Best Laptop Diagnostic

[Lay2Low]

What is the best program/system to use to read and monitor all functions of our ECUs? Thanks in advanced

[russ330]

:bump: Did you ever find anything?

Anyone else have any input?

[BWMguy206]

I just bought a Digimoto software and cable. It doesn't work on my m3 yet because of a software communiction with the DME and I need to get it reprogrammed due to the recall. It will work on E46 non M3s.

http://www.digimoto.com/

They have it in stock and I got mine in about 2 days.

If you don't have a serial port behind your laptop you need to purchase a USB to serial port adaptor.

[MarvelPhx]

Ediabas INPA if you can get your hands on it.

[funkyman]

What is the best program/system to use to read and monitor all functions of our ECUs? Thanks in advanced


PCMSCAN-HACKED CRACKED SHREDED
OBD-II SCANMASTER FREEWARE
SCANTOOL V1.2 FREEWARE
PM ME AND ILL SEND YOU THE PROGRAMS MY FRIEND I HAVE 3 WORKING WITH MY 330CI
PORT 7

[ADA]

The best OBD-II and BMW and dealer level diagnostic tool without spending $17,500 on a BMW GT-1 is the AUTO ENGINUITY.

You can buy the basic auto enginuity OBD-II scanner for $250 (USB, serial, and bluetooth) for your basic OBD-II level scans.

For another $250, you can buy the expanded service pack which will give you access to all the BMW sensors in your bimmer.

You can activate your alarm, change options (auto door lock, memory, double lock, etc), and even resest adaptation for your engine and transmission.

Here is the list of the sensors and command that the auto enginuity will cover
http://www.autoenginuity.com/BMW-All-Systems-List.html

[sheefo2k]

Those are free? i m confused? I would still need a cable? the serial/dme port if so where can I just buy the cable?

[sheefo2k]

PCMSCAN-HACKED CRACKED SHREDED
OBD-II SCANMASTER FREEWARE
SCANTOOL V1.2 FREEWARE
PM ME AND ILL SEND YOU THE PROGRAMS MY FRIEND I HAVE 3 WORKING WITH MY 330CI
PORT 7
Those are free? i m confused? I would still need a cable? the serial/dme port if so where can I just buy the cable?

[jbeurotech]

Autoenginuity is a nice tool however it will not program car-key memory setting or alarm activation it willo alow you to actyivate those funtions as a bi-directional caommand to te4st thos componits. It will not allow you to program those settings that being said it is probally the best diy computer on the marlket without spednign 10,000 plus on oe leval equipment

[sheefo2k]

Autoenginuity is a nice tool however it will not program car-key memory setting or alarm activation it willo alow you to actyivate those funtions as a bi-directional caommand to te4st thos componits. It will not allow you to program those settings that being said it is probally the best diy computer on the marlket without spednign 10,000 plus on oe leval equipment
I m about to order the digimoto. Its mostly a montior solution and very user friendly.

Whats the major difference between the Autoenginuity and digimoto? if you dont mind.
Thanks

[sheefo2k]

Autoenginuity is a nice tool however it will not program car-key memory setting or alarm activation it willo alow you to actyivate those funtions as a bi-directional caommand to te4st thos componits. It will not allow you to program those settings that being said it is probally the best diy computer on the marlket without spednign 10,000 plus on oe leval equipment
After reading about Autoenginuity, I think and if I m wrong please dont hesitate to correct me. It seems as if DIGIMOTO is 100$ or more cheaper and you get diagnostics and monitor most the stuff you would need ($150), while Autoenginuity does that plus more detailed information, WAY MORE DETAIL in other stuff in the car and its start at ($249) plus you need the BMW specfic system so you can get the extra that digimoto doesn't offer.

SO the $250 from Autoenginuity will get you the same as the $150 from DigiMoto. Not a good deal, but if you want to get the extra stuff that Digimoto doesn't offer, all the extra detailed stuff then go with the Autoenginuity and pay an extra $100 plus whatever it will cost to get the BMW specfic software that goes into more details.

So moral of the story, it comes down to what you want to monitor, performance and temp etc then DigiMoto, but if you want to go into huge details and play with airbag, tranny, cluster etc then spend the extra cash on Autoenginuity.

Hopefully soon enough i ll give you guys a demo of DIGIMOTO, I might order it soon.

