Kess V2 ECU Chip Tuning Tool for Mercedes Benz

I have the iCarsoft i980 to read/delete codes. But I can't do much more than that, and in my opinion it's very buggy, and I'm having problems updating the unit. So I start searching some free/cheap software for Mercedes C200. I would only need the USB-OBD II cable... To play around with settings etc.. Like delete canbus bulb-check for certain lights, program cars behavior and so on.. (if possible).

So I post this to anyone who knows what tools/software that are required to tune the ECU/ chip software.

I also find some knock off star systems on the interwebs between $350-1000 with quality ranging from crap to very good. Yes, the most professional Star diagnosis MB SD C4 with wifi may be the best one among Mercedes STAR diagnostics When I search for it, I find out a professional web of vehicle diagnosis--- www.eobdtool.co.uk. It is full of a variety of diagnostic and other tools for all kinds of vehicles, such as BMW ICOM A2, Key Pro M8 key programmer,etc.

Then I get Mercedes tuning software go for Kess v2, of which is recommend by bros from forums. (Kess v2, FgTech v54 are two of the most popular tuning software in the market. After asking the customer service of obdtoolshop, I decide to buy KESS V2).

Package & purchase:

€199 with 5-day delivery, well packed including the main part Kess V2 chip tuning together with some cables, work well so far

kess v2 obd2 ecu chip tuning is very good at checking the battery voltage in real-time, full recovery function in case of problems & scan tool function to remove DTC, automatic correction of the Checksum (where available), boot-loader mode supported, management of the programming counters. Also, you can have several options of reading/writing speed and option to write full file/section of the map. And kess v2 obd2 is the full integration with ECM Titanium,which means it can work with ECM Titanium perfectly.

Ps. software display:

How to reset tokens of KESS V2 V2.15 Master UK ECU Chip Tuning

2.15V KESS V2 unlimited token version with firmware version V4.036 can read and write ECU via OBD2 port directly, ECU picture and connection manual coming with KESS V2 Ksuite software, much easy to use for customers. KESS V2 V2.15 master UK ECU chip tuning with multi-language works for bike and car with coverage of all major brands and protocols including Line, CAN, EDC17 and MED17. Here is the step-by-step instruction to help reset KESS V2 tokens.

1. Open "My Network Places" on the desktop and click "View network connections" on the left menu "Network Tasks".

Disable local area connection and wireless network connection; otherwise, you would get the interface damaged.

Close the interface.

2. Right click "My Computer" on the desktop to select "Manage".

"computer management"> "Device Manger" on the left menu> "PC-201411261510" (scroll down)> "universal serial bus controllers"> "USB device".

Close the interface.

3. Right click the compressed file"Tool" to extract on the desktop.

4. Open the extracted folder "Tool" and move all the three files to the desktop.

5. Cut the compressed file "KSuite_tok..." on the desk and copy it on the Local Disk (C:).

Close the two interfaces.

6. Delete the empty folder "Tool" and the compressed file "Tool" on the desktop.

7. Open "K-Suite" and choose OK in the ATTENZIONE interface and then close the following interface.

8. Re-name "Token1.tok" to "Token47.tok".

             

 

And then click "K10033818" and you can get a new compressed file "Kessv2-2.1..." on the desktop.

9. Prepare one 2G TF card and format the card.

NOTE: select "Quick Format"

10. Open the compressed file "Kessv2-2.1..." on the desktop and unzip it to the formatted 2G TF card--- disk (F:).

11.Delete the compressed file "Kessv2-2.1..." on the desktop after unzipping.

12. Re-name "Token47.tok" to "Token48.tok".

13. Copy "Token48.tok" on the desktop to the folder"Tokens".

Close the interface.

14. Open "My Computer"> "Local Disk (D:)", and then delete the folder "KSuite_tokens".

Extract the compressed file "KSuite_tokens" on disk (C:).

15. Open the extracted file "KSuite_tokens" on disk (C:).

16. Rename "K10033818.CFG" to "135K10033818.CFG".

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17. Cut the renamed "135K10033818.CFG" and paste it on "C:\KSuite_tokens\KSuite\update".

Close the interfaces.

18. Open "K10033818" on the desktop and choose OK to continue.

19. Select KSuite direcory "my computer"> "Local Disk (C:)"> "KSuite_tokens"> "KSuite".

Then reset token count.

20. Choose OK to proceed.

Updating...

21. Select "Info" to read it. And then exit.

Complete resetting KESS V2 V2.15 master UK ECU chip tuning tokens.

NOTE:

Please connect KESS V2 with computer as the following pic shows when you are adding tokens. Do not connect KESS V2 to your vehicle when adding tokens!

