DaimlerChrysler Powersystems Engines

Brief overview

Display/ delete error codes Page 30

Program accelerator pedal Page 16

Modify individual parameters Page 18

minidiag2 Create/modify/save parameter set Page 36

Version C 4

Diagnostics and parameter settings device

Operating instructions

Transfer data from PC to minidiag 2 Page 54

Issue B/v 2.48

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Key Overview minidiag 2/Connector view

Confirm Delete new and 1 Display with main menu

not yet confirmed
selection/entry entries 2 Keypad

Confirm Minus 1
selection/entry

Move cursor Comma/Decimal

or display field up- point
wards

Move cursor Switch to

or display field letter input 2
downwards

Back to Enter numbers

previous menu Setting display
contrast and
Scroll back through brightness
value display (e. g.
parameter values)

Scroll forward Keys currently

through value dis- unassigned
play (e. g. parameter
values) minidiag2
Browse up Reserved
through display

Browse down Text search aid

through display

Connector view
Help feature

2 25-pin connectors for connecting to

diagnostic socket or PC incl. power supply.
1 and 3 are no longer required.

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minidiag2
minidiag2 is a DaimlerChrysler Powersystems
diagnostic and parameter setting aid. It can be
used separately or to complement Star Diagnose
products.

minidiag2 is available in three versions:

Version A = successor unit for minidiag1 with

diagnostics texts.
Part no.: 0001530918
Version B = incl. PC program for transferring
description files and parameter blocks.
Part no.: 0001531018
Version C = with authorization to influence statutory
speed restrictions. In this case, the
statutory regulations as under ECE-R 89,
Part I, Section 5.1.2.2 are to be observed.
Part no.: 0001531118
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Printed in Germany
Subject to changes in technical details for control
modules and engines compared with details
and illustrations contained in previous operating
instructions.
No reprinting, copying or translating, including
as excerpts, without express written permission.

Technical status: 4. 3. 2002

DaimlerChrysler AG
Powersystems
70567 Stuttgart
Germany
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1. Safety 5
1.1. Symbols 5
1.2. General 5
1.3. Proper and intended usage 5
1.4. Personnel requirements 5
1.5. Conversions and modifications to minidiag2 5
1.6. Organizational measures 5
1.7. Mercedes-Benz OEM Parts 6
1.8. Operating conditions 6
2. General 7
3. Connection 7
3.1. Connection to diagnostic socket 7
3.2. Connection to PC 8
4. Operation 9
4.1. minidiag2 information 9
4.2. Adjust display settings 10
4.3. Software/hardware versions 11
4.4. PC communication 12
4.5. ECU search routine 13
4.5.1. KWP 2000 13
4.5.2. J 1587 13
4.5.3. Free running 13
4.6. Display ECU information 15
4.7. Program accelerator pedal 16
4.8. Parameter settings 18
4.8.1. Individual parameter 18
4.8.2. Data set parameter 21
4.8.3. Save modified parameter set 24
4.9. Displaying actual values 26
4.9.1. Display analog measurement values 26
4.9.2. Display binary measured values 28
4.10. Display/delete fault code memory 30
4.10.1. Display fault code memory 30
4.10.2. Delete fault code memory 32
5. minidiag2 assistant 34
5.1. minidiag2 assistant tasks 34
5.2. Installation 34
5.3. Create/modify/save parameter set 36
5.3.1. Creating parameter set 36
5.3.2. Modify parameter set 40
5.3.3. Save minidiag2 parameters to PC 44
5.4. Save to or load data carrier 48
5.4.1. Save to data carrier 48
5.4.2. Load from data carrier 51
5.5. Transfer files to minidiag2 54