[funkyman]

You don`t need to pay money for these programs.You can find scan tools galore here for free.Lots of programs.Also i have the ultimate scan tool diagnostic program hacked cracked for free called PCMSCAN v1.4.3 however its over 12mb which means i can not attach and send it to any of you paizanos.Check link below for scan tool diagnostic software,

http://www.scantool.net/index.php?mode=displaySoftware&os=Windows%20XP

[sheefo2k]

where did you get your obd2/serial or usb 2.0 from? and how much?

[funkyman]

I m about to order the digimoto. Its mostly a montior solution and very user friendly.

Whats the major difference between the Autoenginuity and digimoto? if you dont mind.
Thanks

Sure my friend the cheapest good quality interface on the planet can be found here.Now the good thing about this is that it will not only read ELM but all the interfaces under the sun T16-013 supports J1850 VPW, J1850 PWM, ISO-9141-2 and ISO-14230 (KWP2000 so don`t let any other person/company wripp you off and perhaps you can make money but diagnosing half the neighbourhood for 30usd.

You buy this for 85usd it normally costs 150usd with the other SOB wripp offs.Get a belkin usb serial adapter from e bay for 15usd and your set then go to the web site i told you for all the diagnostic software.The ultimate software is the one i have hacked cracked PCMscan v1.4 thats worth paying for.It can do just about anyhting,for BMW specific you have to go to a dealership make friends with one of the workers give him 20-50usd and tell him to copy it for you on a cd:rolleyes: :excited:

Buy interface T16-013, $82 each here http://www.multiplex-engineering.com/interfaces.htm

Belkin usb serial adapter on e bay 15usd 45usd in comp usa etc.

software 4free here http://www.scantool.net/index.php?mode=displaySoftware&os=Windows%20XP

Then once you see the codes and faults then the dealership can not wripp you off.

[jbeurotech]

I cannot and will not condone hacked software!! best deal for the money is autoenginuity, At my shop we own the Autologic but at 13,000 its is out of reach of DIY for them the best deal would be Autoenginuity.

[funkyman]

I cannot and will not condone hacked software!! best deal for the money is autoenginuity, At my shop we own the Autologic but at 13,000 its is out of reach of DIY for them the best deal would be Autoenginuity.

Thats a personal preferance my friend.Its a whole new off topic discussion which i wish not to get into to.Pcmscan 1.5 is woth paying for or as u said autoenginuity too whom offer a Bluetooth wireless option meaninig you can sip a cappucino on your garden patio and in the mean time you can diagnose the engine from your lap or coffee table like a real geek Suburban yupee,high society yuppie mechaNic(Overhaul Discovery channel style):banghead: :rofl: :excited: :hmm:

[TheRiddle]

go for digimoto..

search on emule for the V4.07 it includes a dyno simulator (which reported me 187hp @wheel)..

[embmw]

hi, do you have any version of bmw ediabas/inpa?
I have 5.7.0 but some files are altered and I can't diagnose the engine and other modules. if you have, how can I take it from you(if you are agree)? I am located in Romania.
Thanks a lot
my e-mail is embmw@yahoo.com
P.S. I visited your site and liked what I see. nice work

[kidplatinum]

Funkyman,

Please check PM, thanks

[ritos530i]

i've had the digimoto for a few months and upgraded to the beta 5.0 it reads and clears codes but i did not want to do a basic diagnostic of my ecu. Trying to find something that would do AFR and timing. If anyone knows a good source that doesn't cost 2k let me know. My client base is not big enough for me to order the 7k system yet.

[ritos530i]

:hi:

[sam]

Bringing up an old thread... :)
I have the AutoEnginuity Software but it isn't capable of resetting airbag lights. Anyone know what can reset airbags...or do I need different hardware?

[silver///M3]

Bringing up an old thread... :)
I have the AutoEnginuity Software but it isn't capable of resetting airbag lights. Anyone know what can reset airbags...or do I need different hardware?

