Tips for installing V17.04 wiTech MicroPod 2 on Win7 32bit /64bit

Have questions with V17.04 wiTech MicroPod 2:
I bought a wiTECH Micropod 2 clone. I have several questions:

1. How do I install it on my laptop? It came with the CD but no instructions.
2. I was looking at one site and it said I should start with a fresh reload of Windows 7. Wouldn't that delete all of the stuff I have on my old laptop?
3. My old laptop has Windows 7 Home Premium and according to some blog article, I need Windows 7 Professional.

I'm looking to perform diagnostics and reset the hard DTC in the TCM.

wiTECH V17.04 installation tips (very important):

1. Yes a fresh reload of windows will delete all your stuff unless you have it backed up.

You are advised to install wiTECH V17.04 on a fresh win7, if it is not a fresh system, when there is a problem with the installation, it may be the cause of a software conflict or the computer may be infected.

2. Required operation system: will woks on Win7 32bit / 64 bit without any problem, no matter Win7 home premium or professional or Ultimate (obdexpress.co.uk engineer tested professional & Ultimate ok)

3.You have to make yourself the Admin of your laptop. After doing that, wiTECH is able to save the change (I changed the 5 to a 6) shown in the following video:

(Video content: How to Solve 17.04 wiTech MicroPod 2 registration issues)

4. Is allowed to connect them to the internet when you use the device.
   First connect MicroPodII to vehicle, if the red indicator turns on, then connect to laptop and run software.

5. Finally, this is wiTECH V17.04 software for free download:

https://mega.nz/#!Nm5QRQYR!fVPAE7SNtYa2iE5eqQaZ1zyW7A1nh94-vPGpK1Iu3lg
No password
Contributor: www.obdexpress.co.uk engineer

Top 5 Porsche OBDII diagnostic scanner & programming tool

Porsche OBDII diagnostic scanner & programming tool we review in this article range from €119 up to €2,129, they are able to diagnose multiple Porsche systems including Engine, Anti-lock Brake System, transmission, airbag and more. Moreover, Piwis 3 and Durametric supports coding and programming.

Tools to be recommended:

1. Porsche Piwis 3 tester (OEM)
2. Durametric diagnostic tool
3. Autel MaxiDAS
4. iCarsoft POR II
5. Launch Creader VII+

Top 1: Porsche Piwis 3
 
Advantages:

• New DoIP Ethernet diagnostic technology, support for models with DoIP diagnostics after 2017.
• Multi Languages available for diagnosis: English, US English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese
• Software version: V38.400.000
• New operating system and more intuitive software interface
• Maintenance, repair, control unit replacement, programming code.
• Login online anti-theft matching programming.
• Guided fault finding.
• Maintenance circuit diagram view.
• Engineer mode (development version) can support special functions such as installing, modify, Flash.
• Process malfunction navigation, showing all interior circuit diagram. Specially if Porsche were produced after 2005. The PIWIS III has original oscillometer and multi-meter Function.

Piwis 3 diagnostic functions:
Read trouble code
Clear trouble code
Show ECU information
Test live data
Display actual values

New Car Models Available :
Panamera (971) 2018
Cayenne (92A) 2018
Macan (95B) 2018
991 (991) 2018
Also support All Other Old car models


How does piwis tester 3 work?
It is a hardware and software tool that plugs into your Windows PC's USB port. Once plugged into the car the software is capable of reading and resetting the different modules in the car.

Target user:
PIWIS 3 tester is too expensive and not easy to use. You most likely won't be able to get a hold of Porsche Piwis unless you are an auto repair shop.

Top 2: Durametric diagnostic tool for Porsche


Advantages:

• Provides in-depth troubleshooting and has great model coverage.

1989-1995 Porsche 928
1990-1992 Porsche 944
1992-1995 Porsche 968
2004-2006 Porsche Carrera GT (980)
1990-1994 Porsche 911 (964)
1994-1998 Porsche 911 (993)
1998-2004 Porsche 911 (996)
2005-2012 Porsche 911 (997)
2012-2015 Porsche 911 (991)
1997-2004 Porsche Boxster (986)
2005-2012 Porsche Boxster (987)
2013-2015 Porsche Boxster (981)
2003-2007 Porsche Cayenne (955)
2008-2010 Porsche Cayenne (957)
2011-2015 Porsche Cayenne (958)
2010-2015 Porsche Panamera (970)
2005-2013 Porsche Cayman (987)
2014-2015 Porsche Cayman (981)

• It can work with all of the systems in the car: DME, Airbag, ABS, Tiptronic, Alarm, Seat Memory, Heating & A/C and more...

Disadvantages:
The Durametric costs several hundred dollars. It also requires a laptop to run.

Target user:
The Durametric is a great tool for Porsche mechanics. Durametric Diagnostic Software is an alternative to the Porsche dealer scanner.

Top 3. AUTEL MaxiDAS DS808 for Porsche and other cars


Advantages:

• Autel MaxiDAS can not only access all Porsche systems and modules, but it can also carry out sensor activations, programming and display live sensor data from all the modules. 

• Covers almost all makes and makes and is not just for diagnostic Porsche vehicles.

Check Porsche coverage on the official site:
https://pro.auteltech.com/measurecarAPP-1-1.html?m=94&operatorType=3

Refer to AUTEL MaxiDAS DS808 reviews here:
http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/service/autel-maxidas-ds808-kit-diagnostic-tool-review-19556.html

Target user:
Autel MaxiDAS is a professional level diagnostic scanner for Porsche and other makes. it is also the cheapest scanner that you can get that will offer similar functionality to a dealer level scanner.

Top 4. iCarsoft POR II for Porsche

Advantages:

• Multi-system coverage
• Price: under 200eur
• Capable of reading and clearing codes from modules that typically only the dealer can access such as:

DME - Engine
Airbag - SRS
ABS
Tiptronic
Alarm
Seat Memory
Heating & A/C
and more

• A few features include ABS Bleeding, Injector coding, ABS Brake relearn function when ABS is replaced.

Disadvantage:
Multi-system diagnostics only works on Porsche vehicles. It can be used on any vehicle for engine diagnostics but not to diagnose other modules.

While the iCarsoft can read and clear codes from most modules on your Porsche, it has limited codding and sensor activation functionality, not like Porsche PIWIS 3 tester.

Target user:
iCarsoft POR II if for owners who are looking for a powerful OBD-II scanner for Porsche vehicles.

Top 5. Launch Creader VII+ for Porsche and other cars


Advantages:
Porsche: confirmed
Any other car makes: confirmed
Multilingual: Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Germany, Italian, Russian.

Disadvantages:
Only cover 4 system: Engine, automatic transmission, anti-lock braking system and airbag
For example, if your climate control module has fault codes, you can't read and clear those codes with Launch Creader.

To sum up:
If you are a professional technician working in a auto repair shop, you will get one Porsche Piwis Tester 3, which can perform in-depth diagnostics, as well as programming, coding and engineering mode programming etc.

If you are Porsche owner looking for a dealer level scanner you will get similar functionality with Autel MaxiDAS.
MaxiDAS provides the in-depth diagnostics and also works on 20+ vehicle makes including Europen, Asian and Domestic vehicles.

Those on a tight budget looking for a good Porsche OBD2 scanner that offers multi-system diagnostic iCarsoft POR II is a great choice.

Before you purchase a Porsche OBD2 scanner, you should always check system coverage for your particular Porsche model and year.

Source:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2020/01/17/how-to-choose-the-best-obdii-scanner-for-porsche-cars/

Experience with best OBD2 code reader for Honda Civic & Ford

Car models: couple of Honda Civics and a Ford and they all have OBD II ports.

User: the first-time user

Code readers to recommend:

1. Bluetooth dongles and the torque app running with mobile phone.
2. Hondas HDS scanner software
3. Mastertech scanner
4. NGS scanner

Reviews one-by-one:

1. Bluetooth dongles and the torque app running with mobile phone.

I bought a cheap one, well, cheap back then ($60 in 2007) and it's been plenty useful. With the aid of mobile Google machines, you can easily and quickly begin to troubleshoot CELs. The only I bought only shows you the code and allows you to delete them. Fancier ones actually give readouts and stuff. There's also cheap ones you can plug into the OBD2 port and get readings on your phone via Bluetooth, so there's that.

2. scangauge

You can get dongles that you plug into the port and it bluetooth all the data to your cell phone. and clears codes as well.
I prefer scangauge or similar so i can check many more things iat the dash instead of a hidden phone in my pocket. better temp gauge, MPG, etc.
I have a code reader that reads SRS and Honda specific codes as well.

3. Hondas HDS scanner software, Mastertech scanner, NGS scanner etc

A code reader is a tool just like anything else in a tool box. Its effectiveness is up to you.
Some codes are easy, read code and throw a part at it....other codes aren't so simple and some people can waste a lot of money by not doing their homework first.
Sometimes people post with codes that can't exist in their car, that means some code readers aren't 100% accurate at reading the codes.
80% of my entire career has revolved around your pesky warning lights LOL
I have:
Hondas HDS scanner software (on two of my personal laptops)
Mastertech scanner (mine, pretty much obsolete now)
NGS scanner (mine, obsolete now)
Still considering getting a $20 engine code reader/eraser just for speed
Our shop has a scanner from Matco that gets a lot of use too.
My car has an Ultragauge on the dash, displays quite a bit of live data and can read/erase codes if needed

Advices and experience sharing:
Advice 1.
the reader gets obsolete with new cars
as long as you own an old car, does not matter much.
select it more for if it reads Honda specific codes (fords were not that fickly, most readers should do the job)
I chose mine for Honda codes, got a newer one for the SRS Honda codes)

