Vident iLink400 GM scanner is one plug-and-play OBD2 scanner, cheap and tested working to diagnose GM cars from 1996 to 2019 year. GM Tech2 is one well-known professional user’s toy, it has capabilities of diagnosis , SPS programming and key programming etc.
Part 1: Vident iLink400 GM scanner car list, OBD2 diagnostic function list, special functions, language, update, how to use etc
1.Free download:
Vident iLink400 GM scanner function list (including special functions, GDS software functions)
Vident iLink400 GM scanner obd2 diagnostic functions: ECU Info Read Codes Erase Codes Live Data Active Test
Read article: Vident iLink400 GM scanner reviews
Vident iLink400 GM scanner special function: Oil Service Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Calibration of Steering Angle Sensor G85 Adapt Battery After Replacing Throttle Body Alignment (TBA) Special function of Diesel Engine Read Anti-theft Code Reset Airbag Program Key Fob Invalidate All Fobs Key Fob Button Test etc
Vident iLink400 GM scanner language: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish and more.
Vident iLink400 GM scanner update: TF memory card for data backup and software update.
3 years free software update online www.videnttech.com
How to use Vident iLink400 GM scanner?
Vident iLink400 has no car diagnostic software as default, when you receive the device, you need to register one vident ID on www.videnttech.com, register the machine, download GM software to test.
If you bought from obd tool, just select version “GM”. If you want to add more car software, login your account ID on the official site, then “Shopping Cart”, then “Add to cart”.
Part 2: GM Tech 2 Scan Tool car list, diagnostic and programming functions, language, update, how to use etc.
2.GM Tech 2 Scan Tool car list
GM, SAAB, Opel, Suzuki, Isuzu, Holden
Coverage of Diagnosis: From 1992 to 2013, With Help of Tis2000 Software, It Can Do Programming for Cars Before Year 2007 (GM MDI2 and vxdiag nano can work with GM up to 2018 / 2019 year)
ISUZU ISUZU-English CAN-BUS 107.021 2010- (CAN-BUS support car models after 2010) ISUZU-English K-Line 11.62 1996-2013 (K-line support car models from 1996 to 2011)
(If you want ISUZU software, please tell us you want CAN-BUS or K-line)
3.GM Tech 2 Scan Tool functions:
1) OBD2 diagnostic functions.
Read this article: GM Tech 2 feedback
2) SPS programming
This article is available with the procedure, you can follow:
How to use Tech2 for GM SPS programming
3) Key programming
Read article: How to program key fobs for 06 Chevrolet using GM TECH2 with 32MB card and CANdi module:
Step by step procedure with lots images.
4) Bleeding ABS with Tech 2
I have a tech 2 clone but I have a ’96 and it only has the 3 sensor 4wal. On this there is no countdown or cycling of the ignition, as long as it is on with engine off, after the warnings it establishes communication and then says depress the pedal and it cycles the ABS about 4 times.
BTW this is a good resource for Tech2 paths. It’s all paths though even more than available for your truck but you could probably reduce this down if needed.
Also, if I can get to that screen just scrolling through function sitting at my desk then that means no communication is occurring to this point. So i would go and use the function to pull the VIN or something just to make sure you do have communication from the unit and through the DLC connector to the truck.
ABS Bleed with GM Tech2 Scan tool
Conclusion:
Vident iLink400 is more suitable for the DIYers , since it is easy to use, cheap and allow users to add one more car diagnostic software as needed.
GM Tech 2 is more suitable for the professional users, which has key programming and SPS programming functions.
Caterpillar SIS is the electronic service tool that Caterpillar dealers, customers and employees rely on for their parts and service information needs. SIS provides information for all Caterpillar machines and engines from 1977. SIS is available on the Internet, DVDs and a network version based on the DVD standalone application.
Caterpillar STW The Service Technician Workbench is an integrated package of software tools, designed to assist the Caterpillar Service Technician during the machine repair process.
STW provides common installation of the following service software applications: STW Toolbar (STW Lauchpad), Service Information System (SIS), CAT Caterpillar ET (Cat ET), CBT Component Based Troubleshooting (CBT), Technical Analisis I (TA1) & Technical Analisis II (TA2), and Service Report.
STW Features: Allows user to send data from SIS, TA and Heavy Duty Scanner Cat ET to an Electronic Service Report. All information about the repair is in one location. Allows user to attach Cat ET Warranty Reports to the STW service report. Allows user to attach digital photos to further document the repair. A single source of support ? DDS Support Center Electronic service reports are easier to archive than paper service reports. Integration between Component Based Troubleshooting (CBT), Service Information System (SIS), Cat Electronic Technician (Cat ET), Flash File Search and Service Report. The DBS Upload utility increases dealer efficiency by eliminating the need for the technician to re-type data into the service report, already created in DBS. This information is sent from DBS to STW to create a STW service report.
2019 Caterpillar SIS CAT SIS Software Download & Installation Service （This version test work 100% 140GB
Families/Models/Prefixes BROOM-ANGLE, SAHL BROOM, BCG GENERATOR SET, 3516B, EDG INDUSTRIAL ENGINE, C7.1, G9R GENERATOR SET, C6.6, LC6 EXCAVATOR, 336F LH, LTP MOTOR GRADER, 12M 3, N9F MOTOR GRADER, 160M 3, N9L ARTICULATED TRUCK, 725C, TFB WHEEL TRACTOR-SCRAPER, 621K, WTL ENGINE – MACHINE, C9.3, WYE EXCAVATOR, M315D 2, CH3 GENERATOR SET, 3516B, JCY HAMMER, B30, MAY MOTOR GRADER, 140M 3, N9M MOTOR GRADER, 12M 3 AWD, N9P MOTOR GRADER, 12M 3, N9R ENGINE – MACHINE, C9, SYE PACKAGE, 3.4B IOPU, CJ3 BROOM-ANGLE, SAHL BROOM, H1W GENERATOR SET, 3516C, JDH EXCAVATOR, 336F LH, KGH MARINE ENGINE, C140-16, P3P ENGINE – MACHINE, C9, SSE EJECTOR TRUCK, 730C, TFH ARTICULATED TRUCK, 725C, LFB MINI HYD EXCAVATOR, 300.9D, LJ2 MOTOR GRADER, 140M 3 AWD, N9J EXCAVATOR, 336F H, NAJ EXCAVATOR, 320E, SHX WHEEL TRACTOR-SCRAPER, 627K LRC, WTN BROOM-ANGLE, SAHL BROOM, BAW EXCAVATOR, M317D 2, CH5 EXCAVATOR, 336E H, HDW ARTICULATED TRUCK, 730C, LFF EJECTOR TRUCK, 730C, LFH MINI HYD EXCAVATOR, 301.7D, LJ4 MINI HYD EXCAVATOR, 302.7D, LJ7 MOTOR GRADER, 160M 3, N9E ENGINE – MACHINE, C9.3, SYE ARTICULATED TRUCK, 730C, TFF WHEEL TRACTOR-SCRAPER, 627K, WTC EXCAVATOR, 336E LH, JEA MINI HYD EXCAVATOR, 302.4D, LJ6 MOTOR GRADER, 160M 3 AWD, N9T ENGINE – MACHINE, C13, T4F TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR, D6R, WBC GENERATOR SET, 3516, JCW MINI HYD EXCAVATOR, 301.4C, LJ3 MINI HYD EXCAVATOR, 302.2D, LJ5 MOTOR GRADER, 12M 3 AWD, N9B MOTOR GRADER, 140M 3 AWD, N9G MOTOR GRADER, 160M 3 AWD, N9K WHEEL TRACTOR-SCRAPER, 621K, WTA WHEEL TRACTOR-SCRAPER, 623K LRC, WTM GENERATOR SET, 3516B, JDE GENERATOR SET, 3516C, JDJ EXCAVATOR, 336F LNH, MTW MOTOR GRADER, 140M 3, N9D EXCAVATOR, 336F LH, PFL TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR, D6N OEM, SC6 ENGINE – MACHINE, C9.3, SSE WHEEL TRACTOR-SCRAPER, 623K, WTB
STW Service Report The STW Service Report is a tool to help you collect, report, and organize your service jobs. – Allows for complete documentation of your repair. – Reduce duplicate typing of Service Reports – Easy to read – Spell check
Easy integration with Dealer Business System (both DBS and DBSi): Download header information from DBS Upload service information to DBS after your job is completed
Collect information from other service tools, including: Parts lists from SIS ECM summaries and reports from Cat ET Inspection lists from Technical Analysis (TA)
1.mine works on K-line but CAN does not work, as soon as connection with can bus is established the voltage level on the bus drops to near zero and the rest of the data traffic is blocked – the “start communication ” and “tester Present” messages are sent ok but there is no response from the other can nodes due to a blocked can bus.
