How to Virgin Mercedes 7G Tronic ISM by Launch X-Prog3

Tutorial: how to virgin/renew Mercedes ISM 7G Tronic with Launch X431 and X-prog3.

 

Tools used:

Launch X431 IMMO Plus (or other X431 tablets with DBScar VII or smartlink)

X-prog3 programmer

MCU3 adapter

 

Go to vehicle selection->Europe->Mercedes

Select ECU Erasing-> ISM/DSM/ESM

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Launch X431 will show you wiring diagram

Follow diagram to connect devices as below:

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Select Read Module Data

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You can see module is activated and personalized.

Save backup data.

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Select Completely Erase Module

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The function requires network connection.

Confirm you have back up data.

Calculate erase password.

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Press Yes to virgin ISM module.

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Launch X431 X-prog3 renew 7G Tronic ISM successfully.

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