My experience with a laptop GT1

[rb0135]

Originally Posted by TwinsPoppa

Rob,

The vmware version might just be more voltage sensitive. I'm not 100% positive but that's what I think it is.

I get a similar error every now and then. I don't use the vmware version and my version I use is v43. I find that sometimes I have to restart my laptop and that seems to help sometimes. Also, sometimes I'll start the X, connect the GT1, then shut the engine. This seems to help with the voltage connection problem.

I have the battery charger/power supply but I usually don't need it. However, I've been encountering this more often recently. Probably because of the longer sessions.

- Jose

Thanks Jose,

I will try your trick with turning on the X, connect the GT1 then shutting the engine off.

I did read someone said something about v55 being overly sensitive of the voltage.. Just hope I am OK with SSS.. There is only 1 or 2 things I want to program, so it wont be used for large projects.

Will post back after more testing....

Rob

[TwinsPoppa]

Originally Posted by rb0135

Thanks Jose,

I will try your trick with turning on the X, connect the GT1 then shutting the engine off.

I did read someone said something about v55 being overly sensitive of the voltage.. Just hope I am OK with SSS.. There is only 1 or 2 things I want to program, so it wont be used for large projects.

Will post back after more testing....

Rob

I've also done some things while the engine was still running. I don't think you'll screw-up anything if you do that with simple diagnosing. Besides, from my experience, the GT1 usually will tell you if it needs the engine off or on in order to continue. Yes, there are instances where it will actually ask you to have the engine started.

[rb0135]

Originally Posted by TwinsPoppa

I've also done some things while the engine was still running. I don't think you'll screw-up anything if you do that with simple diagnosing. Besides, from my experience, the GT1 usually will tell you if it needs the engine off or on in order to continue. Yes, there are instances where it will actually ask you to have the engine started.

Great... thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

Rob

[mgbmwx5]

This thread has some outstanding information. Congrats to all the contributors and a special thanks to TwinsPoppa for all the effort that produced a Great thread!!

[genuity]

In the spirit of the GT1 DIY for DRLs...

Program car memory to visual acknowledge when locking/unlocking. Also known as activate flashing signals and clown nose without having all the alarm system components when locking/unlocking.

NOTICE: When performing the procedure below with vehicle that does NOT have all the alarm system components that when activated, the fault code "07 anti-theft alarm system" is going to be set in GM. Fault does not affect operation of the General Module in any way.

from source Bimmerforums:

According to Mike Miller, the Technical Editor of Roundel, in his "Tech Talk" column on page 104, BMWCCA spoke with BMW NA regarding any problems with the above procedure. According to BMW NA, there are no long term problems with this procedure. Here's the quote:

"We spoke with BMW of North America regarding (the question) The "Car Memory" function, "Acknowledgement without DWA" for E46 vehicles (without factory-installed alarm), is available since DIS CD 20.0, and its functionality is described in Service Bulletin 09 03 98. When activated, the fault code "07 anti-theft alarm system" is going to be set in General Module. This fault does not affect operation of the General Module in any way. Simply put, the sustem detects absence of certain components of the DWA - alarm siren and ultrasonic sensor - while at the same time the module was coded to activate the DWA for the lights acknowledgement purpose. Again, the above mentioned fault code is transparent to driver and does not affect the operation of the car. There is no reason to replace the General Module after Car Memory programming. This programming procedure was approved by BMW AG."
Roundel, December 2000, pg. 104, The official publication of the BMW Car Club of America (BMWCCA) ROUNDEL, in the December 2000 issue

1) Main DIS screen select: Coding/Programming


2) Select: Car Memory & confirm connected to OBD-II & key position #2


3) Pre data read (varies)--> Actual data read


4) Anti-theft system ----> 5) Acknowledge


6) Ack. w/o DWA -------> 7) Select: Active


8) Scroll down, set vehicle 9) Confirm NEXT


10) Ignition on/off ------->11) Select: Yes to confirm


12) Done!

[mywidebody02]

I've sent 3 emails in a week and a half and no word from the yohotech people. I have my laptop so just need the gt1. anyone else have this problem when trying to order?

[genuity]

Originally Posted by mywidebody02

I've sent 3 emails in a week and a half and no word from the yohotech people. I have my laptop so just need the gt1. anyone else have this problem when trying to order?

Did you email Jackey ([email protected]) directly? I never had problems communicating with him.

[mywidebody02]

Yes I did. All 3 times.

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[cooluserid]

I see a number diferent options for GT1 hardware:
from ~$150
China ECU Tools Centre
to ~$600 and UP...

any one has experience with the first one? what are the limitations?