As soon as i disconnect (in the software) the normal can bus data traffic is restored with normal signal level.
I suspect a faulty can transceiver but i’m awaiting a reply from the seller…
Update:
well today my supplier’s engineer connected with Teamviewer and started by opening Renault software , after that my Fiat software came to life after i did numerous previous attempts to get it running….
They say they did not change anything which is strange but for now the Fiat software is working on CAN – not always opening at the first attempt but at least it runs which is better as before the engineer’s check…..
The tool works without internet connection although it shows updating of the remaining days at connection but when connecting with the interface it still shows 0 days remaining but it still connects.
i hope the tool will keep working for a longer period….
2.I ordered one. I had FVDI 2014 and 2015 before. This 2018 version has the same software versions as the 2015 version except that has updated software for VAG and BMW/Mini which is from the VVDI software. IMMO 4 and 5 key programming is working. Only tested on 2012 Scirocco 2.0 TSi and 2014 Audi A5 2.0T.
Mercedes software still has bugs for odometer correction. W204 did not work.
Overall it is good value for money.
3.07-12-2019:
Just get today the fvdi2018, installed it on my pc – windows 7 64 bit, works fine with no problems. Then get my lapton – windows 7 64 bit and done the installation on it, plug it to the laptop and now the device after connecting to the server showing info that the “device has been deactived”. Then connected fvdi again to my pc and all works fine. Magic
Will try to reinstall windows on my laptop …
Update:
OK, now everything is working fine, did not checked it with the any car yet, but all softs, as well as vvdi2 opening fine. there is no errors etc.
All problems cos of usb drivers and soft that was sent with fvdi from China. After dowloading new soft 4.2 and FTDI drivers from webpage everything work as it should.
Will try to connect fvdi to some cars and check how is it going in the “field”.
07-13-2019:
Ok just tested some cars …so
2003 fiat doblo 1.9 jtd – pin code – did not pulled out the pin !!
2006 BMW e90 330i – try to do cas by obd2 – killed synchronisation cas – elv !! . Vvdi2 done the synchronisation and fix the problem . Car starts and drives again. So do not even try to connect to cas by obd with fvdi2018 !!
2009 ford Mondeo 2.0 tdci – try to program all key lost – get all the time pats error.
Then, try to change milage just for fun . It works fine.
That’s all for now.
07-19-2019 Update:
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK 3.0 crd – pulled pin code with no problem.
2009 Chevrolet cruze 2.0 vcdi – pulled pin code with no problem / milage change no problem.
07-25-2019:
2004 Opel Combo C Z16SE engine – pulled pin code with no problem, but on V5.8 soft , on V6.6 soft – connection error
2005 Audi A3 8P 1.9 TDI, immo on/off – no problem . CS and pin from dash – no problem , add key – no problem , milage change in dash and ecu – no problem .
VVDI2 – pin and CS from dash – connection error , Pin code from ECU, mileage change in ecu –ok but need to select ECU version manually .
Passat B6 Comfort module dump – VVdi2 – pin code and 7 byte CS – no problem, FVDI2018 – pin code ok, 7 byte CS only if you have 6 byte from ECU first.
