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May 21 2014 3 21 /05 /May /2014 03:17

 

Dear XCARDIAG customer service:

 

I bought a GM Tech2 diagnostic scanner from you last week. I have a problem with the tool. When I start up the tool, its main unit will start smoking! I turn it off and carry out a self-test, the machine warns “VCI is faulty”. What is the problem? Is the machine damaged? By the way, I insert the 32MB PCMCIA Card into the tool first before start it. Is this OK?

 

Thanks a lot.

 

Serga

 

Dear Serga,

 

The problem probably arises because you put the 32MB PCMCIA Card into the GM Tech2 scanner in wrong direction. Please check if the card is well installed.

 

If the problem is not with the card, it could also because high current and high voltage power supply you use. I suggest you to start the car first and then connect the tool to the car.

 

Best regards

 

Ann

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May 19 2014 1 19 /05 /May /2014 10:18

 

When program keys for cars, what should be needed? Blank keys, programmers, car key, and car key information are needed. How about selecting key blanks? Here takes selection of BMW key blanks for example.

 

Teeth number for the BMW cars? Key types? Chip ID? Or key frequency? Of course, these are all considered for selection of BMW key blank. It is of course not a technical problem. It will be ok if you just select your certain BMW key blank by depending on these factors. Here are related BMW key blanks for different BMW series.

 

YH BM7S Key for BMW 7 Series

Here shows you two keys for BMW 7 series for different key frequency. One is for BMW 7 Series 315LPMHZ, especially for BMW 7 series from Japan and Korea.

 

The other is for BMW 7 Series 315MHz, 433MHz (3524091), 868MHz (3524092), especially suitable for 2002~ BMW 7 Series (E65, E66) CAS1/CAS2 Anti-theft system. The Key is reusable, and it needs to clear the data by using CKM100 or D3

 

YH BM3/5 Key for BMW 3/5 Series

According to information from Xcardiag.com, here provides you three key frequencies for YH BM3/5 Key for BMW 3/5 Series, respectively 868MHZ (3524090), 433MHz (3524089) and 315MHz.

 

YH BM3/5 Key for BMW 3/5 Series 868MHZ is suitable for 2003~ BMW 3 Series (E90), 5 Series (E90), X5 (E70), X6 (E71) CAS2/CAS3 Anti-theft system;

 

YH BM3/5 Key for BMW 3/5 Series 433MHZ is suitable for 2003~ BMW 3 Series (E90), 5 Series (E90), X5 (E70), X6 (E71) CAS2/CAS3 Anti-theft system.

 

YH BM3/5 Key for BMW 3/5 Series 315MHZ is suitable for 2003~ BMW 3 Series (E90), 5 Series (E90), X5 (E70), X6 (E71) CAS2/CAS3 Anti-theft system.

 

BMW key blanks mentioned above are popular, which could be a good option if your vehicles or your client’s vehicle models are in the list; car year, car series, car frequency and car IMMO. To sum up, it is really nothing about technical, just about physical specification for choosing BMW key blank.

 

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May 16 2014 5 16 /05 /May /2014 09:14

Buying a used car is kind of a gamble. How do you know if a car works well or if it is already considered junk? Here, Autelshop has listed a few easy-to-spot signs for you

 

  1. It is deformed both in and out

 

A rough road accident could break your car body, but the accidents are more deadly. Get an OBD2 code reader, such as a cheap ELM327 scanner, which costs less than 15USD, to check if there are problems that are invisible to the naked eye under the hood.

 

  1. It stops operating

 

If a car stops operating and provides no warning signs when itself is actually need to be repaired, it may be a life-threatening damage. The best way to prove it is to go on a test drive with a professional in the car before you take it home. Or what if the vehicle just fails to run again the next day?

