How to Virgin ME2.8 ECU and Code with MB Star DAS

ME 2.8 ECUs are used in many Mercedes Benz models with M112/3 engines.  The old ECU is damaged. You need to make virgin (renew it) and code it by MB Star diagnostic DAS or Vediamo.

Part 1: Renew ME 2.8 with CGDI MB
Remove ME 2.8 ECU from MB (i.e a W203)
CGDI Prog MB software 3.0.2.0 adds the ME2.8 ECU wiring diagram

Follow wiring diagram to connect MB Bosch ME 2.8 ECU with CGDI

Run CGDI MB software
Select Auto Computer function
Read ECU

Get erase password

Get erase password success.
Press Erase

Erase/Renew ECU completed

Re-Install ME 2.8 ECU back to vehicle

Part 2: Adapt ME 2.8 with DAS
Using MB Star Xentry to program a virgin ECU to an existing EIS.
Connect MB SD Connect C4 multiplexer with vehicle via OBD socket via LAN cable
Turn on ignition switch
Identify vehicle
Select Control Unit Groups-> Drive->ME2-SFI- Motor electronics-> ME-SFI 2.8-Motor electronics 2.8-> Control Unit adaptation->Learning processes

Teach in of drive authorization system

Press F1 to continue
Enter VIN as 17-digit code

Personalizing
Switch off ignition and then switch on

Start the engine
Personalizing in process, wait about 30s

Is this engine control module to remain fitted in the vehicle?
Press Yes to continue

The engine control module is irrevocably assigned to the vehicle.
Do you wish to activate control module ME-SFI 2.8?
Press Yes to continue

Activating module in process

The learning process has been performed.

The ME 2.8 ECU virgin ME adaption learning process is completed.