Received my new PIWIS III
#1576
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NikeGTS (08-22-2023)
#1577
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edsonreds (08-22-2023)
#1580
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I see you are downloading the link posted. I did the same. Then you should not worry about the crack. It has the crack file inside. There will be some issues you will face once the file is in your PC, but I let you know discovering it.
What I can share is: that version did not work for me, mainly for 2 reasons a) Whenever I tried to put the mode in E (developing/engineering) the system crashed. So that version is only after sales (V). and b) There is no specification on what type of dongle or VCI it is setup for. So no luck in connecting to the car.
There is one post that claimed he/she managed to trick the registry and put it in engineering mode. Tried that, the configuration in this copy is completely different.
My own conclusion (own experience and personal opinion) is that this version is incomplete and aside from the V mode in simulation and use of the wiring diagrams, it will not serve for anything else.
PS. I had to buy space in Mega.nz because it will take ages (months) to download. Just in case you still want to mount that version/copy.
What I can share is: that version did not work for me, mainly for 2 reasons a) Whenever I tried to put the mode in E (developing/engineering) the system crashed. So that version is only after sales (V). and b) There is no specification on what type of dongle or VCI it is setup for. So no luck in connecting to the car.
There is one post that claimed he/she managed to trick the registry and put it in engineering mode. Tried that, the configuration in this copy is completely different.
My own conclusion (own experience and personal opinion) is that this version is incomplete and aside from the V mode in simulation and use of the wiring diagrams, it will not serve for anything else.
PS. I had to buy space in Mega.nz because it will take ages (months) to download. Just in case you still want to mount that version/copy.
#1582
Instructor
Well... that is a good question. I only purchased the software. It works great as advertised. I have 2 complaints (reasons not to recommend them)
1. Even though I have got the latest version of Piwis working on WIn10, engineering mode / developer mode included.... it seems it is no complete. I wanted to code mi WiFi LAN connection and I dont have the "Pr Numbers" menu.
2. Not support for the VCI either. I have my own VCI which is a clone of the VAS... I have a separate driver and everything checks in the driver but for some reasong I can connect to the car.
It was my status up until 1 week ago, and I decided to focus on something else... for some time.
In the future I would buy for a Rennlister here that sells the software, dongle and support for circa USD 500; or maybe I would buy an original Porsche VCI for USD 600. Time will tell.
So far, for the money I spent, trying this gave me a lot of experience on how to navigate in the software and be comfortable with it.... So, good learning after all.
1. Even though I have got the latest version of Piwis working on WIn10, engineering mode / developer mode included.... it seems it is no complete. I wanted to code mi WiFi LAN connection and I dont have the "Pr Numbers" menu.
2. Not support for the VCI either. I have my own VCI which is a clone of the VAS... I have a separate driver and everything checks in the driver but for some reasong I can connect to the car.
It was my status up until 1 week ago, and I decided to focus on something else... for some time.
In the future I would buy for a Rennlister here that sells the software, dongle and support for circa USD 500; or maybe I would buy an original Porsche VCI for USD 600. Time will tell.
So far, for the money I spent, trying this gave me a lot of experience on how to navigate in the software and be comfortable with it.... So, good learning after all.
#1585
Sorry for the cross-posting, but I felt people should know.
If you try to renew your Launch subscription via "Auto Softwares" (on WhatsApp), be aware the he ripped me off. Took the money and ran. I'm an idiot for trusting him, and he's a jerk.
Caveat Emptor
If you try to renew your Launch subscription via "Auto Softwares" (on WhatsApp), be aware the he ripped me off. Took the money and ran. I'm an idiot for trusting him, and he's a jerk.
Caveat Emptor
#1586
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I thought you already had PIWIS, so I assume you got a Launch because it works on many cars and models-
I've posted after extensive searching, that the only Launch X-431 models to consider are the US market ones, NOT the Amazon rest of the world scam deals.
Here's a trusted retailer, and they come with 1 year warranty and updates. Torque model:
https://www.aeswave.com/Launch-X-431...94-p10327.html
And the more affordable Turbo model:
https://www.aeswave.com/Turbo-III-Di...01-p10307.html
I've posted after extensive searching, that the only Launch X-431 models to consider are the US market ones, NOT the Amazon rest of the world scam deals.
Here's a trusted retailer, and they come with 1 year warranty and updates. Torque model:
https://www.aeswave.com/Launch-X-431...94-p10327.html
And the more affordable Turbo model:
https://www.aeswave.com/Turbo-III-Di...01-p10307.html
#1587
I got mine from Amazon, received excellent (but slow) support from the vendor on two different occassions, and got a two year subscription. No scam at all, plus it was half the price of the two you list (and it's still less than $750 dollars). The problem is the subscription renewal is now $384/year.
I have the Launch because it's simply WAY faster for coding than using PIWIS.
I have the Launch because it's simply WAY faster for coding than using PIWIS.
#1588
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Everyone on the Ferrari groups who bought their X-431 from Amazon dealers returned or sold them. The only X-431 that works on the Ferrari transmission calibration/setup is the Torque I listed. The Rest Of The World cheap versions don't. At one point, shops would rent people doing their Ferrari DIY with the Torque because it was so expensive-
The Torque is also sold through either Matco or Snap-On,(can't recall right now) and the Turbo which was made a few years after the Torque came in a smaller more affordable tablet.
If I were to buy an X-431, I would get one of these from the US distributor. They are the genuine ones with support in the US-and I see AES has the latest versions, I looked into this 2-3 years ago.
The Torque is also sold through either Matco or Snap-On,(can't recall right now) and the Turbo which was made a few years after the Torque came in a smaller more affordable tablet.
If I were to buy an X-431, I would get one of these from the US distributor. They are the genuine ones with support in the US-and I see AES has the latest versions, I looked into this 2-3 years ago.
Last edited by JB911; 08-26-2023 at 11:00 PM.
#1589
Everyone on the Ferrari groups who bought their X-431 from Amazon dealers returned or sold them. The only X-431 that works on the Ferrari transmission calibration/setup is the Torque I listed. The Rest Of The World cheap versions don't. At one point, shops would rent people doing their Ferrari DIY with the Torque because it was so expensive-
The Torque is also sold through either Matco or Snap-On,(can't recall right now) and the Turbo which was made a few years after the Torque came in a smaller more affordable tablet.
If I were to buy an X-431, I would get one of these from the US distributor. They are the genuine ones with support in the US-and I see AES has the latest versions, I looked into this 2-3 years ago.
The Torque is also sold through either Matco or Snap-On,(can't recall right now) and the Turbo which was made a few years after the Torque came in a smaller more affordable tablet.
If I were to buy an X-431, I would get one of these from the US distributor. They are the genuine ones with support in the US-and I see AES has the latest versions, I looked into this 2-3 years ago.