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1.Safety
1.1. Symbols
The following notes are marked with different
symbols.
! Risk of injury!
This symbol is used for all safety notes,
which if ignored may result in immediate
danger of injury or death.
! This symbol is used for all safety notes,
which if ignored result primarily in
a risk of material and functional damage.
All notes which serve to ease both
understanding and working with the
minidiag2 are highlighted in blue.
1.2. General
! Danger of accident and death!
The minidiag2 diagnostics device can be
used to influence safety-relevant con-
figurations on the engine and vehicle
(e. g. accelerator pedal analysis, control
for engine brake etc.).
Improper editing of parameters may signi-
ficantly affect the characteristics of the
engine or vehicle. This in turn may cause
damage to people and property.
1.3. Proper and intended usage
The minidiag2 diagnostics device is solely in-
tended for the contractually defined application
purpose. Any other use, or one in addition to
this, is not deemed to be proper and intended
usage.
DaimlerChrysler cannot be held responsible for
any consequential damage resulting from
such action. The previous minidiag2 operating
instructions are to be adhered to.
1.4. Personnel requirements
Parameter settings may only be performed by
relevantly trained or DaimlerChrysler trained
personnel as well as skilled personnel in
DaimlerChrysler authorized workshops.
1.5. Conversions and modifications
to minidiag2
Arbitrary modifications to minidiag2 may
compromise the functionality and safety of the
device. DaimlerChrysler cannot be held
responsible for any damage resulting from
such action.
1.6. Organizational measures
The operating instructions should be handed
over along with the minidiag2 diagnostic
device to the personnel assigned to operate it
and should be kept close at hand.
The operating instructions are to be augmented
by the generally valid, country-specific, statu-
tory and miscellaneous regulations pertaining
to accident prevention and environmental
protection.
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1.7. Mercedes-Benz OEM parts
Mercedes-Benz OEM Parts are subject to the
most stringent of quality inspections and serve
to guarantee the best possible functionality,
safety and value retention. Each component is
specifically designed, manufactured, selected
and approved for DaimlerChrysler.
For this reason, we cannot accept any responsibility
for consequential damage as a result of using
parts and accessories which do not comply with
such requirements. In Germany and in several
other countries specific components such as, for
example, safety parts are only approved for in-
stallation and conversion when they correspond
with valid statutory regulations.
This precondition is always fulfilled by
Mercedes-Benz OEM parts.
In those instances where other parts are used
that have not been tested and approved by
DaimlerChrysler this may even where in indi-
vidual cases an inspection or authorization
exists lead to an inability to assess or guarantee
such parts in spite of current market monitoring.
Warranty claims may therefore be unilaterally
restricted by DaimlerChrysler.
1.8. Operating conditions
!
Observe the following list of
operating conditions in order
to avoid any damage to the
device and components.
x The device may not be stored or operated
in locations that exhibit a high degree
of exposure to dust or high air humidity
x Storage temperature may not be in excess
of 80 C
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x The operating temperature range lies between
0 C and 50 C. Deviating temperatures
may compromise the functionality of the
electronic components
x The device is to be kept dry. If fluid pene-
trates the inside of the device, the electronic
circuits will be corroded this can then
lead to a malfunctioning of the device
x The device may not be opened. The warranty
is rendered null and void if the device is
opened. Improper treatment may result in
damage occurring
x Do not drop, push or hit the device. Such
action could break the sensitive PCBs within
the device. This could cause the device to
malfunction
x Do not use aggressive chemicals, solutions or
powerful cleaning agents to clean the mini-
diag2. Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild
soap solution only to wipe down the device
x The device is designed as a diagnostic unit
and is not intended for continuous operation
x Warranty claims will not be accepted for any
faults which are the consequence of improp-
er operation, faulty or negligent treatment or
handling
Faulty devices are to be returned to the
address below within the warranty period
(6 months as from DaimlerChrysler date
of dispatch):
DaimlerChrysler AG
Powersystems
SVA Department
70567 Stuttgart
Germany
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2. General 3. Connection
The minidiag2 diagnostics device enables 3.1. Connection to diagnostic socket
the following operations to be performed on
Mercedes-Benz ecu:
x programming of accelerator pedal

(see page 16)

x parameter setting (see page 18)

x reading out actual values (see page 26)

x reading out/deleting fault code memory

!
x
The ignition must be switched off
when connecting!

Use an appropriate cable

(see illustration)
(see page 30)

All ECUs are subject to constant advanced

development. Please appreciate that for this
reason we reserve the right to make alterations.
Therefore, all details, illustrations and speci-
fications contained in these operating instruc-
tions cannot be called on to press claims.

Cable for diagnostics socket connection.

Left: counter connector for connection to 25-pin

socket on minidiag2 (see cover page IV).
Right: counter connector for connection to
diagnostics socket.

minidiag2
1 minidiag2 info
Note:
2 ecu search routine
The F2 (darker)
3 PC communication
and F3 (brighter)
keys can be used
to adjust the con-
F2/F3 trast directly

x Switch on ignition
x minidiag2 switches on automatically
x Main menu appears

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3.2. Connection to PC

When connected to a PC, the minidiag2

requires a voltage supply (12 V...24 V/
as of 800 mA). To this end an external
power supply should be connected to the
corresponding connector (see cover
page IV).

x The minidiag2 is connected to the PCs

RS 232 serial interface
x Use an appropriate cable
(see illustration)

Cable for connection to PC.

9-pin: counter connector for connection

to PCs RS 232 serial interface.
25-pin: counter connector for connection
to 25-pin minidiag2 connector
(see cover page IV).

minidiag2
1 minidiag2 info
2 ecu search routine
3 PC communication

F2/F3

x minidiag2 switches on automatically

after being connected
x Main menu appears

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4. Operation
4.1. minidiag2 information
Display devices serial number and software
version:

x Connect minidiag2 (see page 7)

minidiag2
x Main menu appears
1 minidiag2 info x Cursor at minidiag2 info
2 ecu search routine
3 PC communication

F2/F3

system information
1 release info
 Cursor at release info

2 sw/hw version
3 display

release info
February 2002
 x

x
Description of device configuration displayed
Back to main menu

x Back to main menu

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4.2. Adjust display settings

minidiag2
Configuration of display contrast and
1 minidiag2 info
brightness.
2 ecu search routine
x In the main menu set the cursor to
3 PC communication
minidiag2 info

system information
1 release info
 x Cursor on display

2 sw/hw version
3 display

display settings
1 contrast
 x Move the cursor to the corresponding
position to adjust the displays contrast and
brightness
2 back light

contrast
F2 = stronger
 x The function keys and

F3 = weaker
press << to escape enable the contrast to be gradually adjusted;
go back with:

back light x After selecting back light the brightness can

F2 = lighter be adjusted in the same manner; go back to
F3 = darker the main menu using:
press << to escape 3x

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4.3. Software/hardware versions

minidiag2
x Cursor on minidiag2 info
1 minidiag2 info
2 ecu search routine
3 PC communication

F2/F3

system information
1 release info
 x Cursor on sw/hw version
(sw/hw versions).
sw = software
2 sw/hw version
3 display hw = hardware

A code:
minidiag2 info
0001531018
 A code:
Ser.-Nr (Ser. no.):
OSSW-version:
= Mercedes-Benz part number
= serial number
= operating system version
serial nr: 2210
OSSW-Ver.: 01.02.02 software: = user software version
software: 02.46.00 date: = latest update
date: 20.02.02

x Back to main menu:

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4.4. PC communication
In order to be capable of transferring data from
the PC to the minidiag2, the diagnostics device
must be configured accordingly:

Connect minidiag2 to PC (see page 8).

minidiag2 x Main menu appears
1 minidiag2 info x Cursor on PC communication
2 ecu search routine
3 PC communication

F2/F3

RS 232 remote operation

 x

x
Data transfer using PC software
start minidiag2 assistant (see page 54 cf.)
minidiag2 is ready to accept data from PC
x Back to main menu:

minidiag2
1 minidiag2 info

2 ecu search routine
3 PC communication

F2/F3

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4.5. ECU search routine

minidiag2
x Connect minidiag2 (see page 7)
1 minidiag2 info x Main menu appears
2 ecu search routine
x Cursor on ecu search routine
3 PC communication

F2/F3

ecu detection
1 KWP 2000
 4.5.1. KWP 2000
x For Actros, Atego, Axor, IMO etc./CAN,
K-line, Deployment: international (ISO 14230)
2 J1587
3 Free running

or:
4.5.2. J1587
ecu detection
x Including for Freightliner corporation, diag.
1 KWP 2000
bus/deployment: NAFTA States (SAE J 1708
2 J1587
3 Free running physical layer/J 1587 protocol)

or:
4.5.3. Free running
ecu detection
x For LK und SK trucks, K-line/deployment:
1 KWP 2000
international (ISO 9141)
2 J1587
3 Free running

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ecu list
1 ADM text fault
 x A list of connected ecus is displayed

Alongside the abbreviations for the ecu the

2 PLD text fault
3 FMR no text fault
suffixes are also listed:
text fault = description file loaded into
minidiag2 for the respective ecu
no text fault = description file not loaded into
minidiag2 for the respective ecu

If a ecu description file is not loaded

in the minidiag2, then no explanatory
text for fault codes, measured values
etc. will be made available. Parameter
settings and specific diagnostic rou-
tines cannot be performed for this ecu.
The loading of description files and
parameter sets with the aid of the
minidiag2 assistant PC program
(see Chapter 5.5., Transfer files to
minidiag2, page 54).
Description files in accordance with
the ecu information (see page 15) can be
requested from DaimlerChrysler.

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4.6. Display ecu information

ecu list
x Run ecu search routine (see page 13)
1 ADM text fault x Cursor on required ecu (e. g. PLD)
2 PLD text fault
3 FMR no text fault

PLD
1 diagnosis
function
 x Cursor on system info

2 set parameters
3 routines
4 password routines
5 system info

PLD
A code:
sysinfo
A0004467440
 x ecu information appears:
A code = Mercedes-Benz
part number
engine number:
065535 00126075 Engine number = 14-digit figure
diag ver: 6 DiagVer = diagnostics version
Pin: 3 Pin = connection pin on
B_PLD_SW_V56_NEU minidiag2
B_PLD_SW_V 56_NEU = description file name

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4.7. Program accelerator pedal

Accelerator pedal contacts (idle throttle, full throttle)
are not assigned any constant signal values.
For this reason, it is necessary to perform a one-
time programming of the accelerator pedal on the
vehicle ecu.
This procedure enters the accelerator pedal contacts

ecu list
1 ADM text fault
 in the ecus permanent memory. When an accelerator
pedal or ecu is exchanged the programming routine
has to be repeated.
x The accelerator pedal must be in the idle position

x Run ecu search routine (see page 13)

x Cursor on vehicle ecu (e. g. ADM or FMR)

ADM
1 diagnosis
function
 x Cursor on routines

2 set parameters
3 routines
4 system info

ADM routine list

01 acc. pedal adjust.
 x Cursor on acc. pedal adjust

02 set param. on default

03 oil level lamp
04 engine stop lamp
05 fault lamp
06 grid heater lamp

ADM routine1
if initial start-up, ecu or acc.

pedal change.

!
(press OK to continue) Parameter setting
must not be performed
with running engine!

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ADM routine1
adjust routine running ...
 x Wait for next display

ADM
+ - - A
routine1
 x Press accelerator pedal to floor and
hold there for approx. 5 seconds, until
next display appears
push down acc. pedal !

ADM routine1
+ - - + limiting stops
 x Press OK for temporary storage of the
signal values
detected !
press OK to store,
press << to escape

ADM
ADM OK !
routine1
 x Continue routine with OK

adjustment routine
successful
press OK to continue

ADM
6
 x To permanently store the accelerator pedal
signal values, turn off the ignition for
6 seconds
turn ignition off for 6s x After switching off the ignition a count-
down appears. Switch on ignition again
after the 6 seconds have elapsed

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4.8. Parameter settings

The minidiag2 diagnostic device can be used
to perform two types of parameter settings:
x individual parameters

x data set parameter

In addition to this, modified parameter data can

be stored from the ecu back into the minidiag2
(see page 24), in order to load them back into
the PC from the minidiag2 at a later stage
(see page 44).

4.8.1. Individual parameters

ecu list
Individual parameter settings values are
1 ADM text fault
modified.
2 FMR text fault
x Run ecu serach routine (see page 13)
3 PLD no text fault
x Cursor on desired ecu (e. g. ADM)

ADM
1 diagnosis
function
 x

x
Functions of selected ecu appear
Cursor on set parameters
2 set parameters
3 routines
4 system info

ADM parameter
1 read/write ecu
 x Cursor on read/write ecu parameters

parameters
2 select parameter set
3 store modified parameter
set


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x The ecu parameter groups are displayed

ADM pargroup
x Cursor on required parameter group
01 CAN
(e.g. 02 config. vehicle)
02 config. vehicle
03 common limiters
04 limiters LIMO/1
05 limiters KLIMA
07 configuration PTO

ADM pargroup 2
1 idle single step
2 idle ramp rate
 x

x
Parameters of selected parameter group
displayed
Cursor on required parameter
3 max. adjusted idle (e. g. 3 max. adjusted idle)
4 max. speed inc./dec.
5 transmission type
6 ABS/ATC type

ADM
850
par 2/3
rpm
 x Displayed value of selected parameter:
Par 2/3 = parameter 3 of group 2
850 rpm = current value
maximum adjusted idle Default = presetting/default value
speed default: 850
max = maximum value
max: 4000
min: 0 min = minimum value

ADM
1000
par 2/3
rpm
 x Enter new value.
If an incorrect entry is made it can be
deleted by pressing the clear key
maximum adjusted idle
speed default: 850
max: 4000
min: 0

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ADM
1000
par 2/3
rpm

maximum adjusted idle 3x
speed default: 850
max: 4000
min: 0

ADM
6
 x After completing the parameter setting, turn
off the ignition for 6 seconds. Only then
will the modified parameters be permanently
turn ignition off for 6s stored in the ecu
x After switching off the ignition a countdown
is displayed. Switch on again after the 6 seconds
have elapsed

ADM parameter
1 read/write ecu
 x Communication with the ecu is restarted

parameters
2 select parameter set If several parameters have to be modi-
3 store modified parameter fied, first of all modify all the para-
set meters and then turn off the ignition for
6 seconds.

! Parameter setting must not be

performed with running engine.

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4.8.2. Data set parameter

A created parameter data set is sent to a ecu.
Thus all the ecu parameter values are modified
at the same time, according to the parameter
data set.
x Create parameter data set using minidiag2

assistant PC program (see page 36)

x Transfer parameter data set to minidiag2

using minidiag2 assistant PC program

(see page 54)
x Run ecu search routine (see page 13)

x Cursor on required ecu (e. g. PLD)

ecu list
1 ADM text fault
2 PLD text fault
3 FMR no text fault

PLD
1 diagnosis
function
 x

x
Functions of selected ecu are displayed
Cursor on set parameters
2 set parameters
3 routines
4 password routines
5 system info

PLD parameter
1 read/write ecu
 x Cursor on select parameter set

parameters
2 select parameter set
3 store modified parameter
set

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PLD
1 Mller
par/customer
 x Cursor on desired customer (e. g. Mller)

2 Mayer

PLD
1 application 1
parameter
 x Cursor on required application 1
(e. g. application1)
2 application 2

PLD
flashing active:
parameter
 x The selected ecu (PLD) is then load in accor-
dance with the parameter data set (data
record) application1. Each parameter group
engine identification
transferred is displayed

PLD
1 application 1
parameter
 x The parameters of the selected ecu (PLD)
have now been loaded in accordance with
the data set (data record) application1
2 application 2
2x

PLD
6
 x After completing the parameter setting, turn
off the ignition for 6 seconds. Only then are
the modified parameters permanently stored
turn ignition off for 6s in the ecu
x After switching off the ignition a countdown
is displayed. Switch on again after the
6 seconds have elapsed

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PLD parameter
1 read/write ecu
 x Communication with the ecu is restarted

parameters
2 select parameter set
3 store modified parameter
set
! Parameter setting must not be
performed with running engine.

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4.8.3. Save modified parameter set

(ecu to minidiag2)
Parameter data can be stored from the ecu back
to the minidiag2.

x Run ecu search routine (see page 13)

ecu list
x Cursor on required ecu (e. g. PLD)
1 ADM text fault
2 PLD text fault
3 FMR no text fault

PLD
1 diagnosis
function
 x

x
The selected ecu functions are then displayed
Cursor on set parameters
2 set parameters
3 routines
4 password routines
5 system info

PLD parameter
1 read/write ecu
 x Cursor on store mofified parameter set

parameters
2 select parameter set
3 store modified parameter
set

PLD
Noname
store param.
 x Enter or select customer name (if available)
or accept automatically generated name
(Noname)
enter customer name
press OK to continue
press << to escape

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x Enter parameter set name or accept

PLD store param.
automatically generated name (Acquired 1)
Acquired1
enter parameter set name

press OK to continue
press << to escape

PLD
reading:
store param.
 x Parameter groups are read in and displayed

engine identification

PLD parameter
1 read/write ecu
 x The parameter data set is read out/stored
by the selected ecu (PLD)
parameters
2 select parameter set
3 store modified parameter
set

The modified parameter data set can

now be saved by the minidiag2 to the PC
(see Chapter 5.3.3., Save parameter
from minidiag2 to PC, page 44).

! Parameter setting must not be

performed with running engine.

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4.9. Display actual values

4.9.1. Display analog measured values

x Run ecu search routine (see page 13)

x Cursor on required ecu (e. g. PLD)

ecu list
1 PLD text fault
2 ADM text fault

PLD
1 diagnosis
function
 x

x
The selected ecu functions are then displayed
Cursor on diagnosis
2 set parameters
3 routines
4 password routines
5 system info

PLD diagnosis
1 show actual values
 x Cursor on show actual values

2 show fault code memory

PLD actual values

1 show analog values
 x Cursor on show analog values

2 show binary values

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PLD
01
list ana
engine torque demand
 x

x
A list of the analog measured values is displayed
Cursor on required analog measured value
(e. g. 01 engine torque demand)
02 max. moment. torque
03 actual torque
04 injection time
05 internal value
06 actual speed demand

PLD
500 Nm
ana1
 x The value of the selected analog
measured value, attendant physical unit
and an explanatory text are displayed
engine torque demand from
FR or PSM
the value is with not operated
acc. pedal zero, at idle nega- Scroll down through display
tive and with operated acc.

PLD
500 Nm
ana1

pedal positive.
The benchmark figures
depend on the type.
max: 5000
min: 5000

Display next analog measured value

Display previous analog measured value

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4.9.2. Display binary measured values

ecu list
x Run ecu search routine (see page 13)
1 PLD text fault x Cursor on required ecu (e. g. PLD)
2 ADM text fault

PLD
1 diagnosis
function
 x

x
The selected ecu functions are then displayed
Cursor on diagnosis
2 set parameters
3 routines
4 password routines
5 system info

PLD diagnosis
1 show actual values
 x Cursor on show actual values

2 show fault code memory

PLD actual values

1 show analog values
 x Cursor on show binary values

2 show binary values

PLD
2/1 warning buzzer
list bin
 x The list of binary measured values are
displayed:
e. g. 2/1 = binary measured value 1 of group 2
2/2 stop lamp
2/3 CAN-status low
x Cursor on required binary measured value
2/4 CAN-status high (e. g. 2/1 warning buzzer)
3/1 status term. 15 MR
3/2 status term. 15 FR

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PLD
1100
bin 2/1
no
 x The current status not requested
and explanation (lower text) of binary
measured value are displayed.
warning buzzer
Cursor is positioned on selected binary
0: warning buzzer not
activated measured value.
1: warning buzzer
activated
Display next binary measured value

Display previous binary measured value

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4.10. Display/delete fault code memory

4.10.1. Display fault code memory

x Run ecu search routine (see page 13)

x Cursor on required ecu (e. g. PLD)

ecu list
1 PLD text fault
2 ADM text fault
3 FMR no text fault

PLD
1 diagnosis
function
 x

x
The selected ecu functions are then displayed
Cursor on diagnosis
2 set parameters
3 routines
4 password routines
5 system info

PLD diagnosis
1 show actual values
 x Cursor on show fault code memory

2 show fault code memory

PLD
1 actual fault code
fcm
 actual faul codes = actually valid (not yet cleared)
fault codes. These cannot be
deleted.
2 stored fault code
3 delete fault code memory stored faul codes = not actually (possibly already
cleared) fault codes. These
can be if required deleted.

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PLD
1 actual fault code
fcm
 x Cursor on required fault group (e. g. actual
fault code)
2 stored fault code
3 delete fault code memory

PLD
1 20309
act. fault code
 x

x
The fault codes of the selected fault group
are displayed
Cursor on required fault code (e. g. 20309)
2 10409
3 11515
4 11615

20309
act. fault code 1
0 h.
 x The selected fault code, attendant description
(consisting of fault names and explanations/
remedies) as well as the status of the operat-
crankshaft sensor ing hours counter are displayed
interruption
Display next fault code

Display previous fault code

The operating hours counter indicates

the number of operating hours that have
elapsed since the last fault code occur-
rence. The counter can count to a maxi-
mum of 255 hours; after reaching this
maximum value it will stop counting.

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4.10.2. Delete fault code memory

ecu list
x Run ecu search routine (see page 13)
1 ADM text fault x Cursor on required ecu (e. g. PLD)
2 PLD text fault
3 FMR no text fault

PLD
1 diagnosis
function
 x

x
The selected ecu functions are then displayed
Cursor on diagnosis
2 set parameters
3 routines
4 password routines
5 system info

PLD diagnosis
1 show actual values
 x Cursor on show fault code memory

2 show fault code memory

PLD
1 actual fault code
fcm
 x Cursor on delete fault code memory

2 stored fault code

3 delete fault code memory

PLD
fault code memory
fcm
 x

x
The ecu fault code memory is deleted
Wait for next display
deleting ...

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Depending upon the state of the fault code

memory, one of the two following messages is
then shown on the display:

x No more actual (not yet cleared) fault codes

PLD fcm
in memory. The entire fault code memory has
no more fault codes found
been deleted

or:

x The fault code memory contains current

PLD fcm
(not yet cleared) faults
more actual fault codes
in memory

Current (not yet cleared) faults cannot

be deleted.

x After completing work on the fault code

memory, turn off the ignition for 6 seconds.
Only then will the modified faults be
permanently deleted from the ecu
x After switching off the ignition a countdown
is displayed. Switch on again after the
6 seconds have elapsed

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5.minidiag2 assistant
5.1. minidiag2 assistant tasks 5.2. Installation
x Create or modify parameter sets of ecus The minidiag2 assistant software is available via:
(see page 36 ) x the Internet by e-mail or

x Save or load parameter sets and description x on data carrier (diskettes/CD-ROM)

files (see page 48 )

x Transfer parameter sets and description In order for the minidiag2 assistant software
files to the minidiag2, in order to program to be used, it must be installed on your PC.
the parameters of the ecus accordingly The system requirements for this are as follows:
(see page 54 ) x Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher

x main memory (RAM) of at least 8 MB

x free hard disk capacity of at least 10 MB

Step 1:
e-mail: (Internet)
Save the files attached to an e-mail into a
directory on the hard drive.
Diskettes/CD-ROM:
Insert installation diskette/CD-ROM into drive.

Step 2:
With the aid of a file manager (e. g. MS Explorer)
or the command path select the SETUP.EXE
file and run it.

Following this a window appears to allow

selection of the target drive (see next page).

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Step 3:
select a target drive (local hard drive,
usually C:) for the installation and confirm
by pressing the Copy button.
The minidiag2 assistant will then automatically
create the Minidiag directory on the hard drive.
The Setup window appears with a progress
bar, followed by a message window on the
successful installation.

selection of target drive

installation progress display

message window following successful installation

Step 4:
click on OK, after which the installation
procedure is concluded.

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5.3. Create/modify/save parameter set with

minidiag2 assistant

5.3.1. Create parameter set

Step 1:
run minidiag2 assistant using the Mdiagass.exe
in the Minidiag directory on the PC.
The start window appears.

start window

Step 2:
click on parameter assistant.
The parameter assistant window appears.

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parameter assistant window

Step 3:
go to the parameter set menu and
click on the new option.
Next window: new parameter set.

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new parameter set window

Step 4: Step 8:
in the ecu field click on the required ecu, enter new customer name or click on existing
for which a parameter set is to be created. customer name in the customer field.
Step 5: Step 9:
click on the required ecu version in the enter the new parameter set name in the
diagnosis version field. Read out ecu version parameter set field.
using minidiag2 (see page 15). Step 10:
Step 6: comments can be entered in the
click on the required description file comments field.
in the description file field. Step 11:
Step 7: click on select.
click on the required language in the Next window: parameter data.
language field.

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parameter data window

Step 12:
If default is clicked, the parameter
click on the parameter group to be displayed
values for all the groups are reset to
or modified (highlighted in green).
the original values.
Step 13:
enter the required value of each parameter in
the actual field (highlighted in red). Step 14:
actual = set value of a parameter. to save the created or modified parameter
default = presetting or default value of set go to the parameter set menu and
parameter (not changeable). click on save.
min = minimum value of parameter
(not changeable).
max = maximum value of parameter
(not changeable).
demension = parameter unit (not changeable).

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5.3.2. Modify parameter set

Step 1: run minidiag2 assistant using the
Mdiagass.exe file in the Minidiag directory
on the PC.
The start window appears.

start window

Step 2:
click on parameter assistant.
The parameter assistant window is opened.

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parameter assistant window

Step 3:
go to the parameter set menu
and click on the open option.
The parameter selection window
is opened.

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parameter selection window

Step 4:
click on the required ecu, for which
the parameter set is to be modified, in the
ecu field.
Step 5:
click on the corresponding ecu version in the
diagnosis version field.
Step 6:
click on the corresponding description file in
the description file field.
Step 7:
click on the corresponding language in the
language field.
Step 8:
click on the appropriate customer name in the
customer field.
Step 9:
click on the appropriate parameter set
to be modified in the parameter set field.
Click on delete parameter set
to delete the selected parameter set.
Step 10:
click on select.
The parameter data window appears.

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parameter data window

Step 11:
click on the parameter group to be modified
(highlighted in green).
Step 12:
click on the required value of the respective
parameter in the actual input field
(highlighted in red).
For more details see page 39.
Step 13:
to save the modified parameter set go to
the parameter set menu and click on the
save option.

