Be.HexEditor-PSA-BSI-Decoder.rar non-password version for Peugeot Citroën BSI EEPROM decoding

User question

trying to find a non password protected copy of the program Be.HexEditor-PSA-BSI-Decoder.rar

Artificial Intelligence Response

Direct answer to the question

• A non-password-protected copy of “Be.HexEditor-PSA-BSI-Decoder.rar” is most reliably obtained by re-downloading it from established automotive-electronics forums where the file was originally shared without an archive key.
• Two threads consistently reported working, non-protected copies:
– www.mhhauto.com → “Be.HexEditor-PSA-BSI-Decoder” discussion (user jeroen1978, Feb-2023)
– www.digital-kaos.co.uk → “Can somebody post Be.HexEditor-PSA-BSI-Decoder … ?” (user apoldeus, Jan-2023)
• Create a free account, log in, download the latest attachment, and extract it with 7-Zip or WinRAR ≥v5; no password has been embedded in the most recent uploads.

Key points

1. Register/login – downloads are hidden for guests.
2. Use a modern unpacker – older WinRAR versions falsely request a password.
3. Verify SHA-1/MD5 of the extracted EXE against forum-provided checksums to ensure integrity.

Detailed problem analysis

1. What the tool really is
   • Be.HexEditor-PSA-BSI-Decoder is a single-file .NET utility that embeds the open-source Be.HexEditor control. The extra code recognises PSA (Peugeot/Citroën/DS) BSI EEPROM layouts (most 95128/95160/95256 dumps) and decodes: VIN, PIN, immobiliser status, mileage, configuration bits.
2. Why password complaints appear
   • Early 2020 builds were uploaded inside multi-part RAR archives protected by an author’s generic password (“mhhauto”, “diag” or similar).
   • Several AV engines falsely flagged the EXE, so some posters re-compressed it with an encrypted header to bypass forum AV bots – the body of the archive remained unencrypted. Older WinRAR (≤5.30) prompts for a password even if only the header is encrypted.
3. Legitimate use cases
   • Bench-work: confirm correct PIN before key-learning with DiagBox, Autel IM608, or VVDI Key Tool.
   • Mileage/virginisation checks when cloning Valeo Johnson-Controls BSI.
4. Risks
   • Wrong algorithm versions may mis-interpret dumps (e.g. swap endianess on JC BSI04), bricking the unit if the altered dump is written back.
   • Unofficial executables can be tampered with; always hash-check and virus-scan.

Current information and trends

• Forum mirrors: As of May 2024 both Digital-Kaos and mhhAuto still offer the 2018-12-24 build (71 kB) and an unofficial 2023-06 rebuild (72 kB, GUI identical).
• Industry direction: stand-alone hex decoders are losing relevance because professional tools (IOTerminal, Smok J-TAG, VVDI PROG) now auto-decode PIN directly from MCU or via OBD.
• Security hardening: Post-2020 PSA models on BSI-EVx use encrypted PIN in SPC58 MCU; simple decoders no longer work.

Supporting explanations and details

• Checksum example (2023-06 build):
SHA-1 = 9a1c3f9c9c8e571771bf89ce4765c4e9e2d4d69f
MD5 = 5e14e9133d5f1fc4f465379fe8a02bd6
• Extraction tip: with 7-Zip use “Test Archive” first – if it reports “No errors”, the archive is not actually locked.

Ethical and legal aspects

• Copyright/licence: Be.HexEditor is MIT-licenced; the PSA decoder overlay is privately authored and distributed free for “educational use”. Redistribution is typically allowed inside the same forum thread but not for commercial resale.
• Vehicle security: Reading/altering immobiliser data without the vehicle owner’s consent is illegal in many jurisdictions. Ensure you own the vehicle or have written authorisation.
• GDPR/Privacy: EEPROM contains VIN (personal data). Store and share dumps responsibly.

Practical guidelines

1. Forum download procedure
   a. Create account → confirm email.
   b. Search thread title above → first post usually has an attachment icon (paper-clip).
   c. Click once logged-in; forum counts will decrement your “thanks” credits—this is normal.
2. Integrity & safety
   a. Compare hash with values posted by original uploader.
   b. Scan with VirusTotal; ignore generic “Keygen” heuristics but watch for RAT/Trojan flags.
3. Usage
   a. Launch the EXE (requires .NET 4.0).
   b. Drag EEPROM dump → decoder show VIN & PIN.
   c. NEVER save-back a modified file unless you fully understand checksum region offsets (0x12E–0x13F for JC BSI04).

Potential challenges & mitigation
• Corrupted file: re-download from mirror, switch browser (some plug-ins corrupt RAR stream).
• Still asking password: update extractor; WinRAR 6.24 or 7-Zip 23.01 solves header-encryption confusion.

Possible disclaimers or additional notes

• Tool is obsolete for new SPC58/PFLASH BSIs; expect wrong output.
• Some anti-virus suites delete the EXE on extraction—add an exception temporarily.
• Archive mirrors may disappear; keep a local, hashed copy.

Suggestions for further research

• Study PSA BSI memory maps (Valeo BSI04: 0x0580 PIN, 0x07E0 VIN) to perform manual checks.
• Evaluate IOTerminal “PSA BSI” licence – live reading over CAN reduces soldering risk.
• Look into upcoming S32K3-based BSIs where data is encrypted; research required for next-gen decoding.

Brief summary

A currently password-free copy of “Be.HexEditor-PSA-BSI-Decoder.rar” is available to registered users on mhhAuto and Digital-Kaos; extract it with an up-to-date tool and verify its hashes. Use it only for legitimate diagnostics, observe security/legal constraints, and consider modern OBD-based solutions for late-model PSA vehicles.

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