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Old 06-23-2012, 01:06 PM
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I need a GT1 system

Hi, I've been thinking of purchasing the GT1 program and there are so many options out there. I did a Google search and it got very confusing with all the different choices. What hardware and software should I get? What exactly will I need to purchase and who's got the best deal?

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Thanks for the link! I still find all this information overwhelming. I already have an IBM T30 laptop with TIS installed, I need to know which additional hardware and software to buy, cables etc.. Thanks again.
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This is the one I have. BMW USB OBD Diagnostic cable INPA Ediabas DIS SSS GT1 | eBay
If you think it's confusing, it is. I'm in IT and i still had trouble getting it all to work. what ever you do, I recommend wiping and reloading the OS on the laptop you choose to use before you start.
Once you get everything working, then you have to figure out how to use it and what everything does. You can't just start messing around because it's too easy to turn modules into useless chunks of crap...
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This is the one I have. BMW USB OBD Diagnostic cable INPA Ediabas DIS SSS GT1 | eBay
If you think it's confusing, it is. I'm in IT and i still had trouble getting it all to work. what ever you do, I recommend wiping and reloading the OS on the laptop you choose to use before you start.
Once you get everything working, then you have to figure out how to use it and what everything does. You can't just start messing around because it's too easy to turn modules into useless chunks of crap...
Hi, thanks for your response. I checked out the eBay listing and it seems that the cable and software is really cheap compared to others that go for $500 - $1000, have you successfully got this system to work?
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Hi, thanks for your response. I checked out the eBay listing and it seems that the cable and software is really cheap compared to others that go for $500 - $1000, have you successfully got this system to work?
it's cheap... comes from some guy in Romania. It was in an envelope with a shitload of stamps on it
Yes I have gotten it working but it required a lot of work including a wipe and reload of the OS. The wipe and reload was one of the last things I tried to get it working so that's why I say start with a clean OS

I've used DIS to troubleshoot varoius modules including issues with the air suspension. I still have yet find the time to try SSS and NCS expert for programing.
The version of DIS included doesn't do programming...
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Anyone gotten and successfully used a hard drive or software discs, etc from Hong Kong off eBay?

Prices seems very competitive.
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I just purchased this one, I hope it works.
BMW USB Interface OBD Diagnostic fault code reader INPA DIS 57 SSS GT1 98"-06" | eBay
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