Xentry Passthru remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers software acquisition methods for 2023-2025 releases.
—
## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Workshop-Focused Platform
– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**
– Vehicle Coverage: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles
– **Capabilities**:
– Complete module coding
– WIS/ASRA integration
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Hardware Flexibility**: Autel J2534
– Vehicle Coverage: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles
– **Restrictions**:
– Offline coding unavailable
—
## Installation Needs
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 500GB HDD |
—
## Download Sources
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Access Points:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Third-Party Solutions
– **OBD2Tech**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
—
## Installation Process
### SD Connect C4 Method
1. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Extract 23GB archive [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Set ProgramData permissions
5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### Passthru EU Configuration
1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
3. Generate activation request
4. Upload StartKey
—
## Troubleshooting
### Connection Failures
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Certificate Errors
1. Disable Java security
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Persistent Login
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with: