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Scanner 1.4.0 help, much needed
Scanner 1.4.0 help, much needed
I have to start right at the beginning, how do you even install this on your computer ?
there are only two files on the disk relating to 'Installation guides', One being for Windows 98, and the other Windows XP
I am running Windows 7 Home Premium, which looks like a 32 bit
There were no other instructions.
Blindly I clicked on the install set up, it ran very quickly, too quickly I think.
Computer does not recognise cable and plug when I attach it, and I have no icons, or links in the Start menu, so I don't think that worked.
Any advice appreciated
Thank you
there are only two files on the disk relating to 'Installation guides', One being for Windows 98, and the other Windows XP
I am running Windows 7 Home Premium, which looks like a 32 bit
There were no other instructions.
Blindly I clicked on the install set up, it ran very quickly, too quickly I think.
Computer does not recognise cable and plug when I attach it, and I have no icons, or links in the Start menu, so I don't think that worked.
Any advice appreciated
Thank you
E30 320i
E36 325i Coupe
E46 330i SE
Now an E53 4.6iS
E36 325i Coupe
E46 330i SE
Now an E53 4.6iS
Re: Scanner 1.4.0 help, much needed
I am sure I got this working in xp mode.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/wind ... -windows-7
it might not work on home but I am sure a google search will give you the answer.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/wind ... -windows-7
it might not work on home but I am sure a google search will give you the answer.
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Re: Scanner 1.4.0 help, much needed
The computer will not recognise the lead, as the actual box is powered from the car, not the PC. Plug it into your OBD2 port and retry. Loading the drivers is the key, if it says no drivers installed when you power it from the car, search the net or the forum in a way to install the drivers.
When my scanner arrived the disc had no data on it so I downloaded the PAsoft? Software off the net, then copied the drivers in to my documents then via device manager installed the drivers from my documents and it worked. I did it on XP, supposedly easier than win 7, but the win 7 drivers are now readily available on the net.
It was a couple of years ago now, so the memory is faded.
First step plug it inthe car and it will prompt you to turn the ignition on, then see if it works first
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows7/ ... dows-7.htm
When my scanner arrived the disc had no data on it so I downloaded the PAsoft? Software off the net, then copied the drivers in to my documents then via device manager installed the drivers from my documents and it worked. I did it on XP, supposedly easier than win 7, but the win 7 drivers are now readily available on the net.
It was a couple of years ago now, so the memory is faded.
First step plug it inthe car and it will prompt you to turn the ignition on, then see if it works first

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows7/ ... dows-7.htm
Last edited by Horizon on Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:10 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Scanner 1.4.0 help, much needed
[quote="Horizon"]
The computer will not recognise the lead, as the actual box is powered from the car, not the PC. Plug it into your OBD2 port and retry. Loading the drivers is the key, if it says no drivers installed when you power it from the car, search the net or the forum in a way to install the drivers.
When my scanner arrived the disc had no data on it so I downloaded the PAsoft? Software off the net, then copied the drivers in to my documents then via device manager installed the drivers from my documents and it worked. I did it on XP, supposedly easier than win 7, but the win 7 drivers are now readily available on the net.
It was a couple of years ago now, so the memory is faded.
First step plug it inthe car and it will prompt you to turn the ignition on, then see if it works first
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows7/ ... dows-7.htm
[/quote]
PM me your email address and I will forward you the drivers that were emailed to me when I bought my scanner
Smee
The computer will not recognise the lead, as the actual box is powered from the car, not the PC. Plug it into your OBD2 port and retry. Loading the drivers is the key, if it says no drivers installed when you power it from the car, search the net or the forum in a way to install the drivers.
When my scanner arrived the disc had no data on it so I downloaded the PAsoft? Software off the net, then copied the drivers in to my documents then via device manager installed the drivers from my documents and it worked. I did it on XP, supposedly easier than win 7, but the win 7 drivers are now readily available on the net.
It was a couple of years ago now, so the memory is faded.
First step plug it inthe car and it will prompt you to turn the ignition on, then see if it works first

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows7/ ... dows-7.htm
[/quote]
PM me your email address and I will forward you the drivers that were emailed to me when I bought my scanner
Smee
Re: Scanner 1.4.0 help, much needed
Thank you all for your continued help
I will try the cable and plug while it is plugged into the car and see what that does.
Smeeagain, I will inbox you my email
Thanks again
I will try the cable and plug while it is plugged into the car and see what that does.
Smeeagain, I will inbox you my email
Thanks again
E30 320i
E36 325i Coupe
E46 330i SE
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E36 325i Coupe
E46 330i SE
Now an E53 4.6iS
Re: Scanner 1.4.0 help, much needed
[quote="Ant"]
Thank you all for your continued help
I will try the cable and plug while it is plugged into the car and see what that does.
Smeeagain, I will inbox you my email
Thanks again
[/quote]
Just emailed you the file and instructions
Thank you all for your continued help
I will try the cable and plug while it is plugged into the car and see what that does.
Smeeagain, I will inbox you my email
Thanks again
[/quote]
Just emailed you the file and instructions
Re: Scanner 1.4.0 help, much needed
Received, thank you
Lets see if I can make this even worse
Lets see if I can make this even worse

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E36 325i Coupe
E46 330i SE
Now an E53 4.6iS
Re: Scanner 1.4.0 help, much needed
Mine was on an XP machine but still did the same as you Ant the first time round.
Plug it into the car and then laptop and then install the drivers was the way I had to do it.
Plug it into the car and then laptop and then install the drivers was the way I had to do it.

Re: Scanner 1.4.0 help, much needed
Thank you Raj, just waiting for it to stop raining in the evening 
I dont have a heated garage like some, lol

I dont have a heated garage like some, lol
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Re: Scanner 1.4.0 help, much needed
[quote="Ant"]
just waiting for it to stop raining in the evening
[/quote]
Got a long wait then.........
>:D
) O:-)
just waiting for it to stop raining in the evening

[/quote]
Got a long wait then.........
>:D

If things were meant to be easy, then I will soon complicate them....
Please note...
Anything I say is only from my personal experience and knowledge..
I don't assume to know everything, and know there is a lot I don't know..
But then I could be talking bollox.. O:-)
Please note...
Anything I say is only from my personal experience and knowledge..
I don't assume to know everything, and know there is a lot I don't know..
But then I could be talking bollox.. O:-)
Re: Scanner 1.4.0 help, much needed
[quote="Ant"]
Thank you Raj, just waiting for it to stop raining in the evening
I dont have a heated garage like some, lol
[/quote]
Get in the car and close the door you big p@@f
Thank you Raj, just waiting for it to stop raining in the evening

I dont have a heated garage like some, lol
[/quote]
Get in the car and close the door you big p@@f

Re: Scanner 1.4.0 help, much needed
[quote="Ant"]
Thank you Raj, just waiting for it to stop raining in the evening
I dont have a heated garage like some, lol
[/quote]
Lol but you don't need a garage to sit in the X lol
Thank you Raj, just waiting for it to stop raining in the evening

I dont have a heated garage like some, lol
[/quote]
Lol but you don't need a garage to sit in the X lol

Re: Scanner 1.4.0 help, much needed
[quote="Smeeagain"]
[quote="Ant"]
Thank you Raj, just waiting for it to stop raining in the evening
I dont have a heated garage like some, lol
[/quote]
Get in the car and close the door you big p@@f
[/quote]
Lol exactly.
[quote="Ant"]
Thank you Raj, just waiting for it to stop raining in the evening

I dont have a heated garage like some, lol
[/quote]
Get in the car and close the door you big p@@f

[/quote]
Lol exactly.

Re: Scanner 1.4.0 help, much needed
Poofed my way into the car 
and more by luck than judgement I managed to link the laptop with the car, NOW what do I do, where do I go to understand what all the error codes mean ??
I was looking for why my alarm had started going off on its own, it was after driving in very heavy rain on the motorway and I wondered if the bonnet sensor was damaged/wet/shorting ? So I tried looking under EWS - Electronic Car Immobilisation System as there is an error there.
Firstly 'well secondly, as firstly was, where do I go to see what the error codes mean' Is this the right section to look for faults in the alarm ?
Thirdly - what does the error code "0F[015] power on reset" mean ?
Ta

and more by luck than judgement I managed to link the laptop with the car, NOW what do I do, where do I go to understand what all the error codes mean ??
I was looking for why my alarm had started going off on its own, it was after driving in very heavy rain on the motorway and I wondered if the bonnet sensor was damaged/wet/shorting ? So I tried looking under EWS - Electronic Car Immobilisation System as there is an error there.
Firstly 'well secondly, as firstly was, where do I go to see what the error codes mean' Is this the right section to look for faults in the alarm ?
Thirdly - what does the error code "0F[015] power on reset" mean ?
Ta
E30 320i
E36 325i Coupe
E46 330i SE
Now an E53 4.6iS
E36 325i Coupe
E46 330i SE
Now an E53 4.6iS
Re: Scanner 1.4.0 help, much needed
Have you scanned the car first . Click on scan, this scans the car and then highlights
how many errors are in each module then you can open each module individually
There is a list of what's in each module on here somwhere
http://m.youtube.com/watch?autoplay=1&v=O8eGR6R-h1c
how many errors are in each module then you can open each module individually
There is a list of what's in each module on here somwhere
http://m.youtube.com/watch?autoplay=1&v=O8eGR6R-h1c
Last edited by Horizon on Sat Oct 18, 2014 2:44 pm, edited 1 time in total.
2011 Kia Sorento KX3 2.2D 60 Plate Auto in black ( mine )
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv