Carsoft Success!

[612diablo]

Sweet, thanks for the info. I'll continue to play around with the settings to try and get the other modules to respond. I know the ABS/ASC module is there since the lights are on in the instrument cluster.

[Tefal]

Hello

Can anyone tell me what code 140 means;

140 Activation Proportional Cooling

It was part of DME scan after faults found.

Car is late 1999 e39 535 Sport Auto (Euro car) with 139,000 miles on it.

Thanks

Richard StokCode 140 relates to MAP cooling, which in English is the electric thermostat control, replace the thermostat/ housing

[nodoubts2k]

Can someone pm me the password for the 4shared?

[David Mc]

Read this post http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=14161258&postcount=417

[adrek88]

You must have the interface box to use with your cables and the crack folder you have will not work properly. Drop me an email with an email address that can handle a 4mb enclosure and I will send you a working crack folder.

please send me link to crack or full version with crack onmy email adrek88@gmail.com

[David Mc]

The software is available from the shared website as per this thread, which you can access using info from the post above.

[adrek88]

I install version from 4shared and scan only 3 modules AIRBAG, ZKE/ZVM and AIRCO. What should I do to scan DME in my E34 M50B20 VANOS 1993y?

[David Mc]

Most of these issues relate to Carsoft being used with a USB-serial adaptor rather than a true serial port or low battery voltage. Check all the fuses for your car, connect a battery charger and run a diagnostic again. If the DME will not respond, you need to run a single diagnosis for the DME module only and if that fails I would suggest trying another computer with a true serial port.

[adrek88]

Ok i will try with true serial port or PCIMCA to COM for laptop and tell if all is good. What another it may be if i can't be able to connect with DME? Sorry for my English.

[richieb]

i need some help here i am getting 2 errors with carsoft and everytime they are cleared once i startup and drive they reappear, my car is a 01 330i

81 theft warning system signal
22 auxiliary-fan relay

ok the error 81 is giving me a SES light, and the other error 22 i do not understand because my ac is working ok and so is the aux fan.

i need some help to clear these
thanks

[David Mc]

Richieb, I am not much help with diagnostic codes for the M54 engine, but someone on this forum may be able to help http://www.my330i.com/forums/

[Bimmermig]

Hi guys
i bought carsoft from ebay a while ago (around april)
also bought the USB adaptor
the installation on my laptop went ok
now i turn it on, my laptop tells me "com port" is ok but cant see the interface wire, i have noticed that the LED's are off, not even flashing nor dimming
just plain OFF, also noticed that its hard like hell to connect it to the OBD plug on my 2002 325i E-46/M54...
should i suspect a faulty wire connector or interface?

also, what is "SP1"? is it really needed for carsoft 6.5 on an E-46?
sorry if i sound "lost in space", but after so many failed attempts, i dont know anymore what to do
thank you for your time and your patience fellas
Fern.

[David Mc]

SP1 is a Service Pack designed to resolve some connectivity issues and would probably be beneficial when dealing with your car. The only problem is that installation of the Service Pack would require a full re-installation of your software.
If your interface initially worked properly but has subsequently failed, a bad cable is more than likely to be the fault and can be tested for continuity with a multimeter.

[Bimmermig]

thanks David
i'll have a look with my multitester
is there any wiring diagram i can use to toubleshoot?
and as for SP1, i will download and re-install on my laptop, no problemo.
i just have to find where to download and how to install

thanks again brother
Fern.

Thanks again David Mc
i just did reinstall carfosft with the SP1 upgrade and is up and running on my laptop
my next move is to troubleshoot my wiring before attempting to connect to the car and try the real thing, thanks to our good friends for the wiring diagram.
i'll keep it posting of any news
i agree with the public oppinion here in saying that U R the man
att:
Fern

Bad news
its still the same message
after checking for continuity and find no open circuits, tried again and says
cable disconnected or so
im using Compaq Evo N800c laptop XP-Pro/SP3 with a com-usb converter
the only difference now is that i hace only 1 green light on, but not full bright,
its kinda dim a bit
my interface is that from ebay where there's only 2 green LED's
il keep trying some other way
cheers
Fern.

[Daddo]

Hi David!
Got a problem with my 325 E36 early (92) M50B25 no-vanos and Carsoft 6.5.
The one and the only module respond on a complete scan is "instr. cluster data" (and says "Ok"), all of the other module does not respond (including DME).
So i have a question. Does OBD-I cars with Bosch electronic works with Carsoft 6.5? I know OBD-I cannot reads somethings like live-data, but i expected correct reading (at least DME module..).
The car is correct working.
What's wrong??


Thank you
Riccardo

[David Mc]

Fern, USB to Serial adapters are notorious for causing problems with Carsoft. I have only read of one failure of an interface itself (due to poor quality soldering) so this is far less common. If you have access to another computer with a true serial port I would try loading the software and seeing if there is any improvement.

Riccardo, this also sounds like a USB to serial adaptor problem.

[Daddo]

I used Carsoft also with my father's E46, and all works fine. I don't think about an adapter problem. Could it be necessary the SP1??

Any other E36 OBD-I owners can help me??



Riccardo

[David Mc]

Riccardo,

Have you tried connecting a battery charger to your car whilst you are running the diagnostic? Assuming that all fuses and connections are OK and that your software and adapter work, the next most likely cause is that Carsoft is "seeing" low voltage. You can also try running the diagnostic with the engine running (i.e. whilst the alternator is topping up the battery) - this probably will not return DME data but should show other modules. If you are using the round 20 pin diagnostic connector under the hood, you should also be able to view live data as this is a BMW diagnostic port, not OBD1.

Generally if you cannot view live data there is a software issue.

[Daddo]

Ok, i'll try! Thank you so much David!


Riccardo

[richieb]

i have used carsoft 6.5 on my e36 1992 325i and it worked very well you have to use a machine with a serial port, usb will give a lot of errors. i read dme, gm module, inst cluster, air bag, air con, nothing else.

but on my e46 01 330i it reads everything.

on a side note is the radio connected to the k-bus and if so would it throw a error it it was disturbed?

[Tefal]

i need some help here i am getting 2 errors with carsoft and everytime they are cleared once i startup and drive they reappear, my car is a 01 330i

81 theft warning system signal
22 auxiliary-fan relay

ok the error 81 is giving me a SES light, and the other error 22 i do not understand because my ac is working ok and so is the aux fan.

i need some help to clear these
thanksYou don't list what system this is in? I presume it's body control module as code 22 in the DME is fuel injector cylinder 3

[davidmackay00]

David, I spent ages over the last few months trying to get my copy of Carsoft 6.5 to work. Although I could read Live Data OK, any attempt to access Diagnostics or Erase Error Memory caused the software the crash. Your detailed instructions on how to install correctly have resulted in a working system. Thank you so much!

However only 5 modules are responding: DME/DDE, AIRBAG, ZKE, HKL and EWS (similar to the modules you listed in your post #7, except I have HKL and no EGS), and my LCM Reading is not working either. I'm using a serial connection (no USB adapter). I have a 1997 E36, which has a manual gearbox with air con, explaining the difference above. I've seen your post about not being able to access the ABS ECU; Have you discovered the reason why?

David.

[David Mc]

The answer is that no data can be read via Carsoft's K data line because the ABS/ASC module uses the L data line. This link will give you the full explanation http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=14083169&postcount=397

[pmarkus745]

Hi David, i recently purchased, Carsoft from ebay. I have in stalled via your instructions. When i try to reset my service interval I am getting Module not responding, when I try to reset interval. Please help as the normal reset will on last about a day. Any suggestions will help. Thanks for your previous info on the install of carsoft.

[David Mc]

I have zero experience with E65's but when you read the SI reset options for the E65, I can see 2 references to engine oil - the top line, which performs the reset and the bottom line which appears to allow you to adjust engine oil. I have no specs for this, but assume that it sets a trigger level for the service reset, so if the trigger is set at 100%, as soon as the computer deems oil quality to be below 100%, it would probably trigger a service due warning. This would certainly explain why your resets are only lasting 1 day.

[mrmilli]

Hi David, have been reading through this thread and want to thank you for all your help. Could you either email me the carsoft cracked folder or the password to the 4shared file sharing site which i can down its all from. Many thanks in advanced. My email is eep2lw@surrey.ac.uk

Lewis.

[pmarkus745]

David,

Thanks for the reply I will try that one, and let you know. I would imagine that may be the culprit. Because I am able to,use the normal reset, but the interval setting it will not communicate with the module. Well I will check it tonight when I get off work and let you know. Thanks again for the help.

[DarkChip]

Hello to everyone.
First i must tell you that you forum is realy great.

I Have the Carsoft Software but my crack only have 4 files, and i read here that it must be 10 file.
So i ask you for the big favor, if you can send me your crack to my email: alves.nunes@hotmail.com.

Thank you all.
Best regards
DarkChip from Portugal

Ps: Sorry about my bed inglish

[123456789123456]

I have the carsoft from this thread installed. Has anyone had any sucess dumping the firmware from the DME? I have a 5.2 DMW and want a raw dump of it to disassembile...

[Daddo]

news from my E36. Now all works fine. I changed laptop, and used an old one with serial port. Also i recharged the battery, and now all module respond correctly. Thank you all!!!


Riccardo

[7jimmy7]

Hi everyone.
First of all I want to say that it is a fantastic topic and you David the best for the carsoft software. I was ready to purchase the “BMW OBD 20 pins connector to DB9 female plug link” cable but I found two different items in ebay with a small deference in pins 4 & 8 of the female DB9 cable. The system doesn’t let me to post the whole link so below are the items number from ebay.co.uk
1. Item number: 220317156327
2. Item number: 280280940784
I am a little confused. Due to this deference I searched the internet and finally found this forum. I read the whole topic but I am still confused. Can you please give me your help and let me know what is the correct package that I have to purchase from ebay so I can avoid any mistakes? I understand that except the correct cable and the software I need also the interface. Please advice me what is the correct package from the two below or suggest me the correct. Both items are from ebay.co.uk
1. Item number: 370108512990
2. Item number: 160300536611

Thank you for your patience.

Regards
Dimitris

[David Mc]

Forget about the 20 pin to DB9 cables and buy an interface for OBD/OBD II - it should come with both 16 pin OBD II and 20 pin round BMW diagnostic interface cables. I have not used either of the interfaces you have quoted but I am aware that one of the members on this forum has advertised his Carsoft interface for sale so you may have an opportunity to pick up a bargain.

[HectoRot]

Hi, David Could You Send Me The Cracked Folder Or The Password For The 4Shared Site. My E-Mail Is Hector1452@hotmail.com Thanks In Advance.

[7jimmy7]

Hi David,
First of all I would like to thank you for your fast reply. I read the thread but the guy never tests the interface so we don’t know if it is a working one. Can you point me one on ebay like yours or any other similar that you think that it will going to work? Of course you will not be responsible if it doesn’t.
Anyway thank you again for your help.

Regards
Dimitris

[David Mc]

Dimitris,

The Carsoft interface I use is an MCU controlled unit which looks identical to the one pictured in this thread http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=14807636&postcount=51. The associated thread "For those looking for (working) Carsoft v6.5 cables" gives good info on what works and what doesn't.

[7jimmy7]

Hi David,
I just purchase this item (Item number: 370108512990) from ebay. It’s a similar with the thread’s one. I hope it will work. When I receive it and test it I will post my experience or problems I may have.

Regards
Dimitris

[David Mc]

Dimitris,

The interface looks fine and the description matches the one I use - take a tip though DO NOT use the software supplied with the interface. Download the software from the shared site as per my instructions and your interface should be ready to go as soon as you receive it.

[7jimmy7]

Hi David,
I have already downloaded all the files you share and I definitely will use your procedure. Only the three last files on your list I can’t download and I don't know if I really need them. Error message (the file link that you requested is not valid).

Regards
Dimitris

[Bimmermig]

Hi David
i'll give it another try with the USB adaptor
it happens that the driver was never installed (i think)
i was looking at my com port and there was no driver, so i did installed directly from the disc and now i can read:
USB to serial port (COM1) (it was never there before)
but before i try, i'd like to ask you something
as there's no "user manual" to read
i kinda need the steps to follow
such as:
1- connect
2- start carsoft
3- contact-on
4- start diagnosis...

should i start the engine and after that start carsoft and diagnosis?
this is what gets me a little confused
sure i sound "dumb" but all i have now is a catfight in my head... sorry
thanks a million in advance my friend
att:
Fern

[David Mc]

Fern,

When I use Carsoft, I first turn on the Laptop and after it boots I connect my Carsoft interface and cables to the computer. I then start the Carsoft program and select whether the car is petrol or diesel. I then connect the Carsoft interface to the round 20 pin diagnostic connector under the hood, switch the ignition to "on" (i.e. all the dash warning lights on but engine off) and choose "total diagnose" to run the diagnostic. The reason that I do not turn the ignition on until after the interface is connected and ready to go is that the initial switch on of the ignition sends a "wake up" signal to the diagnostic modules, so I want to maximise my chances of capturing their response (leaving switch on until the last second also ensures that maximum battery voltage will be available).
Although Carsoft states that it only works with the ignition on and engine off, this is not completely true. The reason is that although the genuine Carsoft interface may have this requirement, clone interface cables have no connection to Pin 16 of the diagnostic connector (which is the pin that signals ignition on and powers up the interface). Clone interfaces are normally "hot wired" so that power to the interface is available at both ignition on-engine off and ignition on-engine running and so the diagnostics are available from both conditions. The only downside to this is that the DME on some models will not respond when the engine is running (other than to provide live data).
Please note that the above is only my own personal little diagnostic ritual and that I have also successfully run diagnostics by starting them after the engine was running. You will soon learn what works and what doesn't. If what you are trying to do does not work, just repeat the procedure under the basic conditions (with a battery charger connected to the car to ensure that any failures are not due to low voltage). Remember also that when performing tasks like Service resets, the procedure involves a timed input and additional time for your car's module to digest and update the information - so patience is truly a virtue in this respect.

