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Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual
MERCEDES FBS4 MANAGER
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  • Page 1 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual MERCEDES FBS4 MANAGER User manual Version 1.4 www.abrites.com...
  • Page 2 Should you wish to copy this manual or parts of it, you are granted permission only in case it is used with Abrites products, has “Abrites Ltd.” written on all copies, and is used for actions that comply to respective local law and regulations.
  • Page 3 All material herein is Copyrighted © 2005-2023 Abrites, Ltd. Abrites software, hardware, and firmware are also copyrighted Users are given permission to copy any part of this manual provided that the copy is used with Abrites products and the “Copyright © Abrites, Ltd.” statement remains on all copies.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual Table of contents 1. Introduction 2. General Information 2.1 Scope of the manual System requirements: 2.2 Getting Started 3. FBS4 Manager 4. ECU Replacement 4.1 Engine Control Unit (ECU) replacement procedure 4.2 Connections: 4.3 Virginization procedure: 4.3.1 Virginization in the vehicle by OBDII:...
  • Page 5 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual Table of contents 5.4 VGS2-DCT Mercedes VGSNAG2-FDCT: 5.5 VGS4NAG2 7-G Tronic 5.6 Requirements 6. ESL (ELV) Repair 6.1 Connections 6.2 ESL (ELV) diagrams/pinouts for connection on bench. 6.3 Procedure Execution 7. DSM replacement 7.1 Direct Select Module (DSM) replacement procedure 7.2 Connections...
  • Page 6 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual List of revisions Date Chapter Description Revision 23.12.2022 Document created. 28.03.2023 4 & 5 4 - updated; 5 - created 21.09.2023 ECU, TCU, DSM, Quick Start. 10.11.2023 4.2.1 CB030 information 20.02.2024 4 & 5...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 8: General Information

    2. 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.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 2.2 Getting Started You can start Abrites Mercedes FBS4 Manager by starting the Abrites Quick Start application and select- ing Mercedes icon first. 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.

  • Page 10: Fbs4 Manager

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 3. FBS4 Manager FBS4 Manager is the software that lets you work with DAS modules from the FBS4 platforms. The soft- ware is constantly growing and its functionalities will be expanding with future updates. The main screen of the software gives you the unit selection and shows the buttons with the available special functions.

  • Page 11: Ecu Replacement

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 4. ECU Replacement Engine Control Unit section of the FBS4 Manager has the following functionalities: Set FBS4 Electronic Control Modules to virgin state • • Read the personalization data from a FBS4 Control Modules and save it to a file •...

  • Page 12: Engine Control Unit (Ecu) Replacement Procedure

    Personalization • • Abrites FBS4 Manager is able to personalize a virgin or new unit in ALL cases. Reading FBS data and Virginization procedures have some specifics, described further in this document. There are 2 general scenarios: Replace the unit when the original unit is available and you can read the FBS4 personalization data...
  • Page 13 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual ECU replacement procedure scenario 1 in details: Step 1: You need to be able to read the original unit’s data. The procedure is executed in the vehicle by OBDII in most cases, however, certain units require specific connections described later in this user man- ual.
  • Page 14 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual ECU replacement procedure scenario 2 in details: Step 1: Install the replacement ECU in the vehicle. If you are using a new or a virgin unit you can proceed to Step 3 Step 2: If you are working with a used donor unit, you will have to set it to virgin state.

  • Page 15: Connections

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 4.2 Connections: We are able to work with the following connections in general: In the vehicle: AVDI + CB106 OBDII Cable • • AVDI + CB106 OBDII Cable + CB012 - Direct CAN-BUS Connection Cable Set (needle connectors •...

  • Page 16: Virginization Procedure

    Once you have made the proper connections and have powered up the whole set-up, execute the following steps: Open the Mercedes FBS4 Manager software Select the ECU option in the software Press the “Info” button to establish connection and read the unit’s information Press the “Save”...

  • Page 17: Read Fbs4 Personalization Data

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 4.4 Read FBS4 Personalization Data Personalization data can be read in the vehicle or on bench. 4.4.1 Read FBS4 Personalization Data by OBDII Reading personalization data by OBDII is available for the following units: MED17 •...

