The following content will share the method of using Autel IM508 plus XP400 Pro to read Benz EIS data.
We need to prepare the Autel IM508, XP400 Pro original unit*1 and the control module combining of EIS, ELV, instrument and gateway that are removed from the car and relevant cables.
Already connected well before operation! Now, let’s start the procedure of reading EIS data via OBD.
Enter the “IMMO” function of the tablet>>select “Mercedes Benz”, the unit’s screen will prompt the message of “connecting to the XP400 Pro programmer. Just follow the message and plug the USB cable into the tablet.
Tap “Auto VIN Scan”>> “Read” on the bottom right, it will start reading VIN automatically, please wait...
Here is what we have got of the VIN, click “OK” to enter; VIN information decoding and it will then ask you to confirm the vehicle profile like below:
Click “YES” to go to the next step.
Choose “2008-2014”(vehicle year)>> “Control unit”
But how can we read the vehicle’s EIS data? Don’t worry, please check the core steps:
Tap “EIS tools”>> “Read EIS data”>> “OBD”>> “On vehicle”>> “Auto scan”
We can see the EIS is identified as W207; Click “OK” and it will read EIS information automatically, just wait a few seconds.
Awesome! The EIS data has been successfully read out by the combined effort of Autel IM508 & XP400 Pro.
See what I mean? The car key NO.1 position and NO.2 position have been used. That means this operation is a big success.
Click Yes to save the EIS data and congratulations! BTW: there is path to save the data, you can upload the data to the server to calculate the password and program key.
2.How to Use Autel IM508 & XP400 Pro to Add New Key for Mercedes Benz?
Autel IM508 plus XP400 Pro are incredibly powerful in key programming and adding a new key for your car. So the content below will, from the perspective of vehicle practical test, share every single step specially of using Autel IM508 & XP400 Pro to Generate Mercedes Benz Car Key.
Tap “IMMO” on the Home screen>> “Mercedes Benz>> “Auto VIN Scan”, the IM508 unit will automatically read the VIN code. Wait a few seconds, it will ask you to confirm vehicle profile like below:
The vehicle information has already been read out, click “Yes” to the next interface.
Tap “2008-2014”<< “Control unit”<< “Add key”<< “On bench”<< “W207”
We’ve already connected well according to the EIS wiring diagram, so click “OK”.
The unit will start establishing vehicle communication...
Tap “Begin” button and put the original key close to XP400 Pro programmer and press any button of the key to continue.
Then, insert the original key into the coil of XP400 Pro programmer. The unit’s screen will prompt the message of “Is this ignition key a smart key”. You have to confirm very carefully, for the non-smart key, Click ‘No”.
An “IMMO status” chart will be waiting for you to confirm. Click “OK” to continue.
Read ignition key information--Success!
Click “Begin” button and put the original key close to XP400 Pro programmer and press any button of the key.
We will start reading blank key information, follow the instruction on the screen.
See what it tells us to do next? Yes, now, it’s time for us to insert the blank new key into the coil of XP400 Pro programmer. Click “OK” to confirm.
Communicating with the key. Please wait...
Prompted message: Is there a key password? If no key password, select “No” to calculate the password. Press “OK” to enter PASSWORD CALCULATION process.
Insert the ignition key into the EIS and wait for 5 seconds.
And next you need to pull out the ignition key.
Getting password--Establishing vehicle communication at the moment!!!
Again, insert the ignition key into the EIS and wait for 2 seconds
After pulling out the ignition key, insert it into the IR keyhole on the XP400 Pro.
Wait for the password calculation, it takes about 10-30 minutes.
Key password has been calculated successfully, click “OK”.
Once again, insert the ignition key into the EIS and wait for 30s.
Password calculation completed!
Generate key file, please wait...
Insert the blank key into the IR keyhole of the programmer and click OK.
Detecting key file...Writing key file...Add key successfully...
According to the instructions, check if the new added key can be used normally.
Insert the new key into vehicle’s EIS, the dashboard is lighted up as expected.
New key has been programmed successfully.
Here is the Autel IM508 & XP400PRO package purchase link:
https://www.cardiagtool.co.uk/autel-maxiim-im508-plus-xp400-pro.html
CardiagTool.co.uk After-Sale Warranty Policy | ||||
Problem Details | Warranty Time | Treatment | Responsibility for Charge | Remark |
Quality Problem | within 7 days after receiving the package | Buyer: Submit a message (Mail to sales@cardiagtool.co.uk ) and Return the items to Seller's assigned address by EMS or Post. | Return Ship cost: Seller | Any costs because of customer's wrong operation lead to return will be responsible by the buyers. |
Resend ship cost: Seller | ||||
Seller: If can not repair, exchange a new one (Items must be in new condition with original packaging and accessories.) | Repair Charge: Seller | |||
Replace Parts Charge: Seller | ||||
within 8-14 days after receiving the package | Buyer: Submit a message and Return the items to the assigned address by EMS or Post for repairing | Return Ship cost: Seller | ||
Resend ship cost: Buyer | ||||
Seller: If can not repair, exchange a new one (Items must be in new condition with original packaging and accessories.) | Repair Charge: Seller | |||
Replace Parts Charge: Seller | ||||
within 15 days to 1 year after receiving the package | Buyer: Submit a message and Return the items to the assigned address by EMS or Post for repairing | Return Ship cost: Buyer | ||
Resend ship cost: Buyer | ||||
Seller: Repair it. | Repair Charge: Seller | |||
Replace Parts Charge: Buyer | ||||
Lost in the delivery | 30 days after shipping | Buyer: Submit proof to the seller | New Product Cost: Seller | |
Seller: Contact carrier to ask for Claimant and arrange another shipment to the buyer | Resend Ship Cost: Seller | |||
Customs Problem | 30 days after shipping | Buyer: Finish customs clearance when import | Customs duties or agent fees: Buyer | |
Seller: Try to help buyer to finish customs clearance but not responsible for this. | ||||
Delivery Problems: broken, incomplete, wrong address | within 7 days after receiving the package | Buyer: Report to Seller, and submit Complaint to Carrier (DHL, TNT, UPS, EMS, etc..) in 7 days to get a Complaint number and send the number to Seller.After the seller's permit, return the full package in good condition to the assigned address by EMS or Post. Caution: The Carrier will not accept Complaints after 7 days. | Return Ship cost: Buyer | |
Resend ship cost: Buyer | ||||
Seller: ask for compensation as per the Complaint number from Carrier, not responsible for any losses after 7 days. | Repair Charge: Seller | |||
Replacement Charge: Buyer | ||||
Received wrong Items | within 3 days after receiving the package | Buyer: Report to Seller, and return the full package in good condition to assigned address by EMS or Post in 3 days | Return Ship cost: Seller | |
Seller: Arrange shipment for the correct items | Resend ship cost: Seller | |||
Man-made Damage: such as update machine online, dismantle the equipment, and so on | within 1 year | Buyer: Report to Seller, and return the items for repairing to assigned address by EMS or Post | Return Ship cost: Buyer | |
Resend ship cost: Buyer | ||||
Repair Charge: Buyer | ||||
Replacement Charge: Buyer | ||||
Note: | 1. Warranty Policy only protects Main parts. Other parts are out of our warranty policy. | |||
2. Before return, please confirm with us. we will give you a shipping address once confirming the problem. The buyer will be responsible for any risks or costs without our permission. | ||||
3. Buyer needs to return the items by cheaper EMS or Post, or we can't get them because of restricting Customs Policy. | ||||
4. The Warranty Policy fits for all products except for some products which state the warranty specially in a description. |