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Allend
March 2, 2025
Can't update UTC time
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Mr. Anderson
March 2, 2025
To update the UTC time on a VDO CTC II, follow these steps in the Programming CTC menu:
1. Select "Date - Time > Programming CTC > Time zone" and confirm. 2. Use the controls to set the correct time zone (+11:00h to -12:00h) and confirm. 3. Go to the "Change-over times" menu and confirm. 4. Select the year and confirm. 5. Set the start date for daylight saving time (the end time is automatically determined).
The updated values are stored in the CTC II and must then be programmed into the tachograph via the Programming TCO menu.
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Allend
March 3, 2025
@Mr. Anderson thanks , anyway the max years in my tool "CHANGE -OVER TIMES YEAR : 2021,, can you help me , how to make this to 2025
Mücahit
April 23, 2025
@Allend ben bu cihazdan nerden alabilirim
Allend
March 5, 2025
how to make the year to 2025, im my tool max years 2021
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Mücahit
May 1, 2025
MmmMücahit
Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025
To set the year to 2025 on the VDO CTC II tool, change the date using the format dd.mm.yy. Enter a date with "25" as the year (e.g., 01.01.25 for January 1, 2025). The tool uses two-digit year format.
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CTC II Operating Instructions Preface Dear User, The Compact Test Computer CTC II is a compact, versatile and easy to use Service Diagnostic System by Continental Trading GmbH. Purpose of These Operating Instructions describe the correct handling this document and use of the CTC II when commissioning, programming and checking the following tachographs: •...
3.6.2 Battery operation ..................22 3.6.3 Charging the battery................. 23 3.6.4 Operation via the vehicle power supply............ 24 3.7 Connecting the CTC II to a tachograph ............25 3.8 Program overview (menu tree) ............... 26 Kapitel 4 Settings ..................30 4.1 Adjustments: Function, Language, Info ............
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11.4 Date and Time....................64 11.4.1 Time zones - EU member states ............65 11.4.2 Start and end of daylight saving............. 66 11.4.3 Programming CTC II ................67 11.4.4 Programming TCO................. 68 11.5 Displaying manufacturing data ..............68 11.6 Distance driven..................... 69 11.7 Error memory ....................
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Kapitel 12 Checksum/ Test............... 74 Kapitel 13 Error messages ............... 75 13.1 Invalid user input................... 75 13.2 Invalid measuring value ................76 13.3 CTC II error messages ................. 76 13.3.1 Roller measurement ................76 13.3.2 Road measurement................77 13.3.3 Tachograph communication ..............77 13.3.4 Roller Interface Module communication ..........
Protect yourself and prevent damage to the test device and tachograph components.◄ Personnel/ technical requirements Requirements for Each person given the task of using CTC II components must personnel possess a certificate awarded for carrying out the relevant tasks in accordance with legal regulations.
Danger of explosion! Caution The CTC II may not be operated in areas which may be endangered by explosions! Do not use the test device near flammable liquids or gases!◄...
Notes on operation Designated use The CTC II is a test device used for the inspection, commissioning, and programming of radio slot sized tachographs (EC recording equipment and Non-EC tachographs). The test device may only be used for the purpose for which it was manufactured.
CTC II For your safety Operating Instructions Important notes on rolling road test stands Operating Avoid excessive jolting and shaking of the module. instructions Do not use any sharp-cornered or pointed object to press buttons (e. g. ballpoint pens). Cleanliness Prevent dust and dirt from getting into the module.
Operating Instructions must also be adhered to. • The test stand type was set up by a VDO service partner during installation. No modifications may be made! • While working at the test stand, adhere to the relevant trade association's safety and accident prevention regulations.
CTC II For your safety Operating Instructions Important notes on rolling road test stands 1.5.3 Safety notes on various vehicle types • Vehicles with several rigidly-coupled drive axles, or those with tandem rear axles must be rolled using a free- Important running roller set.
