Obdexpress.co.uk engineer here offers the solution to the BMW carsoft 6.5 software crash issue. Problem: When connect the carsoft 6.5 diagnostic interface for BMW with computer and vehicle, the vehicle 4 lights turn on, 1 for power, 2x for Kline and one for L line. The one for service interval does not light up. Start to diagnose to find that the software can get live data, but if try to do a. Related Download Files. BMW Carsoft 6.5 software install.pdf (1.05MB) BMW Carsoft 6.5 SP1 Full.iso (39.6MB) We know BMW Carsoft 6.5 can do:-diagnose and reset ABS light-change odometer reading from miles to KM-can view O2 sensor readings, timing, vanos advance, rpm, coolant temperature, airflow, injector signals etc. Carsoft 6.5 FOR BMW. Bmw Carsoft 6.5 is a diagnostic tool for Bmw series from 1998-2006. Description: – Digital total test: It gives you a 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. Related Download Files. BMW Carsoft 6.5 software install.pdf (1.05MB) BMW Carsoft 6.5 SP1 Full.iso (39.6MB) We know BMW Carsoft 6.5 can do:-diagnose and reset ABS light-change odometer reading from miles to KM-can view O2 sensor readings, timing, vanos advance, rpm, coolant temperature, airflow, injector signals etc. I am successfully running Carsoft 6.5/SP1 on a fairly modern Dell Latitude E4300 laptop, running Windows 7 and using a Belkin USB-Serial adapter (Prolific chipset based). The main trick is to make sure the COM port for your usb-serial adapter is set to COM1. This can be done in the Device Manager.
Not sure if this was covered but I got the idea from someone in the carsoft success thread. He said he had to connect the L line(pin 15) from the 20 pin connector to the K line(pin 17) going into the carsoft module. Some people were confused so i hope this helps.
I have a generic eobdtool.co.uk carsoft 6.5 cable kit. It was purchased very early on and I don’t see any kits now that looks like mine. I made a custom male DB9 to female DB9 cable with the pin changes. A DB9 connector is what the serial port connector is. I have an old laptop with a real serial port running windows 95 and Carsoft 6.5sp1 installed. Carsoft 6.5 couldn’t read the ABS module with the cable i made until I had set my serial port to COM Port 1.
The first thing i did was open the 20 pin connector cable. There was 5 wires soldered to 5 pins. Pins 14, 15, 17, 19, and 20. This explains why oil and service interval reset never worked with carsoft. I saw that some ppl have pins 17 and 20 connected together internally but mine were individual. Iceman posted this image up:
My DB9 connector did not have the same pin outs as the one in the chart but the BMW 20 pin connector has the correct pin locations. Remember that the above image is of the cars port and not your 20 pin connector cable(mirrored image i believe). I used continuity test on a multimeter to find where pins 14, 15, 17, 19, and 20 were located on the DB9 connector on the other end of the 20pin connector cable. This only applies to my cable, other manufacturers could use different wiring schemes which is why its best to confirm using a multimeter.
DB9 Pin 1 goes to Pin 14
DB9 Pin 3 goes to Pin 17
DB9 Pin 5 goes to Pin 19
DB9 Pin 7 goes to Pin 20
DB9 Pin 8 goes to Pin 15
After i found the pin outs, i made the custom male DB9 to female DB9 cable.
On the male DB9 i followed the same pin outs that i found while testing except left out pin 3. On the female side, i followed the same pin out except i took pin 8 from the male DB9 and put it in pin 3 of the female DB9. By doing this, you are making the L line(pin 15) from the car communicate through the K line of the carsoft 6.5 module.
DB9 Pin 1 goes to Pin 14
DB9 Pin 3 goes to Pin 17
DB9 Pin 5 goes to Pin 19
DB9 Pin 7 goes to Pin 20
DB9 Pin 8 goes to Pin 15
After i found the pin outs, i made the custom male DB9 to female DB9 cable.
On the male DB9 i followed the same pin outs that i found while testing except left out pin 3. On the female side, i followed the same pin out except i took pin 8 from the male DB9 and put it in pin 3 of the female DB9. By doing this, you are making the L line(pin 15) from the car communicate through the K line of the carsoft 6.5 module.
My serial port’s COM Port is port 2 by default. Carsoft worked fine on port 2 except for the ABS. i had to disable other devices in device manager for the serial port to become COM Port 1. Remember to change the carsoft setting to use COM Port 1 if you were using another port previously. I never tested if the regular cables can read the ABS in COM Port 1 without the custom cable i made. I also havent tested if a serial to USB adapter will work for this either.
First ABS Scan results and was in the process of erasing them:
ASC fault is probably from ASC delete and i guess i have 2 bad speed sensors. A long time ago i had a bad brake pedal travel sensor that made the ABS light go on. I guess the module deletes the oldest errors when new ones are created because i never cleared it before.
Second scan:
Im guessing its the ASC delete thats giving the error but its weird it didnt give me the same error like the first scan.
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I bought BMW CarSoft v6.5 entire kit from China for less than 50USD including the shipping to Ireland. I am driving a BMW 1994 325i Coupe M50B25 Euro left hand drive.
Package including:
BMW 6.5 Interface Unit
BMW OBDI 20 Pin Cable
BMW OBDII 16 Pin Cable
RS-232 Serial (COM) cable
BMW CarSoft v6.5 software CD
Computer:
Attach the carsoft v6.5 interface to my old Win XP PC with COM port.
NOTE:
If your computer does not have a serial port, a PCMCIA serial card must be used.
A USB to Serial adaptor is not recommended and not supported in Carsoft.
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A PCMCIA adaptor card is not included in Carsoft.
Please refer to the installation instructions that come with your PCMCIA Card.
Serial Port RS-232 on the PC/Laptop:
PCA RS-232 card inside:
Well let’s get right to it.
Carsoft v6.5 software was not difficult to install if follow the extremely detail pdf attachment here:
Mount on software image and enter into main menu
Click Perform Diagnosis->Total Diagnose, you will see lots of available tests control modules at once
Erase the fault codes in specific control modules
Click Special Functions tab, you are able to perform some special functions, like Live Data, LCM Reading, Service interval reset etc.
Live DME – Digital Petrol Engine Control Unit:
Viewing parameters: Engine speed (RPM), intake air temperature, air flow, power supply etc.
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Live DDE – Digital Diesel Engine Control Unit:
twice more sensors and readings than DME.
Live EGS – Automatic Gear Box Control Unit:
Carsoft 6.5 erase DME code
No tool is perfect. Not all of those functions are available for all BMWs. Everything looks nice and promising, but… The newer BMW you have the more satisfaction you get from diagnose. I have OBDI and I couldn’t enjoy LIVE DATA and some other modules. If your model is 1994 later, it will be fine.
Tips for OBD2 car, if you get every modules not responding or DDE responding and all the other modules not responding.
Here is the solution. With the soldering iron, bridge the pin 7 and 8 (the 2 K-line) together
Here is the solution. With the soldering iron, bridge the pin 7 and 8 (the 2 K-line) together
This will fix this problem on most E39 and E46
Another tip if you get a similar problem using a 20-pin on a 4-cylinder BMW try bridging the pin 17 and 20.
Another tip if you get a similar problem using a 20-pin on a 4-cylinder BMW try bridging the pin 17 and 20.
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