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May 15 2014 4 15 /05 /May /2014 03:42

Mb Star C3 is devoted in diagnosis of Benz vehicles since 1989 to current years, including bus, trucks, Sprint, Smart; the latest version is v2014.01. Today I am willing to share its three systems (D-A-S, W-I-S and STAR UTILITIES), tips on installation and so on.

 

Three systems (D-A-S, W-I-S and STAR UTILITIES)

1. D-A-S: the automatically Diagnosis Assistance System, Concise interface and straightforward operation with IBM high-quality computer can realize the quick and accurate code reading and the whole car system testing

2. W-I-S net: Workshop Information System Supply the whole view of the wiring diagram in a car, component location diagram and maintenance method. What you do is to enter the chassis number, and then you will get the manufacture data, engine configuration and the car model -all in detail.

3. STAR Utilities: the movement management system and self-test

 

Two tips on installation

1. Disable/uninstall the anti-virus software

Please note anti-virus software would regard MB star c3 software as a virus. Is a false detection occur, the application file will be destroyed. In order to install successfully, to uninstall / anti-virus software is necessary! Software of MB star c3 is virus-free and completely safe, virus scanners and all other to confirm this.

 

If you have lost or broken software, please contact xcardiag.com customer service, we will re- send the CD or send your software over the Internet

 

2. Requirements on Windows operating system: Windows XP

Please do set up and run the device software on Windows XP. If not, it will fail to program or fail to work.

 

Mb Star C3 includes D-A-S, W-I-S and STAR UTILITIES systems, installation tips make you have a successful installation; no delay on latest 2014.01 STAR C3.

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May 14 2014 3 14 /05 /May /2014 03:24

I just receive my MB Star C3 V2014.01 this morning and have tested it on 2 cars. Here I would to do a quick review of the tool.

 

The tool is well packaged. The package includes 1x MULTIPLEXER, 1x 16pinOBD II cable, 1x 4pin cable, 1x 38 pin cable, 1x 14pin track cable, 1x COM cable, 1 x RS232 to RS485 Cable, 1 x Serial adapter cable, 1 x 80G Hard Disc and 1 x Z-TEK USB1.1 to RS232 Convert Connector.

 

The installation and activation of the tool is not very smooth. I inquiry the customer service about it and she provides me an installation video and an activation file to follow. One thing I love about this MB Star C3 V2014.01 is that it can run on all computers.

 

I have turned off a check engine light and reset an airbag with the tool. It works properly. By far I have not tested its programming, so I cannot tell whether it is good at programming or not.

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May 13 2014 2 13 /05 /May /2014 03:20

 

As a hot obd2 diagnostic tool, VAS 5054A wins much fame. Why? There is one of reasons, two ways of using methods and with ODIS system, supporting higher quality and lower cost on repair through high-efficiency diagnosis process!

 

 

Two ways to use VAS5054A:

 

Via Bluetooth (selection of 5054a with Bluetooth version)

 

After a connection to the VAS 5054A has been set up, the Bluetooth software provides a virtual serial COM port (Bluetooth Serial Port Profile). The Diagnostic Base System uses this COM port to communicate with the VAS 5054A.You need to specify this port when you install the diagnostic application.

 

Via USB:

 

You can also connect the VAS 5054A to the application PC by using the supplied USB cable. Windows detects the VAS 5054A through Plug and Play, and automatically installs the drivers copied when you installed the diagnostic application. Setup of the VAS 5054A is then complete and the device is ready for use by the diagnostic application.

 

Besides, I am providing you a video on youtube.com for you to installation software, diver, and updates and so on. The video is named how to use VAS 5054A. Enjoy your repairs jobs with it!

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8ML_q8eYw4

 

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May 12 2014 1 12 /05 /May /2014 03:18

No matter what dealership describe how powerful an obd2 diagnostic tool is, it is pretty good to have feedbacks from users and how they think of it, and could it be updated in which aspect. Toady, I am focusing on GM TECH2 using experience provided by users.

