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Programming of control units - AR54.21-P-0014Z: Notes

MODEL 129.058 /063 /067 /076, 163, 164, 168, 169, 170, 171.4, 199, 203, 204, 208, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 245, 251, 461.302 /331 /332 /342 /345, 463.206 /208 /209 /232 /233 /240 /241 /243 /244 /245 /246 /247 /248 /249 /250 /254 /270 /271 /303 /308 /309 /322 /323 /332 /333 /340 /341, 450, 451, 452, 454 Offline programming with SDflash Special Release CD 

NOTES During the whole work procedure, an adequate voltage supply to the vehicle electrical system is to be ensured as undervoltage can damage the control units.    
IMPORTANT Notes on programming control units   AH54.21-P-0001-03Z
IMPORTANT Flow chart for Offline programming with SDflash Special Release-CD   AH54.21-P-0001-04Z
1 Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS, start Diagnosis Assistant System (DAS) and select category/vehicle model IMPORTANT Communication with control unit is being established.  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory Model 129.058/063/067/076, 163, 164, 168, 169, 170, 171.4, 199, 203, 204, 208, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 245, 251, 461.302/331/332/342/345, 463.206/208/209/232/233/240/241/243/244/245/246/247/248/249/250/254/270/271/303/308/309/322/323/332/333/340/341 AD00.00-P-2000-04A
    Model 450 AD00.00-P-2000-04SM
    Model 451 AD00.00-P-2000-04MCC
    Model 452 AD00.00-P-2000-04RR
    Model 454 AD00.00-P-2000-04FF
2 Determine the part number of the control unit with the help of the current parts catalog Only required if data cannot be read out of the control unit.  
3 Contact STAR DIAGNOSIS User Help Desk If the control unit does not communicate with the DAS or the problem cannot be eliminated with the monthly release CD or DAS-DVD.
IMPORTANT Have the report of the initial quick test, the control unit version and any documentation on the repair order close at hand.		  
4 Fax log of initial quick test, control unit version and if necessary documentation on the repair order to the STAR DIAGNOSIS User Help Desk IMPORTANT This information is needed for problem solving. From this information the SDflash Special Release-CD is prepared at LC/MPC GLC Germersheim.
STAR DIAGNOSIS User Help Desk reports to the workshop and gives the replacement part number, incl. "ES 2", of the SDflash Special Release CD.		  
5 Order SDflash Special Release-CD via the usual ordering channels IMPORTANT "ES 2" is also to be specified next to the part number when ordering.
Preparation and shipment of SDflash Special Release-CD at LC/MPC GLC Germersheim.
LC/MPC GLC Germersheim sends the SDflash Special Release-CD via the usual sales/marketing channel.		  
6 Program the control unit after receipt of the SDflash Special Release CD   AR54.21-P-0014-01Z 
7 Carry out redocumentation in the vehicle documentation system (FDOK) in the vehicle documentation system screen IMPORTANT Only after successful programming of the control unit.
If no FDOK access is available, send a fax/mail to LC/MPC GLC Germersheim and have the redocumentation prepared there.		  
8 Perform SCN coding of control units Only with exhaust emission-relevant and safety-relevant control units. AR54.21-P-0015X 
9 Carry out sensor rotor adaptation Only on engine control unit.  
10 Read fault memory, erase if necessary    
11 Close STAR DIAGNOSIS    
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