(Figure
2).
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Wait a few moments for the software to install itself. After the installation of Microsoft
.NET Framework 4.0 has been completed, click Finish and exit the installation (Figure 3).
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Figure 3 Finishing the installation
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2.2 MB Truck Explorer installation

Visit http://j2534.lt/VEI/MBTruckExplorer/download.html. A window will pop up asking
you to save the file. Click Save File (Figure 4).
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Figure 4 Saving setup file
Select the location where you want to save the setup file and click Save (Figure 5).
Figure 5 Saving location
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Double-click the MBTruckExplorer v1.5 Setup file and start the installation. After you have
clicked on the setup file, a window will appear (Figure 6).
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Figure 6 Installation window
Click Next and proceed with the installation. After that, a window will appear to confirm
the installation (Figure 7).
Figure 7 Confirming the installation
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After you have clicked Install, the installation will begin (Figure 8). It will only take a few
seconds for the setup to complete the installation.
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Figure 8 Installation process
After the installation has been complete, a window will appear. Click Finish to complete
the installation (Figure 9).
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2.3 Driver installation

2.3.1 Windows 7
After connecting VEI to the computer via USB, your computer will start searching for
necessary drivers and a small box will pop up notifying you about it (Figure 10).
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Figure 10 Installing necessary drivers on Windows 7
It will take a few moments for your computer to find and install these drivers. After
everything has been completed, another pop up box will appear, notifying you about a successful
installation of the drivers (Figure 11).
Figure 11 Drivers have been successfully installed on Windows 7
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2.3.2 Windows XP
After connecting VEI to the computer via USB, your computer will start searching for
necessary drivers and a small box will pop up notifying you about it. After a while your
computer will have installed these drivers and another window will pop up telling you that your
device is ready to use (Figure 12).
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Figure 12 Drivers have been successfully installed on Windows XP
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2.4 Manual driver installation on Windows 7

However, sometimes Windows cannot find any suitable drivers automatically. If you have
met with such a problem, you should do the following.
Press the Windows start button to bring up the start menu and select Control Panel (Figure
13)
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Figure 13 Start menu
From the Control Panel window select Hardware and Sound (Figure 14).
Figure 14 Control Panel
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At the next screen select Device Manager (Figure 15).
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Figure 15 Hardware and Sound menu
In the Device Manager window there will be a device under Other Devices with a yellow
warning symbol to indicate a problem, i.e. no driver installed. The text next to this device will
depend on the device attached, which should be Vehicle Explorer Interface (Figure 16).
Figure 16 Device manager menu
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Right click on the device (Vehicle Explorer Interface) to bring up a menu as shown below
(Figure 17).
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Figure 17 Selecting a device
From the displayed menu select Update Driver Software.... This then displays the option
Figure 18 Selecting update type
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for an automatic search or a manual search. Select the second option to browse manually (Figure
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In the address box put the exact location where the drivers have been saved to. This may be
on a CD or in a folder C:\Program Files\Dielektrik UAB\Vehicle Explorer Interface\Drivers on
the PC. It is not necessarily the exact same location as shown in the screenshot. The drivers
could have been saved anywhere of the users choosing.
After entering the address select Next to start the installation (Figure 19).
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Figure 19 Choosing a directory
After
pressing
Next
button
the
installation
will
begin.
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When the installation has finished a completion screen is displayed (Figure 20).
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The Device Manager will still show a device under Other Devices but in addition to this
there is a new entry under Universal Serial Bus Controllers as the USB Serial Converter. This
indicates the USB layer of the driver is installed. Installing the Virtual Com Port layer of the
driver is almost a repeat of the last few steps.
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Right click on the other device (Vehicle Explorer Interface) to bring up a menu as shown
below (Figure 21).
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Figure 21 Selecting a device for further update
From the displayed menu select Update Driver Software. This then displays the option
for an automatic search or a manual search. Select the manual search (Figure 22).
Figure 22 Selecting a manual update
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In the address box put the exact location where the drivers have been saved to. This may be
on a CD or in a folder C:\Program Files\Dielektrik UAB\Vehicle Explorer Interface\Drivers on
the PC. It is not necessarily the exact same location as shown in the screenshot. The drivers
could have been saved anywhere of the users choosing.
After entering the address select Next to start the installation (Figure 23).
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Figure 23 Selecting a directory
When the installation is finished a completion screen is displayed (Figure 24).
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Figure 24 Finalizing the installation
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This time the Device Manager does not have a Vehicle Explorer Interface entry under Other
Devices but does show entries under Universal Serial Bus Controllers and Ports (COM & LPT).
The screen below displays a correct installation (Figure 25). The device is now ready to use on
COM3.
NOTE: Not all devices will install to COM3. The COM port allocation is determined by the
installation wizard on the basis of the next free com port as designated in the PC registry. It is not
important what number the COM port will have.
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Figure 25 Installed drivers
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2.5 Manual driver installation on Windows XP

