is this the right version to buy for my '91 850i with M70 ?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-DIS-V44-V57-SSS-V63-TIS-V8-INPA-EDIABAS-DIAGNOSTIC-SOFTWARE-USB-DCAN-20-16/202421393023?hash=item2f2141567f:g:T18AAOSwydRbiUt D
Where in Belgium are you located? I have DIS on a dedicated laptop that works perfectly on a 91 that I can possibly loan you. I am about 3-4 hours east of Brussels. PM me if interested.
Last edited by rotomoto712; 11-21-2019 at 07:24 AM.
thanks rotomoto712 for the proposal ! But myself are 1 hour west of Brussels....and i would rather want to buy a version to have it on my own and can use it in the future also. If i see all the problems with that car i finally admit that one really needs "DIS" or equivalent .... seems my old school tech isn't enough for that ...
DIS V44 works on mine.
AUS840 , thanks for reply , but i see your 850 is from '95 ... so a M73 i assume, not a M70 ?
V44 works fine on my ‘91 850i.
DIS v44 (2005) and DIS v57 (2009) are the most common versions you'll find and both work fine for the E31 (all years). DIS v44 is preferred because it also includes coding (coding was split of to a different product, SSS, after DIS v44). The best is a merger between DIS v57 diagnosis and DIS v44 programming but unless you have another more recent bimmer it really doesn't matter. There are no changes in diagnosis between DIS v44 and v57 for the E31.
As with regards to the eBay item: Don't get it. Stay away from interfaces with USB connector. Old chassis like the E31 use the ADS protocol and due to limitations of the Ediabas software it only works with real serial ports (RS232). There are tricks to make USB work, but I found it hit and miss. If you want hassle free (*), get an ADS interface with serial connector.
Obviously this also means you'll need a computer with serial interface which is a dying breed... In addition to the serial port you'll also need a 32-bit operating system because the Ediabas files for old chassis are not compatible with modern 64-bit operating systems. Many dedicate an old laptop running Windows XP for BMW diagnostics.
*: If you are not computer-savvy setting up Ediabas and DIS can be a challenge. I guess that some of the eBay items include pre-installed environments to save you the hassle. If you know your way around computers and virtual machines it's not that difficult to install everything from scratch.
Hey Belgiumbarry, I just checked my computer. The DIS version that is installed is indeed V44, and it works beautifully on my '91. I should also note however, that my computer utilizes a serial port to round connector and is running a 32 bit OS as stated above. I purchased it a while back from a member on the forum.
Last edited by rotomoto712; 11-22-2019 at 01:38 AM.
Thanks revtor ( i see you are also from Belgium.... i'm from Astene , between Gent and Deinze )
rotomoto712 , i just bought the same "DIS" and hardware from the same member....
since I'm from Ghent aswell we can maybe organize a little meeting - I have an old computer with v44 bot I'm not able to get it working.
Obispoil , i'm not a computer specialist.... more a noob in those things. As revtor wrote ( post above ) setting it up can be a challenge….. and i believe him.
So , for me , it was better to buy a complete plug&play system .
Yes, when it works on my car we can do it once on yours if you want....now waiting for delivery....
always nice to meet 8 owners - especially if you are living in the 'neighbourhood'.
good luck waiting for delivery
i'm patient , now building a rally Porsche 928 besides my BMW CS. This weekend we drive the Ypres Regularity….
Hope we can do some diagnose fun on the 850 this winter.....
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