Procedure has the following requirements to start
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Original unit in the vehicle.
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In the vehicle by OBDII for reading
Read and save VGS-NAG3 FBS data procedure
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Connect to the vehicle - In the vehicle by OBDII for reading
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Open the Mercedes FBS4 software
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Select TCU
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Press “Info” button to establish connection
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Press “Save” button to read and save the FBS data
Once the reading is complete and the file is saved, please make sure you also make a back-up of the Configuration data of the unit as follows: TCU > “Utilities”> “Save All Config Data. This data together with the FBS4 data will let you personalize a unit.
Personalization procedure
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Set up the donor unit on bench, using ZN151 DS Box and CB403 - DS-BOX Extended Cable Set for direct connection. (Connection information available at the end of this section)
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Open the Mercedes FBS4 software and select TCU
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Press “Info” button to establish connection
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Set the unit to “Virgin” state trough the dedicated button.
(From this step on, or if you already have a virgin unit, you can proceed working in the vehicle via OBDII and internal CAN connection)
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Press “Personalize” and select the file with the saved FBS data from the original TCU.
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Software would ask you to turn IGN OFF and ON to finalize the procedure
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Program the configuration data by pressing the “Utilities” then “Program All Config Data” and use the files saved from the original TCU.
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Set the VIN
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Use the “Program” button in case you need to align software versions.
N.B. Unit activation happens automatically after 100 ignition cycles.