To access the Device Manager on Windows XP, perform the following steps. Right click on
My Computer icon on your desktop and select Properties (Figure 26).
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Figure 26 Selecting properties
After the properties window will have opened, select the Hardware tab. There you will see
Device manager.
a button with Device Manager written on it (Figure 27). Click on this button to open the
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Figure 27 Properties' window
In the Device Manager window there will be a device under Other Devices with a yellow
warning symbol to indicate a problem, i.e. no driver installed. The text next to this device will
depend on the device attached, which should be Vehicle Explorer Interface (Figure 28).
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Figure 28 Devise manager menu
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Right click on the device (Vehicle Explorer Interface) to bring up a menu as shown below
(Figure 29).
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Figure 29 Selecting a device
From the next menu, put a tick on the No, not this time and click Next (Figure 30)
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Figure 30 Selecting not to use Windows Update
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In the next window you will be given two options to search for drivers automatically, or to
search for drivers manually. Select the second option and click Next (Figure 31)
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Figure 31 Selecting a manual search
In the next window put a tick on the Include this location in the search and select the
location where the drivers are located (Figure 32). It is not necessarily the exact same location as
shown in the screenshot. The drivers could have been saved anywhere of the users choosing.
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Figure 32 Choosing a directory with drivers
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Figure 33 Driver installation completed
Right after the installation has been completed, you will be prompted with another window.
This is further driver installation, and it is exactly the same as before.
Put a tick on the No, not this time and click Next (Figure 34)
Figure 34 Continuing the installation
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In the next window you will be given two options to search for drivers automatically, or to
search for drivers manually. Select the second option and click Next (Figure 35)
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Figure 35 Selecting manual installation
In the next window put a tick on the Include this location in the search and select the
location where the drivers are located (Figure 36). It is not necessarily the exact same location as
shown in the screenshot. The drivers could have been saved anywhere of the users choosing
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Figure 36 Choosing a directory
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Figure 37 Driver installation complete
You have now successfully installed all necessary drivers and you are ready to use your VEI
(Figure 38).
Figure 38 Installed drivers
NOTE: Not all devices will install to COM3. The COM port allocation is determined by the
installation wizard on the basis of the next free com port as designated in the PC registry. It is not
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what
number
the
COM
port
will
have.
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Connecting / disconnecting VEI to / from the vehicle
3.1 Connecting using an OBDII socket

Vehicle Explorer Interface (VEI) is used to connect your vehicle to a computer via OBD
socket. It is important to connect correctly, otherwise problems could occur and you will not be
able to work properly. Connecting to a vehicle is performed as follows (Figure 39): first of all,
you need to connect via OBDII cable.
Plug the VEI to a vehicle via OBDII socket.
After that, plug the USB adapter to the VEI.

Finally, plug the USB cable to your computer.
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Figure 39 Connecting VEI to the vehicle OBD2 diagnosis port and a computer
MB TRUCK EXPLORER | Connecting / disconnecting VEI to / from the vehicle
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3.2 Disconnecting using an OBDII socket

After you have finished working with your vehicle, you need to disconnect. To disconnect
from a vehicle, simply complete all the actions that were done when connecting, ONLY TH
OTHER WAY AROUND (Figure 40).
That is, firstly, unplug the USB cable from your computer.
After that, unplug the USB cable from VEI.
Finally, disconnect VEI from your vehicles OBDII socket.
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Figure 40 Disconnecting VEI from a vehicle and a computer
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3.3 Connecting using an OBDII-MB DIAG 14M cable

Some vehicles may not have an OBDII socket. In this case you need an OBDII-MB DIAG
14M cable. Connecting to a vehicle is almost the same as without this cable (Figure 41).
Firstly, connect the adapter D125140016 to a vehicle.
Then plug VEI to an OBDII socket on the adapter.
After that, plug the USB cable to the other side of VEI.
And finally, plug the USB cable to your computer.
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Figure 41 Connecting VEI to a vehicle using an OBDII-MB DIAG 14M cable
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3.4 Disconnecting after using OBDII-MB DIAG 14M cable

