Compare AURO OtoSys IM100 with OtoSys IM600

The main difference lies in Mercedes-Benz, VW, Audi software and adapters to work with.
Software difference:
Auro IM600 canread PIN/CS from AUDI Q5/A4/A5 2015-2017 and learn keys to Mercedes-Benz, but IM100 cannot work with Mercedes-Benz, VW, Audi for immobilizer functions.
Adapter difference:


IM600 use UP400.IM100 use UP200.
Up200 doesn’t allow for eeprom and use of breakout leads through the custom pinouts.

Edit to update: IM100 is confirmed to have luck with Mercedes-Benz immo.
Now Otosys IM100 with UP400 can work for Mercedes key programming as well as Otosys IM600 does.
Immobilizer functions: Otosys IM100 vs IM600:

Note:This function is supported.
This function is not supported.
Special Declaration: 
Some of the listed functions are manufacture dependent. The functions and vehicle coverage expand with new update release.

How to install Xentry Openshell XDOS on Windows 10

Xentry Openshell XDOS Windows 10 installation tips and guides for newbies:
– XDOS Windows 10 Startkey not valid
– XDOS Windows 10 security settings
– No Windows 7 VMware on Windows 10
– Windows 10 Ad-Hoc Fix
– Ad-Hoc connection on Windows 10
– Sdconnect C4 Wifi connection on Window 10
– 09.2018 XDOS Windows 10 reliable source

In detail…
(Note that all solutions here are based on personal experience and you can have a try as you want, but no one will hold responsibilities of what will happen to your tool and car. Good luck!)
1.  XDOS Windows 10 Startkey not valid
I have strange problem with XDOS version on Win 10 x64: In ConfigAssist I can’t enter Xentry key – “StartKey not valid error”
I try to use standalone key center but see 0x8000704C7 error when I start it.
For Win10x64, it is one of the recommended system requirements by Mercedes. but maybe there is some obstacle(s) but a member wrote in this thread that he could handle it as well.
Xentry xdos: xentry diagnosis for 12/24v using partd aka C3 (obsolete), sdconnect aka C4, ecom, xentry connect aka xentry kit 2, and bosch vci aka xentry kit 3
Xentry passthru EU or USA: xentry diagnosis using J2534 passthru devices e.g: mercedes passthru vci (12/24v), avdi, vas5054a (12v), drewtech MongoosePro (12/24v) and many other J2534 compatible devices.
2.  XDOS Windows 10 security settings
I have enough problems with w10 and security settings I just used w7 x86 ultimate went thru no problems did all my addones 1st took some time but , for some reason no taskbar icom for connection setup but can manually open .
if you install xentry passthru, it will not install sdconnect toolkit.
but if you install xentry xdos, the sdconnect toolkit will be installed.
you can set to ‘show’ in the taskbar tray at right bottom corner.
3.  No Windows 7 VMware on Windows 10
Are you booting into a Win7 VM or some sort of Win7 image on your Win10 laptop?
No VMware no win 7 image. It working on Windows 10 64bit professional. The same Ad-hoc like on Win 7. WEP is not problem. You have to manually set new connection with name Road24h/WEP/key uncheck automatic connection or something like this /I forgot/ then use solution which posted Mr.Rocinante and allow Ad-hoc thats all. This working for me. You can see on picture in my post how is connected SDConnect. I tested it on 3 cars and no problem with Ad-hoc. I reinstall full system now because I found one larger hdd
4.  Windows 10 Ad-Hoc Fix
On win 10 will be hard as hosted networks on win 10 not accept wep anymore
This is how I fixed the Win10 Ad-Hoc, wireless SDconnect C4 connection issue.
I downloaded the Win 8.1 wireless adapter drivers for my specific wireless card.
Download ONLY the drivers, not the software suite with the driver.
The Win 8.1 drivers will allow Ad-Hoc to function under Win 10.
I deleted/uninstalled my wireless adapter card to remove all current drivers associated with this wireless adapter.
I double clicked the .exe driver file for Win 8.1. The software found my wireless adapter and installed the Win 8.1 drivers.
Rebooted system, Ad-Hoc functions properly now.
Hope this works for others using Win 10.
5.  Ad-Hoc connection on Windows 10
There seems a problem between Ad-hoc and win 10?
This solution working but also need to be allowed Ad-hoc.
On the pictures you can see adhoc connection on win 10. You need settings from thread “sdconnect xdos configuration” you need set up new connection Road24h with wep encryption and allow adhoc that’s all.