For your safety Installation instructions Installation instructions Power supply The test device may only be connected to the voltages stipulated in these Operating Instructions. Connection cables Ensure that no one can stumble over the cables. Danger of short-circuits! Caution Cables damaged by other objects can cause short-circuits, adverse effects and malfunctions.
Features of the CTC II General description Usage The CTC II is a service diagnostic system (SDS) which uses a test device by Continental Trading GmbH. The test device has been designed for the inspection, commissioning and programming of tachographs, in accordance with legal regulations.
General description Product description Product description Below is a description of your CTC II's components, features and functions. Package contents CTC II test device Device case CD with Operating Instructions for the CTC II (German, English and French) ® Test cable DTCO 1381/ SE5000/ SmarTach Test cables, MTCO 1324 and 1390 Power supply connection cable 10 –...
Available products Below is a short list of available products with article numbers: Available products Article number CTC II complete A2C59512169 "CTC II stationary" set A2C59512714 "Automatic Measured Track" Kit 1602-04020000 2.3.2 Accessories Below is a short list of available accessories with article...
Functional elements All functions are carried out by means of the operator buttons on the key panel. The individual operating steps are shown in the display. Fig. 1: CTC II functional elements Display Light barrier connection Key panel Device seal...
CTC II General description Operating Instructions Operating and display elements Operating and display elements 2.5.1 Key panel Function Adjust the K value to match the determined "W value". Correction value menu (only rolling road). Start the Device testing menu (range of functions depends on the tachograph).
General description Operating and display elements 2.5.2 Display and menu guidance In the CTC II's display, the selection screens and the input screens differ fundamentally from one another. Selection screens CTC MEASURING For example, you can use the keys in KITAS <...
CTC II General description Operating Instructions CTC II power supply 2.5.3 Reset function The CTC II offers you a reset function for cancelling a running program. Press one after another. Then press again. The CTC II cancels the running program and restarts automatically.
If the LED turns green, the Roller Interface Module is connected to the CTC II via Bluetooth. Important symbol in the CTC II's display indicates that a connection between the CTC II and the Roller Interface Module exists. This symbol also gives you information about the field strength of the Bluetooth connection.
(after the last operation) that the CTC II will wait before automatically entering "Sleep Mode". Restarting When the CTC II is in "Sleep Mode", press any key to restart it. The menu that was used last (before "Sleep Mode" was activated) is displayed.
Operation via the vehicle power supply Fig. 2: Connecting the CTC II to the vehicle power supply Connect the CTC II (1) to the vehicle power supply cable (2). Starting the CTC II Connect the plug (3) of the vehicle power supply cable to the vehicle cigarette lighter (4) (or to a suitable vehicle power outlet).
General description Connecting the CTC II to a tachograph Connecting the CTC II to a tachograph Use the diagnostic cable to connect the CTC II to the calibration interface of the tachograph. Refer to the information in the tachograph product manual for guidance.
CTC II General description Operating Instructions Program overview (menu tree) Program overview (menu tree) DTCO Smar MTCO ® 1381 5000 Tach 1324 2400 Function keys Programming (calibration adjustment) Correction value* Device testing (Test device) Speed test Odometer test Test chart...
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General description Program overview (menu tree) DTCO Smar MTCO ® 1381 5000 Tach 1324 2400 Programming Installation data Next calibration Calibration Max. speed Country code Tyre size TCO parameter Configuration CAN Bus CAN on/ off Reset Heartbeat Repetition rate TCO1 Out of scope warn.
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CTC II General description Operating Instructions Program overview (menu tree) DTCO Smar MTCO ® 1381 5000 Tach 1324 2400 Programming TCO parameter V-profile V-profile on/ off V-profile border Write V-profile N-profile N-profile on/ off N-profile border Write N-profile 2) 3) State Remote Dl Interface Warn.
Settings The periodic inspection procedure of tachographs may vary due to country-specific regulations. The standard program of the CTC II complies with the legally prescribed tachograph inspection in Germany - an inspection procedure used in many other EU countries. However, in France, Italy, Portugal and Belgium, national regulations and the procedure itself differ somewhat.
CTC II and Roller Interface Module. Your VDO service partner can provide you with an additional user-defined language. The numerical value indicates the period of time (after the last operation) before the CTC II automatically enters "Sleep Mode".
Press to select special characters. ◄ PIN via PIN direct The workshop card PIN is not saved in the CTC II - entering it by keyboard merely simplifies the procedure. The value entered is sent directly to the digital tachograph.
Entering a PIN for the workshop card PIN via USER SELECTION PIN via User selection Up to 10 users can be created in the CTC II. The workshop card PIN is protected for each user by a personal 4-digit password. The password consists of numerals.
CTC II Entering a PIN for the workshop card Operating Instructions PIN via USER SELECTION 4.2.2 Calling up a saved PIN Press to select Input PIN. Select a saved user and confirm. Enter the user's password and confirm. The PIN is transferred to the tachograph and the basic menu is displayed.
(manual measurement track) on the vehicle. • connect the CTC II to the tachograph and connect up the power supply; see Chapter 2.7 "Connecting the CTC II to a tachograph" on Page 25 and Chapter 2.6 "CTC II power supply"...
Always adhere to your country's valid legal regulations!◄ Notes on correction value determination The CTC II must be connected to the Roller Interface Module.◄ Condition Wrong measuring In contrast to the actual value (on the road), tyre deformations results can cause wrong rolling road measurements.
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• Measuring wheel circumference on the road • Measuring wheel circumference on the rolling road Set the CTC II correction value here to + 0.0 %. • Calculating the correction value: = determined wheel circumference on the road = determined wheel circumference on the rolling road...
Road measurement The CTC II is set to the mobile function. Condition The CTC II is connected to the vehicle cigarette lighter via the vehicle power supply cable. The CTC II is connected to the tachograph. The measured track has been prepared, also see Chapter 5 "Preparing for measuring"...
Press to adjust the K value to match the determined W value. The CTC II programs the determined W value in the tachograph. Remark: The K value may deviate by ± 2 imp/km from the determined W value, due to electronic splitting.
Enter the measured track length and confirm. Press to adjust the K value to match the determined W value. The CTC II programs the determined W value in the tachograph. Remark: The K value may deviate by ± 2 imp/km from the determined W value, due to electronic splitting.
The CTC II is set to Function > Stationary. Condition The CTC II has been started up; see Chapter 2.6 "CTC II power supply" on Page 20. The CTC II is connected to the tachograph.◄ The CTC II reads the tachograph type and identifies it based on the data it receives.
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CTC II The steps involved in measuring and testing Operating Instructions Rolling road test stand Function Action/ Command Value/ Information Engaging brake BR = OFF Releasing brake BR = ON Correct. value Modify correction value and Max. ± 9.9 % confirm.
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This function serves as a drive-in, drive-out function for the vehicle and is only effective on a rolling road. Control of this function is carried out by the CTC II. When driving into the roller set the brake must be engaged.
CTC II The steps involved in measuring and testing ® Operating Instructions The steps involved in measuring and testing SmarTach ® The steps involved in measuring and testing SmarTach 6.3.1 General notes The execution of a measuring and testing procedure for a ®...
The determined values are first saved in the test device. ® Step 3 Calibration of the SmarTach using the key: The CTC II carries out the following steps: • Adjustment of the K value • Transfer (programming) of the legal parameters •...
Operating Instructions Device testing • Press to start the "Test device" menu. The CTC II reads the tachograph type. With the CTC II you can carry out the following device tests: • Speed test – Accuracy of the speed indicator –...
Device testing Speed test (MTCO 1324, SE2400) This Chapter explains the possible functions available for device testing using the CTC II. Important Chapter 2.8 "Program overview (menu tree)" on Page 26 tells you which functions are available for a connected tachograph.◄...