Disconnecting from your vehicle when you were using an OBDII-MB DIAG 14M cable is
performed similar to the connection process, ONLY THE OTHER WAY AROUND (Figure 42).
First, unplug USB from your computer.
Then disconnect the USB cable from VEI.
After that, unplug VEI from OBDII socket on the adapter.
Finally, disconnect the OBDII-MB DIAG 14M cable from your vehicle.
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Figure 42 Disconnecting from a vehicle with an OBD-MB DIAG 14M cable
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NOTE. Connecting and disconnecting procedures are very important. It is highly

recommended for you to follow these instructions every time you connect or disconnect from a
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MB Truck Explorer graphical user interface and functionality

Double-click on the MB Truck Explorer icon on your desktop
and launch the software.
In a few moments, the softwares initial screen will appear (Figure 43).
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Figure 43 MB Truck Explorer's initial screen
The screen looks like this when VEI is not connected. In order to work with MB Truck
Explorer, connect VEI to vehicle and click the Connect button in the MB Truck Explorer
window.
MB TRUCK EXPLORER | MB Truck Explorer graphical user interface and

functionality
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After the connection has been completed, the windows appearance will slightly change.
You can now view all the past actions that were completed using this software. These actions are
shown in the bottom left corner of the window (Figure 44).
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Figure 44 Active screen and information of last actions
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MR memory
After you have successfully connected to the vehicle, you can perform various actions. By
selecting MR memory you can read/write FLASH/EEPROMs of MR (PLD) control unit (Figure
45).
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Figure 45 MR memory selection
MB TRUCK EXPLORER | MR memory
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5.1 Analysis
To start the analysis of the MR memory, connect VEI to a vehicle (Connecting /
disconnecting VEI to / from the vehicle). In the MB Truck Explorer window click Connect.
After that, click Analyze button. After you clicked the button, the software will ask you to
switch on the ignition of your car. After the ignition has been switched on, the software will
perform the analysis, after which you will be able to read or write FLASH/EEPROMs.
The result of past action will be displayed on the bottom left corner of the window.
Furthermore, after the analysis was completed, the information regarding FLASH and
EEPROMs will be shown in the bottom of the MB Truck Explorer window, below the main
action buttons (Figure 46).
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Figure 46 MB Truck Explorer screen after the analysis
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5.2 Reading FLASH

After connecting to the vehicle (Connecting / disconnecting VEI to / from the vehicle) and
performing the analysis, you can read FLASH. To do so, simply click the Read FLASH button
on the MB Truck Explorers window (Figure 47).
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Figure 47 Read FLASH
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After you have clicked the button, the software will ask you to turn the ignition on (Figure 48).
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Figure 48 Turning on the ignition
Turn on the ignition and proceed with the operation.
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In a few moments after you have switched on the ignition of your vehicle, the software will
now ask you turn it off. When asked to do it, switch off the ignition of your vehicle (Figure 49).
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Figure 49 Turning off the ignition
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Having the ignition switched off, the software will now start reading FLASH. It will take a
few moments before it is done (Figure 50).
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Figure 50 Reading process
When the reading process has been completed, MB Truck Explorer will ask you to save
FLASH dump file. When the window pops up, select the directory you want to save dump file to,
and click Save. After that, you will see a message, showing that the reading of FLASH has
been
successful.
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5.3 Writing FLASH

You can also write files using the MB Truck Explorer software.
First of all, connect to your vehicle (Connecting / disconnecting VEI to / from the
vehicle). Launch the MB Truck Explorer software and click Connect. After you have
connected, complete the analysis of the block.
To write FLASH, click on the Write FLASH (Figure 51).
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Figure 51 Write FLASH
NOTE: dump file that you want to write must match EURO blocks generation. Otherwise,
after writing a bad dump file, engine block might stop working and it will not respond to any of
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the diagnostic requests. To restore blocks functionality, you will need to disassemble it.
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After you have clicked the button, you will need to select the file that you want write to
FLASH. Select the file and click Open (Figure 52).
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Figure 52 Selecting the file
NOTE: The selected file, which will be written, needs to be the exact same size as the one that
was on the block before.
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After selecting the file, MB Truck Explorer will ask you to turn on the ignition. Do this
when you are asked (Figure 53).
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In a few moments the software will ask you to turn off the ignition. Switch it off when
prompted (Figure 54).
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After you have switched off the ignition, writing process will begin.
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The writing will take a few minutes or less. The status of the writing process will be shown
at the bottom of the MB Truck Explorer window (Figure 55).
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Figure 55 Writing process
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When the writing of FLASH has been completed, a window will pop up, notifying you about
it (Figure 56).
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Figure 56 Successful writing operation
To make sure that writing has been successful, disconnect by clicking Disconnect button
and connect again by clicking Connect. If the software shows MR ID and engine number, it
means
that
programming
has
been
successful.
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5.4 Reading EEPROMs