07-29-2019:
So now, the fvdi antena is reading id48 chip, but signal is very low. The chip needs to stay at the antena ring , not in the middle of antena.
Found out that it’s an old problem, and this may help… will try later this week.
For today , will check if tag tool will make TP25 from id48 chip.
The same for vvdi2 antena, cos for now did not check it.
08-11-2019:
2005 Audi A4 B7 1.8T
fvdi2018 – dash -read pin, change milage, change immo mode – done ok, but you need to try couple of times, sometimes even 10 times before will do anything ! , cos you can get connection error !
ecu – read pin and CS – ok no problem,
Dealer key – not ok, write immo chip but wrong CS data,
add new key – done it ok after pre programming immo CS chip by carprog
So after reading dash , you need to change immo status from 0 to 6 manually. if you will not do it the dash will stay in service mode .
08-13-2019:
Today i have a really good news.
2007 Citroen C4 picassso 2.0 16v petrol with Johnson Controls BSI
fvdi2018 soft V6.7 – read pin from bsi – ok no problem , programm new key – ok no problem
I done it by connecting another running car to the citroen’s battery, like that battery voltage in bsi was about 13.5v all the time and citroen did not put bsi to economy mode.
The battery in citroen needs to be full charged as well ! At the time of bsi reading by fvdi car will turn on headlights and wipers !!
Conclusion:
From the above information, we may can see that the FVDI II 2018 review has something good and also unavailable one. Of course, every tool will have such situation. Mixed reputation is normal, just need to check all details and order the tool depends on each one’s requirements.
Generally specking, if you can accept some existing issues and try to solve it, then everything will be fine.
Well, risking a $10k transmission is a daring feat when mixing different code with different models. We would never have made it to the moon if we didn’t take the risk. I promise, you will be as excited as I was when I saw the console say S-Sport for the first time and you will feel like it must be tested out. Always, be careful not to get hurt while driving. Please take care of yourself and your vehicle.
Below, will be a step by step process on how to modify your Mitsubishi MUT 3 to have S-sport mode and Launch control. S-Sport mode enables your vehicle to use your cars true potential by switching gears at higher rev points vs Sport and normal mode. Launch control typically refers to an electronic aid which is used to assist the drivers of various motorsports at the start of a race. As far as we know, this will work on all 2009+ ralliarts.
WARNING: If your vehicle breaks, dies, or anything that can cost maintenance I will not take responsibility for it. I am simply giving you a guide to use at your own risk.
NOTES: Your current ECU tune does not matter in the TCU reprogramming. You can have stock, custom GST basemap, or anything you choose and you will still get S-sport mode in the reprogramming.
Please make sure to: -Have your cars battery fully charged. If you worry about your battery dying, hook it up to a charger while performing the reprogram. –MUT3/MEDIC 3 unit at full power. -No faulty wires that can be bumped that can lose a connection -Working CD-ROM drive. -Updated MUT3. The one I used was version 3.2 update 142
If any of the above fail, you will have a damaged vehicle while reprogramming. Don’t be scared just be prepared.
Step 1 – Getting the file -First things first download the TCU file, which is for 2009-2010 Ralliarts: 8631B001.cff (http://www.2shared.com/file/Fkz67QCU/8631B001.html)
UPDATE: For 2011+ Ralliarts download and use this file 8631B151.cff(http://www.2shared.com/file/QADp5R_9/8631B151.html)
-Burn that single file to a CD-ROM
Step 2 – Connecting -Connect the MUT III VCI to your OBD2 port and turn your car to ON, but do not start it.
Step 3 – VIN setup -Set your Vehicle VIN# via the button bottom right of the screen. This is to tell MEDIC 3 which car it is working with.
