This is a tutorial about how to use VVDI MB Tool to replace Mercedes-Benz W204 ESL/ELV NEC Chip no need renew EIS.
Device required:
Transponder A2C-45770 A2C-52724 NEC chips
Laptop
The advantage of Transponder A2C-45770 A2C-52724 NEC chips:
Let’s test it on bench.
Connect all devices as shown in the picture as below
Run VVDI MB Tool software
Go to ‘ESL Tools’
Select mode: OBD
Select Chassis: W204, W207, W212
Read ESL data
Then tick ‘Allow user’
Input the erase password
Click ‘Renew ESL’
Press ‘Yes’ use ‘method 1’ to renew
Read ESL data again
The ‘Personalized’ and ‘Activated’ are not ticked now.
Load ESL data
Select the original EIS data file
Input the key pass
Click ‘Write’
Tick ‘Auto clear TP and personalized’
Then click ‘Write’ again
Write data successfully
Read ESL data again
Now the ‘Personalized’ is ticked.
Go to ‘EIS Tools’
Select ‘W172, 204, 207, 212 (with ELV)’ and ‘Test EIS status/Working key’
Click ‘Start’ when the interface appears on the screen
Switch ignition ON with key
Turn the key, and the status changes
Finally, back to ‘ESL Tools’ and read ESL data again
Now all options are ticked.
Done!
Device used:
Xhorse VVDI MB BGA TOOL Benz Key Programmer:
https://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/xhorse-vvdi-benz-vvdi-mb-tool-bag.html
Transponder A2C-45770 A2C-52724 NEC chips for MB Benz W204 207 212 for ESL ELV VVDI MB/CGDI MB:
https://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/transponder-nec-chips-benz-vvdi.html