Question: I want to buy Digimaster3 with clip adapter so no soldering is required
Answer:
Yes, the clip adapter no soldering is required, comes with diagnostic function. It can work together with Yanhua Digimaster3, CKM100, Auto Digital Master etc.
With this clip adapter, all 8 feet IC chip doesn’t need to be removed and desoldered.
This isICP tester:
How does ICP tester work together with Auto Digital Master or Digimaster III (D3)?
Follow the above image to connect Digimaster3 (or Auto Digital Master) to the ICP tester, open the D3 software.
Please clip the chip well and note the chip pins (the red wire stands for the pin-1).
On the ICP tester, choose the corresponding chip type, click on “Test” to test if the pin is correct or not.
On the ICP tester display, you will see the diagnostic successful message. On the D3 or Auto Digital Master menu, select the corresponding chip type to read the data, try to reading for more than 2 times, compare if the data is the same, if yes means the data reading succeed.
There are 2 tools left which is Autohex II and BMW Explorer.
My requirements for E and F series:
-making keys
-replacing dme with an used one inc. everything to make it work
-egs with an used one inc. everything to make it work
-isn reading and writing
-replacing cas module inc. everything to make it work
-custom coding
-flashing modules
-fa manager
-adjusting running hours
-reading of fault codes
-installing and coding an used cluster of F models. (6WA + 6WB)
I do have a software engineering background.
Suggestion based on user feedback:
Review 1:
I have both tools because my BMW explorer got damaged and I had been fed rumours that support was bad so in anticipation of delays ig getting it going again, I got autohex, only to get my explorer repaired in a week!! Before Fx82 gives his experience.
BMW explorer – Almost exclusively a BMW tool so of course will be thorough. If you are the kind who has no knowledge or is too lazy to learn how to do things then this is not your tool. They won’t entertain silly questions. Like asking how can I replace a used DME. User manual is comprehensive. Russian English but quite good. You get this tool to do for you what you understand. You need Hitag or Tango to make keys, Clone Htag can work. Clone tango does not work for me, error making key container. Interface is simple and to the point. OBD for most things. You can buy licences on the go. Takes 3 minutes to purchase a license, all online and automatically, license for life. ECU explorer for tricore ISN work. Bench connections straight forward.
Offline tool for most things.
AutohexII– Handles other car models but still equally good as it seems to value BMW. Very active support online for those who like being spoon fed. Here you can be a novice and keep asking support to hold your hands. Good locksmith too and some added features like FRM repair, CAS dump reading, EEprom reading and cluster dump reading. Online tool, no options.
For yearly license fee you get online programming and coding too.
Personally I love explorer for its simplicity and nice user interface. Still Autohex 2 is a very attractive tool too! Choice is yours.
Funny enough I still like Yanhua mini acdp better for making duplicate keys and repairing FRMs, no soldering!!
Review 2:
Autohex II is an incredible software for use in BMW and you will love their 100 percent active support, adapt make use of ecu coding as well as isn in egs and in addition to that it is cost effective than BMW explorer. If you have used both Autohex II and BMW Explorer, you will definitely agree that Autohex II for BMW has a number of advantages over its competitors and here is why;
It is perfect in adapting modules and flashing
The software is compatible and can easily read the EGS ISN, CAS and DME, it is not only stable, but also efficient.
The software lets you re-flash a DME that has complications, and coded it to your car without any problem and save yourself a huge chunk of money.
Those who use this tool for BMW are contented with its performance, because of its amazing performance as well as support.
If you are a coder, then you already know F series BMWs have time locks that have been incorporated into the DME, stopping writing and reading of certain parameters like for instance the secret key otherwise known as the ISN, KAT as well as VMax- that is limited to speed. ECU Explorer is a tool that is only meant for reading and writing the internal eeprom of the DMEs that are used in many BMW models at the moment. The hour counter is found on the eeprom. If you use using this tool, you will be able to reset your hour counter and hence unlocking time locked parameters such as ISN.
If you use the BMW Explorer, then your car will be working just fine in a matter of seconds, and you can be able to figure out the next step in the software once you install it. The hard part is long gone, personally, I have done the required hacking successfully of the board, and what is remaining it to remove the DME again and complete the process with Explorer.
Review 3:
Well they both have have functions that the other can’t do. I have explorer and main reason for that is that I don’t need yearly subscription, with low info from Autohex side on this subscription I chose for explorer. And it never failed on me, also support is there not always instand reply but I can live with that. Also it is impossible to find a tool that can do everything….
Review 4:
Autohex II isn’t the favorite tool for old CAS systems. For FEM/BDC is better than Explorer (no need for extra tools). Due to the high costs I have Autohex II, a friend of mine BMW Explorer. To be on the safe side for old CAS I use also ACDP on Yanhua, nice and smart.
Review 5:
i got hands on both tools and experienced both myself on various cars, both has its on up and downs but for me as
personal AutoHex got a higher hand among both, specially for doing latest car its the best one
FEM and BDC unlock is easy as few clicks and no need of any soldering even when all keys and DME lost.
Also their latest update added some DME’s for editing ISN which i believe explorer cannot do
Also AutoHex software is much user friendly and support is far better compared to explorer even though got yearly subscription.
the only advantage for explorer i feel above AutoHex is mileage reset which is personally i m not interested in.
Review 6:
I have both of them and if you do lots BMW you need at least one.
Autohex2 – Very friendly interface it will help you a lot. I using it mainly for the ISN job and the key making. It does more ECU then the Explorer eg: MEV1723.
AKL for most of E series you can do entirely via OBD. Downgrade the CAS never failed for me. Even so you can easy fix it with Autohex.
CAS3 replacement is easy and you can do it via obd or on the bench
Programming function is handy due to you don’t have to waste the time for fire up Ista P or others when needed.
It comes with all required cables and adapters and clear instruction.
Support friendly, They will never ignore any of your questions via Skype, always help you when you get in trouble.
Yearly subscription – this is nothing new when you use proper tools. It will bring you much more benefits. All updates for free.
Bmw Explorer – another grate tool. It has more function such as reset mileage for the cars.
It comes with no adapters if you need to do ECU on the bench you need to make them self – so waste the time for me – and also purchase ECU Explorer
Software comes with the dongle ( annoying) Scanning F series it takes very long time crashing at the end so need to do all from beginning.
During the CAS downgrade it sometimes stopped in the middle of the process without no reason – support ignore – CAS dead.
Doing mileage reset on Mini it wiped the mileage completely so I had to fix the eeprom…..uff, all dash out.
Bmw Explorer is twice more expensive then Autohex and is no for beginners. If you get in trouble support wont help you.
Anything you decide you still need some others tools as they both not doing everything. I hope I helped with my experience
Conclusion:
To sum everything up, there is really know such thing as a perfect or the best tool, it all depends on your preferences and what you are looking for in a particular software tool for BMW. This article serves as a perfect guide to help you make a wise decision regarding the three tools for BMW.
Just connect this filter to the plug behind the instrument (the black cable is 1 pin).
***After odometer correction complete, the odometer in the key will be synchronized with that in the dashboard, no need to process the odometer in the key.
This article is available with BMW AT200 DME ISN reader software free download, installation on win7 and test reports (can read and write 80% of BMW DME ISN via OBD).
Read & write BMW DME ISN via OBD: MSV90 MSD85 MSD87 MSD85.2 MSD87.2, B48, N20 N55.
BMW AT200 installation on win7:
Plug BMW AT200 into the computer to see if it has established a good communication with the computer, go to Device Manager -> USB Input Device
Open the “AT200” folder.
Choose the BMW model and engine.
For example, choose BMW F48 with engine 2000 N20B20C 174, with Engine BOSCH MEVD17.2.P TC1797. Then Next and have options: identification, Read ISN, Write ISN etc.
BMW AT200 can read and write 80% of BMW DME ISN via OBD:
What advanced features LAUNCH X431 V+ HD3 module has that HD-II module has no?
Good to know
HD-II module: compatible with X431 V+, X431 PRO3, X431 PADII etc, only available for Commercial Vehicles.
LAUNCH HD-III module : compatible with X431 V+, pad3, pro3 etc, only available for X-431 V+ of Commercial Vehicle Version.
Note:
Please buy HD-III module instead of HD-II module, because HD-II module is already stop to produce.
There are main 3 differences between X431 V+ HD-III module & HD-II module
Different 1.
HD-III module: in Blue color
HD-II module: in Red color
launch x431 HD III Scan Tool outlook
As the 3rd generation of heavy-duty module,Launch x431 HD iii scan tool works as a vehicle communication interface device, which is used to read the vehicle data and then send it to the X-431 V+ via wireless BT/WLAN communication. The LED indicators enable you to easily identify the working status of the module.
1 DC-IN power jack: For connecting the power adaptor.
2 Diagnostic socket: For connecting the diagnostic cable.
LED indicators: It is defined as follows:
Vehicle: While communicating with the vehicle, the indicator lights up and flashes. Otherwise, it will not illuminate.
Power: It illuminates solid red when the module is powered on.
BT: Blue indicates the module is working in wireless BT mode.
I/O: It lights up when the module is connected to the diagnostic tool via data cable (Currently disabled and only reserved for subsequent function extension).
Wireless: It lights up when the module works as a wireless hotspot or network adaptor.
Data I/O port: Currently disabled and only reserved for subsequent function extension.
HD-II Module outlook
As the 2nd generation of heavy-duty module, it mainly functions as a VCI device for accessing vehicle data.
LED indicators: It is defined as follows(from left to right):
Power Indicator: It lights up when it is powered on.
Communication LED of Tablet: It illuminates when the module is communicating with the tablet.
Communication LED of Vehicle: It lights up once the module is connected to a vehicle’s DLC.
Communication LED of PC
Data I/O LED
Data I/O port
Communication Port of PC
Diagnostic Socket: To connect the included diagnostic cable.
DC-IN power jack: To connect the power adaptor.
Different 2.
HD-III module: send the vehicle data to the diagnostic tool via wireless Bluetooth or Wlan
HD-II module: send the vehicle data to the diagnostic tool via wireless Bluetooth.
WIFI module:
HLK-RM08K
Frequency range: 2412-2472MHz
Transmit power: 19.29dBm
Wireless BT module:
YG-218M-A2
Frequency range: 2402-2480MHz
Transmit power: 16.62dBm
X-431 V+ is compatible with the following two Heavy-duty VCI modules. For different VCI modules, the communication methods vary.
Below shows how the X-431 V+ system works.
HD-III module:
Besides the BT communication, the LAUNCH X431 HD III VCI module comes loaded with a built-in WLAN module, which can work as a wireless hotspot or a network adaptor.
Below shows how the X-431 V+ system works.
HD-II module:
The HD-II module send the vehicle data to the X-431 V+ diagnostic tool via wireless Bluetooth only.
Different 3
Using HD-III module
*Notes:
a). For commercial vehicles, refer to the above connection method to proceed.
b). For passenger vehicles, replace the “Non-16pin connector” with “OBD I adaptor” +
“non-16pin connector (for passenger vehicles)”. Other connections shall also apply.
Using HD-II module
For trucks equipped with non-OBD II 16 PIN diagnostic sockets, choose any one
Magazine that you are interested in Yanhua Mini ACDP and wondering if it can program your key, but you only know your car model and year, then the newest ACDP query function will help confirm the IMMO system i.e BMW CAS1-CAS4+or FEM/BDC are supported by Yanhua ACDP.
Besides, the user can enter the VIN code into the ACDP query function when they only know the car model and year (i.e BMW 5 series 2017)
Also, Yanhua ACDP can help the user inquire the ECU type when all keys lost and need to read out the engine ISN code.
Good to know:
Both IOS version and android version are confirmed working.
Please upgrade to the newest version.
1st part: enter VIN code to view the vehicle info in ACDP running with IOS
Choose “Details”.
Choose “App store”.
Vehicle information.
Have option: “From image” or “from clipboard”, then click on “Query”.
BMW vehicle info in details.
1st part: enter VIN code to view the vehicle info in ACDP running with Android
Xtool X100 Pad2 have been receiving lots of good reviews. Xtool X100 Tablet is tested ok to diagnose and program hundreds of makers from worldwide, it is very suitable for the professionals.
First come with one using tip:
Many case with Xpad2 need internet connection. Only explication is: Protection their solution on server.
Exemple: Vag 4+5 immo. Make dealer key or clone 48 96 bits chip
Peugeot 206+ from 2010, read pin need internet very fast, around 1mn. This car, all my others tools failed to get pin ( not tested by AKL)
Have Renault Symbol 2010- 2018 to program key, read/ calculate pin code, OBDSTAR X300 DP plus is the best solution. Because it is easy to use by following the on-screen instruction, and it also programs keys on many other Renault car models.
Here we go for general procedure:
【IMMOBILIZER】–【RENAULT】–【RENAULT V30.66】–【Program Keys】–【SYMBOL】–【2013-2018】–Go on until finish by following the prompts (PS, I haven’t attach all images below until it complete, actually, it really works. Thanks)
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