ABRITES Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual

MERCEDES FBS4 MANAGER
User manual
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Mercedes FBS4 Manager

Important notes
The Abrites software and hardware products are developed, designed and manufactured by Abrites Ltd. During the production process we comply to all safety and quality regulations and standards, aiming at highest production quality. The Abrites hardware and software products are designed to build a coherent ecosystem, which effectively solves a wide range of vehicle-related tasks, such as:

• Diagnostic scanning;
• Key programming;
• Module replacement,
• ECU programming;
• Configuration and coding.

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You, as a purchaser of Abrites hardware products, are entitled of a two-year warranty. If the hardware product you have purchased has been properly connected, and used according to its respective instructions, it should function correctly. In case the product does not function as expected, you are able to claim warranty within the stated terms.
Abrites Ltd. is entitled to require evidence of the defect or malfunction, upon which the decision to repair or substitute the product shall be made.
There are certain conditions, upon which the warranty cannot be applied. The warranty shall not apply to damages and defects caused by natural disaster, misuse, improper use, unusual use, negligence, failure to observe the instructions for use issued by Abrites, modifications of the device, repair works performed by unauthorized persons. For example, when the damage of the hardware has occurred due to incompatible electricity supply, mechanical or water damage, as well as fire, flood or thunder storm, the warranty does not apply.
Each warranty claim is inspected individually by our team and the decision is based upon thorough case consideration.
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• The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Abrites shall not be held liable for technical/editorial errors, or omissions herein.
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• Abrites assumes no responsibility for any damage resulting from the use, misuse, or negligent use of the hardware or any software application.

Safety information

The Abrites products are to be used by trained and experienced users in diagnostics and reprogramming of vehicles and equipment. The user is assumed to have a good understanding of vehicle electronic systems, as well as potential hazards while working around vehicles. There are numerous safety situations that cannot be foreseen, thus we recommend that the user read and follow all safety  essages in the available manual, on all equipment they use, including vehicle manuals, as well as internal shop documents and operating procedures.
Some important points:
Block all wheels of the vehicle when testing. Be cautious when working around electricity.

• Do not ignore the risk of shock from vehicle and building-level voltages.
• Do not smoke, or allow sparks/flame near any part of the vehicle fuel system or batteries.
• Always work in an adequately ventilated area, vehicle exhaust fumes should be directed towards the exit of the shop.
• Do not use this product where fuel, fuel vapours, or other combustibles could ignite.

In case any technical difficulties occur, please contact the
Abrites Support Team by email at support@abrites.com.
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Introduction

Congratulations on choosing our wonderful product!
The “Mercedes FBS4 Manager” is an online server based Abrites software for Mercedes FBS4 vehicles
In order to operate, the software requires you to have an AVDI interface, a Windows based PC with a minimum of 1024MB RAM, 64GB of free hard drive space and at least Windows 7 64bit Service Pack 1 or later version to operate.For optimal operation, it is always recomended to have the latest software version installed, active AMS, and a stable Internet connection.
With the help of this software you can perform DAS module replacement Mercedes FBS4 vehicles.
For proper operation of your diagnostic software you will need a corresponding interface for connection between your PC and vehicle named “AVDI”. “AVDI” stands for “Abrites Vehicle Diagnostic Interface.” It is produced by Abrites Ltd. and intended to act as an interface between the PC and the electronic control units.
Please check the “license viewer” installed on your computer for your unique interface ID number.
The software is in constant development and its functionality is ever growing. The intentions for the Abrites Software are to be used by automotive specialists, but it is simultaneously designed in such a way that is accessible to enthusiasts as well.
AVDI should be used with ABRITES software produced by Abrites Ltd.
ABRITES is a trade mark of Abrites Ltd

General Information

2.1 Scope of the manual
This document describes the usage of Abrites Mercedes FBS4 Manager. The document is applicable for the latest software version. In this manual we suppose that the software for your AVDI interface is already installed. Please refer the “AVDI Common User’s Manual” in case it is not.
System requirements:
Minimum system requirements – Windows 7 SP1 + 2GB RAM (recommended 4GB)
2.2 Getting Started
You can start Abrites Mercedes FBS4 Manager by starting the Abrites Quick Start application and selecting Mercedes icon.
When the Abrites Diagnostics for Mercedes application is started the main screen of the application will appear where you can select the Mercedes FBS4 Manager.

FBS4 Manager

As part of our Mercedes softwre, we now introducts the Mercedes FBS4 Manager. This is the first step of making a full FBS4 functionality, which lets you do ECU exchange, and distabling key in case of lost key. 

