Xentry Passthru remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers software acquisition methods for current diagnostic packages.
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## Xentry Openshell vs Passthru https://xentrydownload.store/
### Xentry Openshell XDOS
– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**
– Supported Models: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles
– **Key Features**:
– Complete module coding
– WIS/ASRA integration
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: VAS 5054
– Vehicle Coverage: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Limitations**:
– No DTS Monaco integration
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## Installation Needs
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 500GB HDD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Download Links:
– DMS manuals [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Third-Party Solutions
– **TechRoute66**:
– Offline activation tools [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### SD Connect C4 Method
1. Disable antivirus
2. Extract 23GB archive [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Configure RIAD cache
5. Apply offline login patch [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### Passthru EU Configuration
1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]
2. Connect PassThru interface
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Upload StartKey
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## Troubleshooting
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Security Warnings
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Persistent Login
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with: