Monthly Archives: September 2018

How you can Use an OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner to Diagnose Automobile Issue

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Onboard Diagnostics II scanners can do so much far more than basically read and clear issue codes inside a car’s onboard personal computer. Making use of an OBD2 Scanner can actually log other additional complex and much more sophisticated troubleshooting codes to help car or truck owners and mechanics better realize the ‘health’ of their cars. For ordinary car or truck owners, OBD2 Bluetooth scanners present exceptional versatility and comfort as they will very easily use their smartphones or tablets to communicate with all the car’s onboard laptop or computer. It is actually vital, even so, to understand tips on how to use these devices to help you diagnose an issue within your auto. Here’s how.

How to Make use of the OBD2 Scanner?
Step 1: Turn the ignition off and discover the Data Link Connector;
Step 2: Plug OBD2 scanner diagnostic cable in to the DLC;
Step 3: Turn the ignition on and wait for the screen to light up;
Step four: Merely press one-click I/M Readiness Important to decide the emission status;
Step five: Pick the Study Codes to discover the root lead to of malfunctions and make some fixes, after which choose Clear Codes to turn off MIL.

Get a compatible OBD2 Bluetooth scanner
In case your auto was manufactured in 1996 and later, chances are it already has the OBD2 interface. The great point with this setup is that scanners already include a common diagnostic connector total having a set of difficulty codes that are regarded as universal. Sadly, there are car or truck manufacturers that might have a unique diagnostic hyperlink configuration. Also, distinct Auto Scanner Tool might not work with particular make and year models of vehicles. Make sure the OBD2 scanner you are going to get supports the year, make, and model of the vehicle.

Locate the diagnostic connector
Establish the location of your diagnostic connector. Most car makers place their connectors under the dashboard commonly close to the steering column. Some makers put it within the very same bay because the fuse panel. A handful of other people may possibly hide it in the car’s center console normally behind the ashtray. Nevertheless you’ll find car or truck makers that put the connectors in a genuinely difficult-to-find location. You may actually search on the internet for the location of your car’s diagnostic connector or check the owner’s manual. The diagnostic connector will have a rectangular shape with 16 small holes arranged in 2 rows. Some connectors will probably be designed like a trapezoid.

Establish the Bluetooth connection
Ensure that your car is turned off. Now plug the Bluetooth OBD2 scanner in to the diagnostic connector. As soon as plugged, turn the ignition essential to the ACC position or the position ahead of the actual engine start. This may give energy to your car’s electronics including the radio, lights, and certainly the diagnostic connector.
Get your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet. Go to the mobile device’s Settings menu and activate the Bluetooth. Alternatively, you’ll be able to just swipe down in the screen the Bluetooth shortcut of your mobile device. Give it a handful of seconds to scan Bluetooth devices that happen to be within variety. Once you see the name on the OBD2 scanner on the list of Bluetooth devices within array of your smartphone or tablet, click on this to start the pairing procedure. Professional Diagnostic Tool generally come with passwords. Make sure you have the password for the scanner before you can establish the pairing.

Execute the scan
Depending on the brand and model of one’s scanner, you’ll have to use the advised app on your mobile device. Give it time for you to communicate together with the Bluetooth sensor on the device and for the facts to show in your smartphone or tablet. If you can find difficulties in your car’s method, they’ll seem around the scanner app’s window. You may also be presented together with the diverse problems codes that can be present.

Study what the problems codes imply
The trouble codes that the scanner will provide you are merely a combination of a letter and numbers. You’ll must search the world wide web or perhaps your vehicle’s manufacturer on what these problems codes imply. As an illustration, finding a “P0128” may indicate an issue inside the engine cooling method whereby it is not obtaining ‘hot’ enough for optimum operating efficiency. A “P0456” code will indicate a doable leak in the evaporative emission method.
Finding out how to use a Heavy Duty Scanner can assist vehicle owners get a clearer picture of the situation of their automobiles.

miocropod 2 Costomer Feedback

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I bought my  micropod 2 clone from obd2tool.com, same as what Radius bought. It came with a hard drive that is barely working. Its making beeping sounds and clicking and on its very last legs. I was able to make a backup though and there is actually a second partition on it with an Acronis backup image already created from 8/15/17. Anyway I will have to contact the seller and arrange for some discount since the hard drive is virtually useless.
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Anyway, the main thing is that the Car Diagnostic Tool miocropod 2 had the required circuits etc, and the DRB3 works after following most of Radius’s instructions. I had to change it up since I did follow his instructions exactly, but the flexnet update didn’t work, and so it failed and the drb3 did not work.

In order to get it to work, I had to change the date. In the beginning when installing the stubs, his directions had already instructed you to change the date to 1/1/17, then navigate to the folder and install the three stubs. Reboot. Try to use flexnet connect to update but it failed. Windows update also errored because of the wrong date. So I changed the date to the correct date. Now flexnet connect worked and I was able to update K-line and enhanced drb3. As soon as both had updated, I disconnected internet and then changed date back to 1/1/17. Then I followed the rest of the instructions. Plugged in the pod, waited for windows to see it and make the virtual network, and then launched wiTech. Launched enhanced drb3. Success!! It works!!

So the instructions are good, but at least for me, I had to fix the date to the correct date to get the flexnet updates. Once updated, disconnect the internet and change the date back to 1/1/17 for it to work.

The device I purchased is an OFFLINE ONLY version of micropod 2, but I only use it for diagnostics, not for programming as I do not have a TechAuthority account. So if you need one for online use this is not the unit to buy.

