PADFLASH Read and Write Mercedes-Benz CRD3.10 ECU via OBD and Bench

PADFlash ECU Programmer supports OBD, Bench, and Boot modes for reading and writing Mercedes-Benz CRD3.x ECUs. Below are the steps for reading and writing using OBD and Bench methods.

Method 1: by Bench

1. Launch the PADFlash Updater Manager Tool

1. • Open the PADFlash Updater Manager on your computer.

2. Search and Locate the Pinout for CRD3.10

1. • Hit Search and find the pinout for CRD3.10.

3. Connect the Bench Cable to the ECU

1. • Follow the instructions to connect the bench cable to the ECU.

4. Connect the Bench Box to PADFlash Tool

1. • Connect the bench box to the PADFlash tool.

Note:

1. • Ensure you are using the correct gender adapter. The tool includes one adapter for the OBD cable and another for the bench box.

5. Activate the Firmware

1. • In the PADFlash Updater tool, click Activate FW to download the license key (required for each ECU you wish to work with).

6. Activate the Tool

1. • Click Activate to activate the tool.

7. Login to the Tool

1. • Click OK when the tool login screen appears.

8. Set Language Preference

1. • Click OK when the tool asks you to select your desired language.

9. Run PADFlash Software
10. Select Driver and Bench Mode

• • Click Select Driver and choose Bench mode.
  • Specifically, select BENCH MODE – BENCH CRD3.X MERCEDES Tricore TC1793/97 – BENCH CRD3.X MERCEDES TC1793/97.

11. Proceed to Next Step

1. • Click Next and carefully read the on-screen instructions.
   • Ensure the correct gender adapter is connected.

12. Connect to the ECU

1. • Once the connections are made, the ECU details will be displayed on the screen.

13. Create Backup of ECU Data

1. • Create a backup of the ECU data for safety.

14. Write Modified Data to the ECU

1. • After creating a backup, you can proceed to write the modified data to the ECU using PADFlash.

Method 2: via OBD

1. Connect PADFlash and Computer

1. • Use the USB cable to connect the PADFlash ECU Programmer to your computer (Windows 7 or Windows 10, 64-bit).
   • Insert the USB Key that comes with the device into the computer.
   • Ensure the network connection is stable.

2. Select the Corresponding ECU Model

1. • Run the PADFlash software on your desktop.
   • Select the ECU model you wish to work with. Example:
     • MERCEDES >> C KLASSE (From 2000) >> 1.8/2.2 CDI Blue 136/177/204HP Delphi CRD3.x * CAN Fast (TC1797)
   • Click Next.

3. Connect PADFlash and Benz CRD3.x ECU

1. • Follow the provided diagram to correctly connect PADFlash to the Benz ECU.
   • Once connected, click OK.

Note:

1. • Incorrect connection can damage both the tool and the ECU.
   • Always refer to the “Manuals” button for instructions specific to the selected ECU.

4. Read ECU Data

1. • Click ECU Data to begin reading the ECU data.

5. Read the File

1. • Click Read File to retrieve the data.
   • Enter a file name to save it.
   • Once the reading is complete, it will show “Reading terminated, turn the ignition off.”

6. Open the File

1. • Click Open File to select the CRD3.1 file you wish to write.

7. Write File / Recovery

1. • Click Write File / Recovery to write the selected file to the ECU.
   • Wait for the process to complete, then turn the ignition off.

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