Thread: diagnostic tools

Mate

You need a P38 licence either GEMS or MOTRONIC and the cable

I see they have now split the BECM additional licences from the ECU ones so you would need this item plus the green lead

http://www.nanocom-diagnostics.com/v...?productid=162

The nanocom does it all, which none of the free systems come anywhere near to doing.

It was one of the first investments I made when I bought The Phoenix

Steve

Simon,

I have the P38 unlock code on Nanocom if you want to try it out before you order it yourself.

You do need a new cable but only one unlock code either Gems or Motronic depending on your engine.

Roger

Thanks, I did get hold of bbs a few weeks back to confirm what was needed.
So there are 2 unlock codes for the p38 gems, 1 for the engine management @ $66, the other for the operating systems @ $133, then I would need the cable @ $68, + $38 for delivery. This works out at over $300, I may as well buy a complete new unit.
At the moment, all I want it for is the hevac.
EAS would be good too, but at the moment, it is working ok.
If I can find the wiring diagram for the cable I'll make my own up. cant cost more than $15.

RSW solutions offer the free EAS software which has been great.
They now offer a paid version which also covers other systems on the p38. I am not sure how much it covers so an e-mail to them will no doubt let you know. It is pc software and comes with the cable.
Let us know what you find out.
http://www.rswsolutions.com/index.ph...-eas-unlock-v3

If you bought only the software code for the P38 you can still use a generic ELM327 dongle to do most of the generic engine stuff.

And if you can solder up a lead as well then you can get out of it much more cheaply

The P38 OBD interface is 4800 baud serial so you won't need all the pins either

Regards
Steve

Originally Posted by TheTree

If you bought only the software code for the P38 you can still use a generic ELM327 dongle to do most of the generic engine stuff.

And if you can solder up a lead as well then you can get out of it much more cheaply

The P38 OBD interface is 4800 baud serial so you won't need all the pins either

Regards
Steve

Thanks, but have no idea what a elm327 dongle is, or what 4800 baud means.
I have found a wiring diagram for a green cable, not sure if it is correct, but I hope so.
What's the difference between Nanocom Evolution cables?

Just a thought. If I was to make a cable, could I connect all the wires which are connected for the blue and the green and have a cable that works on both the discovery and p38?

Originally Posted by blindin

Thanks, but have no idea what a elm327 dongle is, or what 4800 baud means.
I have found a wiring diagram for a green cable, not sure if it is correct, but I hope so.
What's the difference between Nanocom Evolution cables?

This is an ELM327 dongle it works with the free torque app on android and the paid ones like dashcommand on Ipad etc

Wifi ELM327 OBD2 II CAR Diagnostic Interface Scanner FOR PC AND IOS Iphone Ipad | eBay

Item #131258015912

4800 baud serial is how we all once connected to the internet via dial up modems. You don't need all those pins connected for a serial interface.

Looks like you have the definitive answer about the cable on that page

Good luck let us know how you go

Steve