This is from obd tool website technical support: How to reset tokens of KESS V2 V2.15 Master UK ECU Chip Tuning

Got KESS v2 fw4.036 from China and test Peugeot Renault

2th April, 2015

Placed an order of kess v2 fw4.036 from obdtool.co.uk €212.49 plus ==shipping.

I ordered this one:

http://www.eobdtool.co.uk/wholesale/kess-v2-master-obd-ecu-programmer.html

7th April, 2015

Arrived today my fw4.036 Kess V2, They do not supply the bin or hex file with firmware, token free they tell me, no jlink here.

Installed today, tomorrow I will try if it works on kline and can

9th April, 2015

Tested today with

Peugeot 307 2.0 HDI edc15c2 kline - no id, no read

renault f9q 1.9dci edc16 can - no id, no read

I was advised: hw needs some update too....old bug like many kess units have.... so have a look at your parts....if you have not these parts, change them and it will work.

One poster post solution for example.

hardware repair solution :

W** - BCR112E

А6c - MMUN2113

6DW - BC817

Must be changed all of them, but this is a partial one : filters + capacitors is also needed N05B , cap 227 , 2907a , nfe6(filters)

an this is only the begining. Step by step based on the tests that i perform and pcs delivery from tme i will update you. I have full schematic original one  . The one i am working on is not mine .

After checking the above PCB board, I thought missing oki chip on mine.

But an experienced technician confirmed:

Oki chip was primarily for Ford J1850 PWM, but this is now done directly from the NXP, so not fitted anymore.

Finally I solved, after a little soldering rework on nxp and esmt chip read ok iaw 4af and edc17cp02

This is from obd tool website technical support: Got KESS v2 fw4.036 from China and test Peugeot Renault

KESS V2 V2.13 Software Installation Notice and Guide

Newest V2.11 software for KESS V2 has been just launched for a short period of time, and now obdtool offers you the KESS V2 Master, attached with lastes V2.13 softare.

Software Version: V2.13
Hardware Version: V 4.036
Pre-installation Important Tips:
1. Disable Internet connection and PC/Laptop CANNOT have anti-virus software;
2. KSuite V2.13 Software CANNOT be installed on for KESS V2 SE87 and SE87-B (Item Number you can search on OBDTool);
3. Supported OS: Windows XP and Win7;
PS: You are recommended to use our Ghost Windows XP Professional SP3;

Free Download File and Installation Guide PDF File:
http://www.chinaautodiag.com/search/?q=sp3

How to install KSuite V2.13 software?
Note: Buy newest V2.13 on obdtool.co.uk, we will send you the installation video;
1. Insert package-attached CD software into PC drive and open E:\; Copy and paste KSuite V2.13 Folder into desktop; open this folder and then extractKSuite2.13 Zip File;

2. Then run Setup, you can easily finish K-Suite setup according to system prompts;

3. Next Right Click K-Suite and select Properties >> Find Target Folder, and then delete all files in it;

4. Open already extracted KSuite2.13 Folder; Copy all files (Except Help Folder) into C:\K-Suite Folder;
5. Open KSuite v2.11-2.13 (E :), Copy Help Folder into C:\K-Suite Folder;
6. Connect KESS V2 device with PC, the PC will automatically come out Hardware Wizard Window asking for installation, easily complete via the prompts;

7. Check whether a good connection bewteen PC and KESS V2 device;

8. Run K-Suite Icon; the following part is some screen shots for Newest V2.13 KESS V2 Software:

How to Add Tokens for New V2.11 KESS V2

New V2.11 KESS V2 Unlimited Tokens Version is an ECU chip tuning tool that supports multi-function, like check battery voltage, automatic correction of checksum, DTC removal, reading and writing speed etc with multi-language.

Software Version: V2.11;

Hardware Version: V4.036;

Support System: Windows XP;

Here I would like to share the whole tutorial on how to add tokens for this new V2.11 KESS V2 device.

Note: Please disable both local area connection and wireless network connection, otherwise you will get the interface damaged!

Extract “Tool”Zip File;

Copy all the files under “Tool” Folder into desktop;

Copy “K-Suite_tokens” Zip File into Local Dick C, and to extract;

Run “K10033818 K2-TR ECU TUNERS”;

Click OK;

Browse the folder as Local Disk C:\KSuite tokens\KSuite;

Click OK;

Click “Rest Token Count”;

Click OK and then wait for loading;

Next close the window;

Delete previously extracted “K-Suite_tokens” Folder in the Local Disk C;

Re-extract “K-Suite_tokens” Zip File again;

Re-name “Token1.tok” on the desktop as “Token2.tok”;

Copy “Token2.tok” into “Tokens” Folder;

Open“K10033818 K2-TR ECU TUNERS” again;

Select location as Local Disk C:\KSuite tokens\KSuite again;

Click “Rest Token Count”;

Wait until the window below pop out;