[Lez]

Hi David

I see that you are now world famous for your work and support to others on this subject, so I, like all the others around the world would like to thank you!

I have purchased a Carsoft 6.5 from eBay too and could not get it going .........................until I found your instructions! The limited instructions that came with the kit were as we say in England.......PANTS!

I connected it to my car, but unfortunately I did not get much information back. Here's what it told me

DME/DDE error > read the error memory
Inst cluster error > read the error memory
EGS error > read the error memory

All of the other checks came back with > Module does not respond!

So with the information that I have got, how do I read the error memory?

I have spent the last week trying to find out what is keeping my gearbox (Automatic transmission) in Failsafe mode and the fact that my Rev counter and economy meter have stopped working, so seeing EGS & Inst cluster errors does let me know something!

Many thanks, in advance David!

Lez

[David Mc]

Lez,

You now need to run a diagnostic on each of the individual modules so that you can read and reset the errors:-

Go to the "Perform Diagnosis" menu and select one of the modules that has displayed an error message and run the diagnostic for that module - Carsoft will return data about the hardware and software configurations of the module and on the bottom lines will display an error code followed by a brief description of the fault. You can also download the file from the shared website which gives error code explanations in case you are unhappy with the explanation given by Carsoft (which can be cryptic).

When you have viewed and recorded the error messages from each module, just erase the errors by choosing the module you have viewed from the "Erase Error memory" menu so that you can run a further diagnostic after the repairs have been effected to confirm that your repair has been successful.

if you need help in interpreting the results let me know.

[Lez]

Thanks for the quick reply David.

I wrote the following down from the EGS diagnostics that I did. I thought that it was just telling me what type of EGS I had, so I thought it would be handy to make a note of it.

Is there a fault reading in any of this?

EGS VERSION 7.11
BOSCH HARDWARE NO. 0260002282
BOSCH SOFTWARE NO. 3337633166
PRODUCTION CODE 342
BMW SOFTWARE NUMBER 1421453
GENERATIONS NO. 000010G711

egs3_feh.dxt: I'm assuming that maybe this is the fault code? Can you please tell me what is the address of the shared website for reading error codes.

Thanks David

[David Mc]

Lez,

The shared site is here http://www.4shared.com/dir/7137899/6e9cd794/sharing.html and egs3_feh.dxt is a software error, not a BMW error code. By the looks of it your gearbox error code file is missing, corrupt or not working (possibly as the result of trying to run the software via a USB to serial adaptor). As much as I hate to tell you this, I think that you should download Carsoft and SP1 from the shared site, along with my installation instructions and reload the program.

[Lez]

Good morning David!

Many thanks for the information. If there is one thing I have learned already with this, it is to be patient!
I will do what you have told me and uninstall the software etc. and I'll let you know how I get on.

Sorry for getting you to put up the 4share address again mate. I seen it earlier in the thread but wasn't sure if thats what you were refering to.

Lez

Well I've done everything you said, although I could not get the Carsoft 6.5 rar file to open. I downloaded it and when the dialogue box asked me to open it, a new window would appear on my screen for a few seconds, stay blank and then close again? so all I could do was save it into my documents, which isn't doing any good there! I have run the daignostics again and this is what I discovered.

DME MS40 > 53, LAMBDA PROBE HEATER
DME40_FE.DXT (is this another software fault?)
Fault = power supply and feeder of the probe has disconnection or short circuit



INST CLUSTER> 12, OIL TEMP SENSOR
Kombi 3 . dxt (is this another software fault?)
Fault = voltage is not plausable



EGS > egs3_feh . dxt (same as yesterday!)


Good morning David!

Many thanks for the information. If there is one thing I have learned already with this, it is to be patient!
I will do what you have told me and uninstall the software etc. and I'll let you know how I get on.

Sorry for getting you to put up the 4share address again mate. I seen it earlier in the thread but wasn't sure if thats what you were refering to.

Lez

Well I've done everything you said, although I could not get the Carsoft 6.5 rar file to open. I downloaded it and when the dialogue box asked me to open it, a new window would appear on my screen for a few seconds, stay blank and then close again? so all I could do was save it into my documents, which isn't doing any good there! I have run the daignostics again and this is what I discovered.

DME MS40 > 53, LAMBDA PROBE HEATER
DME40_FE.DXT (is this another software fault?)
Fault = power supply and feeder of the probe has disconnection or short circuit



INST CLUSTER> 12, OIL TEMP SENSOR
Kombi 3 . dxt (is this another software fault?)
Fault = voltage is not plausable



EGS > egs3_feh . dxt (same as yesterday!)

Found the rar subject on page 8 of your thread David thanks!

[David Mc]

Lez,

Lambda probe is your oxygen sensor. The heater element is an internal component of the sensor, which is not serviceable so if the fault is not in the wiring (disconnection, dirty or shorted connection), the sensor will need to be replaced. The second fault is simple enough - oil temp sensor, but I would fix the O2 sensor error and reset all modules before fixing anything else as it is not unusal for secondary faults to be triggered as the result of a single problem. Once you have correctly downloaded the Carsoft file, you will need to decompress it using WinRAR (you can download a trial copy from the internet for free) before installation. The EGS file error definitely appears to be a software issue.

[Lez]

OK David.
Many thanks for your help. I will see if I can get your CARSOFT rar software package to install and have another go. It's a good job I've got the patience of a Saint!

Good night mate

[ky325]

I have tried the link dave posted and it is asking for a password. Help please

[MrTeeThyme]

I have tried the link dave posted and it is asking for a password. Help please

search this thread for the word "password" and you should find the answer.

[Lez]

OK David.
Many thanks for your help. I will see if I can get your CARSOFT rar software package to install and have another go. It's a good job I've got the patience of a Saint!

Good night mate

I did the installation again and the diagnosis again and got the same fault code again! EGS > egs3_feh . dxt:

The previous owner told me that he had changed the ECU. Could that be the reason that I am getting this fault code?

[David Mc]

From memory, the DME is different between cars with manual and automatic transmissions. If the manual transmission DME has been installed, that would certainly explain the car going into limp mode. I will check the electrical trouble shooting manual for your car as I am sure the auto DME has a signal line.

[Lez]

From memory, the DME is different between cars with manual and automatic transmissions. If the manual transmission DME has been installed, that would certainly explain the car going into limp mode. I will check the electrical trouble shooting manual for your car as I am sure the auto DME has a signal line.

When I bought the car and drove it home (about 40 miles), the gearbox was behaving perfectly normal. It was parked on my drive for a few days and I changed the spark plugs and air filter before I attempted to drive it again, which is when I found the gearbox to be in limp mode.

So could the gearbox behave normally before going into limp mode, if the ECU came off a manual car?


I did the installation again and the diagnosis again and got the same fault code again! EGS > egs3_feh . dxt:

The previous owner told me that he had changed the ECU. Could that be the reason that I am getting this fault code?

I have been told by a bmw tech that the EGS3 code that is coming up on my Carsoft is a fault in the software of the DME. He suggests that the unit could have got wet due to a design flaw in these cars and that changing the chip may sort it out. I've also been told to check relay No. 2 as that can cause problems too.

[dankad]

hi David.
Is it possible for you to e-mail me the carsoft 6.5 crack folder with the correct number of folders at dannkad@googlemail.com

Thanks in advance

[7jimmy7]

Carsoft 6.5 as installed is actually version 6.5.05. Installing SP1 allows the version to be upgraded to v6.5.06. It appears that after having their software pirated and distributed that Carsoft introduced additional security measures to protect the later versions, which included adding features such as security dongles.

Hi David,

Today I received the carsoft package and I installed the software from your shared files with your procedure step by step. All thought I followed your procedure (install the software + upgrade to sp1 + crack + restart) when I finished the installation I checked the version of the carsoft and still have the 6.5.05 and not 6.5.06. Did I missed something or is it ok? And something else, today I will test it on an E36 320 M50 engine. Can you give me any tip? How should I start? With engine running or not?

Regards
Dimitris

[dankad]

Hi David,
Is it possible for you to e-mail me at dannkad@googlemail.com the Carsoft 6.5 crack folder with the right number of files

Thanks in advance

Dan.

Hi David,
Thanks for sending the file, Much appreciated. I will now complete following your instructions.
Will keep you posted.

Once more, thanks.

Dan

[Lez]

Hi David

I Decided to check out the DME housing today and the DME was in a pool of water. When I discovered this, I remembered that I washed the car with my power washer shortly before the gearbox went into limp mode, unaware of the problem with water ingress into the DME housing.

I also took out the EGS as that was a little bit wet. I put both of them in the airing cupboard for the day to dry them out. This evening I took both of them apart to check the PCB's. The EGS board looked fine, but the DME board was covered in mold and looked as though it had been shorting. I bought some contact cleaner and I've given both boards a good clean. There doesn't appear to be any lasting damage, but I won't know until tomorrow when I fit them back in the car, if my efforts were worth it or not. When putting them back togeather, I put sealant around all the edges, screw holes etc to try to stop any water getting inside them again.

Maybe this is why I was getting the software fault message on my Carsoft David. Could that be possible?

Fingers crossed for tomorrow!

[David Mc]

Lez,

I have heard of the water problem with pre-1995 DME's, which is apparently a common problem. after you have cleaned the board, you may want to treat it to avoid any re-occurrence of the problem. I have successfully moisture proofed a number of electronic ignition systems on 4WD vehicles by immersing the circuit board in varnish, with excellent results - maybe worth considering whilst you have it apart.

[Lez]

Lez,

I have heard of the water problem with pre-1995 DME's, which is apparently a common problem. after you have cleaned the board, you may want to treat it to avoid any re-occurrence of the problem. I have successfully moisture proofed a number of electronic ignition systems on 4WD vehicles by immersing the circuit board in varnish, with excellent results - maybe worth considering whilst you have it apart.

I'll give that some thought thanks David.

Any chance you could email me the carsoft error codes please David?
Email address is:- jorge4138@hotmail.co.uk

Thanks mate

[dankad]

Hi David,
Is it possible for you to e-mail me at dannkad@googlemail.com the Carsoft 6.5 crack folder with the right number of files

Thanks in advance

Dan.

Hi David,
Thanks for sending the file, Much appreciated. I will now complete following your instructions.
Will keep you posted.

Once more, thanks.

Dan

Hi David,
I installed Carsoft as per your instructions, hooked the laptop to the car 525I Se 2001 E39 through a Usb to serial convertor on windows vista. Total diagnosis returning "Module not responding" I could only access live data only. What did I miss?

Thanks again in advance.

Dan.

[David Mc]

Assuming that you have correctly deleted the "CARSOFT" file and renamed the "CARSOFT BMW65" file as "CARSOFT", more than likely the problem is with the USB to serial convertor.

[jackjean]

Hi David,
I was so enthousisatic after reading your fantastic post about the installation procedure of Carosft 6.5!!! I tried it several times before but got program crashes when starting the connection.
I applied strictly your procedure on my fixed PC (XP Home sp3), in order to avoid any problem with USB virtual serial ports on a laptop.
The problems are now getting worse: The application crashes immediately after hitting the 6.5 icon on the start page of Carsoft. The following error appears: "Run-time error '5' : Invalid procedure call or argument"
Does a nice soul have any idea for solving this?....
I would be so gratefull!!!
Thanks in advance!

[David Mc]

This may not be as big a problem as it looks. It sounds as if the program is looking for a broken link, which has more than likely occurred when you were renaming the CARSOFTBMW65 file. Use Explore to open and view the BMW Folder located in your CARSOFT program file, then check that you have correctly renamed the only remaining file with a v6.5 icon as CARSOFT .

If the spelling is correct, double (left)-click on the icon, which should then execute the program. Note that when you renamed this file, the correct case, spelling and context (i.e. no grammatical inclusions such as quote marks, full stop (period marks)) is critical.

[jackjean]

David, thanks for your quick answer. I nevertheless renamed it very carefully, just erasing the final letters before the .exe extension.
But I got trouble, shortly after writing my precedent post... I went to the website where you uploaded the stuff, and downloaded it (THANKS AGAIN!). Your Crack folder contains much more files (10) than mine (4). Could it be the reason?
Of course, you can tell me "please simply proceed with these 10 files and check", but right now, I am at my office and will try this "copy-paste-overwrite" pretty later on...

Thanks once again...

[David Mc]

Sorry, I incorrectly assumed that you had been working with a copy of the software that had been downloaded from the shared site. Yes, if the software has not been properly "cracked" (i.e. crack folder contains 4 in lieu of 10 files), it will not function correctly.