Reading of EEPROMs is performed exactly the same as reading FLASH. There can be one
or two EEPROMs. The software detects the number and the type of EEPROMs when you
perform the analysis.
After connecting to the vehicle (Connecting / disconnecting VEI to / from the vehicle) and
performing the analysis, you can read the EEPROM. To do so, simply click the Read
EEPROM button on the MB Truck Explorers window (Figure 57).
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Figure 57 Read EEPROM
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The software will ask you to switch the ignition on. When a window pops up, switch the
ignition on.
A few moments later, the software will ask you to switch the ignition off. When prompted,
switch the ignition of your vehicle (Figure 58).
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When the ignition is switched off, MB Truck Explorer will start reading EEPROM. The
reading process will only take a few seconds, due to the small size of EEPROM.
After the reading has been completed, the software will ask you to save EEPROM dump file.
A screen will appear (Figure 59).
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Figure 59 Saving dump file
Choose a directory you want to save the dump file and click Save. When the window pops
up, select the directory you want to save dump file to, and click Save.
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After saving the dump file, you will be returned to the MB Truck Explorers initial screen. A
message will show that reading of EEPROM has been successful. This can also be seen in the
bottom left corner of the screen (Figure 60).
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Figure 60 Successful EEPROM reading operation
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5.5 Writing EEPROMs

Writing EEPROMs is exactly the same as writing FLASH.
First of all, connect to your vehicle (Connecting / disconnecting VEI to / from the
vehicle). Launch the MB Truck Explorer software and click Connect. After you have
connected complete the analysis of the block.
To start writing EEPROM, click Write EEPROM (Figure 61).
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Figure 61 Write EEPROM
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After clicking the button, you will have to select a file that you want to write. In a new
window, select the file and press Open (Figure 62).
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Figure 62 Selecting a file to write
NOTE: The selected file, which will be written, needs to be the exact same size as the one
that was on the block before.
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In a few moments, the software will ask you to turn on the ignition of your vehicle. When
prompted, turn on the ignition (Figure 63).
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Few moments later, MB Truck Explorer will ask you to turn off the ignition of your vehicle.
When a message appears, asking you to do it, switch of the ignition (Figure 64).
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After you have switched off the ignition of your vehicle, the writing process will begin. It
will only take less than a few seconds to completely write EEPROM, because EEPROM files
size is really small.
After completion, you will be taken to MB Truck Explorers initial screen. A message box
will show you that writing EEPROM has been successful (Figure 65).
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Figure 65 Successful EEPROM writing operation
NOTE: for advanced and experienced users it is recommended to use the Analyze & Read
all function. This function analyzes and reads all FLASH and EEPROMs that are present on the
block.
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Keys
MB Truck Explorer allows you to read, add or erase keys to the truck. These actions can be
done without any additional equipment. All that is needed is the connection to the vehicle.
Before adding or erasing keys, you should read the information about the keys. To do this,
press Read keys info. In a few moments the software will read the information, which will be
displayed at the bottom of the Keys module window (Figure 66).
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Figure 66 Reading keys information
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After reading the information, three parameters will be displayed keys programmed, key
status and transponder code (Figure 67).
Keys programmed shows how many keys are programmed in the vehicle block.
Key status shows the status of the key in ignition lock at the point when ignition was
switched on.
Transponder code shows the code of the current transponder. If no keys are inserted,
transponder code may be random
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Figure 67 Keys information
NOTE: after reading keys information, the software will display of the key, when ignition
was switched on. If you have changed keys, in order to read information about a new key, switch
the
ignition
off
and
on
again,
the
click
Read
keys
info.
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6.1 Adding keys

