Kess v2 fw v4.036 Add Tokens Manual

This is a user manual of how to add tokens to Kess v2 firmware v4.036; also with how to fix “NO VALID TOKEN FILE” error when fail to add tokens.

NOTES:
1- this manual is used for Kess v2 tuning kit firmware v4.036
2- must be used for Kess v2 without a token reset button

3- Disable all local area connection and wireless network connection, otherwise the KESS V2 hardware would be damaged.
Process of adding tokens:
Extract “Tool” Zip File;
Copy all the files under “Tool” Folder to the desktop;
Copy “K-Suite_tokens” zip File into Local Dick C and unzip the file;
Run “K10033818 K2-TR ECU TUNERS”;
Click “OK” to continue;

Browse the folder to C:\\KSuite tokens\KSuite;
Click OK;

Click “Rest Token Count” button;

Click OK and then wait for loading;
Next close the window;
Delete previously unzipped “K-Suite_tokens” Folder in C:\\;
Re-extract “K-Suite_tokens” Zip File again;
Re-name “Token1.tok” on the desktop as “Token2.tok”;
Copy “Token2.tok” to the “Tokens” Folder;

Open “K10033818 K2-TR ECU TUNERS” again;
Select location as C:\KSuite tokens\KSuite again;
Click “Rest Token Count”;
Wait until the KESS V2 main menu window displays;

kess v2 v4.036 adds tokens SUCCESS!


How to solve “Add Tokens Failed:NO VALID TOKEN FILE”
Tokens for Kess v2 ecu chip tuning tool is used out. Open the file “K10033818” and meet the following situation.
ECU-Tuner error: NO VALID TOKEN FILE


solution: 
1. rename the token file(“token1.tok”) as “token3.tok” or “token5.tok”

2. copy the file you renamed just (“token3.tok” or “token5.tok” ) now to the folder “Tokens”

note: make sure that there is only one file (“token3.tok” or “token5.tok” ) in the folder “Token”

normally, the first 10 tokens in “token1.tok” “token2.tok” will be used, you may use tokens from 11th token to the 100th.
it is limited to 100 tokens. so when you use all 100 tokens, you can change the laptop or restore the system and then use tokens from 11th token.

3. if you follow the 2 steps above but it doesn’t work, please try to install our windows XP from http://www.chinaautodiag.com/html/ghost-windows-xp-professional-sp3-free-download-and-installation-6476.html

4. If you cannot add tokens according to the instruction above, change the TF card and follow step 1 & 2.

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FAQs about KESS V2 V2.15 OBD2 Tuning Kit

KESS V2 V2.15 is a very popular ECU tool and is probably the most advanced tool available today. My customers feedback some problems. Here are the FAQs about below:

Frequently Asked Questions when using KESS V2
Q: I am wondering now what is the solution to unlock your ECU?
What to do to avoid your ECU become locked?
A: EDC15/16 can unlock by using KESS V2 V2.15 OBD2 Tuning Kit without Token Limitation.

Q: I will start program EDC16, fiat/alfa/lancia, which hardware is probably better, KESS V2 or Galletto?
A: KESS v2 is better one with no token limitation and no checksum error.

Q: Which computer system can KEES V2 be installed on?
A: KESS V2 can install it on Windows 7 and Windows XP.

Q: How to update KESS V2 from Software V2.15 Hardware V3.099 to Software V2.22
Hardware V4.036?
A: Well, SE87-B can be updated to SE87-C, but need to send back the main device and pay 95USD. Please don’t update it yourself, or it will damage the firmware of KESS v2.

Q: What is the difference between KESS V2 and K-TAG?
A: Beside world-wide famous brand cars, K-TAG also supports trucks, traktors, bikes and work with a small part of motorcycle. Otherwise, KESS V2 has OBD function (means KESS V2 program ECU by OBD diagnostic cable) while K-TAG doesn’t have.

Q: What is the difference Between KESS V2 Tuning kit and Fgtech V53?
A: They both can do many cars, but they do cars via different ways. Fgtech V53 has BDM function, but KESS V2 does not have. KESS V2 has Anti-mediation lock module, it can do new and encrypted cars better than Fgtech V53.

