If you are looking for an J2534 interface that supports Xentry passthru and cost less then a MB SD C4/C5/C6 clone, these are popular j2534 passthru adapters.
- vas-5054a
- Openport 2.0
- Mini VCI j2534
- some other VCIs
* Passthru devices do not have the capability of doing K-line on Mercedes. Passthru is good for 2006 and up cars because most cars have CAN communication.
To have J2534 interface work with Xentry:
- Ensure the tool supports SAE-J2534/2 drivers.
- Also ensure to buy / download Xentry PassThru version.
5054a:
Buy VAS–5054A for 60$ and use Xentry Passthru.
The VAS5054 is a good tool. They’ve used it with Xentry Pass Thru, Forscan, Techstream and Nissan Consult.
Same stuff as C4 connect but way cheaper.
Free download J2534 VAS 5054A driver for Xentry
Openport 2.0
Buy a tactrix Openport 2.0 original or clone
OpenPort 2.0 clone:
The OpenPort 2.0 is confirmed working with xentry passthru, one thing you should consider is that
1. you wont be able to access K-Line ECU’s that are widely used in old models (W221, 220, 203, 211, 210)
2. i wouldnt trust that thing to be able to do ECU SW updates which can take hours cause you’re risking of getting failed uploads and then potentially bricking your ecu
3. if you want to work with vediamo you can’t use vediamo 5 (4 can’t use smrd files) because vediamo 5 doesn’t support Passthru so your “stuck” with DTS Monaco
so keep that in mind. but especially that these devices can be bought for 20-30$ makes them worth it imo at least to get into the whole system.
You’d better replace R1 by 47k for better operation and to avoid overheating.
Review
- I’ve installed Xentry Passthru 12.2020 and Tactrix Openport 2.0 CLONE. Successfully diagnosed W211. All modules are available including data and DTC reset functions.
SBC and old ECU ME2.8 will not read. Other modules without a problem. The newer 211 (facelift) is also no problem. I can confirm this. Working 95 procent modules. - DAS works fine, read modules, fault codes, erase, adaptation, reset control units on W639 Vito.
- XENTRY work fine and read 38-39 modules and fast comunication on W212. Output test, reset options, basic programming work fine.
- Xentry works fine, read 37 modules, fast data transfer on C205. Same features as W212.
You can even buy Toyota Mini VCI cable for 35$ and also use xentry passthru. Xentry is the same software that is used by dealer. MINI VCI j2534 really works but you have to know that you can only do a scan. You will be able to access only the engine ecu and diagnostic is sloooow.
you can forget about programming but also the price between them is a big difference.
You can use mini vci, but you wont be able to access some modules and I dont think you will be able to access any car without CAN connection (dont quote me on that). I cannot access w203s, but 211, 204 works fine.
I can confirm that. I tested one and I couldn’t access to all modules on W212.
From maybe 37 modules it accessed just 17 modules.
vas-5054a and Openport would be better choices. Openport sees more modules.
Tested two cables with a Mercedes:
W207:
Toyota Mini VCI Cable: 26 Modules
OpenPort 2.0 China Clone: 50 Modules
Both cables worked with:
Xentry Passthru 06.2021
Vediamo 4.02.02
Windows 10 x64
Not able to get passthru for Vediamo 5.01.01 at this time as it was not supported.
Xentry Passthru J2534 Collections and Test Report:
1) DICE (Volvo_VCI)
– Battery : OK
– Duration of the 5 steps : 1 min 44 sec
– Reading the control units : 22 Modules
2) Openport 2.0 (replace R1 by 47k for better operation and to avoid overheating)
– Battery : OK
– Duration of the 5 steps : 0 min 57 sec
– Reading the control units : 41 Modules
3) VAS 5054A
– Battery : NO OK
– Duration of the 5 steps : 0 min 55 sec
– Reading the control units : 41 Modules (for controller SAK or SAF-XC161CJ-16F40F)
– Reading the control units : 32 Modules (for controller SAK-XC167CI-XXXX)
4) Mini-VCI for Toyota (generic)
– Battery : NO OK
– Duration of the 5 steps : 2 min 10 sec
– Reading the control units : 20 Modules
5) Scanmatik
– Battery : OK
– Duration of the 5 steps : 1 min 01 sec
– Reading the control units : 41 Modules
6) Scanmatik 2 Pro USB
– Battery : OK
– Duration of the 5 steps : 0 min 51 sec
– Reading the control units : 50 Modules
7) Scanmatik 2 Pro Bluetooth
– Battery : OK
– Duration of the 5 steps : 2 min 41 sec
– Reading the control units : 50 Modules
8) GM MDI
– Battery : OK
– Duration of the 5 steps : 1 min 05 sec
– Reading the control units : 41 Modules
9) BOSCH KTS 560
– Battery : OK
– Duration of the 5 steps : 1 min 05 sec
– Reading the control units : 33 Modules
10) Mongoose Pro
– Battery : OK
– Duration of the 5 steps : 1 min 13 sec
– Reading the control units : 41 Modules
11) Dialink J2534 (blue case, with STM32F105 controller)
– Battery : OK
– Duration of the 5 steps : 41 sec
– Reading the control units : 41 Modules
12) VCM II (Ford/Mazda)
– Battery : OK
– Duration of the 5 steps : 1 min 05 sec
– Reading the control units : 41 Modules
13). Bosch KTS520
with firmware update.
DAS works fine, read all modules and functions. Live Data/Outputs test not good! Tested on W245, A168, A169
XENTRY doesn´t work on W212 and C205, after read the VIN, the software going out sad
14). Eucleia Wiscan T6
T6 passthru tested with Das/Xentry 03.2020 in Smart 451 EV.
Battery voltage OK.
Fast communication.
Adaptation, Specials functions and programming Works.
Eucleia T6 Passthru tested on w204 and w212.
Fast diagnostic, all modules tested. Adaptation, basic settings and Online SCN works.
Eucleia T6 Passthru tested on w221. Fast diagnosis, adaptations, reset and programming doors control units.
Eucleia T6 passthru: Tested on W176. Update Transmission control unit with Xentry Online. Fast and Safe.
We don’t provide software, driver for cheap j2534 with xentry. If need xentry for c4/c5/c6, check here.
https://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/sd-c4-c5-c6-diagnostic-tools/
Read also:
Xentry Passthru Download, Comparison, Adapter List and Review