1.  Sdconnect C4 Wifi connection on Window 10
Can somebody help me with wifi connection C4 and win 10
It worked for me
To save an ad-hoc network and its network key on the guest computer (running Windows 7)
Note down the SSID, security type, encryption type and the key of the ad-hoc network.
Disconnect your connection to any wireless network and switch off/disable your wireless device. Turn on/enable your wireless device but don’t connect to any network. (Thanks GK.)
Click on the network icon in the taskbar.
Click Open Network and Sharing Center > Manage Wireless Networks > Add.
Click “Manually create a network profile”. (This may look silly but we really are going to create an infrastructure network now.)
Enter the network name (SSID), security type, encryption type (if any) and the key that you noted in step 1.
Uncheck both checkboxes (“Start this connection automatically” and “Connect even if the network is not broadcasting”.) [Note that you cannot have the connection start automatically. If you try to have it checked, step 10 will fail. A different way to start it automatically during system boot is described below.]
Click Next > Close. Your connection must appear in the list with the icon suggesting infrastructure (two big screens connected to a tube). Don’t worry about it.
Click Start, type in “cmd” in the search box, press Enter.
In the Command Prompt, type in “netsh wlan set profileparameter name=NetworkName ConnectionType=IBSS”, exactly as shown, without quotes, except you must substitute NetworkName with the SSID (network name) of your ad-hoc network.
If everything went well, you’ll see that the icon has now changed to an ad-hoc icon (three small screens connected to each other) in the Manage Wireless Networks window.
Turn on/enable your wireless device, and try connecting to the Ad-hoc network. You will notice that you no longer need to enter the network key.
To automatically connect to a saved ad-hoc network during Windows boot (can be applied to both guest and host computers running Windows 7)
Click Start > point to All Programs > right-click Startup > click Open. (You may choose Open All Users instead if you prefer).
Right-click an empty space and click New > Shortcut.
Type in “netsh wlan connect NetworkName”. Once again, NetworkName must be substituted with the SSID of your ad-hoc network.
Click Next and enter a fancy name such as “Connect to NetworkName” or something like that.
Click Finish and you’re done. This shortcut will run when Windows starts up, giving you a very brief flash of the black command window, followed by your computer connecting to the ad-hoc network if it is available. Tip: You can also pin the shortcut in your taskbar or copy it to the desktop to easily connect to the network any time you want.
Note: You will probably need Administrator access to complete some of the steps above (in both procedures).
2.  2018 XDOS Windows 10 reliable source
Do you have any reliable link for 09.2018 Xentry? Better have been confirmed to work no issues with SDconnect?
I’m using the site https://www.obd2tool.com/goods-2890-MB+SD+Compact+4+Update+to+Latest+version+201605.html good tech support. Free activation help via remote
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How to update Xentry Connect C5 2018.7 in Two Method

Xentry Connect C5 2018.7 can update in the way of ISO Image file or ship back the hard disk to the dealer for update. This post describes how to update step by step, what to use and what should attention.
2018.7 Best Quality Benz C5 features:
1): Hardware 1 :1 Best quality
2). Works with Mercedes Benz cars and trucks
3). Doesn’t come with computer, but with internal hard disk + one moveable hard disk.

2: How to update Benz C5?
Option 1: ship back the disk for update (Easy)
However, most users can’t update online by themselves, so you are highly advised to ship back the dealer with the internal solid hard disk as well as the external Dell hard disk, the Dell hard disk update is up to you, you can ship back or not as you like.
Benz C3 software: Benz C5 2018.7 is available with Solid Hard Disk sold at 145USD free shipping by simple post.
Option 2: update Benz C5 with the ISO Image file (need skills)
2018.7 update
Note: If your C5 is bought before 2018.3 and want to update, then contact the dealer for remote assistance; if your C5 is bought after 2018.3, you can directly download the above link to update.
How update Benz C5 with the ISO Image file?
Tools required:
IODD 2541
Xentry_Kit_09_2017.iso（copy to the folder: iodd 2541 _ISO）
Benz C5
Panasonic power adapter
SanDisk U disk 64G high speed 3.0 sales for 29.99USD free shipping by post service.
IODD 2541

Panasonic power adapter
Xentry Connect C5 multiplexer

C5 mux in standby mode
Plug the Panasonic power adapter into Benz C5
Insert IODD 2541 into the USB port on C5


Ensure Benz C5 is in a standby mode, then hold the “X” and “√” at the same time, then it will pop up “Start Update?” (if it pop up “Start XENTRY Connect?” instead, then, please wait until it disappears, then repeat the operation until it display “Start Update?”)
When you see “Start Update?”, press “√” and Connect C5 will go into the update status and IODD 2541 will light up shown as below.
Just quickly press button “5” on IODD 2541.And the cross “X” will turn a circle “O”.

Please look at the Benz C5 screen, it is updating.



The update will take 50-55 minutes to finish, after complete the system will restart.

If the system fails to restart, turn off C5 and then restart it.
When C5 starts, take out the hard disk in the C5 and install it into the laptop I.E Dell 55220. Before it, Please install the Windows machine on the U disk

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

Choose “USB Storage Device” and press “Enter”.

Choose [03] WIN2003 PE Classical

Go to the PE system and open “create a new user” program.




Note : Windows should be located in disk D:
After choose the path, right click on “Create a new admin account” on the left.

Input user name : C5, password: abc12345678 ( you are allowed to input any user name and password as you like).


Click on Ok
Close the application
Turn off the laptop
Take out the disk off the laptop and install it into C5 multiplexer

3. How to active Xentry Connect C5 after update?
After update complete every time, paste this Benz C5 key to “StartKeyCerter” to active the diagnostic software.
Here is the procedure to follow on how to activate:
https://mega.nz/#!Gp8lzLLK!-B3Ytw1j-YoC9tWM_atYxgvmer5mbOMNxfH4BYz4D0E
Files need to activate C5:
Activation key
2018.7 key
Back list C5
4.Benz C5 Questions and answers:
Q: Can Benz C5 2018.7 work with both cars and trucks?
A: Yes.
Q: Can Benz C5 software be copied to a personal computer?
A: No, the software is bound together with the multiplexer, it can’t be copied.
Q: Can Mercedes Star Diagnostic Benz C5 software support Expert DTS?
A: No, not supported so far.
Q: What’s the difference between Benz C5 and C4?
A: All of the Benz C5 software is free for 3 years until the account invalid. C4 upgrade needs to be cracked every time, it is very troublesome.
Q: Is Xentry Connect C5 available with the installation guide in other Language?
A: Yes. here you can refer to:
Xentry Connect C5 installation in English
Xentry Connect C5 installation in French
Xentry Connect C5 installation in German
Xentry Connect C5 installation in Italian
Xentry Connect C5 installation in Spanish
Xentry Connect C5 installation in Japanese

Launch Icarscan OBD2 diagnostic Tool FAQs and Solutions

Q: ICARSCAN registration is unsuccessful
When registering to activate Launch X431 Icarscan, the prompt: the device is already activated by another user or activation failed.

A : There are 2 possibilities:
1. Most of the reasons: The customer has registered successfully, but he forgot the user name.
For example, a customer registered to activate Icarscan tool , set the user name as Bin.rabeea91@gmil.com . But when logging in later, use Bin.rabeea91@gmail.com to log in.
the system will think that this is a new user, will request He to activate his Icarscan again.
If the above situation occurs, please check if your username is correct, or contact us to help you find the correct username in our system. Our contact email is < sales@obd2tool.com >
2. Another possibility is that this ICARSCAN Serial Number has not been registered into our sales system. You need to contact us to help you register in our system, you can register normally.
Q: Log in to the Launch Icarscan APP and run the model software appear ErrID:-6

The customer gave us the following information:

A: Generally, this version of the software has a bug and needs to be contacted by us.
We will solve this problem within two working days. (We will fix the bug and re-release the new version of the software)
A new version of the software has been released and we will notify the customer to update the software of the app.
Q: Use the Launch Icarscan to connect to the car for diagnosis. The final prompt is as follows:

A : There are 3 possibilities:
1. It is possible that this version of the software will not be able to test your car.
Please provide us with detailed model information. We will develop this model immediately and update it to the next version of the software.
You can just download the new version and test it.
2. If the prompt is found in different cars, the Icarscan hardware may be damaged and the hardware needs to be sent back for repair.
3. there are other possibilities. For example, there is a problem with the car’s diagnostic seat, the car’s electrical system has been modified, and so on. You can feedback the problem to us in more detail. We can solve it for you faster.
Q: When The launch icarscan app was running, it suddenly stopped. The diagram below:

The customer provided the following information:

A: Generally, such problems may be caused by too low hardware version or too low car version.
The hardware is automatically upgraded. Only the bluetooth connection box is needed to keep the mobile phone network open, and the App will automatically prompt the firmware to upgrade.
If the hardware upgrade is not resolved, please update your software to the latest version.
If both the hardware and software are upgraded to the latest version, the problem remains. Please provide your icarscan App version and serial number, mobile phone model and android version to us.
We’ll work it out for you in two working days.
Q: Install the Launch icarscan EZdiag APP, and when it is running, prompt: APP EZdiag stopped

A: This is usually because the phone’s operating system is not compatible with the icarscan APP.
Customers need to provide:
For App versions, box Numbers, phone models and android versions, it’s best to record a video to locate the problem
According to the information provided by the customer, we will modify our APP to be compatible with the customer’s mobile system.
If you have more questions about LAUNCH ICARSCAN, please contact our sales < sales@obd2tool.com > , our website is www.obd2tool.com

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