BMW Carsoft Compatible Interface

[Rish///M]

Has anyone purchased one of these? How good is it? Is it worth purchasing?
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BMW CARSOFT Compatible interface
[BMW Carsoft] R1,999.00
BMW CARSOFT Compatible interface
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BMW Vehicles 1988 - 2005

READ AND ERASE Error codes of various systems like DME, ABS, AIRBAGS, EGS, etc

RESET Service indicator light, Engine light, Airbag light, Traction control light, etc

RESET Adaptation values of DME and EGS (Automatic Transmission)

PROGRAM features like auto-doors lock on driving, selective locking

READ live data from DME / DDE / EGS

SYNCHRONIZE EWS and DME in case of a malfunction

Fully digital line switching and MCU controlled service reset timing.

Digital total test: Gives complete idea of the overall condition of the car

Digital single test: It gives you detailed information about the appropriate control unit. Stored errors will be shown in a written report. This report has a short info-text which help you in diagnosing the error.

Special functions for some models: Including service interval reset, component activation, live data, LCM reading, sync. EWS and ECU, adaptation values, coding, etc...

How it works?

Simply connect the device to your computer's serial port, select the correct cable for your vehicle (all cables included!), start the diagnostic program, and your computer will be able to communicate with your BMW! You will be able to perform two-way communication with your car, viewing and resetting trouble codes, service intervals, and much more! (see applications list).

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS LIST:

E30 / E31 / E32 / E34 / E36 / E38 / E39 / E46 / E53 / Z-3 / Z-8

Petrol Engines : ALL ENGINES from 1988 to 2004

Additional Features :

· LIVE DATA 1995-2004

· ECU CODING 1995-2004

· ADAPTATION 1995-2004

· EWS Synchronization 1995-2004

E30 / E34 / E36 / E38 /E39 / E46 / E53

Diesel Engines : ALL ENGINES from 1988 to 2004

Additional Features :

· LIVE DATA 1998-2004

· ECU CODING 1998-2004

· EWS Synchronization 1995-2004

E30 / E31 / E32 / E34 / E36 / E38 /E39 / E46 / E53 / Z-3 / Z-8

Brake & Traction : ALL SYSTEMS from 1988 to 2004

E30 / E31 / E32 / E34 / E36 / E38 / E39 / E46 / E53 / Z-3 / Z-8

AIRBAG : ALL AIRBAG SYSTEMS from 1988 to 2004

Additional Features :

· ECU CODING 1995-2004

E30 / E31 / E32 / E34 / E36 / E38 / E39 / E46 / E53 / Z-3 / Z-8

Air-conditioning : ALL HKL SYSTEMS from 1988 to 2004

E30 / E31 / E32 / E34 / E36

BC / MID : BOARD COMPUTER / MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY

E30 / E31 / E32 / E34 / E36 / E38 /E39 / E46 / E53 / Z-3 / Z-8

INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS from 1991 to 2004

Additional Features :

· ECU PROGRAMMING 1995-2004

· Change Mileage / Kilometres indication

· Change Time indication 24/12 hours scale

· Change Language indication into 9 different Languages

· Change Temperature indication Celsius / Fahrenheit

E30 / E31 / E32 / E34 / E36

DWA : ALARM SYSTEMS

Including : ALARM ACTIVATION COUNTER E34

E36 / E38 / E39 / E46 / E53 / Z-3 / Z-8

LCM / CCM : ALL LIGHT/CHECK CONTROL MODULES up to 2004

Additional Features :

· Reading Original Mileage / Kilometres

· Reading CHASSIS ( VIN ) Number


E30 / E31 / E32 / E34 / E36 / E38 / E39 / E46 / E53 / Z-3 / Z-8

EGS : ALL GEARBOX SYSTEMS from 1988 to 2004

Additional Features :

· LIVE DATA 1995-2004

· ADAPTATION 1995-2004

E36 / E38 / E39 / E46 / E53 / Z-3 / Z-8

EWS : ALL IMMOBILIZE SYSTEMS from 1995 to 2004

Additional Features :

· SYNCHRONIZATION with ENGINE ECUs up to 2004

E38 / E39 / E46 / E53 / Z-8

CVM : SOFT TOP SYSTEMS to 2004 E46 (some E36 & Z3)

PDC : ALL PARK DISTANCE SYSTEMS from 1995 to 2004

E30 / E31 / E32 / E34 / E36 / E38 / E39 / E46 / E53 / Z-3 / Z-8


Service Interval : ALL SERVICE SYSTEMS from 1988 to 2004

Additional Features :

· Service Light RESET 1988-2004

· Service MANAGEMENT 1995-2004

· Reading of Days since last service

· Reading of Fuel Consumption since last service

· Programming of next Service / Inspection

 

[zaleonardz]

Search the forum dude, this has been discussed, there are better tools available then carsoft.

Also, I do not believe that it can handle all those cars, the early E36's and all E34's (and i guess the E30) as well worked on the ADS protocol, whereas everything onwards is OBDII, so unless the cable can handle both protocols, I do not think it will work.