ECU Replacement

ECU section of the FBS4 Manager has the fllowing functionalities:

• Read and save FBS data
• Make the unit virgin
• Personalise with data from file (which you can read and save)
• Change VIN

All that lets you do a complete ECU exchange so that the vehicle can start and run properly.Here is how the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) replacement procedure is executed:
You need to be able to read the original unit’s data. The procedure is executed in the vehicle by OBDII.
Original ECU needs to be in place and you need to open the ECU selection of the FBS4 manager, and press the “Save” button. This would read the required data from the ECU and let you save it to a file located on your computer.
Nexr step is to install the donor ECU in the vehicle. Once done, you need to read the unit and check if everything is in tact. This is done again via OBDII, FBS4 Manager > ECU Selection. After that you can proceed with making the unit virgin by pressing the “Virgin” button.
You would now have to press “Personalize“ button, which would ask you to upload the file, previously saved from the original ECU. Once done, you can press the info utton and check if the unit is personalized and activated. If everything is good, you would only have to do one more thing.
Last step to complete the procedure is to write the VIN of the vehilc into the unit by pressing the “VIN“ button, and a pop-up window will appear where you need to More functionalities of the FBS4 Manger:
EIS selection > info > gives the identification of the module and inofmation is the unit is personlised, activeted, and if the engine start is ebables
Car Key selection > info > identificatin of the unit, number of keys programmed to the vehicle

ESL (ELV) Repair

This functionality is dedicated to resolving a problem with the “ELV Component Fault” of all FBS4 vehicles equipped with an ESL (ELV), which is preventing the vehicle from being started and driven.
The ESL (ELV) module defects due to dirt, overuse or voltage spikes and sticks in its last position -“locked” or “unlocked” and the vehicle cannot be started.
The function will remove the error in the ESL (ELV) and unlock it, and allow the car to start.
N.B. To avoid this problem happening again in the future, some of the defective components in the ESL (ELV) should be repaired/exchanged.
The function is performed with a direct connection to the ESL (ELV) diagnostic line. It can be executed direct in the vehicle or on bench.
Required software license: MN033 – Mercedes-Benz FBS4 Vehicles Electronic Steering Lock Repair

5.1 Connections
Connection in the vehicle (using Distribution box):

1. Connect ZN051 Distribution Box between AVDI and CB100/CB106 OBD-II cable
2. Connect the CB100/CB106 OBD-II to the OBD-II port of the vehicle
3. Connect AVDI to PC through CB104 USB A-B cable
4. Use a needle from the ZN051 set to puncture the LIN (K-line) going to the ELV and connect to it (or to the LIN cable of the EZS/EIS (yellow/green))
5. Connect the needle to the K7 socket of the ZN051 Distribution box

Connection in the vehicle (using CB026):

1. Connect CB026 between AVDI and CB100/CB106 OBD-II cable
2. Connect the OBDII cable (CB100/CB106) to the OBD port of the vehicle
3. Connect AVDI to PC through CB104 USB A-B cable
4. Use the needle from CB026 and connect LIN of ESL (or LIN of EZS(yellow/green)) to the green wire of CB026

Connection on bench (using ZN051 Distribution box):

1. Connect ZN051 Distribution Box to AVDI
2. Connect AVDI to PC through CB104 USB A-B cable
3. Connect ZN051 distribution box to an external power supply using the B+ and GND sockets
4. Connect B+, GND and LIN of the ESL (ELV) to the B+, GND and K7 socket of the ZN051 Distribution box

Connection on bench (using CB026):

1. Connect CB026 to AVDI
2. Connect AVDI to PC through CB104 USB A-B cable
3. Connect 1A power supply to the power supply connector of CB026
4. Connect B+, GND, LIN of ESL to B+, GND, green wire of CB026

5.2 ESL (ELV) diagrams/pinouts for connection on bench.
Below you can see the 2 types of connectors and their pinouts:
Picture 1 – 3 PIN Connector
Picture 2 – 5 PIN Connector 5.3 Procedure Execution
When the connection is established, please follow these steps to repair the ESL (ELV):

1. Open the Abrites Quick Start menu > Mercedes-Benz > FBS4
2. Select Steering Lock
3. Press the button “Info” and make sure you see the information of the Steering Lock, and the error is also displayed
4. Press the button “Repair” – at this point, the ESL (ELV) will be unlocked, and error will be removed from the ESL (ELV) memory.

After performing this procedure, you could start and drive the vehicle. We would suggest getting the vehicle in the workshop, cleaning and repairing the defective parts in the ESL (ELV).
Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSzF7eu7bTQ
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hXThRq1kHY

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