Finally, after 3 months of experimenting, copying and deleting files, computer harddrive purging and reprogramming I have succeeded in making Carsoft 6.5 SP1 work with my E36!
I can now conduct diagnostics and read live data and have access to all of those nice little extras like door lock programming etc..
Last edited by David Mc; 03-09-2008 at 05:43 AM.
Are you using the OBDII under the dash or the 20 pin circle port under the hood? Also, which cable bundle did you go with?
Nice one David,
But can you please tell us all how you did it eventually. I have tried for weeks and can only manage live data using obdII and 20 pin. Pc crashes on any other scan ????? And I have tried this on various Models of BMW.
Cheers
I am using the 20 pin diagnostic port under the hood as my vehicle does not have an OBDII port. I purchased my interface, which is marked "BMW compatible interface V6.5" and has LED's for Power, Service Interval, K-Line Pin 20, K-Line Pin 17 and L-Line Pin 15 off E-Bay.
I purchased Carsoft 6.5 from a vendor in the UK off EBay and downloaded SP1 direct from the Carsoft Web site. PM me for full instructions.
Last edited by David Mc; 03-07-2008 at 01:58 AM.
Does your Carsoft read E36 ABS codes? Mine does not and I have never been able to get it to work.
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David, Could you post instuctions on here as I cant seem to PM you. I tried to install the SP1 from Carsoft website but after installation would not let me open carsoft, came up with error.... Where am I going wrong ????
To successfully install SP1 you must do it immediately after installing the Carsoft program (i.e. before Crack Installation). You will need to completely uninstall the whole program first.
The notes I used are attached below and are long and some may think a bit tedious - but the program does work! My Carsoft will read the following modules on my E36:- DME/DDE, Instrument Cluster, Airbag, ZKE/ZVM, EGS and EWS. Since I don't have an alarm system, rain or light sensors I think that is the full compliment. Notes are as follows:-
CARSOFT BMW 6.5 + SP1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – WINDOWS XP
The procedure EXACTLY for Windows XP is as follows:-
If you have EVER installed ANY version of Carsoft before:-
1. Uninstal the program using the ADD/DELETE Programs function available from the Control panel via SETTINGS on the START menu.
2. Use the Explore function to open the Programs tab from the START menu and delete any CARSOFT folders
3. Use the SEARCH function from the START menu to look for any files or folders containing the word CARSOFT and delete them.
4. Search your Hard Drive for a folder named CM70 or CM75s and use EXPLORE to view its contents. If you have located the correct folder it will contain CARSOFT files with names like "AIRBAG1.DXT" - DELETE THE ENTIRE FOLDER.
5. Restart your computer and from the START menu go to PROGRAMS then ACCESSORIES and select SYSTEM TOOLS then SYSTEM RESTORE and create a new restore point.
6. Once the new restore point has been created, close out of the SYSTEM RESTORE Menu, then go back into ACCESSORIES via the START and PROGRAMS Menus and choose SYSTEM TOOLS then DISK CLEANUP. Select the MORE OPTIONS Tab and under “System Restore,” choose to Delete all but the most recent RESTORE Point and run the Disk Cleanup utility.
7. Open the “My Computer” Icon on the Desktop and right click on the Icon for your Hard Drive, then click “Properties”. Click on the “Tools” Tab when the Properties Dialogue Box opens and choose “Check now”. Two Dialogue boxes will appear asking if you want to check & repair files and scan the hard drive. Check both boxes then the START button. A message will appear telling you that this process can only be performed when the computer re-starts and asking you to confirm whether you wish this to occur. Confirm this request, then restart your computer. Dependent upon how many files you have stored and the size of the Hard Drive, the scanning process may take 2 -3 hours to complete after the system is restarted.
8. Temporarily disable any Anti-Virus or Spyware Programs that may be Running and use the setup program provided with the CARSOFT software to install CARSOFT 6.5.
9. Install SP1 which will search out and install to the CARSOFT/BMW Folder that has been copied to your hard drive.
10. Open the CRACKS Folder and copy ALL of the files contained in the Folder (including Instructions) to the BMW folder located in the newly created CARSOFT program Folder on your Hard Drive. The easiest way to accomplish this is firstly to open the CRACKS Folder then left click on the first file it contains and then each subsequent file whilst holding down the SHIFT key until ALL of the files are highlighted, then choose COPY THESE FILES and when the Dialogue Box pops up, locate the BMW folder in the newly installed CARSOFT folder on your Hard Drive, left click on it and then click on the COPY button.
11. Once this process has been completed, use the EXPLORE function to view the files in the BMW Folder of the newly installed CARSOFT Program. There will be 2 files with 6.5 Icons, labelled CARSOFT and CARSOFTBMW65. Delete the CARSOFT file and re-name CARSOFTBMW65 as CARSOFT.
12. Empty the deleted items from your trash bin and restart the system – CARSOFT 6.5.06 is now installed.
Remember to disable any anit-virus or Spyware programs prior to running the program
Last edited by David Mc; 03-07-2008 at 05:56 PM.
Thanks ever so much for this info. I will give it a go and let you know the outcome.
Been at this for over 2 months now...
Wow thats sweet. Was this on an OBD1 or OBD2 car?
The car has a build date of December 1997 (1998 model year) but does not have a 16 pin OBDII port. Diagnostics are performed using the round 20 pin port under the hood.
David, Just to let you know that the info you gave is 100% good, got it up and running and works like a charm on my motor, cant thank you enough.
No more head scratching
Cheers
Glad to hear it worked for you too. Believe me when I say that I know how frustrating it can be. Happy motoring.
thnk you for this information!
-Andrew Mensah
Thankyou for this step-by-step instruction
. I got my interface working now with no problems.
Hmm, first time in this Forum, Can I get Carsoft to work with my OBD1 '95 M3? (also have a OBD1 '94 Canadian E36 318is) I have a 17" Dell Laptop I use for all my Car suff (TIS, Bentley) and would love to have a tool to read/access/reset codes...
And if it will work, whats the all up cost for the program and interface and what are all the things I need? (assume Cable and program, any more?)
Thanks!
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My vehicle does not have an OBDII port and I run Carsoft 6.5 on a Dell M65 Laptop. All up cost for the interface and software should not run more than about $150.
Not ot thread jack but does anyone have carsoft in english they can send me or a link to where I can download, I have it in german and it driving me crazy. IF so please PM me.
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Dear David Mc
I jumped to the ebay search for the Carsoft hardware right after I crushed on ya thread yesterday.
I finally came across to this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...713.m153.l1262
Do you think this thing gonna works w/ ya Carsoft software?
Thanksssssss in advance,
George
This interface looks exactly like the one I use.
Last edited by David Mc; 05-20-2008 at 05:52 AM.
Are you guys all using this through a serial port? I've heard serial to USB adapters can cause problems.... any info would be appreciated as my laptop does not have a serial port, but has 4 USBs. Go figure... Also, is anybody running this with Vista?
So would I be able to datalog live engine information with this on an OBD1 car? Say spark advance, rpm, injector duty cycle, etc?
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