Q: Someone told me that KESS V2 can’t do EDC17 well, such as Bosch EDC 17 (cp04-CP14-CAN-Med17.X) and Bosch Bosch EDC 17 C54 (Passat, Golf, Crafter, Octávia, Yeti-VW).
A: Yes, KESS V2 can’t do EDC17 at present. It can do EDC16 well, but when you do it, you need to connect the Anti-mediation lock module to read and write data for vehicles. Becuase new style vehicles have new encrypted ways.

Q: How many kinds of languages does KESS V2 support?
A: Supported language including English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French.

Q: When KESS V2 read ECU, I got checksum error.
A: Please search “visual C++ 2005 library” on Google, then download it and install it, this error will be solved.

Q: How does KESS V2 checksums work? Does KESS V2 automatically confirm and rewrite? Does KESS v2 work with truck? Such as: Mercedes MP1/MP2/MP3 or MAN TGA.
A: After reading the software, KESS v2 will automatically calibrate checksums. KESS V2 doesn’t work with truck, because the truck voltage is too high and KESS V2 will be burnt out.

Q: How to connect KESS V2 to K-LINE med 17, do you have any manual or diagram?
A: If your car is OBD diagnostic socket, just plug the OBD cable into the car; if your car is not OBD diagnostic socket, after you select the ECU type in the KESS V2 software, the diagram will appear and show you how to connect (see the following pictures)



Q: When I use KESS V2 and choose the version 12, 8L E4, type D13B, HP 400, ECU TRW EMS2,”OK” button is not available.
A: “OK” button not available means KESS V2 doesn’t support this car model. Besides, KESS V2 only covers car models, not trucks.

Q: After I open “KSuite.exe” and ready to run KESS V2, all of the following icons are gray and locked, I can’t go on.


A: It means it doesn’t Found New Hardware, back to check whether the driver is installed successfully.  Advice you contact us to send you KESS V2 ecu chip tool video tutorial.

Q: KESS V2 has error “Connections not established”

A: The driver is not successfully installed, go to “Device Manager” to check whether it has KESS V2 driver? Advice you contact us to send you KESS V2 video tutorial.

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Kess v2 fw v4.036 Add Tokens Manual

This is a user manual of how to add tokens to Kess v2 firmware v4.036; also with how to fix “NO VALID TOKEN FILE” error when fail to add tokens.

NOTES:
1- this manual is used for Kess v2 tuning kit firmware v4.036
2- must be used for Kess v2 without a token reset button

3- Disable all local area connection and wireless network connection, otherwise the KESS V2 hardware would be damaged.
Process of adding tokens:
Extract “Tool” Zip File;
Copy all the files under “Tool” Folder to the desktop;
Copy “K-Suite_tokens” zip File into Local Dick C and unzip the file;
Run “K10033818 K2-TR ECU TUNERS”;
Click “OK” to continue;

Browse the folder to C:\\KSuite tokens\KSuite;
Click OK;

Click “Rest Token Count” button;

Click OK and then wait for loading;
Next close the window;
Delete previously unzipped “K-Suite_tokens” Folder in C:\\;
Re-extract “K-Suite_tokens” Zip File again;
Re-name “Token1.tok” on the desktop as “Token2.tok”;
Copy “Token2.tok” to the “Tokens” Folder;

Open “K10033818 K2-TR ECU TUNERS” again;
Select location as C:\KSuite tokens\KSuite again;
Click “Rest Token Count”;
Wait until the KESS V2 main menu window displays;

kess v2 v4.036 adds tokens SUCCESS!


How to solve “Add Tokens Failed:NO VALID TOKEN FILE”
Tokens for Kess v2 ecu chip tuning tool is used out. Open the file “K10033818” and meet the following situation.
ECU-Tuner error: NO VALID TOKEN FILE

 

solution: 
1. rename the token file(“token1.tok”) as “token3.tok” or “token5.tok”

2. copy the file you renamed just (“token3.tok” or “token5.tok” ) now to the folder “Tokens”

note: make sure that there is only one file (“token3.tok” or “token5.tok” ) in the folder “Token”

normally, the first 10 tokens in “token1.tok” “token2.tok” will be used, you may use tokens from 11th token to the 100th.
it is limited to 100 tokens. so when you use all 100 tokens, you can change the laptop or restore the system and then use tokens from 11th token.

3. if you follow the 2 steps above but it doesn’t work, please try to install our windows XP from http://www.chinaautodiag.com/html/ghost-windows-xp-professional-sp3-free-download-and-installation-6476.html

4. If you cannot add tokens according to the instruction above, change the TF card and follow step 1 & 2.