Obdstar has released cluster calibration upgrade for Mercedes Benz, Ford, GM, Suzuki recently. Compatible with Obdstar X300 DP Plus, ODO Master and X300 DP.

Benz Cluster Calibration Upgrade V30.54

Details added:

Cluster calibration function, please install a filter.

Car list:

Benz, C class, C190, 2015-2017

Benz, E class, W213, 2015-2017

Benz, GLC class, C253, 2015-2017

Benz, GLC class, X253, 2015-2017

Benz, S class, C217, 2015-2017

Benz, S class, W222, 2015-2017

Benz V class, W447, 2015-2017

obdstar Benz Cluster Calibration Upgrade V30.54

Ford Cluster Calibration Upgrade V31.18

Details added:

Cluster calibration function.

Car list:

Ford, EDGE, 2011 (Type 2)

Ford, Expedition, 2017 (Type 1)

Ford, F150, 2011- (Type 1)

Ford, F150, 2008

Ford, F250, 2012-

Ford, F250, 2011-

Ford, F250, 2008

Ford, F350, 2012-

Ford, F350, 2011-

Ford, F350, 2008

Ford, F450, 2012-

Ford, F450, 2011-

Ford, F450, 2008

Ford, F500, 2008

Ford, F550, 2012-

Ford, Fiesta, 2008

Ford, Focus, 2010-

Ford, Focus, 2008

Ford, Fusion, 2006-

Ford, Merc Milan, 2006-

Lincoln, MKS, 2006-

Lincoln, MKX, 2011-

Lincoln, MKX, 2006-

OBDSTAR Ford Cluster Calibration Upgrade V31.18

GM Cluster Calibration Upgrade V31.21

Details added:

Cluster calibration function by OBD.

Car list:

Cadillac, XTS, 2014-

Chevrolet, Colorado, 2014-

Chevrolet, S10, 2017-

Chevrolet, Silverado, 2019-

Chevrolet, SS, 2014-

Chevrolet, Suburban, 2019-

Chevrolet, Tracker, 2017-

Chevrolet, Tracker, 2014-

GMC, Acadia, 2017-

GMC, Canyon, 2017-

GMC, Canyon, 2014-

GMC, Sierra, 2019-

GMC, Terrain, 2017-

Saturn, Aura, 2017-

Saturn, Aura, 2012-

OBDSTAR GM Cluster Calibration Upgrade V31.21

Suzuki Cluster Calibration Upgrade V31.17

Details added:

Cluster calibration function by OBD.

Car list:

Suzuki, Grand Vitara, D70F3421 new protocol

Suzuki, Grand Vitara, D70F3422 new protocol

Suzuki, Kizashi, D70F3422 new protocol

Suzuki, SX4, 2013 new protocol

Suzuki, Swift, D70F3421+24C16 new protocol

OBDSTAR Suzuki Cluster Calibration Upgrade V31.17

Returning the MDI 2 for item SP163-C is not what I want. I purchased an MDI 2 because it’s supposed to be better than an MDI in multiple ways.
The MDI 2 is supposed to be able to power off the USB connection when not plugged into a vehicle.
It does work when plugged into a vehicle, but the GM MDI2 is supposed to be able to power up from a usb connection alone.
This blog says the original and clone share the same functions and only differ in price and operating system.

The WiFi in the MDI 2 (SP163-E) that I received seems to be built in instead of being a USB dongle, and so far I haven’t been able to set up the point to point WiFi communication the MDI 2 is also supposed to be capable of.

Here are some pictures showing the firmware update being done, and where there aren’t any USB A ports under the covers labeled as USB A

The unit looks good, however it seems to simply be an MDI made to look like and MDI 2.
When I plug it into a computer it will not power of the usb connection like and MDI 2 is supposed to, it does not have the USB A ports under the covers instead the is no opening under 1 and a power connector under the other like on the original MDI unit. I don’t see an SD card expansion slot like the MDI 2 is supposed to have either.