Device testing Operating Instructions Variable speed Press to start the "Test device" menu. The CTC II reads the tachograph type and the K value. Confirm the current K value or use to enter the new value. Press to increase or decrease the value in increments of 1 km/h (and in increments of 0.1 km/h).
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The speed shown in the digital tachograph display may only deviate by a maximum of ± 1 km/h. Remark: The CTC II automatically sets speeds of < 20 km/h to a value of 20 km/h. The CTC II automatically sets speeds of > 200 km/h to a value of 200 km/h.
The CTC II reads the tachograph type and the K value. Press to start the test. The CTC II drives the tachograph at a speed of 100 km/h, (85 km/h for digital tachographs). Compare the actual distance to the target distance.
Driver 1 Driver 2 Fig. 5: Automatically created test chart MTCO 1324: Fully automatic, i. e. the CTC II sets the time groups automatically. Important SE2400: Semi-automatic, i. e. the CTC II emits an acoustic tone ( ) to prompt you to set the time groups, then continue the program.◄...
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CTC II Device testing Operating Instructions Creating a test chart (MTCO 1324, SE2400) Test step Upper limit of the measuring range Time group* [km/h] Duration Driver 1 Driver 2 ‚ € ‚ € Always adhere to your country's relevant legal regulations!◄...
Device testing Clock test Clock test Press to start the "Test device" menu. The CTC II reads the tachograph type. Start measurement, test follows automatically. Duration is roughly 20 seconds. Please refer to the "MTCO Technical Product Manual" for further information.◄...
Operating Instructions Clock test DTCO data download The CTC II enables you to download (copy) all mass memory data from a digital tachograph in order to archive this data using the KIPAS 2 workshop software for instance. For further information please contact your VDO service partner.◄...
CTC II Tachograph programming Operating Instructions Tachograph programming The CTC II gives you the option of programming or calling the following data from the tachograph's memory: • Installation data • TCO parameters • Date and Time • Manufacturing data •...
Tachograph programming 10.1 Programming You'll find a brief programming description below. Function Action/ Command Value/ Information Starting programming Start the menu • Installation data • TCO parameter • Date - Time • Manuf. data • Distance covered • Error memory •...
CTC II Tachograph programming Operating Instructions Installation data 10.2 Installation data Program Remark Value K constant Enter: characteristic • DTCO 1381: 2400 – 25000 coefficient "W" • SE5000: 2000 – 64255 Read: tachograph constant K ® • SmarTach : 2000 – 64255 [imp/km].
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Tachograph programming Installation data Program Remark Value Next calibration • DTCO, SE5000, Date format is dd.mm.yy. ® SmarTach : Enter the date of the next calibration (current date + 2 years). • MTCO: Calibration date. Calibration Message that calibration is SE2400: 1 to 104 weeks due.
CTC II Tachograph programming Operating Instructions TCO parameters 10.3 TCO parameters Program Remark Value/ Information Configuration See the MTCO Technical MTCO: binary entry Product Manual. Seal number Will be defined by the MTCO: 8-digit number local Continental subsidiary. CAN on/ off...
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Tachograph programming TCO parameters Program Remark Value/ Information Dim parameters Brightness of device Light off: illumination when light off • DTCO 1381: or on. 0 - 100, 0 – 250 (CAN) • SE5000: 0 – 255 Light on: • DTCO 1381: 0 – 100 •...
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CTC II Tachograph programming Operating Instructions TCO parameters Program Remark Value/ Information Speed warniing Time that is to elapse DTCO, SE5000: 0 – 60 s before a warning is output that vmax has been exceeded. V-impulse control B7 Enables/ disables...
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Tachograph programming TCO parameters Program Remark Value/ Information Warn. expire date Message that the card DTCO 1381 Rel. 1.3: (driver card, company will expire soon. • on/ off card, control card, • 0 – 92 days workshop card Product code •...