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5.3.3. Save parameters from

minidiag2 to PC
Step 1:
run the minidiag2 assistant using the Mdiagass.exe
file in the Minidiag directory on the PC.
The start windows appears.

start window

Step 2:
click on logistic assistant.
The logistic assistant window is opened.

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logistic assistant window

Step 3:
click on parameter from minidiag2.
2 additional windows open containing infor-
mation on the parameter data set from
the ecu (see following page).

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information on parameter data set

from ecu window

Step 4:
after confirming by clicking on OK, the
parameter set is copied to the PC and the
procedure is thus concluded. Notes on
checking this can be found on the following
page under Step 5.

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parameter selection window

Step 5:
checking new parameter set from
ecu in the parameter assistant.
See Chapter 5.3.2.
Modify parameter set (open).

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5.4. Save to or loading from data carrier

5.4.1. Save to data carrier

Step 1: run the minidiag2 assistant using the
Mdiagass.exe file in the Minidiag directory
on the PC.
The start window appears.

start window

Step 2: click on logistic assistant.

The logistic assistant window is opened.

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logistic assistant window

Step 3:
click on store on data carrier.
Next window: store on data carrier.

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Step 4: click on selected target drive and
make selection.
store on data carrier window
progress bar for saving onto data carrier
By inserting a new disk and clicking
on OK the saving procedure is continued
normally, and its success indicated by
the following window:
data has been successfully saved
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In the customer version, the selection
can only be opened to a limited extent!
Non-available applications are hidden
from view. See store on data carrier
window.
Step 5:
click on copy.
After clicking on copy the selected
data on the data carrier is saved in the
Md0.pac file.
The setup.exe file can be used to
install the PC program (minidiag2
assistant) onto another drive or PC.
When saving onto 3 1/2 " disks it
may for capacity reasons be neces-
sary to insert another data carrier
into the drive; this is indicated by the
following window:
please insert new disk
Step 6:
click on OK to confirm the successful
save message.
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5.4.2. Loading from data carrier

Loading minidiag2 files from diskette
or hard drive.
Step 1: run the minidiag2 assistant using
the Mdiagass.exe file in the Minidiag
directory on the PC.
The start window appears:

start window

Step 2: Click on logistic assistant.

Next window: logistic assistant.

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logistic assistant window

Step 3:
click download from data carrier.
Window for selecting drives appears
(next page).

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Step 4:
click on the appropriate drive in the
source file field.
Step 5:
click on the appropriate drive in the
target file field.
Step 6:
click on copy. The progress bar and
then a successful load message window
are displayed:
download from data carrier window

When loading from 3 1/2 " disks it

may for capacity reasons be
necessary to insert another data
carrier into the drive; this is
progress bar window indicated by the following window:

By inserting a new disk and pressing the OK

button the loading procedure is continued
normally, and its ultimate success indicated
by the following window:
new disk required

Step 7:
data has been successfully loaded click on OK; the loading procedure
is thus concluded.

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5.5. Transfer files to minidiag2

Step 1:
connect minidiag2 to the PC (connecting cable,
see page 8) and then set up the voltage supply.
The minidiag2 display now adopts one of three
possible states:

a) main menu is displayed:

minidiag2
x Cursor on 3 PC communication,
1 minidiag2 info
confirm by pressing OK
2 ecu search routine
3 PC communication

F2/F3

RS232 remote operation

 The device is ready for communication.
x Continue with Step 2

b) Communication mode
RS232 remote operation
W: no system... The data are not completely loaded and
the minidiag2 is then automatically set
to communication mode.
x Continue with Step 2

c) empty display
The operating system has not been fully
loaded or overwritten, and must therefore
be transferred again.
x Continue with Step 2

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Step 2:
run minidiag2 assistant on PC.
The start window appears:

start window

Step 3:
run logistic assistant.

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logistic assistant window

Step 4:
click on communication settings.
New window: COM settings.
Step 5:
click on interface (COM Port),
to which the minidiag2 is connected.

The baud rate cannot be changed!

COM settings window

Step 6:
click on OK. The logistic assistant
window is displayed again.

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Step 7:
click on the parameter files on minidiag2
button in logistic assistant. The updating
window is displayed.

updating window

The minidiag2 operating program is

compared with the PC operating program
and updated.

The entire data memory in the minidiag2

is deleted.
All parameter sets and description files
are transferred to the minidiag2. With this
the data transfer process is completed.

Step 8: confirm the following message

by clicking on OK:

successful data transfer message

The minidiag2 display then shows the main

menu and is ready for other applications.

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