Do you have the latest one, I though it said that it works for the airbags here http://www.autoenginuity.com/BMW-All-Systems-List.html

Also Bavauto.com has one of the SRS only for $129

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[MarvelPhx]

I just got the INPA cable I needed and it works flawlessly. INPA 5.0.2/EDIABAS 6.6.4 is basically the BMW internal development version of the GT1 and includes all modes: DME, DDE, EGS, SRS, DSC/ASC, GMV, body, chassis, live MW and OBD data, test functions, adaptation clears, EML reset, CEL reset, error read and clear, vehicle coding, EWS align, Key programming, idle set, overrev counter, SMG adaptation and reset, even M3 Dyno Mode, etc.

It works on pretty much any BMW with a DME, from E30 to E92, including the new 335i and M3. I put my friend's '07 335 in limp mode just to tick him off, then turned it right back off with one click. Great diagnostic tool. I personally like watching the KOMBI test on my 330i. There are lights on the dash I didn't even know I had.

Unfortunately, I cannot release my copy under license. But if you can find it, it is the BEST by far outside the actual Group Tester and works on any PC/laptop with a 9-pin serial port or PCMCIA serial adapter and the correct cable. My version of INPA is mostly in English, but it will still make you learn German very quickly!

I also have CarSoft 6.5, CarTunes, and loads of VAG-COM programs but have yet to play with them much. I wonder how close the AutoGenuity and Digi are to this stuff? Surely a LOT cheaper and easier to obtain.

[etwd]

[QUOTE=funkyman;4818529]You don`t need to pay money for these programs.You can find scan tools galore here for free.Lots of programs.Also i have the ultimate scan tool diagnostic program hacked cracked for free called PCMSCAN v1.4.3 however its over 12mb which means i can not attach and send it to any of you paizanos.Check link below for scan tool diagnostic software,

Newbe here. I would like the tool and diagnostic software. How do I go about doing it?

Thanks,
Paul Giordano

pgiordano@etwd.com

[JmAbshire]

Anyone try this guys version

http://www.obd-2.com/index.html#datx

for $122 seems like it would work well. I've used the Peake for a while now, works awesome. I want to dig a little further, plus use it on my other cars.

J

MarvelPhx

Where did you get the INPA 5.0.2/EDIABAS 6.6.4 software? Dealer hook up or something?

[MarvelPhx]

Where did you get the INPA 5.0.2/EDIABAS 6.6.4 software? Dealer hook up or something?

Something like that :shhh:

Be surprised what you can get by asking the right people the right questions.

[JmAbshire]

Something like that :shhh:

Be surprised what you can get by asking the right people the right questions.

You rock man!:str8pimpi

[funkyman]

[quote=funkyman;4818529]You don`t need to pay money for these programs.You can find scan tools galore here for free.Lots of programs.Also i have the ultimate scan tool diagnostic program hacked cracked for free called PCMSCAN v1.4.3 however its over 12mb which means i can not attach and send it to any of you paizanos.Check link below for scan tool diagnostic software,

Newbe here. I would like the tool and diagnostic software. How do I go about doing it?

Thanks,
Paul Giordano

pgiordano@etwd.com


Pm me i`ll e e mail you 2 nice diognostic programs.However do have an Elm and ISO interface and a belkin USB to serial adapter.

[bmw_chuzo]

Are Inpa or Ediabas softwares for sale?

[Limited_Slip]

Are Inpa or Ediabas softwares for sale?


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[comova]

I am looking for INPA cables/interface. They seem to go for around $130-$150 on some of the Euro sites. Is there anywhere here in the states where we can get one cheap? From what I can tell, the difference between the INPA cable and a simple UBD2/RS232 are a couple of 69 cent Motorola chips. Can anyone help me figure out the who, what, where on these????

[bmw_chuzo]

:bump:

[pingu]

I've just bought one of these scantools on eBay
Scan Tool (http://www.obdtoolstore.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=73) (I've not linked to eBay as the link will break in 6 months). It uses PASoft software (Scanner Software (http://www.bmw-scanner.com/?page=bmw-scanner_E38_E39_E46_E53_E83&lang=eng)

My problem is that it returns the hexadecimal codes for the errors. There is no translation. I've searched the internet for two days and not found any conversion charts. Can anyone help me?

[AL330CI]

I've just bought one of these scantools on eBay
Scan Tool (http://www.obdtoolstore.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=73) (I've not linked to eBay as the link will break in 6 months). It uses PASoft software (Scanner Software (http://www.bmw-scanner.com/?page=bmw-scanner_E38_E39_E46_E53_E83&lang=eng)

My problem is that it returns the hexadecimal codes for the errors. There is no translation. I've searched the internet for two days and not found any conversion charts. Can anyone help me?