Advice 2.
I have an older version of that $70 reader, I got it for $20 on clearance. You can check and clear codes, look up the vin (on newer cars), and check the readiness monitors.
The $180 one will also do freeze frame and live operating data which is handy for diagnostic purposes. And it will apparently do abs codes but iy might not work on all cars.
Or you can save $150 and get a $20 dongle and $5 app. You just won't be able to do abs codes, which with the multiple different vehicles I've owned (2 Fords and 5 Hondas) I have never needed abs scanning. You can always get partsource (or another parts store) to scan it for you if you do have the abs light come on.
You do what you want I'm just trying to save you money.
Honda HIM Picture share from the customer


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Source:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2020/01/16/best-obd2-code-reader-for-honda-civic-ford-reviews/

How to use Mercedes_OBD mileage programmer

Look at the 2015-2017 Mercedes dashboard adjustment cable via OB (In the following article, we refer to it as Mercedes_OBD).

Price:249eur
http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/benz-mercedes-assistant-obd2-mileage-programmer.html
Car model list:
W222: 2015 -2017
W205: 2015-2017
C217: 2015-2017
C190: 2015-2017
C253: 2015-2017
X253: 2015-2017
W447: 2015-2017
W213: 2015-2017 (will update)
-2015: need can filter

How to use Mercedes_OBD:
Open the Mercedes-Benz dashboard adjustment assistant software;
The dashboard adjustment will take 30 to 60 minutes, so the vehicle must be fully charged!
Inside "Information display" , there are instructions for the entire procedure.


Click on "OBD read configuration information".
If it can work with the car, it will display the message "It will take about 15-30 minutes, please ensure the Mercedes is fully charged.", then click on "Yes".


If the dashboard type is not supported, it will prompt: The current dashboard is detected not 2015 - 2017 year, if it is before 2015 year, please add can filter, then click on "4. OBD read odometer value" and then "5. OBD write odometer value". If the dashboard is after 2017 year, Mercedes_OBD software can't support is yet.

Next is to use Mercedes _OBD assistant software for 2016 W205 dashboard adjustment.
Step 1: OBD read configuration information.

Configuration data must be saved after successful reading!

Step 2: Edit the MCU data, you need to remove the back cover of the meter, select the meter type, and select the wiring method according to the type. Directly open the wiring diagram. The meter is available with 8 drives and 11 drives, please select the correct one, there are 5 wires in total.


After connecting the wires according to the wiring diagram, perform the operation


After the MCU data is edited successfully, the wiring can be removed.


Step 3: Write the configuration information that is read out in the first step, and you can select the saved data at this time.


Configuration information is wrote successfully.

At this time, you can adjust the odometer, you can read the odometer value first, and then write.

Here we have written the odometer value of 12,345
Then read it out is 12345km

Then look at the meter, the odometer value is correct! The steps are complete!


Job is done


Far much cheap than DP4, you worth this Benz Mercedes OBD Mileage programmer

 Source:http://www.mileageprogrammer.com/cheapest-solution-of-benz-2015-2017-dashboard-adjustment-via-obd/

How to reset Honda Civic Gen 7 SRS light on?

If Honda Civic Gen 7 SRS light has been on for a while, Pull the code to be sure. Here's how to do it.


All credit goes to user R3dline on ClubRSX).
How it do: (READ THE ENTIRE THING BEFORE PERFORMING. It'll help. I promise)
1) With the engine/car off and key out of ignition, jump pins 4 & 9 on the OBD connector with a paperclip, length of wire with the ends stripped, etc.


2) Turn your key to the "on" position. Don't start it, but just turn it on.
3) Your SRS light is gonna blink. Pay attention to the pattern! Luckily, the SRS light illuminates for 6s (bulb check), shuts off for 3s, then it starts the main code. After the main code, you get a 2s break to relax your eyes, then the sub-code. I'm not 100% sure on what happens after the 3s pause after the sub code, but it likely goes straight into the main code again.


The first set of blinks (after the bulb check) is gonna be the main code. Could either be slow blinks (1.2s between blinks) or super fast blinks (0.1s between blinks)
Count each slow blink as 1
Count each set of 4 super fast blinks as 10
Add them all together, and you get the main code


Second set of blinks is gonna be the main code. Remember, you get a 2s break to compose yourself. lol.
These are gonna be about 4x as fast as the slow blinks from the main code (0.3s between blinks)
Count each blink as 1
Add them together for the sub-code.
After you do all that, you should end up with a [main code]-[sub code] pairing. Match it to the list below, fix whatever issue instead of spray and pray with the parts cannon.


Hope this helps your troubleshooting.
However, if you can't troubleshoot in the above method.
The easier way is to have one HDS HIM Diagnostic Tool







Source:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2020/01/04/diy-how-to-reset-honda-civic-gen-7-srs-light-on/