CTC II Tachograph programming Operating Instructions Date and Time 10.4 Date and Time The tachograph saves all determined times (working time, rest time, driving time etc.) in UTC time (Universal Time Coordinated, corresponds to time zone "0") and displays local time (official time of the country where the vehicle is registered).
Tachograph programming Date and Time 10.4.1 Time zones - EU member states Time zones - EU member states Belgium + 1 h Bulgaria + 2 h Denmark + 1 h Germany + 1 h Estonia + 2 h Finland + 2 h France + 1 h Greece...
At the factory, the current change-over times (start/ end of daylight saving) and offsets for the EU member states are stored in the test device for the next ten years. The CTC II is used to program change-over times into the MTCO 1324 for the next five year. Year...
Select the first text box (date begin daylight saving). * You cannot change the time in the "end of daylight saving" time text box as the CTC II determines this time based on the start of daylight saving time and the offset.
"date" (dd.mm.yy) and confirm. Press to select the position. to enter the "system time" (hh.mm.ss) and confirm. * The CTC II's system time corresponds to the local time. End the program. 10.5 Displaying manufacturing data Select the "Manuf. data" menu and confirm.
Tachograph programming Distance driven 10.6 Distance driven The MTCO 1324 stores the actual distance driven, irrespective of how often the MTCO 1324's trip counter has Important been reset and the distance driven with the vehicle.◄ Select the "Distance covered" menu and confirm. The distance driven is displayed.
"active error". End the program. 10.7.2 Deleting the error memory Select "Error memory > Display err memory" and confirm. The CTC II reads the tachograph type and error memory. Press to delete the error memory. Remark: You can only delete inactive errors. Active errors and the "legal error"...
When replacing a tachograph, all vehicle-specific and device- specific parameters must be programmed into the new tachograph. The CTC II enables you to read, save and program the following parameters into the new tachograph: • Select the "Save TCO Data" menu and confirm.
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CTC II Tachograph programming Operating Instructions Saving TCO data Parameter DTCO 1381 DTCO Rel. 1.3 SE5000 MTCO 1324 CAN2 TCO1 on/ off – – – CAN2 wake up on D3 – – – Dim mode preset – – – Military dimming –...
Saving TCO data 10.8.1 Reading TCO data Select the "Read TCO data" menu and confirm. The CTC II reads the tachograph type and parameters. Press to return to the "Save TCO data" menu. Saved TCO data will be retained even if the test device's power supply has been interrupted.◄...
In this Chapter, you'll find all the error messages that can be displayed while checks, measurements and programming are being performed with the CTC II. If you cannot correct an error with the documented measures, please contact your VDO service partner.◄...
Invalid measuring value Error message Cause/ Measure to correct error The "V" and/ or "N" values are not saved in the ERROR CTC II in ascending order. PROFILE INCONSISTENT Measures: CONTINUE WITH KEY – Sort profile entries in ascending order.
ERROR Measures: TCO – COMM. TIMEOUT – Check diagnostic cable and replace if necessary. CONTINUE WITH KEY – Check connections. The CTC II cannot establish a connection with the NO CONNECTION Roller Interface Module. KITAS < PROGRAMMING Measures: CHECKSUM/TEST –...
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CTC II Error messages Operating Instructions CTC II error messages Error message Cause/ Measure to correct error The tachograph responds negatively on the ERROR interface to the tachograph. TCO - NEG. RESPONSE Measures: CONTINUE WITH KEY – Check diagnostic cable.
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Error messages CTC II error messages Error message Cause/ Measure to correct error The tachograph responds negatively on the ERROR interface to the tachograph. TCO - NEG. RESPONSE Measures: CONTINUE WITH KEY – Check diagnostic cable. – Check whether or not the tachograph supports the function.
