1. How can I connect with the car?
A diagnostic device is the interface that connects your PC to the car, and will let you perform the codings.
There are multiple ones to choose from, depending on your budget and needs. The ones below have been tested and are known to work, but other diagnostic devices might work as well.
It is a matter of downloading the app below, install the drivers, and if the connection to your vehicle is successful, you are good to go.
Tactrix Openport 2.0 (CAN only)
Prices from: 49 €
A budget oriented device. Can do most codings, but it's not recommended for flashing.
BMW Enet (DoIP only)
Prices from: 30 €
Suitable for coding Carplay, flashing headunits, coding newer Star3 vehicles (w206, w223, etc)
VCX SE - (CAN and DoIP)
Prices from: 280 €
A budget diagnostic device that supports flashing and coding all sorts of control units, including DoIP hardware.
Bosch C6 (CAN and DoIP)
Prices from: 1675 €
Genuine hardware - the best options to consider, for power users.
The listed devices are sold by our trusted partner Emtronika
2. Download the MBTools app
To be able to fully enjoy the benefits of MBTools, you will need to fulfill the following requirements:
- A Windows 10 or 11 PC
- A reliable internet connection, throughout the whole time using the MBTools app.
- You will be able to set up the app and the drivers, but the paid activation and coding buttons will only become available once you have made the purchase, at step 3.
- If you have the MBTools app running, while making the purchase, please be sure to restart it afterwards, so that your permissions are refreshed, and the buttons become available.
Check the video below for a demo of how the activation works
3. Check by VIN, see what codings are offered for your vehicle, and apply them
Easily find available do-it-yourself Mercedes coding activations for your specific vehicle by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). Experiment and customize with a 1-hour grace period to perfect your settings. For comprehensive Mercedes coding lifetime solutions, visit our Promotions Page. Need assistance? Our support staff also offer set-up and activation remote assistance for an additional fee.
Enter your VIN to see available codings
Vehicle: Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC - Facelift
Chassis: w204
Find all possible control units this car might have
Please note:
- If after checking, you don't find the coding you're looking for, listed below, it means we don't currently offer it, please do not ask for it, the answer will be the same.
- VIN check functionality is subject to Third-Party Server availability.
- This page displays the available codings we have to offer for your vehicle. To check which option codes and equipment your car already comes with, please consult our free VIN decoder
4. Video guide showing how our tool works
The following video is a good example of how our tool works, and it was created by one of our satisfied user AmazingRoad who offers services to end-customers, using our program.
Instrument Cluster AMG Menu
Description
Activate the AMG menu on the car, and customize it to show Water and Gearbox temperatures
On turning the cluster on, you will also be greeted by a big nice AMG logo.
The coding procedure takes 5 minutes.
Considerations
In some rare cases, most commonly on 5 dial clusters, the Preheat or CNG lamp will either be permanently ON, or permanently OFF - while the key is in position 2.
Please note, it is not possible to enable the transmission temperature on color variants of this instrument cluster.
One-time activation price: 60 €
Instrument Cluster Mileage Synchronization
Description
This product fixes a common issue that occurs when you replace your car's instrument cluster. If your new cluster shows dashes instead of mileage, this solution resets the mileage to 0, allowing you to set the correct mileage from your car.
The procedure takes 5 minutes.
Considerations
We do not actively support mileage manipulation. If you want to achieve mileage other than original, a CAN filter is required separately, which we do not sell, or offer support for.
One-time activation price: 60 €
Disable Seat Belt Warning
Description
This activation comes free of charge, and gives you the ability to disable the annoying seat belt warning sound.
Considerations
Please drive responsibly!
Please note that free codings come 'as is', with no support. Make sure to manually backup your codings in the MBTools app, should you want to revert back to them, later.
This coding is offered for free
Enable the Remaining Liters in the Fuel Tank Menu
Description
This activation comes free of charge, and gives you the ability to see the remaining liters in the fuel tank.
Considerations
Please note that free codings come 'as is', with no support. Make sure to manually backup your codings in the MBTools app, should you want to revert back to them, later.
This coding is offered for free
Map Update
Description
Update your Mercedes Navigation to the latest version.
The update procedure takes about 1 hour.
After buying, please generate your activation key from the Map Pin Codes page.
One-time activation price: 70 €
Agility, Manual and Remember Last Transmission Mode
Description
Agility mode is the old version of the Sport+ mode. It's basically a Sport on steroids, much more powerful mode.
The manual mode allows you to use the transmission as if it was a manual one.
Shift up or down, when you feel like it.
(If the car senses that it's way too early or late, then it will still shift by itself).
Considerations
Please make sure that your car has the button to switch between E/C and S modes.
Not all models support the 'Remember Last Mode' - on some of them, it will work, but just for remembering S and E/C modes.
One-time activation price: 50 €