Step 4 – Programming Before you even get to this step you need to have the CD with the file 8631B001.cff ready to go. -Insert the CD -Go to the “MENU” tab > click “SPECIAL FUNCTION” > click “ECU PROGRAMMING” > click “AUTOMATIC REPROGRAMMING (CAN)” > click “AT/CVT/A-T/TC-SST” –MEDIC 3 will now check for an update > click the check mark. -Next box will pop up indicating UNNECESSARY REPROGRAMMING from here you need to click the load icon which is to the right of the check mark. -A list of *.cff files should pop up. We don’t want to use any of the files listed (TBA for all regions and models), we want to use the one from our CD. -Click on the folder button at the bottom right > click on “COMPACT DISC” and then click the folder icon again. (This might take time as it needs to read the CD, give it a moment). A check mark will pop up next to the folder. Click that to start the reprogramming!
Step 5 – Wait -The reprogramming will take 2-5 minutes so make sure to keep the radio off, fans off, etc. To conserve battery life. During the reprogramming it will be just like a reflash. Bells and whistles will be firing off. This is normal. Be patient for the programming to finish once it reaches 100%. It will have a slow start, but pick up after that. -Once it reaches 100%, the car will finalize the reprogram and say “COMPLETED“.
Congrats your car now has been reprogrammed and has S-sport mode and Launch Control. “Crak Mode” completed.
Special thanks to the community and special remarks to: Eyedreamt, Livefast.eu, Hoobla, Beeble and Richard for getting this off the ground and getting the right info to get this done.
Please leave question or comments and experience with the guide with car year. Let me know if the guide needs an update on spelling or notes to make it easier to understand.
Since this is all so new, a lot of potential can come from this. So, please post your year and mods and tunes so see what results come from all of this.
Good luck,
Crak
PS:
Also, I want to note for everyone that has this and has the rev hunting. I did some logs of clutch slip on a normal drive and it slips between -1 and 1. When the rev hunting happens the clutch slips around 50. I do not know the units of the values but I assume that the 50 is enough to make the rpms bounce. I am no mechanical expert but I would assume that a) clutch slip is bad because it wears out a clutch and there should be no slip. and b) rpm bouncing is not a good thing to engines timing chain because of the pull n push of the rpms bouncing.
In conclusion, s-sport mode has a price. You WILL get instance clutch grabbing for your gears and launch control, but the catch is to avoid 6th gears rev hunt between 1800-2000 rpm.
The stock file for 2009-2010 RA is 8631B002.cff if you want to change back. The 2011+ file 8631B152.cff to return back to stock. Good luck folks.
This answer for the question whether Piwis 3 diagnostic program can work with Piwis interface tester II
It may be an interesting subject, I’m sure there is some information about this out here. The Piwis 2 interface is a lot more robust piece of equipment, compared to the cheesy and flimsy looking and feeling interface produced by Actia for Piwis 3. Originally designed for the VW ODIS system, the VAS 6154 VCI is quite the service needy piece. [Breaks easily] not a hard comparison to make. Porsche went cheap on this VCI for Piwis 3. [my humble opinion, way below Porsche standard!]
There is a service from Poland and Ukraine [If I remember correctly] that can make the Samtec based Piwis 2 VCI, to work with Piwis 3, unfortunately their charges are just as much and frankly cost prohibitive as the New Piwis 3 VCI. 2-3-4 thousand dollars for these VCIs is simply not reasonable for small operators. They will come down in price just like the Chinese VCIs did for all manufacturers as the markets get saturated and folks are not buying them as eagerly as in the beginning of the Piwis 3 phad. They will get as much money as the market bares. [as much as people are willing to pay]
Your more pointed answers will not come in this tread Ibi. This is CarsFan’s money making tread, he will not volunteer any information, but if U start your own tread, U may be more likely to find out stuff.
Piwis 2 for Porsche Scan Tool with V18.150.500 Piwis Tester 2 diagnostic software support diagnostic for Porsche till 2017. How to use the Porsche Piwis Tester II for Porsche diagnostic function?
Selecting Piwis 2 Basic Application Mode and Defining Other Settings:
1. First set the corresponding basic application mode (Standard mode, View mode, Simulation mode) as well as all other parameters by means of the control application.
Selecting the model range:
First, you must select a valid model range. This is selected in the PORSCHE basic system before starting the diagnostic application. After starting the Piwis 2 basic system, you can select the corresponding vehicle model ranges under the menu item Diagnosis. The diagnostic application is then started with the data of the selected model range.