  • Page 18: Ecu Bench Diagrams

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 4.5. ECU BENCH DIAGRAMS: CB403 PIN OUT: 1 - pink - “IGN” 2 - yellow and yellow/white - “B+” (on both wires) 3 - red/blue - “K-LINE 1” 4 - purple - “BOOT 2”...
  • Page 19 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual MED40 BOSCH MED17.7.1 TC1797 V1 MED17.7.3 TC1797 MED17.7.3.1 TC1797 MED177 MED17.7.5 TC1793 MED177 MED177AMG MED177V6LA T96 PIN 83 – PWM T96 PIN 58 – PWM T58 PIN 2 – GND- T58 PIN 5 – 12V+ T58 PIN 15 –...
  • Page 20 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual MED17.7.1 TC1797 V2 MED17.7.2 TC1797 MED40AMG T96 PIN 81 – PWM T96 PIN 58 – PWM T58 PIN 3 – 12V+ GND- T58 PIN 4 – GND- T58 PIN 15 – IGN T58 PIN 41 – CAN-H T58 PIN 54 –...
  • Page 21 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual MED17.7.8 TC1797 MED177 T105 PIN 13 - PWM T105 PIN 34 - PWM T91 PIN 1 – GND T91 PIN 5 – B+ T91 PIN 50 - IGN T91 PIN 79 – CAN H T91 PIN 80 –...
  • Page 22 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual CR61 (EDC17CP57) (BOSCH EDC17CP57 TC1793) T96 PIN 35 - PWM T96 PIN 39 - PWM T58 PIN 3 - 12V+ T58 PIN 2 - GND- T58 PIN 15 - IGN T58 PIN 41 - CAN H...
  • Page 23 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual CR6 (EDC17CP10) BOSCH EDC17CP10 TC1796 T96 PIN 39 - PWM T96 PIN 35 - PWM T58 PIN 3 - 12V+ T58 PIN 2 - GND- T58 PIN 15 - IGN T58 PIN 41 - CAN H T58 PIN 54 - CAN L www.abrites.com...
  • Page 24 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual CR41 (EDC17C66) CR41R (EDC17C66) T58 Pin 3 - 12V T58 Pin 4 - GND T58 Pin 15 - IGN T58 Pin 41 - CAN H T58 Pin 54 - CAN L T96 Pin 35 - PWM...
  • Page 25 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual CR43 (EDC17CP60) T58 PIN 5 - 12V+ T58 PIN 4 - GND- T58 PIN 15 - IGN T58 PIN 16 - 12V T58 PIN 41 -CAN H T58 PIN 54 -CAN L T96 PIN 38 - PWM T96 PIN 89 - PWM www.abrites.com...
  • Page 26 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual MED41 (MED17.7.7) V1 - CB403 Recommended MED41 (MED17.7.7) V2 - CB403 Recommended www.abrites.com...
  • Page 27 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual CR61_470 V1 (EDC17CP57) - CB403 Recommended Т96 PIN 35 - PWM Т96 PIN 39 - PWM T58 PIN 2 - GND T58 PIN 3 - B+ 12V T58 PIN 15 - B+ 12V T58 PIN 41 - CAN H...
  • Page 28 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual CR61_470 V2 (EDC17CP57) - CB403 Recommended Т96 PIN 38 - PWM Т96 PIN 87 - PWM T58 PIN 2 - GND T58 PIN 3 - B+ 12V T58 PIN 15 - B+ 12V T58 PIN 16 - B+ 12V...
  • Page 29 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual MED40 (MED17.7.2) MED17.7.1 V2 Т96 PIN 81 - PWM Т96 PIN 58 - PWM T58 PIN 2 - GND T58 PIN 5 - B+ 12V T58 PIN 15 - IGN T58 PIN 41 - CAN H T58 PIN 54 - CAN L www.abrites.com...
  • Page 30 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual CRR2 MD1CS006 TC298TP V1 CRR2 MD1CS006 TC298TP V1 www.abrites.com...
  • Page 31 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual MRG1 (including 2021+) BOSCH MG1CP002 SPC577 - CB030 strongly recommended! CB030 has dedicated connector for MG1/MRG1 ECUs Please check the next section for more details MRD1 (including 2021+) BOSCH MD1CP002 SPC577 - CB030 strongly recommended!

  • Page 32: Mrd1/Mrg1 Ecus - Cb030 - Mercedes-Benz Md/Mg Ecu Connection Cable

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 4.6 MRD1/MRG1 ECUs - CB030 - Mercedes-Benz MD/MG ECU connection cable CB030 cable is intended for bench connection with the Engine Control Units from BOSCH types MD1 and MG1 (MRD1, MRG1) in Mercedes-Benz vehicles to:...
  • Page 33 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual Below you may find pictures with the 2 connection types - with and without ZN051 DS Box www.abrites.com...

  • Page 34: Requirements

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 4.7 Requirements MN034 License • • MN035 License • • ZN051 Abrites Distribution Box • • ZN030 Abrites ABPROG • • CB030 Mercedes-Benz MD1/MG1 ECU connection cable for FBS4 Manager and ECU Programming •...

  • Page 35: Tcu Replacement

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 5. TCU Replacement Transmission Control Unit section of the FBS4 Manager has the following functionalities: Read and save FBS data Set the unit to virgin state Personalize with data from file (which you can read and save) Change VIN All that lets you do a complete TCU exchange, so that the vehicle can start and run properly.

