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The Abrites Diagnostics for Mercedes has some unique diagnostic functions, which are not supported by the official diagnostic testers. These functions are accessible from the “Special Functions” tab on the main screen. Please, note that depending on the version you have purchased some of these functions may not be available in your configuration. In this case a message will inform you that you need to acquire an additional license. For more information, or to obtain a license, please contact us.

Special Functions

The following special diagnostic functions are supported:


Instrument cluster/odometer correction

Changes the odometer, which is stored in the Instrument Cluster.


Configuration read/write

By using this function you can read/write Configuration memory in some electronic control unit. You can use this application for many different purposes - investigations, read/program flash memories (for example you can program by this dialog Configuration of VDO Instrument Clusters of all Mercedes vehicles between 1998-2003).


Airbag

Airbag sensors store all error memory and crash data information in the internal processor Configuration.

With this special function one can


Dump Tool

By using this special function you can calculate odometer values, reset odometer values, renew Engine Control Units and so on.


Engine Control Units

Read/Write flash memory of engine control units. For some ECUs read/write of the Configuration is also supported.


Transponder Generation and Programming

With this function you can program immobilizers with the use of the TANGO programmer and directly use them in the vehicle. The transponder that you wish to program should be PCF 7935. Attention: For all supported vehicles it is enough just to program the transponder. However, for Mercedes ML (W163) you need to learn the transponder after you have programmed it. You can do this by using the “Immobilizer” special function.


DAS 2

With this special function you can generate keys for vehicles, which use DAS 2 Immobilizer system. These are the vehicles, produced between 1995-1998: C-Class(W202), E-Class (W210), G-Class (W461).


Immobilizer (DAS 2b)

With this special function you can read/write AAM and EAM Configuration data. Using this application you can also learn a transponder to the DAS 2b immobilizer system. Simply specify the key number (it must be between 1 and 8) and press the button “Learn ML Transponder”.


DAS Manager

Using this special function the DAS system components (EZS/EIS; ESL/ ELV, ECU, TCU and EM001 emulator) can be read, updated, locked, virginized. It is used for IR-key programming and IR-key reading. The DAS Manager is used for EZS password extraction either using IR-Adapter or a working key.


Program Smart Keys (DAS 3)

This special function allows you to make keys for vehicles with DAS 3 immobilizer system – W202, W203, W210, W211, W219, W220, W215, W208, W209, W463.


Sprinter and Vito Repair

With this function you can repair message, which is very common in old Vito and Sprinter vehicles.


TV/AUX activation/deactivation

By using this special function you can have the TV/AUX screen in the head unit enabled even when you are driving. You can also disable TV/AUX screen display during driving, if it is currently enabled, but you do not want it.


Seatbelt sound

This special function allows you to completely disable the seatbelt warning: both the visual indication via a tell-tale in the instrument cluster and the sound, which you can hear when the car is moving and you haven’t put your seatbelt on. You can also enable these warnings, if for some reason they have been deactivated.


Adaptations for SMART

This special function allows you to perform adaptations on control units in SMART vehicles. You can program keys, enable/disable SOFTOUCH and so on.


ASSYST PLUS

Models 164, 169, 171, 204, 211, 216, 219, 221, 245 and 251 are equipped with this control module. It automatically assigns to the next service the time and wear dependent maintenance items as well as the special equipment that should be maintained.


Central Gateway Explorer

With the help of this special function it is possible to read/write COMPLETELY the Configuration of the Central gateway (CGW, or ZGW) control unit.


Reverse Warning

This special function allows you to completely disable the reverse driving warning.


Deactivation of speed warning for Gulf States

This special function allows you to completely disable the speed driving warning for Gulf States countries.


Increment Odometer on CAN

This special function allows you to increment the odometer on CAN vehicles.