Please refer to the corresponding documentation for information on operating the PORSCHE basic system. The following steps describe the basis procedure.
2. Secondly, we can start the basic system. The general interface is displayed where you can make basic settings.
3. Select the corresponding model range under the menu item Diagnosis. As an example, the Cayenne model range was selected here:
4. Application start with the data valid for this model range r selection of the model range,.
Piwis II diagnostic application can be continue to do Piwis tester 2 for Porsche scan tool diagnosis detail.
Customer need purchase the Piwis 2 Porsche Diagnostic Software V18.150.500 Porsche Piwis II Porsche Scanners just contact us freely.
Porsche Piwis III is the newest Porsche Diagnostic Tool in the market. PIWIS III PST3 can replace Porsche Piwis tester II completely. PIWIS III compare with Piwis II, support Porsche new model after 2018. Most client request for Piwis 3 recently.
Kindly note: Only Porsche Piwis 3 Original in stock now.obd2tool.com have Original Piwis 3 with Panasonic CF-54 installed the Piwis III software ready to use for sale.
PIWIS 3 Porsche VCI3 Porsche PIWIS Tester III with Panasonic CF 54 obd2toolcom PIWIS III Porsche Piwis Tester 3 For Porsche Car Till 2018
Porsche Piwis Tester III Package:
Porsche-Piwis-Tester-III-Package
It covers all new vehicle models up to 2018 1. Current software version: 36.700 (developer mode enabled) 2. Laptop: Panasonic CF-54 3. Update Method: By SD card
Client will get original PIWIS III Porsche VCI3 with the latest software installed on Panasonic CF54 ready to use from obd2tool.com. Piwis Tester III support regular software updates, Piwis III full set come with developer mode option for additional functionality, which support navigation map conversion, unlimited license.
PIWIS TESTER III VEHICLE COVERAGE UP TO 2018: 1. 911 2. Cayenne 3. Macan 4. Boxster/Cayman 5. Panamera Piwis III Porsche PST3 can read trouble code, clear trouble code, shows ECU information. It test live data, display actual values, and programs. On all; process malfunction navigation, showing all interior circuit diagram. Especially if Porsche were produced after 2005. The PIWIS III has original oscillometer and multi-meter Function. It is the absolutely necessary tool for the job. PIWIS Tester III Porsche PIWIS III Software 2 PIWIS III Porsche Piwis Tester 3 For Porsche Car Till 2018
The Developer Mode in Porsche Piwis 3 is not available when you update the shell, coz you lose the menu diagnostics configuration to switch between regular and developer mode, Problem solved if you copy the old file com.porsche.piwis.Shell.exe.config
Here is how to update the shell config. and get the diagnostic configuration boxes back, on the system tab.
After a successful update from 37.250.20 you will loose the two above mentioned boxes from the System tab. If you did not loose them, then the [PIDT] diagnostic software did not update completely. So it’s a good thing to loose it !
Go to C:\PiwisApps\Shel\ and carefuly edit with notepad this file –> com.porsche.piwis.Shell.exe.config
after the update the PIDT section shows up in green, after U edit it it will be blue.
First picture shows, red underlined, 2 places, beginning and the end of the green section, what to remove. On top [Line 568 on mine] U delete these four symbols !–< on the bottom [line 603 on mine] U delete these 3 symbols –> Then U save the config file. Restart the PC and your Diagnostic config box for 991,981,970 and Diagnostic config for other models RE-APPEAR.
rm996 has the solution how get the developer functionality back up and running, !!! PM him.
[Similar solution for the lost with the Update Wiring Diagrams ]
Developer mode is a special Piwis program that allow a lot of advanced coding normally reserved only to Factory.
With this function you will have a tool that can do more than software of official Porsche Dealer. For example, you can reprogram all ECUs completely offline.
How to use Piwis Developer Mode:
Install winrar and winhex on your computer.