[jackjean]

Me again... Now the software runs. No crash, and COM port1 recognized. Very well!! But... after a pretty long connection time, no module repond. The only one thing I finaly got is... the vehicle ID (chassis Nr). Nothing else, even not the milage...
My OBD interface and cables are coming from Germany, the same model than this proposed for sale on Ebay according item Nr 260317249097 . I never read any complain against this type... Any idea?

[David Mc]

The interface looks similar to the one I use. The next step is to see if it will read live data from your car by selecting Live Data/DDE from the Special Functions drop down menu. If you are able to read live data, it could be that the load on your vehicle battery at "Ignition on - engine off" is reducing your available voltage to less than 12 volts. Begin by checking all the fuses in your car, then try running a diagnostic whilst the car is connected to a battery charger.

[burnmacs]

David,

Could you please PM or email me the password to the shared area?

Thanks!

[7jimmy7]

Hi David,
I just purchase this item (Item number: 370108512990) from ebay. It’s a similar with the thread’s one. I hope it will work. When I receive it and test it I will post my experience or problems I may have.

Regards
Dimitris

Hi David,
Yesterday I received the carsoft 6,5 and test it. I had several errors “status: module does not respond” and some errors “status: error à read the error memory”. I also test the live data but also had the message “module does not respond”. Tested on E36 320 M50 engine. Tomorrow I will do one more test on E36 316 M43 engine. Do you have any idea about the errors? Is this package working or not?
Regards
Dimitris

[David Mc]

Dimitris,

The software appears to be working correctly. It is normal that several modules will not respond as different modules respond for different vehicles. You need to run a single diagnostic on each of the modules that are indicating errors in order to read the error memory and the fault codes will be displayed. The shared website has a list of fault codes and their respective definitions.

Burnmacs, If anyone needs the password to the shared site, it can be found by hovering over the BMW logo situated at the lower left hand side of the webpage on this site http://www.repairdynamics.com/index.html with your mouse.

[pdooley]

Hey guys - have studied and worked at and tried and studied some more.

This Carsoft Problem has beaten me. I just recently - well recently being about 4 months ago - bought this software and cables

1 x BMW Compatible 6.5 Interface
1 x Serial Cable
1x 20 Pin BMW Cable (With only 4 Pins by the way. Is this correct?)
1 x 16 Pin OBDII Cable.
1 x USB to Serial adaptor Cable

Now I have installed, re-installed deleted installed SP1.1 - Basically tried everything on this site. My Crack contains all 10 files and have now just got 6.5.06 running.

I have tried connecting cables in every sequence possible but logic says to me - 20pin to car, cable to interface, onterface to laptop, power up carsoft and run total disgnose. Well even David Mc says this is the way he does it - funny........sods law says that mine just aint happening. Just tried running programme again there with no cables connected and same error codes flag up no matter what "Error while opening serial port COM1"

Iv bust a boiler here guys so please please please........any help, advice or anything at all would be so appreciated.

Thanks

Phil

[David Mc]

Phil, assuming that your copy of the software was downloaded from the shared site, I would say that the problem is amost definitely the USB to serial adaptor. I have heard of some of these things working with some modules on some cars and not working at all on others. The last option I can offer, other than to suggest you load the software as per my instructions on a PC with a dedicated serial port and try again, is to open the program and open the Settings Tab in the Diagnosis data drop down menu and make sure that Com 1 is chosen as your default port.

[pdooley]

Super fast response David - thanks. I have actually just bought an old laprop off ebay wth serial port.

I followed all instructions and loaded drivers for my Targus USB-Serial adaptor and the heap.......naduh.

Am running currently on Windows Vista but apparently this other laptop is running XP Pro.

Whether this makes a difference i do not know. I cant even find the OBDII socket on the car to try that - so having read that another guy who has UK Spec 1997 BMW 525 TDS SE doesnt have OBDII socket either, am taking for granted that as I cant find it and someone else has same pronlem - that There just isnt 1.

I actually forgot to mention that via the settings in Carsoft I have actually tried reading from COM1 throught to COM4 on Laptop. Still nothing.

Hopefully new laptop will cure or solve. Thanks for help and rapid response mind. Will keep all posted

[DJ Genius]

USB-Serial adaptor - that's your problem.
I have one myself and it's full of shit. There is nothing better than PURE RS232 connection :D

[jackjean]

Begin by checking all the fuses in your car, then try running a diagnostic whilst the car is connected to a battery charger.
Is there any electrical risck to connect a battery charger on these new cars? I remember a couple of years ago that before charging a battery it was strictly recommanded to disconnect it from the car...

[David Mc]

If you want to play it safe, just start the car and run the diagnostic with the engine running.

[7jimmy7]

[quote=David Mc;14899182]Dimitris,

The software appears to be working correctly. It is normal that several modules will not respond as different modules respond for different vehicles. You need to run a single diagnostic on each of the modules that are indicating errors in order to read the error memory and the fault codes will be displayed. The shared website has a list of fault codes and their respective definitions.
quote]
Hi David,
Ok, I understand about the messages so I assume that I can’t have live data in that car. Is that correct?
Regards
Dimitris

[David Mc]

Dimitris, Sorry I missed your previous post. If your version of Carsoft is showing as v6.5.05, SP1 has not yet been activated.

Right click on your "Programs" folder from the "Start" menu and choose "Explore". Locate the Carsoft folder, which should be in the "Program files" directory. When you left click on the Carsoft Folder it should contain a folder called "BMW". Choose the BMW folder and make sure that it contains only one file with a "CS V6.5" icon. That file should be called CARSOFT. Double (left) click on the CARSOFT file and it should open the diagnosis screen. Click on the _____?_____ drop down menu and choose "Info about Carsoft" to make sure that it is version 6.5.06. If the version is 6.5.05, SP1 is not installed. If there are 2 "CS V6.5" icons, double click on each in turn to view the version information as described above. Delete the icon for version 6.5.05 and rename the other CS V6.5 file CARSOFT.

You should be able to view live data by accessing the "Special Functions" drop down menu and choosing "Live Data/DME".

[kodeina]

Hello David,

great topic indeed. I am one 1 minute away to install the carsoft to see how its look.

My question is if the interface you use (h ttp://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=14807636&postcount=51) is working for other diagnostic programs (ex GT1) as in the picture says "for bmw carsoft".

Another question is if you know where should I get the interface and the cables as im from Romania. Can I find them in the market? Or should I browse ebay to buy one. The problem will be that no one will send something to romania because romania has a bad reputation on ebay.

Thanks in advance and keep the good work!

LE: I have installed carsoft and is working great!! I am very excited to get the cables so I can have a little fun with my car!

[7jimmy7]

Dimitris, Sorry I missed your previous post. If your version of Carsoft is showing as v6.5.05, SP1 has not yet been activated.

Right click on your "Programs" folder from the "Start" menu and choose "Explore". Locate the Carsoft folder, which should be in the "Program files" directory. When you left click on the Carsoft Folder it should contain a folder called "BMW". Choose the BMW folder and make sure that it contains only one file with a "CS V6.5" icon. That file should be called CARSOFT. Double (left) click on the CARSOFT file and it should open the diagnosis screen. Click on the _____?_____ drop down menu and choose "Info about Carsoft" to make sure that it is version 6.5.06. If the version is 6.5.05, SP1 is not installed. If there are 2 "CS V6.5" icons, double click on each in turn to view the version information as described above. Delete the icon for version 6.5.05 and rename the other CS V6.5 file CARSOFT.

You should be able to view live data by accessing the "Special Functions" drop down menu and choosing "Live Data/DME".

Hi David,


I have already done the last action you explained and my version is 6.5.06. As I told you before I had “module does not respond” on several tests and of course on live data DME. Also had and some errors on:

Inst. Cluster dia.
Airbag
Airco
ZKE / ZVM
that after erase and retest the error modules had gone except the last one ZKE/ZVM.
So I think that the carsoft is working but why not the live data???

Regards
Dimitris

[David Mc]

Sorry if this sounds stupid, but I assume that you are trying to display live data with the engine running and the interface connected to the round 20 pin diagnostic port under the hood. If you are attempting to access diagnostics from a 16 pin OBD port under the dash, you will need to make sure that the cap is fitted to the round 20 pin connector as the cap is equipped with jumper pins which will prevent access to live data unless the cap is fitted. The ZKE/ZVM module is the central body electronics and if you are receiving a fault on this module, you may have a blown fuse somewhere that is preventing you from accessing live data.

[kodeina]

David, can you please take a look on my previous post please?

Also can you please tell me if I buy a "switch turn signal" with obc button, can I activate it thru carsoft?

Thanks in advance!

[7jimmy7]

Sorry if this sounds stupid, but I assume that you are trying to display live data with the engine running and the interface connected to the round 20 pin diagnostic port under the hood. If you are attempting to access diagnostics from a 16 pin OBD port under the dash, you will need to make sure that the cap is fitted to the round 20 pin connector as the cap is equipped with jumper pins which will prevent access to live data unless the cap is fitted. The ZKE/ZVM module is the central body electronics and if you are receiving a fault on this module, you may have a blown fuse somewhere that is preventing you from accessing live data.
Hi David,
Yes this is the way I made the live test. Is it wrong?
Please let me know if the round cup must be fitted or not in case I use the OBDII connector. As for the ZKE/ZVM I will check the fuse box.
Thank you very much for your support.
Regards
Dimitris

[David Mc]

Kodeina, I doubt that Carsoft will activate your "switch turn signal". If you are talking about the function that allows you to scroll through the OBC displays sequentially by pushing on the turn signal, I think this function is hardwired into your OBC rather than the cars' modules (someone please correct me if I am wrong). Check your email.

Dimitris - yes for diagnostics it is always better to use the round 20 pin port rather than the OBDII port but if you do try the OBDII port, the cap MUST be fitted to the round 20 pin port whilst you run the diagnostic. If you let me know the code and error message that the ZKE/ZVM is displaying I may be able to assist.

[7jimmy7]

Hi again.
The question about the OBDII was just for knowing in that case how I will proceed.
In my case I have only the round 20 pin connector under the hood and I am trying to get live data while engine running with no luck. Can you suggest anything about that?
As for the ZKE/ZVM error message are below.

Single diagnosis ZKE/ZVM – Status: ERROR !
Module Info: ZKE/ZVM
Version: Power Lock Module ZVM2
Production Date : 44/78
Zke2.dxt
22 Power limits were exceeded!
Check the cable between the module to the driver for disconnection.
Please check the power lock driver!
4
27 Driver-door-contact active for over 16 minutes.
No fault! Please delete the fault storage!

23 Power limits were exceeded!
Check the cable between the module to the driver for disconnection.
Please check the power lock driver!

22 Power limits were exceeded!
Check the cable between the module to the driver for disconnection.
Please check the power lock driver!

- Single diagnosis completed!
This is the whole status of single test that I am getting. Any advice is welcome.

Regards
Dimitris

[David Mc]

So it is a central locking issue. It appears that there is an interruption in the power cable between the central locking module and drivers door lock. Start by locking and unlocking the drivers door with the key a few times, then see if the fault code clears.
These type of faults can also load the electrical system, preventing Carsoft from reading the required 12+ volts, which will result in diagnostics failures. You should also check your email.

[7jimmy7]

Hi David,
I’ve just check my email and I want to say that my connection with carsoft it is a serial one without any usb adaptors. I have an old PIII asus n/b that working fine and tonight I will make some tests with another E36 316 M43 engine and I will let you know the results. I hope the live data will work on that vehicle and the problem with the M50 engine will be the fault fuse or a malfunction of the driver’s door lock that you described above.
Regards
Dimitris

Hi David,
Here I am again. Unfortunately I couldn’t have live data on an E36 316 M43 engine. At the total diagnosis the entire test had status “module does not respond” except the “Inst. Cluster dia.” and the “ZKE/ZVM” that had errors and after erase them both statuses was “OK”.
I assume that since in total diagnosis the DME/DDE status is “module does not respond” I can’t have live data in any way…
Regards
Dimitris

[ecooney]

I don't know if anyone else has the same trouble as me but I just purchased an interface from Ebay an when it arrived the 20 pin connector only has 5 pins on it. I can read live data and some other things but not everything. Has anyone else had this issue and do I need to have the 20 pins to make all functions accessible?

Picture of connector below.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii147/ecooney/06122008068.jpg

[pdooley]

Hey DJ - I was guessing that would be the best place to finally start as the error message says there is an error connecting to port COM1. I Get the light on my USB to Serial adaptor and get the green light on the Interface when I connect to the car so there is power and some recognition there - I have just bought a crappy laptop from ebay with a serial port on it...........heres hoping this does indeed cure my connection issue. I cant even read live data like other guys have said they can. Mr Gook from Chinky China land has told me that if I cant get the connection after trying in on proper serial port then he will refund me.

Woo Hoo.

Will only cost me an arm and a leg returning it.

Thanks for reply all the same. Oh and can anyone let me know how I can attach document on this thing? I have a few E36 Alarm recoding documents and E39 Alarm recoding documents that people may find handy so wouldnt do any harm to post up

Ta

hey ecooney. I have bought the same 20 pin (or should I say 5 pin) lead. You are lucky to get even the live data. I can not gt any info at all..........assuming that because I am using a usb to serial port adaptor - general consensus is that this is a big no no.