These are the steps I followed to get Enhanced DRB III Emulator to work:

1: Make a backup copy of the partition from the hard drive included with the micropod!
2: Install HDD in laptop
3: Set date to 01/01/17 BEFORE booting from laptop
4: Boot to HDD
5: Allow windows to install drivers, etc, as needed for your laptop and reboot as needed.
6: Once all of that is done, do NOT run WiTech yet!
7: Turn OFF internet!
8: Navigate to C:\ProgramData\wiTECH\jserver\data\core\stubs
9: Install DRB Emulator stub
10: Install DRB Enhanced emulator stub
11: Install K-Line stub
12: Reboot computer
13: Set date back to current date
14: ALLOW internet access
15: Run Flexnet software updater. Do NOT update WiTech!!!
16: Flexnet will find updates for enhanced DRB and K-Line
17: Install K-Line update first
18: Install Enhanced update next.
19: Turn date back to 01/01/17!
20: Once updates and downloaded and installed, turn OFF internet and NEVER turn on again!
21: Reboot computer
22: Attach Micropod to car. When green LED turns on, turn on car ignition
23: Attach USB cable to PC and Micropod
24: When Windows is done installing drivers, etc, you should show a network connection in the tool tray with no internet access
25: Run Wi-Tech
26: Press “Launch DRB III” button in lower right hand corner
27: Accept EULA
28: DRB Emulator will launch.
29: Enjoy.

UPDATE:
I already tested it on a 2010 Charger under witech and works flawlessly, and got a 2004 Dodge pickup and under the emulator worked perfectly. I already called my locksmith, who drives an 04 Sprinter to try it as well.

Piwis 3 Porsche PT3G VCI with V37.250.020 Piwis 3 Software Update New Feature

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Porsche Tester Piwis III PT3G VCI with V37.250.020 Piwis 3 Software unlimited license installed on Full new Panasonic CF-54 laptop ready to use new release for Piwis III diagnostics and with Porsche PPN subscription for Porsche Online  programming. What’s the Feature of Piwis III? Why Choose Piwis 3 with V37.250.020 Porsche Piwis Tester III software? Obd2tool.com share PIWIS tester III PT3G VCI Feature as following.

Faster Performance:

Piwis 3 compare with Porsche Piwis Tester II, more faster and stable connection Simulation mode (diagnostic session without VCI connection)

Piwis 3 from eodtool.com is the third-generation Porsche diagnostic tool Porsche Piwis Tester III, it’s improve to the modern user interface, easy to carry for working, faster performance.

Porsche Piwis III Update New: license automatic update, online view of the technical documents, fault finding guide, online programming, faster and more efficient work.

Need Original Porsche Piwis III with V37.250.020 Piwis 3 Software Unlimited License just contact us freely.

Porsche Piwis Tester 3 Wired USB connection compare with Porsche Piwis II, Piwis 3 tiny size support wifi connection as advantages for workshop using

Support More New Car Model:

Porsche Piwis 3 PT3G VCI compare with Piwis II work for new model: Panamera G2, Cayenne E3, and Porsche cars after 2017 till 2018.  Obd2tool.com have Porsche Piwis III PT3G VCI with V37.250.020 Porsche Piwis 3 software Features unlimited license.

Porsche PIWIS Tester III Software Unlimited License:

V37.250.020 Porsche Piwis Tester III software with unlimited license, work all the times, Porsche piwis tester III End-user capable DVD update

PIWIS Tester III VCI Cover full Piwis II functions:

Porsche Piwis Tester III work for  Diagnostics, General ECU diagnostics (DTC read/clear), ECU programming/coding, Real-time control parameters display & Electrical schematics mapping etc.

——Fault finding Guided

——Immobilizer-DPA Cayenne Diesel

——Wiring Diagrams

MB SD C4 Device not connection solution

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One of our customer had the device not connection problem when using Mercedes MB SD Connect C4 diagnostic system. Here is the working solution provided by Obd2tool.com engineer.

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Solution:
You are required to update the MB SD C4 firmware follow the guide here:

1.  Install SD Connect C4 battery
2.  Update SDConnect

He did follow the solution but still had the file for software update error

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The problem is that the names are wrong in file “SDconnect Toolkit “, you need to correct them as:
Update_automatic , Update_manual ; Update_Special

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Customer feedback:
this was the right solution of the Problem.
The Names were wrong.
Thank you very much for your help.

How to choose the best car diagnostic tool

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The INFOGRAPHIC below is a simple guide that tell you things to consider when picking an Obd2 tool.

[Note: Click on image to view the full version]

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Here’s my take on the Obd2 tool buying guide from the infographic:

Types of OBDII Scanners

The first thing you need to do is narrow down what type of scanner you need.

Basically, there are three different categories of Car Diagnostic Tool. There are basic code readers, DIY scanners, and professional equipment.

Basic code readers are the least expensive scanners.

They’re the ones you can find at any auto parts store. You plug them into the diagnostic port of your car and they read any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) that come up.

Most of these basic code readers just tell you the Auto code reader, but not what it means.

The easiest way to figure out what the code actually means is to just look it up online.

OBDSTAR X300 DP Update Chrysler IMMO Vehicle Models

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OBDSTAR X300 DP PLUS, X300 DP, X300 PRO3,Key Master DP/Plus Chrysler IMMO software released new update on August 24th, 2018.

Chrysler IMMO Update

Chrysler 300/300C 2004- smart key system (add key/erase key)
Dodge Charger 2014- smart key system (add key/erase key)
Dodge Durango 2014- smart key system (add key/erase key)
Dodge RAM pickup 2002-2005 IMMO system (add key/erase key)
Jeep Cherokee -2014 IMMO system (add key/erase key)
Dodge Challenger 2014-/Dodge Magnum 2011- smart key system
(add key/erase key/key quantity/pin code reading)

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