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CTC II Error messages Operating Instructions CTC II error messages Error message Cause/ Measure to correct error During the sensor check, no KITAS is not ERROR recognised. NO KITAS Measures: CONTINUE WITH KEY – Check sensor test cable and sensor cable and replace if necessary.
Measures: – Switch on the Roller Interface Module. – Check Bluetooth signal's field strength. – Change position/ angle of CTC II to Roller Interface Module. – Switch the Roller Interface Module off and on. Bluetooth connection timeout occurred. Bluetooth ERROR connection disconnected.
CONTINUE WITH KEY – Send the device (via your VDO service partner) to Continental Trading. No data is available for transfer from the CTC II to ERROR the tachograph. NO DATA AVAILABLE The saved data does not match the current type of CONTINUE WITH KEY tachograph.
Cause/ Measure to correct error CTC II device hardware defective. ERROR Measures: EEPROM ERROR – Send the CTC II to your VDO service partner for CONTINUE WITH KEY repair. 12.4 Roller Interface Module error The following error messages are generated by the Roller Interface Module, but displayed on the CTC II.
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CTC II Error messages Operating Instructions Roller Interface Module error Error message Cause/ Measure to correct error The speed exceeds the physical limits of the ! INTERFACE ERROR measuring system (< 27,000 Hz pulse frequency). SPEED FAILURE Measures: CONTINUE WITH KEY –...
Maintenance, cleaning and disposal Maintenance Maintenance, cleaning and disposal The CTC II test device has been tested and calibrated for flawless operation in compliance with DIN ISO 9001. The means of measurement used in calibration are in line with (can be traced back to) national standards.
Cleaning Danger of short-circuits! Important Disconnect the CTC II from the power outlet before starting to clean the device!◄ Use a slightly dampened cloth to clean the CTC II's housing, display and key panel. If this does not suffice, you can use special plastic or general cleaning agents.
Technical data Technical data CTC II Technical data 14.1 Technical data CTC II Power supply: 10 ... 30V DC, internal rechargeable battery Current max. 1.2 A consumption: Operating +5 ... +40 °C temperature: Storage temperature -20 ... +70 °C Rel. humidity max.
CTC II Technical data Operating Instructions Technical data - Roller Interface Module Measured track for 20 m road measurement Test speed for "W" manual 0 ... 15 km/h, automatic 3 ... 25 km/h and "L" measurements on the road 14.2...
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Technical data Technical data - Roller Interface Module Measuring range constant "W" 2000 … 50 000 l/km Measuring range constant "L" 300 ... 7200 mm 1 … 60 km/h Test speed for "W" and "L" measurements Measured track for roller 200 m double roller set, measurement 20 m brake test stand...
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Continental Trading GmbH P.O. Box 1640 D-78006 Villingen-Schwenningen www.dtco.vdo.com VDO – A trademark of the Continental Corporation A2C59512809 | Edition 01/2009...
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Do you have a question about the CTC II and is the answer not in the manual?
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Can't update UTC time
To update the UTC time on a VDO CTC II, follow these steps in the Programming CTC menu:
1. Select "Date - Time > Programming CTC > Time zone" and confirm.
2. Use the controls to set the correct time zone (+11:00h to -12:00h) and confirm.
3. Go to the "Change-over times" menu and confirm.
4. Select the year and confirm.
5. Set the start date for daylight saving time (the end time is automatically determined).
The updated values are stored in the CTC II and must then be programmed into the tachograph via the Programming TCO menu.
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@Mr. Anderson thanks , anyway the max years in my tool "CHANGE -OVER TIMES YEAR : 2021,, can you help me , how to make this to 2025
@Allend ben bu cihazdan nerden alabilirim
how to make the year to 2025, im my tool max years 2021
MmmMücahit
To set the year to 2025 on the VDO CTC II tool, change the date using the format dd.mm.yy. Enter a date with "25" as the year (e.g., 01.01.25 for January 1, 2025). The tool uses two-digit year format.
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