If you check back at the earlier pages, Davis Mc seems to be the guy who is most clued in and could probably answer a few of your questions that way. There is also a link/document posted up - again by David Mc, describing a lot of the connection issues with Carsoft. May be of some help to you. Try a search of all post by David Mc.

[jackjean]

The interface looks similar to the one I use. The next step is to see if it will read live data from your car by selecting Live Data/DDE from the Special Functions drop down menu. If you are able to read live data, it could be that the load on your vehicle battery at "Ignition on - engine off" is reducing your available voltage to less than 12 volts. Begin by checking all the fuses in your car, then try running a diagnostic whilst the car is connected to a battery charger.

Hi David Mc, I am really confused... I ran the live data with engine running : "module does not respond". Than I connected a brand new battery loader and checked the tension that is allways over 12V (12.2 to 12.7) : "module does not respond" in any menu or dialog... All the leds of my interface light on, else Service Interval. That is so strange...

Do you have any feedback on these news E60/61 about some locking / unlocking actions concerning OBD dialog? or something like that???

[David Mc]

There is a Carsoft troubleshooting tip file on the shared website here http://www.4shared.com/file/55507561/a1ae5f47/Carsoft_Trouble_Shooting_Tips.html that may assist, but I am not aware of any other procedures for waking up the DME on later cars.

[kodeina]

David, do you have an email or an Istant ID for Yahoo messenger to talk with you in private? It seems I cant find the PM section, to PM you.

Regards

[7jimmy7]

Hi David,

Did you saw my double post above? Do you have any idea about my issue regarding “module does not responed”?

Regards
Dimitris

[dankad]

Assuming that you have correctly deleted the "CARSOFT" file and renamed the "CARSOFT BMW65" file as "CARSOFT", more than likely the problem is with the USB to serial convertor.

I revived my old desktop computer (XPHome) with serial ports, installed carsoft and crack as per your instructions, hooked it to the car( eliminated the USB/serial convertor now). Managed to read Live data DME and EGS only. The rest comming up with "module not responding"

Where am I going wrong or could it be my interface, it has only 2 leds and sticker with "CS 6.5 Compatible on it " Is this the dodgy type interfaces?

thanks again

DAN

[David Mc]

Dan, if the vehicle you are diagnosing is an E30, it is possible that only 2 modules will respond. Dimitris, I think that the issue may be the cars you are working on rather than your interface setup. There is a file on troubleshooting Carsoft on the shared website, but I would suggest you test your setup on a post-1996 e36 first, to verify that the software and your interface are performing correctly.

[ecooney]

I have been able to get live data and read some modules like instrument cluster and airbags and DME but I cannot read LCM, reset service light, read original mileage and a bunch of others or the CVM (cabrio soft top module) which I definately have since it's a vert.
I have a 5 pin instead of a 20 pin connector (EBAY).
Does anyone have the same problem or a solution to why I can't read all modules?
Also I cannot activate the auto-lock. When I select activate components all I can do is open and close windows, lock and unlock doors and turn on interior lights. There isn't even an option to activate auto-lock. Why is this?

[jayb846]

Hi David Mc, I´m also batteling with my catsoft installation . I also got only 4 files included. I´m getting slowly insane. Please help me. How is it possible in this board to send a PN?
Cheers Jay

[dankad]

Dan, if the vehicle you are diagnosing is an E30, it is possible that only 2 modules will respond. Dimitris, I think that the issue may be the cars you are working on rather than your interface setup. There is a file on troubleshooting Carsoft on the shared website, but I would suggest you test your setup on a post-1996 e36 first, to verify that the software and your interface are performing correctly.

Its a 525i M54 E39 2001.

[NoWaY]

Hi David Mc, any news about 745li 2004?
did u found how to make it work?

[David Mc]

To send PM's or emails, just left click on the member's User ID and select send PM or send email from the drop down menu. Jay, ditch your software and go to the shared website and download Carsoft, SP1 (BMWENGSP11) and instructions from there, the download will contain the 10 files necessary to properly crack the software. After downloading, it will be necessary to decompress the software using WinRAR (Google for a free trial version) before loading it onto your machine.

Dan, there are a number of diagnostic issues with E39's, which are not specific just to Carsoft. To avoid electrical noise from other modules interfering with a diagnostic, Identify the modules that should respond on your car from the Carsoft help system (built into the program) and try running individual diagnostics on each module.

Ecooney, only 5 pins are normally populated in Carsoft cables so this is not an issue. You will not be able to access LCM data via Carsoft as there is already a self-test function built into your cluster to read VIN, mileage etc. The ZKE/ZVM activation that you are accessing is a service function, which does exactly what you have found - raises & lowers windows, activates central locking and interior light functions. Auto locking when driving is a coding function and is only available beginning with E46 cars. Service resets are a timed function and require patience - there are a number of posts in this thread that describe the process.

NoWay I have still not had the opportunity to hook up a 745i for a diagnostic, but I am also now running INPA/EDIABAS with great success - it has a far greater level of technical functionality than Carsoft but also carries a much higher risk of causing major programming damage if used inappropriately.

[ecooney]

Ecooney, only 5 pins are normally populated in Carsoft cables so this is not an issue. You will not be able to access LCM data via Carsoft as there is already a self-test function built into your cluster to read VIN, mileage etc. The ZKE/ZVM activation that you are accessing is a service function, which does exactly what you have found - raises & lowers windows, activates central locking and interior light functions. Auto locking when driving is a coding function and is only available beginning with E46 cars. Service resets are a timed function and require patience - there are a number of posts in this thread that describe the process.




Thanks David.

Do you know why can I not access a lot of the modules that I know are present in the car?

[David Mc]

The ASC/ABS module communicates on the L rather than K line, which is the reason that module does not show up and the LCM doesn't come up as outlined above. On my E36 I can read AirBag, ZKE/ZVM, DME, EGS, EWS, Cluster (for errors only) and that's about it. With INPA (not the EBay variety) I can read everything. Carsoft seems to be a bit of a compromise but is still useful and fairly bulletproof.

[jackjean]

There is a Carsoft troubleshooting tip file on the shared website .That may assist, but I am not aware of any other procedures for waking up the DME on later cars.

I followed stricktly the Carsoft recommandations, changed my desktop for a laptop using a genuine serial port for using a shorter serial cable, checked tensions, used a battery charger, checked livedatas with running engine, etc... etc... But NO WAY for reaching any responding module....

Even if Carsoft confirms being compatible with these new cars (E60 f.e.), I never eard od read any comment or experience about it.

Any feed back from new cars owners (later than E39) would be very apreciated...

[7jimmy7]

Hi David,
Yesterday I made one more test to my E36 316I coupe M43 engine and I found that I didn’t push enough the 20pin connector and didn’t have correct connection on first test. I finally got DME/DDE respond with error 16 but still no live data. Why? In the error code list I found that this is the camshaft sensor. The full error report is below.
Single diagnosis DME/DDE - Status: Error !
Module Info : DME/DDE
Version: 1.7 316i
Bosch Hardware Nr. : 0261203276
Bosch Software Nr. : 1267357914
Production Code : 461
BMW Hardware Nr. : 1739134
BMW Software Nr. : 001
DME33_FE.DXT

16 Disturbance In The IgnitionP or pulse-Generator of the camshaft
Please check individually in the system following sequence:
-spark plugs, -ignition-coil(s), -pulse generator camshaft.

A defect of the DME-control unit could be also possible, therefore a replacement might be necessary!

- Single diagnostic completed !

Do you have any suggestion? Today I will do one more test on an E36 of 1997 that you suggest me so I can verify if I have a working interface or not and I will post my results.

Regards
Dimitris

[David Mc]

Dimitris,

I do not know why you cannot read live data, but based on the error code description from your DME I think it is unlikely that the DME is defective. I would follow the suggestions and check your spark plugs, coil/s and camshaft sensor in that order. Usually when the camshaft sensor goes there are driveability problems (particularly after engine warmup as the sensor usually tends to function ok until it heats up). Disconnect and clean the connections to the sensor before you replace it as they tend to get dirty and can mimock the conditions of a bad sensor.

[baulet]

hello,

i've a E36 325tdsa, and some diags are not working....

i've blank error codes...

and sometimes the communication is not working, i shall try to connect many times before communication starts...

maybe to reinstall all? what else to do?

thanks :)

[jayb846]

Hi David thnx for your replay, I eventually got carsoft running, just applied the SP1 and it eventually worked. It even worked without the 10files, don´t know where to find the file specified by you. Which shared website do you mean? Also I cant´t contact anybody on the board, I know it should work by left clicking on the user icon - like in every board system. The dropdown comes but no possibilty to contact anybody, just statistics etc. Is it possible that I have to write two billion messages first *lol*
I found out through german boards that inpa ediaba is even more sophisticated than carsoft, but I can´t find any torrents on the web.
. Would be great to get some info from you guys here. Carsoft already helped me yesterday to find some problems with my lambda sensors :-)

Cheers Jay

by the way I used cs on a 9/99 E39

I really think it´s some sort of regulation through the board system that I cannot contact people - very sad indeed :-(

[David Mc]

SHARED WEBSITE:- http://www.4shared.com/dir/7137899/6e9cd794/sharing.html

PASSWORD:- Can be found by hovering over the BMW logo situated at the lower left hand side of the webpage on this site http://www.repairdynamics.com/index.html with your mouse.

[baulet]

thank you very much David !

[frankdssd]

Hello, here for everybody complete to you software and hardware for carsoft.
I hope you can start with it what.

With Shema and Hex File for the AT89C2051

Regard
Frank




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[baulet]

hello again...

nothing better...i would say even worse...now its the DDE wich has blank error codes...

i go back to older version...

anyway, thanks to David !

[David Mc]

Baulet,

Look at your battery voltage and try running a diagnostic with the engine running - this problem sounds like low voltage.

[baulet]

ok David, i'll try the same but engine running ...

it is just 12V, 12.5V now...maybe too low...

thanks :)

so, engine running, it is the same.

its says always there is an error, but dont list the error....
error nr maybe not handled by carsoft :(

i let down ...

anyway, thanks :)

[bored2bits]

The ASC/ABS module communicates on the L rather than K line, which is the reason that module does not show up and the LCM doesn't come up as outlined above. On my E36 I can read AirBag, ZKE/ZVM, DME, EGS, EWS, Cluster (for errors only) and that's about it. With INPA (not the EBay variety) I can read everything. Carsoft seems to be a bit of a compromise but is still useful and fairly bulletproof.


I would like to say that after following the very clear instructions described in this thread, my Acer One Laptop works perfectly with Carsoft(Using USB to Serial adaptor - prolific based).

I get live engine DATA and can also access the same ECUs as stated above. My vehicle is a 1999 E36 323i Cabriolet.

I have a couple of questions regarding INPA. Do you use it with the same carsoft adaptor or do you have specific hardware? Do you have a specific script for the E36 (IPO or IPS) - Maybe i'll ask in a seperate thread......

Thanks

Karl.

[David Mc]

INPA requires the use of a seperate interface and will not run on the Carsoft adaptor. The script covers a variety of different models, including E36 and is model specific.

[jackjean]

David Mc, After some chats with others Carsoft's fans, I must admit that carsoft 6.5 is NOT compatible for these new cars (2006). The Ultimate Pro 1.0 seems being needed... Does anybody knows if it is already available somewhere (else that by the dealers...) ?

[David Mc]

That is correct, Carsoft v6.5 only claims compatability with models up to 2004. Ultimate Pro v.1.0 would also require a different interface and I am not aware of one (other than factory genuine) that exists to handle Ultimate Pro and consequently I have no experience with the new version of Carsoft.

[jackjean]

That's also my opinion... But please have a look on DJ Genius's posts, he is looking for a bluetooth device that should run with many kind of cars... amazing... I wait for his reply an proposal.

[MrTeeThyme]

First, I want to thank David Mc for an excellent writeup on the instructions and all of the other posters on this thread. It has helped me a lot.

I just got this running and performed diagnostics on all of the modules. Here is a print screen with the results. Is it normal for these modules to not respond on my car?

Thanks.

EDIT: Sorry for the small pic. I can't figure out how to make it bigger.

[David Mc]

I would say that responses from 9 modules is an excellent result. You now need to run a single diagnosis on each module with an "ERROR -> read the error memory" message to identify the faults.

[MrTeeThyme]

Thanks David.

Based on info in Carsoft, I thought I had all of the modules.

I did run a single diagnosis on each module and saved the data. What's the best resource for diagnosing (interpreting) the error codes?

[David Mc]

PM me with an email address that will accept a 5Mb enclosure

[getl0w]

Just to clarify (sorry I am 100% this has been covered but I am very heated at my car right now) this will work with OBD1 cars made before 95? I need to figure out why the hell my S50 swap ain't working. Id rather spend the money on a diagnostic tool I can use on all of the families BMWs then throwing it at random parts. towing fees and mechanics who don't have a clue.

[jaguare22]

David Mc - you ROCK! You are a wise man and infinitely patient with newbies such as myself. I don't know if I would have stuck with this thread as long as you have to help so many folks!

* I bought the cable kit you recommended form ebay from extra_info
* I used your VERY CLEAR instructions to get the software
* I DIDN'T use your VERY CLEAR instructions on installation and re-installation so my first attempt I could get live data only, but any module would crash the program as described elsewhere in this thread.
* Once I FOLLOWED your install instructions (it was the last step of delete a file, rename another file that I hadn't done), the THING WORKED great.
* After that it took 10 minutes to get proper codes pointing me to the bad parts on my car.

So:
* 1 1/2 hours to read this whole thread
* One order on ebay ($89.99 WITH shipping)
* Download the software as instructed (no need to email or PM David, just read the thread folks!)
* Install, read directions, fix installation
* I was running accurate, complete diagnosis within 2 hours of receiving the ebay cable in the mail
Satisfaction: priceless

Thank you, David Mc!!! If you are ever in Cincinnati, I'm buying the beer!

[ELIBEEMER]

if I remove my airbag, will carsoft allow me to SHUT-OFF the SRS light/system?

[David Mc]

Carsoft will let you reset the SRS system. If you are talking about reprogramming the module to ignore a defective passenger side seat sensor, there are only 3 options:-
1. Go to a dealer.
2. Reprogram the module using INPA/EDIABAS or..
3. Make up the little circuit from the shared website which fools the SRS module into thinking the passenger side airbag is OK, then use Carsoft to reset the SRS system.

I have the capability to do 2. or 3. but chose 3. in case I get around to replacing the sensor.

Glad to hear I have helped some others avoid the frustration I experienced when I first purchased Carsoft. The software advertises as being suitable for cars from 1990 to 2004. I cannot comment on OBD1 vs OBD2 suitability as we only introduced OBD2 here in 2007! Carsoft works best however when used in conjunction with the 20 pin diagnostic connector under the hood, which is a factory port and therefore has no OBD compliance.

[pundy]

The information on Carsoft diagnostics was agreat help in getting it working, I had to inlist the help of my 18 year old son , Kids Know?
Already saved the price of purchasing it
PUNDY

[MrTeeThyme]

Here is what I've been able to accomplish with David Mc's instructions.

I can read and reset errors on these modules via the OBD I connector under the hood:

DME / DDE
Instrument Cluster
AIRBAG
ABS / ASC
ZKE / ZVM
HKL
EGS
EWS
LCM / CCM


I can read and reset only these two modules via the OBD II port under the dash:

DME / DDE
EGS

I can read live data fine via the OBD II port but have not yet tried it via the OBD I port.

Thanks to David Mc for the effort and patience and all the other posters who contributed to this thread.

[GoGo22]

Iam getting out of options here. After a lot of trouble i got he Carsoft 6.5.6 version to work. Now iam using a serial port and the 20 pin connection under the hood.

Iam try`ing to code my E46 to auto lock during driving. And it does code it..at the end it says me to turn off the ignition for 10 sec. So i do that. Well after that is done i go for a ride but nothing is autolocking ??? Any one have any idea please ?

And wat is the difference between auto and selective lock ? i just want my car to lock the doors when iam driving. is that to much to ask ?? I hope really that some one could help me here ?

[David Mc]

The difference between auto and selective locking is that auto lock controls all doors whereas selective locking affects the drivers' door only. Make sure that you have sufficient battery voltage by connecting a trickle charger to your car before you commence work, then read the file before making the changes and writing it back to the car. The time delay is also critical in allowing the ZKE module to update properly so I would try leaving the ignition on for 5 seconds after you receive the message to turn it off, then turn it off for 10 to 15 seconds before re-starting and checking if the changes have taken effect.

[bass528]

Can we use the carsoft interface on a more sophisticated programing such as DIS? Is this possible?

[David Mc]

No

[GoGo22]

The difference between auto and selective locking is that auto lock controls all doors whereas selective locking affects the drivers' door only. Make sure that you have sufficient battery voltage by connecting a trickle charger to your car before you commence work, then read the file before making the changes and writing it back to the car. The time delay is also critical in allowing the ZKE module to update properly so I would try leaving the ignition on for 5 seconds after you receive the message to turn it off, then turn it off for 10 to 15 seconds before re-starting and checking if the changes have taken effect.

David, i did every step (except the one with trickle charger, becaue i dont have one) and still the darn doors wont lock automaticly.
I did not try it but is it a option to do this while the engin is running ?

Or do i need to select every thing in that coding screen ? I selected every thing except the language. Becaue i live in the Netherlands i dont know wich one i need to select. See link bellow for picture.

h t t p ://img244.imageshack.us/img244/3674/naamloos1hh5.jpg

(Need to delete the spaces between the letters)

iam really out of options. I mean i can lock them manualy by pressing the button above my handbrake. But i just want it to do it automaticly. I really hope you can give me some help with this.

[David Mc]

The language selection should be easy, just choose whatever language your OBC currently uses (English UK or German?). A trickle charger is just a low amperage top-up charger (usually 10A max) and no, trying any sort of coding with the engine running is not an option.

[GoGo22]

Well i will try tonight again then, will choose German language. But first need to find the trickle charger from some one...thanks david will take a go with it..

[therobbos7]

please supply cracked file for carsoft 6.5.

[DJ Genius]

please supply cracked file for carsoft 6.5.
People, please... make some effort and read the thread, David already mentioned about the crack files like 1001 times.

[GoGo22]

The language selection should be easy, just choose whatever language your OBC currently uses (English UK or German?). A trickle charger is just a low amperage top-up charger (usually 10A max) and no, trying any sort of coding with the engine running is not an option.


David, i have a slight of problem with my car after using carsoft. By the way i still did not try it with the trickle charger so that first.

after i used the Carsoft with my carr, i cant close all my windows remotly with my key. I can open them remotly with my key but they wont close and this could before.

Also when i open 1 of my front doors (I have a sedan) the windows automaticly go down with 1 cm or something. Its like my car thinks its a coupe, because i know that it does that with bmw coupe` s. Any way i can set this back with carsoft or by removing my car battery or something? Or do i really need to go to my dealer ?

[baulet]

Gogo, maybe you can try something:

open your windows.

close your car manually with the key, (not the remote button), and go to the second clic.
normally, your car will be locked and windows closed too.

after there is a chance the windows open/close as before.

it worked on E36 after a battery reset.

good luck!

[David Mc]

I have heard of the procedure described by baulet rectifying this problem. It appears to toggle the ZKE module and is certainly worth trying. I have not tried to fix this problem with Carsoft, but if you go to the ZKE/ZVM component activation section of the "Special functions" menu, you should be able to test the functions of each component to ensure the problem has been rectified.

[GoGo22]

Gogo, maybe you can try something:

open your windows.

close your car manually with the key, (not the remote button), and go to the second clic.
normally, your car will be locked and windows closed too.

after there is a chance the windows open/close as before.

it worked on E36 after a battery reset.

good luck!

Thanks for this baulet, but what do you mean with "second clic" ? Sorry my english aint that good :D

Also david will try that with ZKE/ZVM component testing. See what it will give me.

[David Mc]

After manually locking your car with the key, press the "lock" button on the remote to double lock the car.

[GoGo22]

After manually locking your car with the key, press the "lock" button on the remote to double lock the car.

Ok will try that for my windows then when iam done with work :)

But david any clue with why my (front) windows open a 1 cm or something when opening 1 of my front doors ? Not that it is a big issue but i gues my car think its a coupe or something

[David Mc]

I think that toggling the ZKE/ZVM module may correct this problem. In the coupe models this feature is tripped by the microswitch in the door lock and when it malfunctions the feature is reset by raising the windows fully and continuing to hold the window switch in the closed position for a further 5 seconds to reinitialise the module.

[GoGo22]

I think that toggling the ZKE/ZVM module may correct this problem. In the coupe models this feature is tripped by the microswitch in the door lock and when it malfunctions the feature is reset by raising the windows fully and continuing to hold the window switch in the closed position for a further 5 seconds to reinitialise the module.

I just tryd that what baulet had told me to do. So opened the windows and locked the door with the key (manualy) and then pressed the lock button on my key but it still didn`t close the windows.

I dont have my laptop and the carsoft things with me on work so will try to do that at home tonight.

Any tips before i try it tonight with carsoft ?

[baulet]

the second clic is a "clic" after the lock clic, you have to turn the key more after the car is locking...it shall close the windows.

on my E36, i dont need to double lock as David says, to "reset" the window system, but maybe it depend of a "firmware" somewhere...

David:
no news about Carsoft...it seems some undervoltage somewhere and "something" locks...
DDE was not responding engine running, and after a gas step to 3000 rpm, DDE was responding again, but with the same blank error message. (empty text line where usualy errors are detailled)

my English is not good too...

[elizabethlds]

David, would you be so kind as to send me your passwords for CS. I've just purchased a 93 325is with an out of frame overhaul and we're piecing it back together right now. Talk about jumping in at the deep end!
In any event, we're having trouble getting the engine started so I believe this will be the best way to move forward. Thank you in advance, Elizabeth

[getl0w]

When I do single diagnosis it reads out in german. How do I change it over to english? Also, is there a list of codes available somewhere?

[jeanfix]

In my carsoft 6.5 interface, I have a problem of connexion cable at the opening of the programme Carsoft. sure i have a good port com1 and i want see if somebody had dissasemble 20pins brooch?
I suspect connexions of my brooch. I have 6 threads to connect.
-thread black position pin7
-grey position pin14
-yellow position pin 15
-red position pin17
-purple position pin19
-brown position pin 20
In my brooch, only red thread and black thread are a little bigger size. My carsoft interface had buy to ebay, to the chinese buyeur, and i would like to know if this connexions it's ok?
I suspect pin position of red thread. there is not an reversal connexion whith grey and red?
please i need of specially opinion please.
thanks, jeanphi

[David Mc]

Pin 7 = Service Interval, Pin 14 = Battery +, Pin 15 = Received data line, Pin 17 = Transmitted data II line, Pin 19 = Ground, Pin 20 = Diagnosis Data Line. Colour coding does not matter, as long as the pins are connected to the corresponding pins at the other end of the cable. A simple continuity check with a multimeter is all that is required to ensure the cables are good but the interface is a different matter.
Check the Com Port using Device Manager as Com 1 (Serial Port) is often disabled to conserve system resources. Also check that Com 1 has been selected in the "Settings" Menu of the Carsoft program. If you are using a USB to Serial Adaptor rather than a true serial port, this is more than likely where the problem lies.

[DJ Genius]

In my carsoft 6.5 interface, I have a problem of connexion cable at the opening of the programme Carsoft. sure i have a good port com1 and i want see if somebody had dissasemble 20pins brooch?
I suspect connexions of my brooch. I have 6 threads to connect.
-thread black position pin7
-grey position pin14
-yellow position pin 15
-red position pin17
-purple position pin19
-brown position pin 20
In my brooch, only red thread and black thread are a little bigger size. My carsoft interface had buy to ebay, to the chinese buyeur, and i would like to know if this connexions it's ok?
I suspect pin position of red thread. there is not an reversal connexion whith grey and red?
please i need of specially opinion please.
thanks, jeanphi
First of all, let's start from the beginning. What is wrong? What exactly doesn't work? To tell you thruth, I've never head cables being damaged or wrong, so tell us why do you think that cables are faulty?

[jeanfix]

well in fact, i think than i have a dud cable because under the hood, my brooch on the car, does not equip to receive pin17!....
On my car, the brooch can receive only pin 1 7 12 14 15 16 18 19 20
Something else, the brooch 16 pins which is included on the ebay pack have only than 5 threads to connect. grey thread has been cut.
David Mc, yes my port com1 is active and also i had select the setting on the carsoft programm
The error message bad communication... arrive when I start total diagnosis. So, I start test whith key position2 and lights on.
I don' t think what's appened?

[David Mc]

Pin 17 (the TXD data II line) is only fitted to 4 cylinder BMW's. Since the Carsoft interface is designed to work with a range of models, your cable includes that pin. The 16 pin OBD plug does not query all modules (only those which are required under US law to be OBD II compliant), which is why you should always use the factory 20 pin connector (if available). If you are only getting a bad communication error and not a program crash I would suspect low voltage to be the cause. Try starting the engine and running a diagnostic with the engine running.

[power27]

Hi David,

however, i can´t enable pm, i think this feature is disabled for new members. to my question...can you say me, where can i get the inpa software? my email:

thanks...and i wish you a nice day

[DJ Genius]

well in fact, i think than i have a dud cable because under the hood, my brooch on the car, does not equip to receive pin17!....
On my car, the brooch can receive only pin 1 7 12 14 15 16 18 19 20
Something else, the brooch 16 pins which is included on the ebay pack have only than 5 threads to connect. grey thread has been cut.
David Mc, yes my port com1 is active and also i had select the setting on the carsoft programm
The error message bad communication... arrive when I start total diagnosis. So, I start test whith key position2 and lights on.
I don' t think what's appened?

Are you sure you did everything that David said to do in his brilliant CHECKLIST?

[David Mc]

Power27 you have email

[power27]

You are the best David :)

[Mixk]

thx

[t42]

Mixk-

Just scroll back in the thread a few pages........it has been posted many, many times......

[tiMASTER]

First of all, a round of applause for David Mc's efforts.

I have read every post, and even made a word doc of all the interesting bits of knowledge along the way...

Anyway, I am gearing up to take the plunge.

I will have a lap top with serial port dedicated to this task (may add TIS and/or Bentley manuals later..) I have down-loaded the files (all of them) from the share site. I have to de-compress something too- please refresh my memory on that...

So, I have some questions before I buy anything...

What is the best OS to run in this "new" laptop? NT, Pro, 2000 etc.
What/where is the best place to get the best cable set for this use?
What/where is the best place to get the interface box for this use?
I have nothing, so I want to be sure I spend my money wisely on the correct parts. I have learned a lot from this thread, but these things are not clear.

I am not afraid to spend a bit of money to get "the best"; however I know there is often no need to spend too much when less expensive options do just as well.

I have a 1998 E36 ti with a 1999 M roadster drive train (OBD-II retained). I did the swap myself (a LONG time ago) and literally wrote the book on it (and sell a few now and again). So, I will be using this package quite frequently I'm sure in the future, as the dealers are less and less helpful on my car as well as customers/friends...

Finally, a bit of clarification on this post if we could:
Well I learned a lot from this thread but I was unable to get to the ABS/ASC module on my 1996 328i. I read an old post somewhere that said that his ABS talked on the L line. So I connected the CarSoft L line output to a homemade KL converter and converted the L line back to RS232 and into another PC. Sure enough the Carsoft with 6.5 does not try to output ABS messages on the L line. (CS does output other module messages on the L line, so it can do it.) So I wired a DB9/DB9 patch cable between the CS module and 20 pin connector cable. I connected the K17 line from the CS module to the L line of the 20 pin connector and sure enough it worked like a champ. I did not find any other missing modules this way though. I can now get to DME, Inst. Cluster, Airbag,ZKE, EGS, EWS, ABS/ASC, & live data.

This sounds like functionality I would like to have, but I am not an electrical engineer, so I would certainly need a bit of help with this I think... Is it adding a wire, or a complete separate PC? (confused a bit)

Thanks again to David et al for their efforts on this. I am certainly getting a working copy for myself!

[David Mc]

Carsoft will work with most Windows operating Systems, I use it with XP (home & pro versions, SP3 & SP2). If you are patient, I have Carsoft v7.3 on its way to me and I will be testing it and giving it the full tilt in terms of its ability to read ABS/DTC modules and perform coding and EWS/DME alignment functions. Unlike v6.5, which is a pirated copy of the real thing, v 7.3 is OEM and comes with a handbook and a Security Dongle (which I assume the manufacturer introduced to avoid a repeat of the v 6.5 saga). v7.3 is also available in a "home" edition, which only does BMW's and Minis and is much more affordable than the original release. There is more info and pricing at http://www.carsoftsales.com .

I use an EBay sourced MCU interface with v 6.5 (which I also belive will work with v 7.3) and the interface was supplied complete with cables for around US$100, but the price has come down a little.

[GoGo22]

David, iam sorry to boughter you with all y questions :)

I went to ZKE/ZVM activation...And i can see al kinds of buttons like opening passenger door window and by pressing it the window will only open to the half...But i mean how can i test it good on that screen ? because there are more options there that i really dont know how to use ?

[David Mc]

GoGo22 the ZKE/ZVM activation screen allows you to verify that devices are responding correctly to signals sent from the central body module. It is normal for the window to open half way when you press the window open command once, pressing it a second time should open the window fully. If the windows are responding to the commands correctly, do the following:-

1. Disconnect all dignostic cables and close the hood, then with the windows down, close the doors and lock the car with the key, not the remote.
2. Insert the key into the drivers side door lock and turn and hold it until all windows have closed fully.
3. Unlock the car using the remote and verify that windows are operating normally.

[tiMASTER]

Carsoft will work with most Windows operating Systems, I use it with XP (home & pro versions, SP3 & SP2). If you are patient, I have Carsoft v7.3 on its way to me and I will be testing it and giving it the full tilt in terms of its ability to read ABS/DTC modules and perform coding and EWS/DME alignment functions.

This is fantastic! Exactly what I want, and totally worth the up-charge to me...


Unlike v6.5, which is a pirated copy of the real thing, v 7.3 is OEM and comes with a handbook and a Security Dongle (which I assume the manufacturer introduced to avoid a repeat of the v 6.5 saga). v7.3 is also available in a "home" edition, which only does BMW's and Minis and is much more affordable than the original release. There is more info and pricing at (deleted due to forum rules) .

Oh, I'm drooling now... a lot...


I use an EBay sourced MCU interface with v 6.5 (which I also belive will work with v 7.3) and the interface was supplied complete with cables for around US$100, but the price has come down a little.

So, I suppose I should just wait a while then for your full report. I will get the 7.3 version (full version if it is not too badly priced) and be a happy man. The ability to do EWS/DME alignments alone is worth the price- just do one alignment successfully and it has offset the purchase price with today's dealer rates (well over $100/hr in the north east US).

Thanks again David for your hard work! Feel free to keep me posted here, or off-line via e-mail, as I don't have PM functionality yet...

I just checked...

The home edition does the EWS/DME alignment? If so, I'm ready to send my money in now!

Under 400 euro? With everything? 2-year warranty and tech suport? That's a no-brainer for me.

Do keep me (us all here) posted on your findings!!!

Very happy man now!

[futro]

I need the password to down load the files from 4shared! To pm

[tiMASTER]

You need to read the thread more carefully... The informationis here SEVERAL times on how to get it.

[futro]

Thank you for your mail David Mc.Now I'm going to try with your Carsoft.I report progress.

[dddanielek]

Another success story on 97 E36 328is:

I recently baught on Ebay an interface and cables from China, and installed it on my laptop using a USB adapter and followed David's instructions.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260339089229 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335818596&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.ca%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll %3FViewItem%26item%3D260339089229)

Right away i was able to view and clear 3 error codes: SRS, Oxygen sensor, and the heated door lock short error.

I am able to access 6 modules including viewing live data, reset SI, was able to play with power windows, interior lights, etc.

I am not able to read the ABS/ACS module and few other ones. In my case the testing was being done with the ignition in pos 2 (which activated my daytime ryunning lamps and later killed my battery) but i used a battery charger while performing these tests.

BTW, Does anybody know how to disable through Carsoft the daytime running lamps oe E36?

MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW the DIRECTIONS clearly and it should work.

Thanks guys for this great writeup.

[etxxz]

^^i too am using the chinese hardware and a Serial to USB cable from my C-Stamp.

oh yeah, and thanks David man!

Success story in E30...s52 OBDII.

was able to rear everything i still had (no abs, not acs etc etc etc)

got: Air intake Temp and O2 sensor errors (bank 2 after-cat)

which means i have 1 O2 simulator that works and one that doesnt! woah how cool.

Is there a way to eliminate the rear O2 sensors using this software?!???

[namron68]

Carsoft will work with most Windows operating Systems, I use it with XP (home & pro versions, SP3 & SP2). If you are patient, I have Carsoft v7.3 on its way to me and I will be testing it and giving it the full tilt in terms of its ability to read ABS/DTC modules and perform coding and EWS/DME alignment functions. Unlike v6.5, which is a pirated copy of the real thing, v 7.3 is OEM and comes with a handbook and a Security Dongle (which I assume the manufacturer introduced to avoid a repeat of the v 6.5 saga). v7.3 is also available in a "home" edition, which only does BMW's and Minis and is much more affordable than the original release...

I use an EBay sourced MCU interface with v 6.5 (which I also belive will work with v 7.3) and the interface was supplied complete with cables for around US$100, but the price has come down a little.

David,
Thank you for your many valuable postings.

After reading your information about the Home version offering from Carsoft, I sent them an email requesting pricing in USD. I also added that I intended to convert my 1994 E34 525i, M50 from an automatic to a 5 speed and asked if I would be able to modify the DME code with their home version software. Their response was that "the coding of your DME control unit is not included in our Ultimate Home 7.3 version..."

For your information my DME is 0 231 200 413.

Perhaps I did not ask the right question(s) but the response I received seems to suggest that there are certain limitations with the Home version. Not surprising as they would be foolish to package the pro version completely in the home version. But if I am going to put out $585 USD I would like to be assured that I can achieve performance beyond the ebay software selling for a fraction of that price.

I look forward to your review. If you can respond with the limited information I have provided, it would be of great help in my purchasing decision.

Norm

[eb224]

Hi,

I have Carsoft 6.5 SP1 and the software is loaded fine and runs but when I try to get any information from the car, it says module does not respond. I have changed cables and that hasn't solved the problem. I can't figure out what the issue is, I have tried to download the files from the weblink on4share but it asks for a password. Any help would be great.

Cheers
Leigh

Ok, I looked through the latest pages and found the password, thanks David.

Ok I uninstalled the version of the software I got with the unit and installed the version from 4Share but I get exactly the same result. It can't Identify the model and says the Module does not respond. This is on an 89' E30 325i sedan and I am not game to try it on my E46 till I know the thing works probably.

The unit is currently connected to a Win XP SP3 machine using COM1.

Cheers
Leigh

Another check I had been using the 20 pin cable for the older models and decided to try my E46 with the other cable. this works so I am guessing that my 20 pin cable is stuffed. Does anyone know of a good source for these cables??

Thanks
Leigh

[David Mc]

Norm, like you I have only read the advertising material on Carsoft v7.3 at this stage. I will know more after I begin testing and will post my findings here for everyone. Leigh, the "module not found" probably relates to the fact that you are attempting to diagnose an E30. Although Carsoft lists all modules possibly included in E30's, most users find that it only locates one or two, so the problem probably has more to do with the car than the cables.

[eb224]

Hi David,

I did think of that but the DDE is meant to be there for an E30, at least that's what I have been told. This same cable has been tried on an E34 and an E36 with no luck either, so just on deduction I would say the cable is faulty. When I did a full diagnosis it couldn't find an modules... I will investigate more and see what I find.

Does anyone have a pin out diagram for the 20 pin cable??

Cheers
leigh

[99AMGJ]

Good job, doesnt the real obd1 code reader and manager cost around 3-grand, if so you've saved yourself alot of money

[dddanielek]

Another success story on 97 E36 328is:

I recently baught on Ebay an interface and cables from China, and installed it on my laptop using a USB adapter and followed David's instructions.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260339089229 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335818596&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.ca%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll %3FViewItem%26item%3D260339089229)

Right away i was able to view and clear 3 error codes: SRS, Oxygen sensor, and the heated door lock short error.

I am able to access 6 modules including viewing live data, reset SI, was able to play with power windows, interior lights, etc.

I am not able to read the ABS/ACS module and few other ones. In my case the testing was being done with the ignition in pos 2 (which activated my daytime ryunning lamps and later killed my battery) but i used a battery charger while performing these tests.

BTW, Does anybody know how to disable through Carsoft the daytime running lamps oe E36?

MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW the DIRECTIONS clearly and it should work.

Thanks guys for this great writeup.

I am able to access 7 modules
- DME/DDE
- INST CLUSTER
- AIRBAG
- ZKE / ZVM
- EWS
- AIRCO (not sure what that is)
- HKL

including viewing DME data only and DDE (connect but shows Zero on most pages), reset SI , was able to play with power windows, interior lights, under Adaptatio n Coding could access DME/ME and AIRBAG.

NOT RESPONDING;

- ABS/ACS
- SIM, BC/MID, DWA, EGS, LCM/CCM, PDC, CVM, CAS, ZGM, RLS
- under SI - RESTE/PROGRAMING
- LIVE DATA EGS
- LIVE DDE connects but i get all zero's
- LCM not responding
- Sync - not possible (error screen)
- Under Coding - DDE

IS anybody else successful in connecting to the above non-responding ones on a same 97 E36?

PS. If i scaned it with TOTAL DIAGNOSE i got the same amount of modules responding as if i did it individually.

[David Mc]

DB15 pin 1 to Round BMW 20 pin connector pin 7
DB15 pin 2 to Round BMW 20 pin connector pin 20
DB15 pin 3 to Round BMW 20 pin connector pin 17
DB15 pin 4 to Round BMW 20 pin connector pin 15
DB15 pin 5 to Round BMW 20 pin connector pin 16
DB15 pin 9 to Round BMW 20 pin connector pin 19
DB15 pin 15 to Round BMW 20 pin connector pin 14

[eb224]

Hi David,

Thanks for that as my cable has only 5 cables connected in the 20 pin plug. I will pull it apart and redo it probably.

Thanks for your help.

Cheers
Leigh

[David Mc]

dddanielek,

EGS is the gearbox control module (only fitted to automatics) and DDE is the engine control module for Diesel engines, so it is not surprising that you can't access these modules. My E36 328i was the last of the E36 run and the LCM is not accessible as the cluster has an inbuilt self test function. Due to the number of inquiries I will be looking at a workaround for the ABS/ASC issue but there are several variations of this system in BMWs.

[tiMASTER]

Hello again, David!

I was wondering if you have received your v 7 car soft as of yet.

I went ahead and purchased the China cable set from the 'bay and await their arrival.

I am hoping you find the home version of V 7 able to do all that v 6 does plus EWS/DME alignment, but it is sounding like (based on recent post) it will not have that functionality. In that case, I am hoping you will find an "unlock" or work around to add that function to the home version, otherwise I have to order the pro version... Do keep me posted on your progress with that. Will you open a new thread specifically for V 7? (may not be a bad idea to keep it straight)

Thanks again for all your assistance with this! You truly seem to be the man 'in the know' with this package.

Best regards,

J!m

[David Mc]

Jim,

v7.3 is in transit to me now, I think that people may be confusing coding (as in the ability to reprogram new modules) with DME/EWS alignment, but will certainly let you know.

[tiMASTER]

Excellent, please do keep me posted.

Meanwhile, I have the cables and interface en route to me from China...

what was the "uncompression" program I need for the share site files again?

[David Mc]

The files are compressed as a .RAR archive. If you Google WinRAR, you can download a fully functional trial version of the program. I have the info re accessing the ASC module, but just need to clarify a couple of points before I post it as I don't want anyone shorting anything out.

[dddanielek]

DID some more scanning and it shows that VANOS -LATE?

What does VANOS do? is it like valve timing?

[suntex01]

ok,
There might be a shortcut to using 6.5 sp1 now if you have a different version installed already.
I was looking through the way carsoft installs onto windows and found that it was rather simple compared to the other program. So for others who don't want to have to wait 2~3 hours going through setting restore points and scanning hard drive the follow steps might work for you as it did for me:
1. Uninstall Carsoft if you have already did.
2. Type Regedit into Run on the Start Menu.
3. Search for carsoft using the search function under "EDIT" in the regedit application that come up.
4. Delete the entry, keep searching for next until all have been deleted.
5. Reinstall carsoft 6.5 from David's file sharing.
6. Install SP1
7. Follow David's instruction on how to use the crack.

The whole process took me about 15 mins to complete. And it worked pretty well.

[David Mc]

VANOS is BMW's variable valve timing system, which varies the phasing of the camshaft according to preset rpm. Mine is also late when the engine is at idle (as it should be for smoothest idle and best economy).

[suntex01]

Hey David,
I'm having some problem with carsoft reading my abs/acs module. IT actually crashes my computer when initializing communication. And its the only module that crashed my computer. I can read off other modules without any problem. DO you know what might have caused that?

Thanks

[David Mc]

I have not experienced crashes when attemptng to access ABS/ASC modules, I only receive the "module not found" message.

[tiMASTER]

The files are compressed as a .RAR archive. If you Google WinRAR, you can download a fully functional trial version of the program.

Thanks yet again, David. I wil;l download this now and see how it does.


I have the info re accessing the ASC module, but just need to clarify a couple of points before I post it as I don't want anyone shorting anything out.

Ohhh! Nice one!

OK. I think I have sucesfully decompresed the files, but I want to verify this now...

I run the RAR program, and I find threee folders:
Crack (10 files inside)
ENG (128 files inside)
CM75F (66 files inside)

I copied them from the RAR program into my 'holding folder' on my c drive.

Is this all I need when I do the install onto the dedicated lap top? I just want to be sure I have everything before the RAR program expires. (I do know 10 files on the crack is a good thing from reading this thread)

Thanks again for your assitrstance and patience with us all!

[David Mc]

Yes that should be correct.

[tiMASTER]

Thanks again David.

Now I (impatiently) await my cable/interface package and a POS lap top to install it onto...

I will keep an ear to the ground here, but try to limit my questions until I have it up and running.

Please keep us informed of new discoveries/cracks on V6 as well as your success/frustration with V7...

[davyboy2004]

can the crack files cause certain features not to work or are they just to bypass the activation screen ?. i cant do a digital test on my car but i can read the live data from the car would this be a crack file problem ?

[David Mc]

If you are getting the blue screen of death when you attempt a diagnostic there are 2 possible causes:_

1. The software has not been fully cracked (6 file rather than a 10 file crack has been employed) - see earlier posts in this thread for further info; or,

2. SP1 has not been properly loaded and activated, see step #2 of this post http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=12865612&postcount=54 for more info.

[etxxz]

disabling rear O2 sensors a possibility??

my obdII e30 doesnt like them..

[tiMASTER]

I don't think the Version 6 has that capability.

What's the problem with the rear sensors? If the harness came with the engine, and everything is hooked up properly, it should be fine.

Did you delete the cats? If so, it will throw a code for poor catalyst efficincy, and possibly clog up the rear sensors quickly, but they should work OK for a while at least...

[David Mc]

tiMASTER is correct, Carsoft v6.5 cannot delete the rear O2 sensors - this is an advanced coding function.

[hamish262001]

Hi David Mc
Nice work there

I have carsoft hardware cables etc and will download carsoft 6.5 from a bittorrent site tonight

Could you please email me a working crack to edit - email now removed
Thanks Hamish

[t42]

Please excuse if this question has been asked before. I have only read thru the first 10 pages of this 28 page thread so far!

To clear all codes from my car, I take it i just highlight the "Erase Error Memory"......do I have to do a separate "erase" for every single module; or can i erase all codes like one would with the Peake tool?

[David Mc]

The Peake tools only work on one module, which is why they clear all the codes in that module. You will have to do a single diagnosis on each module with an error code and clear the errors that way.

[crazybertje]

Hi!

I surfed around the web to find more information about carsoft 6.5 and i think i found the right place for it!

I bought on ebay a switch including the 20 pin connector and a CD. on the Cd there was carsoft 6.5 with a crack icluded.
I installed this software on a old laptop with Windows 98 and I use a RS232 comport for connection.

but now the problem.

I bought this stuff to see what I can do with it on a E30 325i from 88 and a E30 316i Touring from 93 (daily driver).
When I run carsoft 6.5 and I try to do a diagnostic on the DME or whatever it crashes and terminates the program. So I tried some other versions i found on Torrent site including SP1 but this one also seems to crash.

After some searching on the web I tried version 6.1 SP4. This one doesn't crashes but will also find any Modules.

For as far as I came I only can do a reset on the service interval... this works on both cars.

I really don't understand what I'm doing wrong...

Can someone give me some advice?

I use a switch with 5 Leds on it,

-Power (burns when connected)
-Service Interval
-K-line Pin 20 (burns when connected)
-K-line Pin 17 (burns when connected)
-L-line Pin 15 (burns when connected)

Power of the car battery is + 12.75V
Contact switch is on position 2 (with all the lights on)

Greetings from The Netherlands!

[ELIBEEMER]

finally got my harness /interface box and CS6.5w/crack

i ran Special Functions and it works, and so do the Diagnosis...

My QUESTION: does carsoft6.5 give all the errors in GERMAN?

My screens are in English, but the actual error codes are given in German


I scaned my 850ci: No errors!

I scaned my 318ti: Errors

DME/dde DME MS41.0

62 Sekunda-Luft-Ventil

36


75 Lambdasonde
unterbrechung oder KuzschluB nach Masse oder Batt +
Sannung 'hub' zu klein

119 Motordrosselklappendeber mechanischer Fehler

254 Tank-Entluftungs-System
GroBes Leck


Single diagnosis ZKE / ZVM - Status: ERROR !
5 FH Relais für Fahrerseite hinten
1 FH Relais für Beifahrertür und Beifahrerseite hinten

Can someone point me to where i can define these error codes or a nice copy of the Error tables???

Any HELP greatly appreciated!!!

[tiMASTER]

GERMAN?

I'll take a stab at it...

I scaned my 318ti: Errors

DME/dde DME MS41.0

62 Sekunda-Luft-Ventil Secondary Air Vent (probably the secondary air pump is not pushing enough air. Check to see if the case is cracked open a bit- it probably is. Get some very small bolts and lock nuts, drill out the rivets and screw it back together.

36


75 Lambdasonde
unterbrechung oder KuzschluB nach Masse oder Batt +
Sannung 'hub' zu klein Lambda Sensor (Oxygen sensor) but not sure which one- probably after the cat (masse). Might also be saying the battery voltage is too low to be sure it's OK or not...

119 Motordrosselklappendeber mechanischer Fehler Something with the throttle-mechanical error Could be the TPS, or maybe the ICV

254 Tank-Entluftungs-System
GroBes Leck Tank something rough leakage- I suspect the gas cap error perhaps?


Single diagnosis ZKE / ZVM - Status: ERROR !
5 FH Relais für Fahrerseite hinten Relay for driver's side in the back
1 FH Relais für Beifahrertür und Beifahrerseite hinten Relay for passenger door and front seat passenger side in the back

Hope that helps!

[EiKi]

NVM me solved it on page 18 hehe
Way to go david so frikkin awesome
tanks a bunch

Ok i have almost come to an point where iam about to give up and burn the cables, i got the cables that says BMW Compitable interface V6.5, 5 leds, power,service interval,K-Line Pin20,K-Line Pin17 and L-Line Pin15,

Iam using carsoft 6.5sp1 followed Davids instructions and all, the wierd thing is that it gets contact with 5 of the modules, i understand that i dont have all of the modules on my BMW 318iS E36 -95, anyway i copy paste the module list after doing full analysis

apperently i cant write links or post pictures :P

DME / DDE diagnosis - Status: Module does not respond!
Inst. Cluster dia. - Status: ERROR -> read the error memory !
SIM diagnosis - Status: Module does not respond !
AIRBAG diagnosis - Status: OK
ABS / ASC diagnosis - Status: ERROR -> read the error memory !
BC / MID diagnosis - Status: Module does not respond !
DWA diagnosis - Status: Module does not respond !
ZKE / ZVM diagnosis - Status: ERROR -> read the error memory !
HKL diagnosis - Status: Module does not respond !
EGS diagnosis - Status: Module does not respond !
EWS diagnosis - Status: OK
LCM / CCM diagnosis - Status: Module does not respond !
PDC diagnosis - Status: Module does not respond !
CVM diagnosis - Status: Module does not respond !
CAS diagnosis - Status: Module does not respond !
ZGM diagnosis - Status: Module does not respond !
RLS diagnosis - Status: Module does not respond !

- Total diagnosis completed !

now i know what the read error memory is and how to reset but no idea why only thoose modules responses any help would be appreciated couse iam going crazy hehe

Thanks in advance Rick

[crazybertje]

yessss! Carsoft works!

however i won't get further then reading the DME on my e30's.... Maybe I should buy a E46 so my interface brings me more value! :D

Thanx David!

[t42]

If I replace the Bosch 5.7 ABS module in my 2000 e39; will i be able to use Carsoft to recode the module to the DME? I'm getting the "81 Inlet valve front left" error code which the folks at Module Master say indicates a bad module which can't be repaired.

[Malina]

Is it possible to make CarSoft work with ElmScan 5 USB unit?

[David Mc]

Rick, you have probably received responses from the modules fitted to your car, remember that the list covers all modules fitted to all models. Try running the diagnostic with the engine running, even if your battery shows 12.75 volts at its terminals in the boot of the car, voltage drop in the wiring harness between the battery and diagnostic connector could result in Carsoft barely seeing 12 volts.

T42 I have not attempted to recode a module with Carsoft v6.5, but the software lists the ability to copy module information to a replacement unit. If you are looking to write initial coding info to a new module, you would need the code data, which only a dealer would be able to access.

Malina, I have not attempted to test Carsoft with an ElmScan, but if I were a betting man I would say 98% chance it will not run.

[EiKi]

Rick, you have probably received responses from the modules fitted to your car, remember that the list covers all modules fitted to all models. Try running the diagnostic with the engine running, even if your battery shows 12.75 volts at its terminals in the boot of the car, voltage drop in the wiring harness between the battery and diagnostic connector could result in Carsoft barely seeing 12 volts.

Hello David,
Yea so i figured to but im 100% sure that i have DME module hehe, i have tried with the ignition on and also with a charger on the battery, have tried all different combinations without any sucess, im kinda stuck, been thinking if it has something to do that i got the DME exchanged last year, got malfunction bc of some "overload" got some problem with the ignition things, was thinking if the chip in the box i have now isnt original or something?but i have no idea what it would be, thinking of atleast remove the DME tomorrow and clean the connection and wéll see if its any luck, anyone got some suggestions?

Thanks in advance

[David Mc]

Has your DME been locked to your vehicle by aligning the EWS with the DME??

[EiKi]

Has your DME been locked to your vehicle by aligning the EWS with the DME??


EWS is that like immobilizer ? couse i know when they had it in the bmw service they had problems after changing the DME it started and then not etc, but if i understood right the coded my chassi number/engine number to the box so the immobilizer wouldnt lock it, after that no more problems. if thats what u ment?

[tiMASTER]

yes, The DME and EWS modules have to be coded to one another (Alligned) in order to work properly.

If they are not alligned, the car thinks an unauthorized key is trying to start the engine, and it cuts the power.

when I do engine swaps with EWS cars, the allignment has to be done or the car will not start.

[EiKi]

yes, The DME and EWS modules have to be coded to one another (Alligned) in order to work properly.

If they are not alligned, the car thinks an unauthorized key is trying to start the engine, and it cuts the power.

when I do engine swaps with EWS cars, the allignment has to be done or the car will not start.


ok as i thought then, well iam not having any troubles at all the engine/car runs just fine never a problem to start, as i recall they saying on the bmw service they had to input my chassi and engine number in the box, hehe

tho i havent found any solution to get the DME talking to my computer, will try to clean the connector and going to try on another computer aswell, if i disconnect my DME for more the 15minutes is there any chance it wont start after?if it looses any memory or something like that,

och and one more thing as i have OBDI i can do the "gas pedal trick"? i first read about it last night havent yet to test it,interesting to see what codes that one will get me,

any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance

[tiMASTER]

The only suggestion I can make is to real all of this thread (I know, it's long) as you may be having a problem that has already come up and ben solved...

[EiKi]

The only suggestion I can make is to real all of this thread (I know, it's long) as you may be having a problem that has already come up and ben solved...

IMO i have, i think read it all atleast hehe,
is it possible i have an obd2 port in the coupe? thats not being used or similar? as i read somewhere in the beginning it only read DME and something more cant recall what, if its to any relevant info my bmw is imported from Germany,

Iam very confused over the DME,

oh and about disconnecting the DME there is no risk it will loose any data so i cant start it after?

[tiMASTER]

Disconnect the negative batery terminal for five minutes or more before you take the DME out.

Not liley to have dirty contacts; however there were problams with early E36's having problems with water getting in and shorting the DME out.

Keep us posted...

[EiKi]

Disconnect the negative batery terminal for five minutes or more before you take the DME out.

Not liley to have dirty contacts; however there were problams with early E36's having problems with water getting in and shorting the DME out.

Keep us posted...

ok will do, yea i read about it but i dont think i have that problem, as car is working W/o any problems at all, the problem is just that i cant get my CS6.5 to talk to the DME kist get message not responding, but will check contacts anyway and maybe connect my faulty DME and c if it recon that one,

Yes i will do thanks for the help so far, if any more ideas pop up in youre head please let me know,

Thanks

[DrPaul]

David MC, thanks for working on all these posts. I don't think that my account has PM enabled (or I can't figure out how to make it work). Can you email me the password to the crack download site? Thanks.

Paul

[EiKi]

ok didnt have the time today to do everything i wanted helped my dad to hook up his E39 but well not much luck, not many modules responded hehe,


anyhow about my DME problem did a diagnosis with hes computer same modules responding, not DME tho, and i tried to do a gas pedal trick check (the one that works on OBDI only,) but i got kinda suprised it doesent work, so im stuck, if i remove the DME will it purge error memory?and any ideas why not the gas pedal trick is working?

Thanks in advance


David MC, thanks for working on all these posts. I don't think that my account has PM enabled (or I can't figure out how to make it work). Can you email me the password to the crack download site? Thanks.

Paul

whats youre email? and i can send it to you PAUL go to page 18 apperently im having trouble to send email top post on page 18 for PW sry for the trouble

[ELIBEEMER]

David MC, thanks !!!

TiMaster thanks!!

I experienced: errors during install, later found you need to uncompress to c: direct, as a long path in folders, will cause errors during install!

it took a day to figure out how to get the correct english version !

[kaylee]

bookmarked!

I am a new comer to the forum and I have a bunch of troubles with BMW CARSOFT for last 4 months (as well as MB). I have scrapped one already bought from China. The second one from E-bay seems to be working ok, not so sure though, as all diagnosis results dispalyed in German.

Can you please help me? Many thanks in advance.

kaylee

[DJ Genius]

I am a new comer to the forum and I have a bunch of troubles with BMW CARSOFT for last 4 months (as well as MB). I have scrapped one already bought from China. The second one from E-bay seems to be working ok, not so sure though, as all diagnosis results dispalyed in German.

Can you please help me? Many thanks in advance.

kaylee

Download a proper English software from shared web where David uploaded everything to run the Carsoft successfully.

[tiMASTER]

I received my cable kit from China.

I have ot received a lap top to install itto, but hope to within a week.

I'll keep everyone posted.

[kaylee]

Download a proper English software from shared web where David uploaded everything to run the Carsoft successfully.

I may sound like a dumb but how can I reach David's shared web? Sorry, I will have to play a shameless new comer for a while.

Thanks.

Kaylee

P.S.: What do you gentlemen mean by 'PM' and how can I send one? Thanks again.

[David Mc]

PM is Private Message, this is the information you are looking for http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=14972175&postcount=607

[mikese36m]

David I pm'd you yesterday, I still tryed to figure out my problem. I have tried my carsoft on my 94 325i obd1 of course and the only thing that will check off ok is my dme everything wont connect or establish a connection with that module. Now my 325i does have the 18 button obc i read something about that conflicting. i think i am almost there which is suprising because i just got the software in the mail yesterday and only messed with it a couple hours. Any ideas to get it working the rest of the way? if need be e-mail me at mike7001@cox.net. Thanks to anyone that can help

I can not view live data either. basically i can just connect to the dme or at least thats the only thing that checks ok.

[tiMASTER]

I think OBD-I does not support live data, so that will never work for you.

[mikese36m]

ohh ok i thought i saw that someone had it working. Oh well now i tried to get to the website that was supplied earlier in this thread. It was 4shared.com or something like that. I went to it and it asked for a password does anybody know what that password is or do i have to sign up for the website?

i am still using the software supplied by the person off ebay that i bought it from

[tiMASTER]

If you go back through the thread and read it a bit, you will find the password several times.

I would also recommend using the version of CarSoft on that site as well, and possibly replace the version you have. The first post in the thread details how to un-install and then re-install the software for best results. Follow that, and you will have the best chance for sauces!

[kaylee]

PM is Private Message, this is the information you are looking for ....

Hello David Mc,

This is to inform you that I could reach the web as per your precise instruction by e-mail and downloaded all files with many many thanks. After installing/reviewing the files and testing on the car, I will be back to the forum if there are further questions.

THANK YOU very much again.

Kaylee

[jbarnes3]

David can you either send me the file or can you email me the password for the site.

Email is JBarnes3@steelcase.com

Thanks

Thanks goes out to David and MC Genius. I got everything up and running and now I can save myself some money and learn more about the vehicle than what the local dealer is willing to tell me. I am also running it on windows vista.

Thanks again

[BDBMW]

Dave,

Great post.
Quick question, can I delete the folder created within the root directory called cm75f (c:\cm75f)? I have finished installing as per your instructions.

Thanks

[Le Nitro]

if anyone needs carsoft SP1 and the english translation if you keep getting german, pm me i can send you them through AIM or if you know a site that hosts it I can host it...its a very small file no more than 25mb.

[David Mc]

Dave,

Great post.
Quick question, can I delete the folder created within the root directory called cm75f (c:cm75f)? I have finished installing as per your instructions.

Thanks

I did not delete the cm75f folder from my root directory after installation completed, so I cannot say if functionality of the program will be affected.

[BigStoke]

Thanks David, I followed your steps exactly and I was able to install, now I just have to wait for the cable. I was able to find the cable for less than 30 bucks on ebay.

http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/**hongkong**/

This is the seller that I bought from, he has many different products but I bought the USB - OBD II type as I don't have a serial port on my laptop.

Once again thanks...
:redspot

[Nicegyfig]

I am looking to see if this would work with my 05 645 if it does could someone lead me in the right direction to get the software thank you in advanced..

[David Mc]

Carsoft v6.5 will not be any use to you if your car is later than 2004.
Your best bet is to buy a Carsoft v6.5 interface and cable set off Ebay, then get Carsoft Ultimate Home v7.3 (the new software is fully compatable with the v6.5 interface). v7.3 covers models up to 10/2007 (i.e includes E63 & E64) and includes updates for the next 2 years. Buying your interface off EBay shaves about Euro$100 off the price of the software and makes it a fairly attractive option.

[t42]

Tonight, as i surfed the web looking for more in-depth Carsoft diagnostic code explainations; i ran across the following new (to me at least!) site...

http://www.bavariantechnic.com/

Looks like a pretty full featured, and right priced system. Unfortunately, I don't think our serial carsoft cables will work, but who knows!

Gordon

[David Mc]

I would like to know more about the Bavarian Technic Tool, but according to the sales blurb it does not appear to be able to look at the immobiliser, transmission or ABS/ASC modules on E36's and the "enthusiasts" version is limited by VIN number for use on a maximum of 3 vehicles.

[namron68]

Carsoft v6.5 will not be any use to you if your car is later than 2004.
Your best bet is to buy a Carsoft v6.5 interface and cable set off Ebay, then get Carsoft Ultimate Home v7.3 (the new software is fully compatable with the v6.5 interface). v7.3 covers models up to 10/2007 (i.e includes E63 & E64) and includes updates for the next 2 years. Buying your interface off EBay shaves about Euro$100 off the price of the software and makes it a fairly attractive option.

Thanks for answering my first question, i.e. That my cables from ebay will work.

What is your opinion of the documentation overall? Does the v7.3 package provide added value and make the purchase worth the price over the cracked v6.5?

I have an E34 525i with an M50 VANOS engine and automatic.

Thanks, Norm

[David Mc]

Norm, the issues I have with v6.5 are predominantly that it will not read the ABS/ASC module on 6cyl E36's later than 1994 and that it will never be up graded. Much as I love my BMW's, I only tend to keep them for a few years before moving to another model. This means that when I move to my next car (hopefully a late 2003/04 E46 M3) v6.5 will not cover all the modules or code definitions and I would again need to look at diagnostic software. If v6.5 works with all the modules on your car and you are only concerned with what works with that vehicle, then stick with v6.5 since apart from the issues above, v6.5 will look and work the same as v7.3.

The director of war and finance, who prefers a Mini to a BMW (???) is also happier with v7.3 as it can diagnose her car as well.

[tiMASTER]

Just an update...

I have my 'beater' lap top now, and I'm installing the CarSoft 6.5 as I type this...

Details to follow...

[namron68]

Norm, the issues I have with v6.5 are predominantly that it will not read the ABS/ASC module on 6cyl E36's later than 1994 and that it will never be up graded. Much as I love my BMW's, I only tend to keep them for a few years before moving to another model. This means that when I move to my next car (hopefully a late 2003/04 E46 M3) v6.5 will not cover all the modules or code definitions and I would again need to look at diagnostic software. If v6.5 works with all the modules on your car and you are only concerned with what works with that vehicle, then stick with v6.5 since apart from the issues above, v6.5 will look and work the same as v7.3.

The director of war and finance, who prefers a Mini to a BMW (???) is also happier with v7.3 as it can diagnose her car as well.

Thank you, David. One of the reasons I was considering the package is to get the documentation. I've noticed that you are kept very busy answering questions to interpret the readings. Is there a source for adequate documentation?

Norm

[David Mc]

There is a list of most pre 1996 DME, EGS & SRS codes on the shared website.

[BlackBMWs]

David, Thanks for your help with my Carsoft installation. Find a post I did to answer a few questions for folks based on what you started here.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3883399#post3883399

Thank you for great instructions and guidance! :cool

[David Mc]

David, Thanks for your help with my Carsoft installation. Find a post I did to answer a few questions for folks based on what you started here.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3883399#post3883399

Thank you for great instructions and guidance! :cool

Nice writeup, thanks.

[zaq123]

hey guys, any ideas how to fix this one:

my cable/software read my gas car only as diesel (dde):eek:. When I am requesting dme module, it is not found. However, in DDE it works, I can even see and clear my MIL codes through DDE. What I would like to get is a "live data" and in that mode DDE parameter window is not for gas cars and when I press "start display" it shows me all are zero. In live Data DME is not found as well.
Is it just a cable issue? Do you guys know if I can simply resolder a wire in it to different pin etc? Is obd ii connector has a separate pin for DDE and DME?

thanks in advance

[David Mc]

I have never encountered this problem, but it sounds more like a software rather than a cable issue. I would download v6.5 from the shared site and reload the software.

[Sigbigdig]

I have read all recent comments and do not see if this was ever answered... Does Carsoft 7.3 read E36 6 cylinder ABS Modules???

[David Mc]

Carsoft v7.3 will currently read E36 ABS/ASC modules when used with a genuine Carsoft interface and cable set. Carsoft are currently modifying v7.3 so that it will read the module with all cable sets, including aftermarket v6.5 kits. Factory testing of the modified software is expected to be completed by the end of this week and they will then send me a copy so that I can test it in the wild. Since anyone who buys v7.3 will get free updates for 2 years I am confident that the software will read E36 6 cyl ABS/ASC modules.

[t42]

Power Locking- Auto vs Selective

There is a screen in Carsoft where it allows one to choose between the Power Locking options of either Auto or Selective. I've tried both, but all doors (2000 and 2002 e39) still lock at 5 mph. Anybody have any luck getting this Carsoft feature to work?

My understanding is that only dealer can program key for "comfort options".

Guessing same is also true for attempting to get key to unlock all four doors on first press of button rather than just the driver's door?

Gordon

[tiMASTER]

I understand your frustration, but why would you want ALL the doors to unlock on the first press?

I like the idea of not having the off-side doors unlocked, unless I intentionally unlock them with the second press (speaking from other cars- my BMW does not have remote locks).

Just curious...

[t42]

I never lock my car......there is nothing in ther to steal and generally don't drive in unsafe places.....if i do lock it then i'd like all the doors to unlock at once......how frustrating is it to be in your garaage at home and to find your trunk and passenger doors locked when you want to get in there.......Since the keys are programmable, everyone should be able to have it their way, just like at Burger King!