  • Page 36: Connections

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 5.2 Connections VGSNAG3 (9-gear) - bench connection using DS Box and CB403 VGSDCT (dual clutch transmission) bench connection using DS Box and CB403 VGS4NAG2 - ABProg programmer required - please check the dedicated section of this manual for details.

  • Page 37: Vgsnag3 9G-Tronic

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 5.3 VGSNAG3 9G-tronic Connection to this TCU can be established with the DS Box and the CB403 cable set. www.abrites.com...

  • Page 38: Vgs2-Dct Mercedes Vgsnag2-Fdct

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 5.4 VGS2-DCT Mercedes VGSNAG2-FDCT: Connection to this TCU can be established with the DS Box and the CB403 cable set. The connector of the FDCT does not have a PIN for GND, in this case you would have connect the GND black connector cable anywhere on the metal body of the TCU www.abrites.com...

  • Page 39: Vgs4Nag2 7-G Tronic

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 5.5 VGS4NAG2 7-G Tronic To be able to read and work with the VGS4NAG2 unit, you will have to do some mechanical work. Unit needs to be opened, and ABProg programmer is soldered to read the required data.
  • Page 40 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual Type 1: VGS4-0-NAG2 You can use the connector from the CB011 set to connect to this type of TCU, and provide power supply with the power adapter from the ZNO74 set. www.abrites.com...
  • Page 41 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual DB25 connection to the VGS4-0 NAG2 PCB TYPE 1 DB25 connector is connected to the ZN030 ABProg programmer. It is very important to pay attention to the specifications on the wired for this connection.
  • Page 42 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual Here is how to prepare the VGS4-0 NAG2 www.abrites.com www.abrites.com...
  • Page 43 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual Type 2: VGS4-500-NAG2 You can connect to this type of connector as a VGSNAG3 You will have to make a connector with a DB25 (connects to AVDI) and the following: TCU connector CAN L > PIN 15 DB25 (to AVDI) TCU connector CAN H >...
  • Page 44 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual DB25 connection to the VGS4NAG2 PCB (VGS4-500-NAG2) TYPE 2 DB25 connector is connected to the ZN030 ABProg programmer. It is very important to pay attention to the specifications on the wired for this connection.
  • Page 45 2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual Connection sequence: Connect AVDI to the Laptop via CB104 USB Cable Connect ABProg programmer to the TCU Connect ABProg programmer to AVDI Connect to the TCU connector and power up the set with 12v DC.

  • Page 46: Requirements

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 5.6 Requirements Working with VGSNAG3 (9-gear) and VGS-DCT (dual clutch transmission) both require active license EP003 – ECU and TCU Manager, in addition to the MN032/MN034 DAS Manager license. VGS4NAG2 - MN035 license required, and...

  • Page 47: Esl (Elv) Repair

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 6. ESL (ELV) Repair This functionality is dedicated to resolving a problem with the “ELV Component Fault” of all FBS4 vehi- cles equipped with an ESL (ELV), which is preventing the vehicle from being started and driven.

  • Page 48: Connections

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 6.1 Connections Connection in the vehicle (using Distribution box): Connect ZN051 Distribution Box between AVDI and CB100/CB106 OBD-II cable Connect the CB100/CB106 OBD-II to the OBD-II port of the vehicle Connect AVDI to PC through CB104 USB A-B cable...

  • Page 49: Esl (Elv) Diagrams/Pinouts For Connection On Bench

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 6.2 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 www.abrites.com...

  • Page 50: Procedure Execution

    6.3 Procedure Execution When the connection is established, please follow these steps to repair the ESL (ELV): Open the Abrites Quick Start menu > Mercedes-Benz > FBS4 Select Steering Lock Press the button “Info” and make sure you see the information of the Steering Lock, and the error is also displayed Press the button “Repair”...

  • Page 51: Dsm Replacement

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 7. DSM replacement Direct Select Module (DSM/DSM222) section of the FBS4 Manager has the following functionalities: Read and save FBS data Set the unit to virgin state Personalize with data from file (which you can read and save) Change VIN All that lets you do a complete DSM exchange so that the vehicle can start and run properly.

  • Page 52: Connections

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 7.2 Connections The ZN086 adapter is soldered onto four points on the PCB (one of which is the lifted pin) and then con- nected to the ABPROG > the ABPROG is connected to AVDI, and AVDI to your laptop.

  • Page 53: More Functionalities Of The Fbs4 Manger

    2024 Mercedes FBS4 Manager User Manual 8 More functionalities of the FBS4 Manger EIS selection > info > gives the identification of the module and information is the unit is personalized, activated, and if the engine start is enabled Car Key selection > info > identification of the unit, number of keys programmed to the vehicle 8.1 ECU Recovery procedure...

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