Using the MB Truck Explorer software you can add keys to your vehicle. These keys serve
to verify that certain keys are used with proper vehicles. If the key, which is in the vehicle, is not
coincident with the one that you have programmed, the vehicle will not start. Using MB Truck
Explorer you can program these keys to be used with certain vehicles. You can add up to 8 keys
to a single PLD (MR).
To add new keys, connect VEI to a vehicle (Connecting / disconnecting VEI to / from the
vehicle) and select the keys module in the MB Truck Explorer window. Click Read keys info
to read the information about the keys. After that, click on the Add keys button. A new
window will appear, asking you to insert a key that you want to add into ignition lock. Insert the
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key and press OK (Figure 68).
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Figure 68 Insert the key
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After pressing OK the software will start adding keys. In a few moments the software will
ask you to turn off the ignition. Do so when prompted (Figure 69).
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Figure 69 Switch off ignition
After this MB Truck Explorer will start adding keys. There will not be any prompts for about
one
or
two
minutes.
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After a while, MB Truck Explorer will tell you to switch on the ignition. Do so when
prompted (Figure 70).
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Figure 70 Switch on ignition
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Having your ignition turned on, MB Truck Explorer will continue to add new keys. Adding
the first key may take from 3 to 7 minutes. After that, adding process will take less time.
When the key was successfully added, a message will appear notifying you about it. It will
also ask if you want to add one more key. If you want to add more keys, click Yes and repeat
previous steps. If you do not want to add more keys, click No (Figure 71).
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Figure 71 Key was successfully added
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When you have finished adding keys, a message window will appear notifying you about it
(Figure 72).
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Figure 72 Message about a successful operation
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6.2 Erasing and adding keys

If you have programmed keys but you want to replace them, or you have already
programmed a maximum amount of keys (8 keys), you need to erase current keys. This can be
done with Erase and add keys function. This function is very similar to Add keys, therefore
all actions are almost exactly the same. To erase and later add keys, complete the following
steps.
First of all, connect to your vehicle (Connecting / disconnecting VEI to / from the vehicle)
and launch MB Truck Explorer. Select Keys tab and click on the Read keys info button. If
you have programmed 8 keys before, the software will display the number of programmed keys
(Figure 73).
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You will not be able to overwrite these keys. If you try to add more keys, an error will occur.
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Figure 73 Maximum amount of keys programmed
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Click Erase and add keys to start erasing and adding keys. After you have clicked it, a
window will appear asking you to insert a key to ignition lock (Figure 74).
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Figure 74 Insert a key
Click OK on the prompted window and proceed with the operation.
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After clicking OK, the software will start erasing keys. No particular messages will appear
during this time. After MB Truck Explorer has finished erasing old keys, it will automatically
add a new key. Once again, no messages or commands will appear. You will only see that the
software is processing (Figure 75).
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Figure 75 MB Truck Explorer erasing and adding a key
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In a few moments MB Truck Explorer will display a message, that one new key has been
added. This means that all previous keys have been deleted and one new key has been added
(Figure 76).
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Figure 76 Message about a successful operation
You now have one new key added. If you want to add more keys, complete the actions
described
in
the
previous
chapter
(Adding
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VeDoc calculator
VeDoc is a dealer level tool and it is used to calculate encrypted random numbers for
programming protected parameters in DAS. In most cases this function is used along with a MB
Star device.
VeDoc has three main calculation types each of them performs different actions. Calculation
types in MB Truck Explorer are displayed as X1, X2 and X8. In DAS software these calculation
types are referred as Menu point 1, Menu point2 and Menu point 3 respectively.
X1 calculation calculates code for one key adding to MR authorized keys list (Menu
point 1)
X2 calculation erases all keys from MR authorized keys list and adds present (key in
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ignition lock) (Menu point 2)
X8 calculation gives code to access MR download in Mercedes-Benz DAS software.
(Menu point 3)
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7.1 X1 calculation
As mentioned before, X1 calculation calculates code for one key adding to MR authorized
key list. To add a key using X1 calculation, complete the following actions one by one.
Connect VEI to vehicle (Connecting / disconnecting VEI to / from the vehicle) and launch
MB Truck Explorer software. Click Connect. After you have successfully connected, select the
VeDoc tab. Click on the prepare button. During the preparation process you will be asked to turn
on and off ignition. Do this when the software asks you to do it. In a few moments the
preparation will be completed (Figure 77).
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Figure 77 Preparing VeDoc
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Select the calculation type (X1 in this example) (Figure 78).
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Figure 78 Selecting X1 calculation
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Finally, click Calculate to get the encrypted random number (Figure 79).
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Figure 79 Calculation
After you got the random number, DO NOT close the MB Truck Explorer software. However,
you need to connect to MB diagnostic tool. To do it, disconnect VEI from OBD (but NOT
FROM USB) and connect MB diagnostic tool.
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Run DAS software. There, in the Control unit direct access screen select the MR engine
control function and press F3 (Figure 80).
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Figure 80 Control unit direct access screen
F3 (Figure 81).
In the MR engine control submenu, select the Control unit adaptations and again press
Figure 81 MR engine control screen
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In the next screen you will see that you can perform three actions. Select Learn transponder
key and press F3 (Figure 82).
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Figure 82 Control unit adaptations screen
(Figure 83).
The next screen will show you important notes. Read them and continue by pressing F2
Figure 83 Notes screen
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The following screen shows you options that you can choose. You will see that there are
three options, which refer to the calculation types (X1, X2 and X8). This time we will use the
first type by selecting DAS Menu point 1. Select the first option and press F3 (Figure 84).
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Figure 84 Calculation types
As soon as you have selected this option, the software will ask you to switch off the ignition
(Figure 85).
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Figure 85 Software asking to turn off the ignition
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Having your ignition switched off, you need to wait for the block to completely shut down,
which will take 7 seconds (Figure 86).
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Figure 86 Work in progress
After a while, the softwares screen will show you all the information required random
number, ID code, calculation type, number of keys and a transponder code (Figure 87). Click F3
to continue.
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Figure 87 Required information
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You will be taken to another screen, which asks you to enter the encrypted random number
that you have calculated before using MB Truck Explorer software. Enter these numbers and
press F3 to continue (Figure 88).
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Figure 88 Entering random number
After pressing F3 the software will ask you to turn on and off ignition. Do it when you are
asked. In a few moments the operation will be completed and you will be returned to the
calculation
types
menu.
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7.2 X2 calculation type

X2 is used to erase all keys from MR authorized keys list and add present (key in ignition
lock). Complete the following actions to program using X2 calculation type.
Connect VEI to a vehicle (Connecting / disconnecting VEI to / from the vehicle) and
launch MB Truck Explorer software. Click Connect. After you have successfully connected,
select the VeDoc tab. Click on the prepare button. During the preparation process you will be
asked to turn on and off ignition. Do this when the software asks you to do it. In a few moments
the preparation will be completed (Figure 89).
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Figure 89 Preparing VeDoc
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Select the calculation type (X2 in this example) (Figure 90).
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Figure 90 Selecting X2 calculation
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Finally, click Calculate to get the encrypted random number (Figure 91).
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Figure 91 Calculating
After you got the random number, DO NOT close the MB Truck Explorer software.
However, you need to connect to MB diagnostic tool. To do it, disconnect VEI from OBD (but
NOT FROM USB) and connect MB diagnostic tool.
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Run DAS software. There, in the Control unit direct access screen select the MR engine
control function and press F3 (Figure 92).
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Figure 92 Control unit direct access screen
F3 (Figure 93).
In the MR engine control submenu, select the Control unit adaptations and again press
In the next screen you will see that you can perform three actions. Select Learn transponder
key and press F3 (Figure 94).
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Figure 94 Control unit adaptations screen
The next screen will show you important notes. Read them and continue by pressing F2
(Figure 95).
Figure 95 Important notes
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The following screen shows you options that you can choose. You will see that there are
three options, which refer to the calculation types (X1, X2, and X8). This time we will use the
second type (X2). Select the DAS Menu point 2 and press F3 (Figure 96).
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Figure 96 Calculation types
As soon as you have selected this option, the software will ask you to switch off the ignition
(Figure 97).
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Figure 97 Switching off ignition
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Having your ignition switched off, the software will start learning transponder key, which
will take 7 seconds (Figure 98)
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Figure 98 Work in progress
After a while, the softwares screen will show you all the information required random
number, ID code, calculation type, number of keys and a transponder code Click F3 to continue
(Figure 99).
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Figure 99 Required information
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You will be taken to another screen, which asks you to enter the encrypted random number
that you have calculated before using MB Truck Explorer software. Enter these numbers and
press F3 to continue (Figure 100).
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Figure 100 Random numbers
After pressing F3 you will be asked to turn the ignition on and off. Do it when the software
asks you to (Figure 101).
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Figure 101 Finilazing the calculation
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7.3 X8 calculation type
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FDOK calculator
This function is very similar to the VeDoc calculator. The usage of this function is
practically the same as with VeDoc.