Once I was able to plug the unit in and get it powered up the GM MDI Manager software doesn’t recognize it as a MDI 2 but as a MDI. I could not connect to it until I updated the software, because it was 2 years old. Which not really a big deal because I was expecting the software to require and update to be the most current.

So my advice is: dont waste money on MDI2 knock-off. Just take a MDI instead if china clone

Here’s the detail guide on how to update software of Mercedes Benz DoIP Xentry Connect C5 MB Star diagnostic scanner.  DoIP C5 comes with both internal hard drive and external Dell HDD .

Note:

1.The upgrade procedure fits for DoIP Xentry Connect C5 but no SD Connect C5 (SD C4 in C5 case).

2.

If you have XDOS 2018.3 or  2017.9 not working well, you should update it to version 2018.7.

If you have XDOS 2018.5 works good, it’s not necessary to update to 2018.7.

3. If you feel complicated to update the firmware by yourself.  You can send both Doip C5 HDD and Dell HDD to us to run an upgrade.

Part 1: How to remove Xentry Connect C5 internal HDD

Here’s a video explaining in detail

Part 2: How to update Xentry Connect C5 software

Tools required:

Xentry_Kit_09_2017.iso（copy to the folder:  iodd 2541 _ISO）

U disk with a Windows machine (recommend Bigbaicai WinCE)

IODD 2541 External Encrypted Hard Drive or similar

Panasonic power adapter

Xentry Connect C5 multiplexer

C5 mux in standby mode

connect the Panasonic power adapter to C5

insert IODD 2541 into the USB port on C5

in a standby mode, press “X” and “√” at the same time, then it will pop up “Start Update?”

(if not, it will pop up “Start XENTRY Connect?”. then, when the prompt disappears, it will display “Start Update?”)

When you see “Start Update?”, press “√” and Connect C5 will go into the update mode and IODD 2541 will light up

Press button “5” on IODD 2541 as soon as possible. then, the cross “X” will turn a circle “O”

what’s displayed on C5:

It will take 50-55 minutes to finish the upgrade

The system restarts after installation completes

If your system fail to start, turn off C5 mux and restart again

When C5 starts, take out the hard disk on C5 and install it into the laptop (here: Dell 55220)

Before it, pls install the Windows machine on the U disk

Press F12 when you see the pop-up “F12 Boot Options”

Select USB Storage Device and press “Enter”

Pop up the interface, and select [03] WIN2003 PE Classical

Go to the PE system and create an user account

Note that Windows should be located in disk D:

After path selection, right click on “Create a new admin account” on the left

User name: C5, Password: abc12345678
(You can have any user name and password you want)

Click on Ok

Close the application

Turn off the laptop

Take out the disk off the laptop and install it into C5 multiplexer

Done!

Part 3: How to activate Xentry Connect C5 after upgrade

Here’s teamviewer file explaining the step-by-step activation procedure

https://mega.nz/#!Gp8lzLLK!-B3Ytw1j-YoC9tWM_atYxgvmer5mbOMNxfH4BYz4D0E

Files needed to activate C5:

Activation key

2018.7 key

Black list C5

Part 4: How to install EPC WIS software

Video 1

Video 2

Part 5: How to connect C5 SD connect  with Xentry Tab/Laptop

Here’s example on connecting C5 with Xentry tablet, can be also connected with Dell D630 or Lenovo laptop.

C5 is Standby status when not connect with car

C5 has 2 USB connectors and round power connector (power by Panasonic power adapter) on left side

Connect LAN cable and power cable with C5

Press Power button foe 3 sec to turn on Tab

Connect Xentry C5 OBD cable and LAN cable

No car connected. Because it is not connected to vehicle

Xentry Tab main menu

Open Xentry Control

Then come to this interface, wait for the communication

Xentry is connected with SD C5

Click on green icon

Launch Xentry software

Run MB Star diagnostic software and start diagnose Mercedes.