Ebay GT1 USB

frostyfx · #1 12-10-2012, 04:20 PM

Hello,

Has anyone tried this?

BMW USB OBD Diagnostic Cable Inpa Ediabas Dis V57 SSS V32 Progman GT1 | eBay

Does it work the same as a GT1? Can you program everything in an E53?

Thanks

Ricky Bobby · #2 12-10-2012, 04:28 PM

looks nice! what else do you need though?

frostyfx · #3 12-10-2012, 05:11 PM

From what I understand just a computer that is running 32bit operating windows.

fmugur · #4 12-10-2012, 05:21 PM

Right, plus time and some a bit over basic computer knowledge. If you have the ADS under the hood then you will need a computer with a serial port.

LeiZ · #5 12-10-2012, 05:26 PM

Does it give you a specific BMW code, not generic OBD code like P0123?

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Originally Posted by fmugur

Right, plus time and some a bit over basic computer knowledge. If you have the ADS under the hood then you will need a computer with a serial port.

diyanich · #6 12-10-2012, 05:25 PM

I have the same thing,but it took me sometime to figure the way for ignition to be detected.But it was just because of 16 pin to 20 pin connector.Note that if you have a round interface under the hood,you will need an adapter and plug the USB head into it,because if you plug it in the 16 pin located in driver foot well,you won't be able to access some modules.

But other than that,it was a good buy.Although I still can't use it at full potential,some connector stuff,I will have to get a different adapter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostyfx

Hello,

Has anyone tried this?

BMW USB OBD Diagnostic Cable Inpa Ediabas Dis V57 SSS V32 Progman GT1 | eBay

Does it work the same as a GT1? Can you program everything in an E53?

Thanks

LeiZ · #7 12-10-2012, 05:28 PM

Hey diyanich,

what kind of error code this thing gives you? I mean, if you have a SES light on.

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Originally Posted by diyanich

I have the same thing,but it took me sometime to figure the way for ignition to be detected.But it was just because of 16 pin to 20 pin connector.Note that if you have a round interface under the hood,you will need an adapter and plug the USB head into it,because if you plug it in the 16 pin located in driver foot well,you won't be able to access some modules.

But other than that,it was a good buy.Although I still can't use it at full potential,some connector stuff,I will have to get a different adapter.

diyanich · #8 12-10-2012, 09:37 PM

Once you have it running,which may take a while and may need some serial key tweaking(it's all very well explained in the supported video).
But once setup is done,it gives you all BMW specific fault codes module by module.
Either one you use DIS or INPA you can read specific codes,relatively easy to understand.
I was able to level the Self leveling rear suspension after reinstalling the ride height sensors.
As well as find out that timing adaptations couldn't be set a couple of days before my chain tensioner went south,maybe along the VANOS sprockets.
It's a good stuff,I am glad I bought it.
I still have to learn a lot,but it already was handy.
Somebody mentioned that if you have a connector under the hood you'd need a serial port.It's not the case,I have it and USB is just fine.

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Originally Posted by LeiZ

Hey diyanich,

what kind of error code this thing gives you? I mean, if you have a SES light on.

fmugur · #9 12-10-2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by diyanich

Somebody mentioned that if you have a connector under the hood you'd need a serial port.It's not the case,I have it and USB is just fine.

When I bought mine I did my homework and based on what I have read, it seems like some modules wake up using the L bus which obd2 does not have. These modules communicate only on serial at 3F8 address which you cannot set on the USB serial you get. It is only on the built in serial or desktop PCs.
So, I didn't try all the modules with my USB connector but going by the people who tried it I bought a serial to ADS cable from Interfaces 4 Beemers
I did try the usb on an e38 though with only an ADS connector and I wasn't successful with the USB cable.
Did you try to communicate with all the modules via ADS with your USB cable ?
If you could then it good to know.

Ricky Bobby · #10 12-11-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fmugur

When I bought mine I did my homework and based on what I have read, it seems like some modules wake up using the L bus which obd2 does not have. These modules communicate only on serial at 3F8 address which you cannot set on the USB serial you get. It is only on the built in serial or desktop PCs.
So, I didn't try all the modules with my USB connector but going by the people who tried it I bought a serial to ADS cable from Interfaces 4 Beemers
I did try the usb on an e38 though with only an ADS connector and I wasn't successful with the USB cable.
Did you try to communicate with all the modules via ADS with your USB cable ?
If you could then it good to know.

Could you elaborate on this? I am definitely interested in purchasing the USB setup, which modules don't wake up?

I really am only looking to do service functions like clearing codes, air suspension programming height and clearing faults if I ever get any more, as well as doing some coding features like low beams on with high beams and disabling of cold monitoring.

Can I do all these with the USB cable setup?