Here comes a similar problem: When users try to do remote diagnostics with launch x431 pad vii and smartlink c (or PAD V/Pro5 with smartlink VCI) it asks for an activation code, how to get the voucher code and password?… Continue Reading
Here comes the user unbaised review of OBDSTAR DC706 ECU and TCU cloning tool. Credit to Brian Todd. “I picked up this dc706 tool a few weeks ago and have spent some time testing it’s capabilities. The DC706 is… Continue Reading
OBDSTAR DC706 ECU TCU cloning tool released new software version V31.10 in June 2023. Adds Simos 12.2, Simos 8.2x, Simos 8.5x, Simos 8.6x, EMS3110, MED17.5 MEDG17.0 etc ECUs. Some requires P003 bench adapter to work with. Add Read/Write eeprom,flash function for… Continue Reading
OBDSTAR P50 airbag reset tool released new BMS software V30.06 in June 2023. New software version adds Audi Q5, A6, A8 hybrid battery module repair (erase BMS crash history) function. Processor: 8R0915591 8R0 915 591 D76F0192 8R0915223 8R0.915.233 D76F0192… Continue Reading
There are some tools that could read and write Mercedes Delphi CRD3PLUS A0 ecu. Kess V2: OBD Tested crd3 plus with clone kess v2 5.017, read/write OK To read a Mercedes CRD3Plus ecu via obd, be prepared for it… Continue Reading
Is there a way to tell if the VAG VW Audi DQ250 gearbox is a cxx, exx, fxx or mqb version? Here is the clue. Every gearbox can have any type of mechatronics tucked in. looking on gearbox (code) will… Continue Reading
How to Set up Subaru SSM4 (Subaru Select Monitor IV) software with J2534 Device? You can make SSM4 work with any J2534 capable device. SSM4 is compatible with most SAE J2534 interfaces such as Autel Jbox, Snap-On passthru… Continue Reading
Component Protection (CP) is a scheme by which some control modules must be adapted to the vehicle with the help of the servers on VAG’s mothership. It first arrived in the bigger Audis in the mid 2000’s (4E/D3 A8, 4F/C6… Continue Reading
CG FC200 Programmer released a new mpc5xx adapter for bench edc16 ECUs (EDC16CP31, EDC16CP35, EDC16C2, EDC16C8 etc). With this adapter you can read and write edc16 in bench mode. Not all edc16 ECUs are available yet, but it’s a pretty… Continue Reading
As titled, here lists some tools and tips on Ford 2016+ smart key all keys lost bypass active alarm. 1. Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Plus + Ford AKL Bypass Cable vvdi key tool plus users have this adapter for… Continue Reading
What’s the difference between Launch Creader CRP909 and CRP919 series obdii diagnostic scan tools? Let’s break down the differences in more detail. Table 1: Launch CRP909E vs. CRP909X vs. CRP919E vs CRP919X scanner Item Launch CRP909E Launch CRP909X Launch… Continue Reading
Thoughts on the AutoProPad Basic (APP)? Worth the $1K for an American/Asian daily programmer or is money better spent on a Autel IM508 with XP400Pro ? First comes some unbiased reviews of both devices: 1. Autel can help get his foot… Continue Reading
Now j2534 devices are more plentiful, Drewtech Cardaq Plus3, VXDIAG VCX SE, Openport 2, Scanmatik Pro2/PCMTuner, Autel MaxiFlash VCI, Godiag J2534, GM MDI, Mongoose Pro etc. How to choose amgone these VCIs? We simply divide them into two categories.… Continue Reading
Apart from physical hardware differences, what’s the difference between Autel MaxiIM IM608 Pro and IM608 Pro II (aka IM608 II) Hardware comparison table Autel IM608 II vs IM608 vs IM508S vs IM508 vs KM100 Here comes the case, Jbox,… Continue Reading
What Tool to clone Mercedes Benz Siemens SIM4LKE transmission compressor? To clone SIM4 LKE, full read required, 29fxxx bootmode or desolder. You can open them and transfer flash by soldering, immo all other data are in flash. or reset… Continue Reading