You can convert Hex to Decimal code with the calculator that comes with Microsoft Windows.
1) Open the calculator in Scientific mode. (If you can't find the calculator icon, then click on Start, Run..., then type "calc", press <ENTER> button)
2) Select Hex radial button.
3) Type the hex code as it appears in the error code (ignore all zeros on the left of the code, if there is any.)
4) Select Dec radial button.
5) The Hex code is converted to the Decimal equivalent.

[pingu]

You can convert Hex to Decimal code with the calculator that comes with Microsoft Windows.
1) Open the calculator in Scientific mode. (If you can't find the calculator icon, then click on Start, Run..., then type "calc", press <ENTER> button)
2) Select Hex radial button.
3) Type the hex code as it appears in the error code (ignore all zeros on the left of the code, if there is any.)
4) Select Dec radial button.
5) The Hex code is converted to the Decimal equivalent.

Sorry, Achuoo, you've misunderstood what I'm after (or I've not explained properly). I want to be able to convert the code into English.

For instance, code 5E43 is being flashed up by the program. Searches on the web seem to indicate the Steering Angle Sensor is at fault.

Does anybody know where can I find the conversion charts, so I don't have to spend two days searching the web to find the answer that a conversion chart could give me in thirty seconds?

Thanks, Gary

[mediashock]

I just got PASOFT and the interface.. and i was able to connect finally and read the errors.. but i dont know what they mean also.. i see for example the 3 errors in ABS .. but thats it.. the errors are 182/1 184/250 and 183/250 tried searching for these and no go.. it did reset the errors :) but i want to know what they mean

[Activ3]

The INPALOAD Ediabas software is by far the best. I'm not sure if they even sell it to the public though...

[///JTM3]

I have Carsoft 5.8 i havent used it yet... but it seems like if can do alot of stuff...

[MSpired]

Subscribed for later

[gogogadget88]

Can someone pleas tell me if the Autologic can control the alignment of the headlights via the OBD?

Thanks,

john

[shd]

I am looking for INPA cables/interface. They seem to go for around $130-$150 on some of the Euro sites. Is there anywhere here in the states where we can get one cheap? From what I can tell, the difference between the INPA cable and a simple UBD2/RS232 are a couple of 69 cent Motorola chips. Can anyone help me figure out the who, what, where on these????

if you need to connect to E39 and later bmw cars then just get interface from
http://www.one-stop-factory.com
even w/ shipping it will be less than $100. Keep in mind they have $50 min order there, so you'll have to buy something else in addition to ediabas interface.

ediabas/inpa is the best indeed for bmw's. you can't even compare it to carsoft, autoenginuity etc.

[M3_SMGII]

I just got the INPA cable I needed and it works flawlessly. INPA 5.0.2/EDIABAS 6.6.4 is basically the BMW internal development version of the GT1 and includes all modes: DME, DDE, EGS, SRS, DSC/ASC, GMV, body, chassis, live MW and OBD data, test functions, adaptation clears, EML reset, CEL reset, error read and clear, vehicle coding, EWS align, Key programming, idle set, overrev counter, SMG adaptation and reset, even M3 Dyno Mode, etc.

It works on pretty much any BMW with a DME, from E30 to E92, including the new 335i and M3. I put my friend's '07 335 in limp mode just to tick him off, then turned it right back off with one click. Great diagnostic tool. I personally like watching the KOMBI test on my 330i. There are lights on the dash I didn't even know I had.

Unfortunately, I cannot release my copy under license. But if you can find it, it is the BEST by far outside the actual Group Tester and works on any PC/laptop with a 9-pin serial port or PCMCIA serial adapter and the correct cable. My version of INPA is mostly in English, but it will still make you learn German very quickly!

I also have CarSoft 6.5, CarTunes, and loads of VAG-COM programs but have yet to play with them much. I wonder how close the AutoGenuity and Digi are to this stuff? Surely a LOT cheaper and easier to obtain.

Hey man.Please check your PM

[Oshin02]

this seems like a very useful thread to many on the forums. lets keep this alive for the ones which have the software, thanks!

-Oshin P.

[malina]

:hmm:

[Boylin]

Sorry for reviving an old thread...

If I buy a cable (for example, but not necessarily, the Carsoft one) can I use it with all the different softwares (Carsoft, Digimoto, PCMScan, etc) or would I need a different cable for each program?

[SammyV]

carsoft requires a special interface cable, not sure about the other ones, usually the software is cable specific or else it uses a standard obd2 interface but you do not get many options with this route, just code reading and erasing, nothing crazy and no programming.

GT1 ftmfw :)
inpa/ediabas comes in handy as well, i use it when i dont want to fire up the gt1

[hamann330ci]

http://www.auto-obd.com/class.asp?lx=big&anid=37 :dunno:

[Baaarb]

So can somebody finally tell me what is the best diagnostic E46 tool? meaning cable + software, and the price up to 200USD? I need reset lighting of airbag. Becouse Ive cut the doors, and unoftunately unplug the site airbag :bawling::bawling::bawling:

[Baaarb]

no recomendations?

[Yorgi]

no recomendations?On your budget the only thing that will reset the airbag light is the Peake airbag light tool for $130.

Your other options are AutoEnginuity with BMW add-on for $500 or looking for a hacked copy of Ediabas INPA.

[Calvin Tan]

I just got the INPA cable I needed and it works flawlessly. INPA 5.0.2/EDIABAS 6.6.4 is basically the BMW internal development version of the GT1 and includes all modes: DME, DDE, EGS, SRS, DSC/ASC, GMV, body, chassis, live MW and OBD data, test functions, adaptation clears, EML reset, CEL reset, error read and clear, vehicle coding, EWS align, Key programming, idle set, overrev counter, SMG adaptation and reset, even M3 Dyno Mode, etc.

It works on pretty much any BMW with a DME, from E30 to E92, including the new 335i and M3. I put my friend's '07 335 in limp mode just to tick him off, then turned it right back off with one click. Great diagnostic tool. I personally like watching the KOMBI test on my 330i. There are lights on the dash I didn't even know I had.

Unfortunately, I cannot release my copy under license. But if you can find it, it is the BEST by far outside the actual Group Tester and works on any PC/laptop with a 9-pin serial port or PCMCIA serial adapter and the correct cable. My version of INPA is mostly in English, but it will still make you learn German very quickly!

I also have CarSoft 6.5, CarTunes, and loads of VAG-COM programs but have yet to play with them much. I wonder how close the AutoGenuity and Digi are to this stuff? Surely a LOT cheaper and easier to obtain.

Hi MarvelPhx, I'm new to Inpa. I would like to dyno my car, but I'm not sure if this is the screen to set my M3 to dyno mode? Is this the one?

[MarvelPhx]

Yup.

[Calvin Tan]

Yup.

Did you ever use it on a dyno? Will it cut off after 35km/h? Because I saw that on the Inpa screen shown that "Rolling road operation will be switched off at 35km/h".
Thanks

[Tonester]

Sorry to bring this back up...

Did you guys purchase INPA or download it?

Anyone willing to send me a copy? I'll pay $$ for it.

[techracer]

x2 I'm up for paying for a copy...

[TrippinBimmer]

^ x3 But I think it will be hard for us to get it...:(

[Tonester]

Yea... I already have the Carsoft6.5 hack.. its ok.

For some reason it doesn't read live data.. but i can do everything else.

[Hrvat]

Bump. I am looking on info how to convert PA Soft Hex codes to something humanly understandable

[bluejeansonfire]

Bump. I am looking on info how to convert PA Soft Hex codes to something humanly understandable

you don't want to think in base-16?

[Hrvat]

you don't want to think in base-16?

Is that all I have to do? Just convert from Hex to Decimal and slap P in front? lol

[Hrvat]

Here's idea that just came accross my mind.

Basically use 1.4.0 demo version just to scan the car and since codes are actually humanly readable, you know what the problem is. Then use hacked 1.3.6 version to clear/program stuff.

It should work :)

[TxZHP04]

Is that all I have to do? Just convert from Hex to Decimal and slap P in front? lol

Depends on whether your tool is reporting BMW specific codes or generic OBD P codes. My Peake scanner gives hex values that correspond to the BMW specific codes. They can be converted to decimal and then looked up in my Bentley manual (which lists both sets of codes). Of course, the Peake tool also comes with a manual where you can just look up the hex codes....