 

Tested vehicle with GM Tech2

This is my conclusion on forum, websites, blog and some friends provide, including Chevy cobalt 2007, GMC Envoy 2003, Cadillac CTS 3.6 2003, Vectra 2004 and 2001 Cadillac Deville. In theory, it works with GM/SAAB/OPEL/SUZUKI/ISUZU/Holden before 2007.

 

Special functions available

GM Tech2 can work with GM and Opel cars before 2007 with tis2000 software for programming; I found a user once said he is not professional mechanic, but he knew tech2 should works with tis2000 to program or do online programming; and he also works with GM BCM and PCM Modules.

 

Using problems

Lock screen problem: once a user had tech2 screen locked, cannot select vehicle models; after detailed examination on the device, still found no reason why it locked; finally he returned it back to Chinese seller for fixing, and get a work finally; and he says it works quite well now.

 

 

For I am busy in doing other jobs for afternoon meeting, I only conclude three aspects. later I will concludes more and share with you more about tech2. 

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May 11 2014 7 11 /05 /May /2014 03:08

When program keys for cars, what should be needed? Blank keys, programmers, car key, and car key information are needed. How about selecting key blanks? Here takes selection of BMW key blanks for example.

 

Teeth number for the BMW cars? Key types? Chip ID? Or key frequency? Of course, these are all considered for selection of BMW key blank. It is of course not a technical problem. It will be ok if you just select your certain BMW key blank by depending on these factors. Here are related BMW key blanks for different BMW series.

 

YH BM7S Key for BMW 7 Series

Here shows you two keys for BMW 7 series for different key frequency. One is for BMW 7 Series 315LPMHZ, especially for BMW 7 series from Japan and Korea.

 

The other is for BMW 7 Series 315MHz, 433MHz (3524091), 868MHz (3524092), especially suitable for 2002~ BMW 7 Series (E65, E66) CAS1/CAS2 Anti-theft system. The Key is reusable, and it needs to clear the data by using CKM100 or D3

 

YH BM3/5 Key for BMW 3/5 Series

According to information from Xcardiag.com, here provides you three key frequencies for YH BM3/5 Key for BMW 3/5 Series, respectively 868MHZ (3524090), 433MHz (3524089) and 315MHz.

 

YH BM3/5 Key for BMW 3/5 Series 868MHZ is suitable for 2003~ BMW 3 Series (E90), 5 Series (E90), X5 (E70), X6 (E71) CAS2/CAS3 Anti-theft system;

 

YH BM3/5 Key for BMW 3/5 Series 433MHZ is suitable for 2003~ BMW 3 Series (E90), 5 Series (E90), X5 (E70), X6 (E71) CAS2/CAS3 Anti-theft system.

 

YH BM3/5 Key for BMW 3/5 Series 315MHZ is suitable for 2003~ BMW 3 Series (E90), 5 Series (E90), X5 (E70), X6 (E71) CAS2/CAS3 Anti-theft system.

 

 

BMW key blanks mentioned above are popular, which could be a good option if your vehicles or your client’s vehicle models are in the list; car year, car series, car frequency and car IMMO. To sum up, it is really nothing about technical, just about physical specification for choosing BMW key blank. 

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May 10 2014 6 10 /05 /May /2014 03:00

Buying a used car is kind of a gamble. How do you know if a car works well or if it is already considered junk? Here, Autelshop has listed a few easy-to-spot signs for you.


 1.    It is deformed both in and out


 A rough road accident could break your car body, but the accidents are more deadly. Get an OBD2 code reader, such as a cheap ELM327 scanner, which costs less than 15USD, to check if there are problems that are invisible to the naked eye under the hood.


 2.  It stops operating


If a car stops operating and provides no warning signs when itself is actually need to be repaired, it may be a life-threatening damage. The best way to prove it is to go on a test drive with a professional in the car before you take it home. Or what if the vehicle just fails to run again the next day?

 

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May 8 2014 4 08 /05 /May /2014 04:10
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