diagnostic cable / software - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

katie.g · 03-14-2013, 06:31 AM

hi

is anybody using the diagnostic obd code reader / software like this one on ebay item 200905835663 ?

are they good / easy to use?

i suppose at that price its worth a try ?

regards kathy

lemonukas · 03-14-2013, 07:16 AM

I'm using in for fault codes and reset. It took me a week to install it. But it works. If you using windows 7 64 bit is even harder to install it. I tried on 64 with no luck. Then on 32 bit (my old laptop) no problem.

james520 · 06-16-2013, 09:52 PM

yeah i bought some from http://www.diyobd2.fr
and you can search there
it is a good web for obd2

tmarshall57 · Yesterday, 07:40 AM

Yes - I have used a similar cable together with the INPA and DIS software to read the technical codes to help me diagnose my ABS/DSC faults.

I used INPA for the brake bleeding process after the ABS/DSC unit was rebuilt.

I also used the DIS software to read the DPF back-pressures which gave me the comfort that, despite the car having covered 142,000 miles and showing a remaining life of 14,000 miles for the DPF, the DPF is hardly clogged and actually good for another 120,000 miles or so.

I also discovered a fault code indicating that the fogging sensor had failed in the module located around the rear view mirror. I traced this back to when my windscreen was replaced by Autoglass. I called them and they asked me to pop in and they replaced the fogging sensor without question. These cost around £60.00.

I spent many hours setting up the software (I downloaded from various sources) and building a number of VMs which now do the job. Having a spare laptop is handy - as well as an interest in IT.

I guess I have made some decent use of it as well. Just be careful it doesn't take over your life - I have a code showing that one of the glow-plugs has failed and I keep thinking about replacing it - but the car starts perfectly no matter what the outside temp.

I am also showing a fault with the "Additional Water Pump" but the heating works fine - especially since I replaced the thermostats.

You can end up being a slave to the technology if you are not careful.

katie.g · Today, 04:20 AM

thanks TMarshall

i didn't ever buy the cable / software

i think i would find it very frustrating without some tuition !

regards kathy

makkan00 · Today, 06:06 AM

^^^
Expect an influx of pms from all sort of members on this forum who will be willing to give you tuition.
All the best!

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katie.g woman with spanners Drives: e91 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: cheshire Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	diagnostic cable / software hi is anybody using the diagnostic obd code reader / software like this one on ebay item 200905835663 ? are they good / easy to use? i suppose at that price its worth a try ? regards kathy
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tmarshall57 Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 330d Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bury, Lancs, UK Posts: 228 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e90 330d [0.00] 1997 K1100RS Specia ... [0.00]	Yes - I have used a similar cable together with the INPA and DIS software to read the technical codes to help me diagnose my ABS/DSC faults. I used INPA for the brake bleeding process after the ABS/DSC unit was rebuilt. I also used the DIS software to read the DPF back-pressures which gave me the comfort that, despite the car having covered 142,000 miles and showing a remaining life of 14,000 miles for the DPF, the DPF is hardly clogged and actually good for another 120,000 miles or so. I also discovered a fault code indicating that the fogging sensor had failed in the module located around the rear view mirror. I traced this back to when my windscreen was replaced by Autoglass. I called them and they asked me to pop in and they replaced the fogging sensor without question. These cost around £60.00. I spent many hours setting up the software (I downloaded from various sources) and building a number of VMs which now do the job. Having a spare laptop is handy - as well as an interest in IT. I guess I have made some decent use of it as well. Just be careful it doesn't take over your life - I have a code showing that one of the glow-plugs has failed and I keep thinking about replacing it - but the car starts perfectly no matter what the outside temp. I am also showing a fault with the "Additional Water Pump" but the heating works fine - especially since I replaced the thermostats. You can end up being a slave to the technology if you are not careful. __________________ e90 330d, Montego Blue, Beige Dakota Leather, Auto, Nav Pro, Bluetooth Prep, BMW Connected Drive, Voice Control, Sports Seats, Split Rear Seat, 18" Ellipsoid Wheels Style 162 Burr Walnut Trim

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03-14-2013, 07:16 AM	#2
lemonukas Second Lieutenant Drives: 325i e91 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: hemel hempstead Posts: 253 iTrader: (0)	I'm using in for fault codes and reset. It took me a week to install it. But it works. If you using windows 7 64 bit is even harder to install it. I tried on 64 with no luck. Then on 32 bit (my old laptop) no problem.

06-16-2013, 09:52 PM	#3
james520 New Member Drives: bmw Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	yeah i bought some from http://www.diyobd2.fr and you can search there it is a good web for obd2

Today, 04:20 AM	#5
katie.g woman with spanners Drives: e91 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: cheshire Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	thanks TMarshall i didn't ever buy the cable / software i think i would find it very frustrating without some tuition ! regards kathy