Xentry Passthru remains the official analysis system for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers installation procedures for 2023-2025 releases.
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## Diagnostic Platform Options https://xentrydownload.store/
### Legacy-Compatible System
– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**
– Vehicle Coverage: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles
– **Capabilities**:
– Complete module coding
– Technical documentation access
### Third-Party Device Compatible
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: Autel J2534
– Vehicle Coverage: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Limitations**:
– No DTS Monaco integration
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## Technical Prerequisites
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Download Sources
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Access Points:
– DMS manuals [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Third-Party Solutions
– **TechRoute66**:
– Offline activation tools [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### SD Connect C4 Method
1. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Mount ISO image [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Set ProgramData permissions
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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## Common Issues
### Connection Failures
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Security Warnings
1. Disable Java security
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Persistent Login
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: