- #Carsoft 7.4 replacement parts how to
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- #Carsoft 7.4 replacement parts software
I could access the CDI module, the ABS module, and the ESP/Traction Control Module. Much better results than with the desktop I was using.
#Carsoft 7.4 replacement parts software
I installed the Carsoft 7.4 software and plugged it into the Sprinter.
#Carsoft 7.4 replacement parts serial
Today I purchased a Dell D520 with a serial port with 2G RAM running Windows XP. Once the company appear to be healthy again I will be looking to buy the latest software, I always had in mind to do that at some future point anyway. Hopefully be in a position to find out this weekend. That was using a Lenovo 1000C200 with a PCMCIA serial port with a chipset that is supposed to be supported, following further research and advice from Dick about serial port timing chips being critical, I have since purchased an old IBM T30 with real serial port on the basis that is is reputed to work (and thus they hold a good secondhand price due to the car diagnostics market) - the problem is that I don't have much in my engine bay at present so until I put the engine back in and re-connect everything (including the battery) I have nothing to test it with : I got more communication than you (most modules give "module not build or does not respond", but some report errors and others "status OK" - important to remember that not all modules will be present in the Sprinter) but the results I got mostly appeared to be junk - codes that didn't follow the normal format and which the software had no description for. On the other hand Carsoft never answered my enquiry.Īs for your troubles - I can't help. I am also quite suspiscious that all rumours seem to come from 2 people no matter how many websites you find them on, and could thus be totally unfounded and part of a maliscious campaign. I'm sure if the situation gets resolved people will go back to them. I don't think anyone looks unkindly on the carsoft software here, it's just that whilst rumours abound of financial difficulties and non delivery no-one is going to recommend buying a system. Instrument Cluster) and I avoided the serial port to usb/pcmia card issues that I have read about by using the desktop.Īs I said above, any suggestions are appreciated. I'm confused because there is some communication (i.e. granted, but nobody (according to the map) is close to Kanas City, MO with a DAD or other diagnostic tool and I am not able to spend $400-500 on a suitable tool (autoingenuity?) right now. I gather that the general consensus will be to send it back. seller) for a refund I want to ensure that I can't do something to make it work. Before I send this unit back to the seller (I bought it off of Amazon from a U.S. The only module I could get to respond was the Instrument Cluster, which I was able to read the codes and erase them. I tried to read individual modules digitally and with the analogue option. I tried to complete a digital read of all modules and all I got was "module not build or does not respond". I opened the Carsoft software and opened up the diagnostic page. Turned the computer on and started the van (per suggestions from the DAD thread). I hooked the multiplexer up to the OBDII port on the Sprinter.
I hauled the desktop out to the garage and hooked up the computer serial port (COM 1) to the multiplexer ("all K lines wired") that I purchased with the software package.
I installed the Carsoft 7.4 software on a desktop computer running Windows XP with over 512KB of RAM.
#Carsoft 7.4 replacement parts how to
So any advice/insght on how to make this happen would be greatly appreciated. I have searched and see that a few have been able to get this version of Carsoft to talk to their Sprinter. I recognize that Carsoft and especially this hacked version is not looked kindly upon in the forum.