Unlike VeDoc, FDOK has two calculation types:
XT is used for changing of NOx Torque limit
XN is used to erase emissions-relevant fault codes in actuations of SCR exhaust after
treatment system.
Firstly, connect VEI to the truck (Connecting / disconnecting VEI to / from the vehicle).
(Figure 102). After the preparation has been complete, unplug the VEI and connect MB
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diagnostic tool (STAR diagnosis).
Figure 102 FDOK calculator
MB TRUCK EXPLORER | FDOK calculator
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8.1 XN calculation type

Run DAS software. After the softwares window has opened, select the MR engine control
function and press F3 (Figure 103).
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Figure 103 DAS screen
A new screen will appear. In this new screen select the Actuations function and press F3
(Figure 104).
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After selecting Actuations, a screen with important notes will appear, informing you about
further operations. After reading these notes, press F2 to continue (Figure 105).
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Figure 105 Note on the actuations screen
Next screen will show you the operations that you can perform using the connected MB
diagnostic tool. To calculate FDOK code, select Actuations of SCR exhaust aftertreatment
system and press F3 (Figure 106).
Figure 106 Actuation screen
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After you have pressed F3 in the previous screen, a submenu will appear. Select the Erasing of
emissions-relevant fault codes and press F3 (Figure 107).
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Figure 107 Actuations of SCR exhaust after treatment screen
The software will bring up a warning screen, showing you what can happen after you have
erased the fault codes (Figure 108).
Figure 108 Warning screen
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After you have pressed F2 key, the erasing procedure will begin. In a few moments a screen
will appear showing you the needed information random number, ID code and calculation type
(Figure 109).
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Figure 109 DAS erasing of emissions-relevant fault codes information
Enter these values into blank boxes in the MB Truck Explorer software. Then press
Calculate button to get the final code.
After you have gotten the final code, enter it in the boxes in DAS software and press F3. If
the software shows that the entry is correct, it means that the operation has been successful. In
the final screen, press F2 to exit.
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8.2 XT calculation type

Connect STAR diagnosis to the vehicle and run DAS software on your computer.
In DAS software, youll have to select the limit for vehicles torque. There are 3 options:
60% of maximum torque for vehicles with a permissible gross weight >16 t. Torque
limitation by 40%
75% of maximum torque for vehicles with a permissible gross weight <=16 t. Torque
limitation by 25%
100% of maximum torque for vehicles with code ZD1. No torque limitation.
NOx sensor not present
Select the one you need and proceed with the operation by pressing F3.
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In a few moments DAS software will generate the information you require random
number, ID code and will display the calculation type. Press F3. Now, open MB Truck Explorer
and enter the values that were generated before (random number, ID code and calculation type).
After you have entered these values, click Calculate. MB Truck Explorer will generate a
random encrypted number. Once again, return to DAS software and enter the random encrypted
number in the fields. After you have entered it, click F3. Next screen will show you information
about the entry. If it is correct, it will be displayed. To exit XT, click F2
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DAS passwords
DAS passwords can be generated using MB Truck Explorer. These passwords are used to
unlock some features of the vehicle or the device, e.g., DAS password to downgrade EURO 4-5
to EURO3.
To generate a DAS password, select the DAS passwords function. Then connect VEI to the
truck. In the MB Truck Explorer window select the password type you want to generate (MR
download MR1_90, MR download MR1_96, MR download MR1_97). Finally, press Calculate
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to get the password.
MB TRUCK EXPLORER | DAS passwords
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10 Fault codes
In the 1.6 version of MB Truck Explorer there is a function called Fault codes. This
function lets you see fault codes of a certain block. Once you have connected VEI to the vehicle,
you can read and erase fault codes that are present on this vehicle.
First of all, connect VEI device to your vehicle (Connecting / disconnecting VEI to / from
the vehicle). Launch the MB Truck Explorer software and click Connect. Then select Fault
codes tab. Click on the Detect control units to find all control units that are present on this
vehicle (Figure 110).
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Figure 110 Fault codes tab
MB TRUCK EXPLORER | Fault codes
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In a few moments the control units will be detected. You can view and select the one you
need by clicking on list (Figure 111).
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Figure 111 Control unit list
As you can see there is a list of control units. Select the one you need by clicking on it. For
this example FR Drive control will be selected.
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After selecting the control unit click Read fault codes (Figure 112).
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Figure 112 Read fault codes
The software will start reading fault codes and in a few seconds it will display them. These
fault codes are only present on the selected control unit.
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Each fault code has its own unique code. However, sometimes the software cannot define
what error is under a certain fault code. As a result, the same code is applied to two different
errors (Figure 113).
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Figure 113 Fault codes and descriptions
If you navigate your mouse cursor onto an errors code or description a box will appear
showing information regarding the error. For instance, the code 17060 means that there is one
out of two errors on the control unit.
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Another action that can be performed with the fault codes is erasing. You can erase all of the
fault codes that are present on a certain control unit.
First, detect control units. After the software has detected control units, select the one you
need (in this example FR Drive control will be selected). After you have selected the control unit
read the fault codes. Now you can erase them by clicking Erase fault codes (Figure 114).
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Figure 114 Erase fault codes
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After erasing current fault codes you need click Read fault codes to see if there are any
codes left. Usually, the codes that were on the control unit before erasing them will disappear,
however new ones will appear (Figure 115).
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Figure 115 Fault codes after erasing
The new fault codes will be displayed as before.
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There are two types of fault codes. The first type of fault codes shows current errors that are
present on the control unit. These fault codes are displayed in white boxes and are called
CURRENT.
Another type of fault codes show errors and problems that were present on the control unit.
These fault codes are called SAVED and they are displayed in grey boxes (Figure 116).
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Figure 116 CURRENT and SAVED fault codes
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11 Settings
In the Settings section you can perform such simple actions as Read device info, which
will read and display information about the connected VEI device. To do this, connect VEI to
your PC via USB.
You can also update the device you are using. Simply connect the device to your PC, and
click on the Update device. The software itself can be updated to. Click on the Update
software to update MB Truck Explorer (Figure 117).
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Figure 117 Settings menu
MB TRUCK EXPLORER | Settings
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What are the steps to install the MB Truck Explorer software and drivers?

2012

Version 1.5 Revision I

Minimum system requirements................................................................................. 5

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 installation ............................................................. 6

MB Truck Explorer installation ................................................................................ 9

Driver installation ................................................................................................... 12

Manual driver installation on Windows 7 ............................................................... 14

Manual driver installation on Windows XP............................................................ 23

MB Truck Explorer .......................................................................................................... 4

Connecting / disconnecting VEI to / from the vehicle ................................................... 36

Connecting using an OBDII socket ........................................................................ 36

Disconnecting using an OBDII socket .................................................................... 37

Connecting using an OBDII-MB DIAG 14M cable ............................................... 38

Disconnecting after using OBDII-MB DIAG 14M cable ....................................... 39

MB Truck Explorer graphical user interface and functionality ..................................... 41

Writing FLASH ...................................................................................................... 49

Reading EEPROMs ................................................................................................ 56

Writing EEPROMs ................................................................................................. 60

Adding keys ............................................................................................................ 67

Erasing and adding keys ......................................................................................... 73

VeDoc calculator ............................................................................................................ 78

X2 calculation type ................................................................................................. 89

X8 calculation type ............................................................................................... 100

FDOK calculator .......................................................................................................... 103

XN calculation type .............................................................................................. 104

XT calculation type ............................................................................................... 108

DAS passwords ............................................................................................................ 109

Fault codes.................................................................................................................... 110

Settings ......................................................................................................................... 117

MB TRUCK EXPLORER | MB Truck Explorer

MB TRUCK EXPLORER | MB Truck Explorer

1.2 Minimum system requirements

Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 bits or 64 bits)

USB 2.0 or USB 1.1

Furthermore, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17718 are required.

2.1 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 installation

Figure 1Saving Microsoft .NET Framework setup file

Figure 2 Starting the installation

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MB TRUCK EXPLORER | Software installation

Figure 3 Finishing the installation

MB TRUCK EXPLORER | Software installation

2.2 MB Truck Explorer installation

Figure 4 Saving setup file

Figure 5 Saving location

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Figure 6 Installation window

the installation (Figure 7).

Figure 7 Confirming the installation

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Figure 8 Installation process

Figure 9 Finishing the installation

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2.3 Driver installation