-1-locate the file c:\program files\porsche\PIDT_P_MIG_DLSS3\pidt\plugins\de.dsa.pidt.datatype.jar and copy it on your desktop in order to modify it.
Open it with winrar,in the wirar windows locate the file
\de\dsa\pidt\datatypes\utils\Helper$1.class and drag it on your destop , delete it from the archive after the copy, keep the winrar window open.
Open Helper$1.class on your desktop with winhex and goto offset E81, replace 9A by A7 and save.
Drag back the save file on the winrar windows still open and click OK.Close winrar
Copy the new file de.dsa.pidt.datatype.jar you just made in
c:\program files\porsche\PIDT_P_MIG_DLSS3\pidt\plugins, overwrite it.
copy the file aftersales.sig on your desktop and rename it development.sig.Copy this file back in the folder
Do exactly the same method given above with the folder c:\program files\porsche\PIDT_P_MIG_DLSS3 with its own files.
Make sure PIWIS is closed. If it is open, right-click the Taskbar, and run Task Manager. Select co.porsche.piwis.shell and End Task.
Click Start (WinKey) and type services.msc in the search box. Run services.msc. If the service is running, stop it.
If the Keygen is on the laptop, run it, and leave it open.
Run a Command Prompt. At the Command Prompt, type: WMIC BIOS GET SERIALNUMBER
Enter the Serial Number into the Keygen. Enter the Country into the Keygen. Change the Expiry Date to 01/01/2030. The Dealer number is not important, but you can enter one if you know it (7 digit number). Leave the Challenge Key blank for now.
Click Start (WinKey) and type services.msc in the search box. Run services.msc Change the AdminService startup to Automatic, and click Apply. Click Start to start the service.
Run Piwis3. Go to the Imprint section. Enter 4 random digits into the Licence key boxes. Tick the Accept box, and click License Update – it will say Not Valid – click OK. Click Licence update twice more and OK. The Request Key should have disappeared, and the Create Key button should be active – click it. Place the mouse pointer at the bottom of the screen, and open the Keygen. Enter the Request Key into the Challenge Key box, and click Generate. Enter the licence key shown into the boxes on Piwis. Tick the Accept box and click Licence update. If successful, you should get a message to reboot. Click OK, and the computer will shut down.
IMPORTANT!!
After starting the computer, open services.msc again. Stop AdminService, set startup to Disabled. You can now run Piwis.
You can also get the serial number by printing out the imprint request. The snag with that is if you are imprinting a VM, it does not show the complete number.
(Credits to 911Turbo for his great contribution)
This is for your information. If you don’t have a working PIWIS 3 program or the keygen is not working for you, you’d better choose decent Piwis 3 software, tested version better
The circuit diagram in version 37.900 works perfectly even without online access. And whether the updates work now or not is only secondary, the main thing we have to play.
This answer for the question whether Piwis 3 diagnostic program can work with Piwis interface tester II
It may be an interesting subject, I’m sure there is some information about this out here. The Piwis 2 interface is a lot more robust piece of equipment, compared to the cheesy and flimsy looking and feeling interface produced by Actia for Piwis 3. Originally designed for the VW ODIS system, the VAS 6154 VCI is quite the service needy piece. [Breaks easily] not a hard comparison to make. Porsche went cheap on this VCI for Piwis 3. [my humble opinion, way below Porsche standard!]
There is a service from Poland and Ukraine [If I remember correctly] that can make the Samtec based Piwis 2 VCI, to work with Piwis 3, unfortunately their charges are just as much and frankly cost prohibitive as the New Piwis 3 VCI. 2-3-4 thousand dollars for these VCIs is simply not reasonable for small operators. They will come down in price just like the Chinese VCIs did for all manufacturers as the markets get saturated and folks are not buying them as eagerly as in the beginning of the Piwis 3 phad. They will get as much money as the market bares. [as much as people are willing to pay]
Your more pointed answers will not come in this tread Ibi. This is CarsFan’s money making tread, he will not volunteer any information, but if U start your own tread, U may be more likely to find out stuff.
