ICarScan X431 Tool Available again.
04-26-2017, 03:06 AM
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The android app name is "M-Diag" it has a black square box with an Orange M in the middle.
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04-26-2017, 03:11 AM
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04-26-2017, 08:30 AM
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The Apple iOS app is EZDiag. I am still waiting for their tech support to come back with remedy as app fails to initialize and run diagnostics.
Here are pictures I just took from the car, https://www.flickr.com/gp/123860615@N08/31W72r
1. I verified Bluetooth connectivity to the device
2. I start the EZDiag app
3. It successfully communicates with the device, but says “Diag File” is not downloaded.
4. I click the “Download Dial File” and it fails, and nothing happens.
Here are pictures I just took from the car, https://www.flickr.com/gp/123860615@N08/31W72r
1. I verified Bluetooth connectivity to the device
2. I start the EZDiag app
3. It successfully communicates with the device, but says “Diag File” is not downloaded.
4. I click the “Download Dial File” and it fails, and nothing happens.
04-26-2017, 11:22 AM
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Thanks for the info guys, I may cancel my order though.
Where can I purchase this in the US?
After paying with paypal they asked for a copy of my Drivers License, front and back and I don't think I feel comfortable doing that. Have not had someone request that for a mail order since 1990s
Where can I purchase this in the US?
After paying with paypal they asked for a copy of my Drivers License, front and back and I don't think I feel comfortable doing that. Have not had someone request that for a mail order since 1990s
04-26-2017, 11:24 AM
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It's back! And it appears they now have software for your iPhone (besides the already available Android software.)
It's been NLA for a while - but today on FaceBook they announced it was back with a new one. You can find it at: http://www.obd2tool.com/goods-5052-L...r+Android.html
What's it do? Probably everything that Durametric Pro does for a fraction of the price, with unlimited number of cars - and software for LOTS of other car manufacturers. A much more universal tool, having detailed diagnostics for our Cayennes. Cost - $158. With a choice of 5 car manufacturers software included. It uses the "Launch" software package - and they are a very well known maker of high-price diagnostics tools.
I own a Durametric. I haven't used it in about a year - since I got the ICarScan.
ICarScan is much easier to use than the Durametric since it works with my Android smartphone, no need to boot up a computer and plug it into the computer. It connects via Bluetooth to the phone. I carry it in the Cayenne since it's tiny and can be used anytime I have my phone along (about 100% of the time.) So far I haven't found anything I can't do with it that could be done with the Porsche PWIS. Doesn't mean there isn't - but I haven't found it yet. It resets all the different service reminders. Resets adaptatations. Reads out real-time values and can plot them. Can read and clear codes stored in any of the vehicle modules.
DISCLAIMER: I get nothing for posting this except hoping to encourage the company to continue producing it, since that means there will be software updates for the one I already own. I like it. I think it's good value. YMMV - but I don't think so.
It's been NLA for a while - but today on FaceBook they announced it was back with a new one. You can find it at: http://www.obd2tool.com/goods-5052-L...r+Android.html
What's it do? Probably everything that Durametric Pro does for a fraction of the price, with unlimited number of cars - and software for LOTS of other car manufacturers. A much more universal tool, having detailed diagnostics for our Cayennes. Cost - $158. With a choice of 5 car manufacturers software included. It uses the "Launch" software package - and they are a very well known maker of high-price diagnostics tools.
I own a Durametric. I haven't used it in about a year - since I got the ICarScan.
ICarScan is much easier to use than the Durametric since it works with my Android smartphone, no need to boot up a computer and plug it into the computer. It connects via Bluetooth to the phone. I carry it in the Cayenne since it's tiny and can be used anytime I have my phone along (about 100% of the time.) So far I haven't found anything I can't do with it that could be done with the Porsche PWIS. Doesn't mean there isn't - but I haven't found it yet. It resets all the different service reminders. Resets adaptatations. Reads out real-time values and can plot them. Can read and clear codes stored in any of the vehicle modules.
DISCLAIMER: I get nothing for posting this except hoping to encourage the company to continue producing it, since that means there will be software updates for the one I already own. I like it. I think it's good value. YMMV - but I don't think so.
04-26-2017, 12:10 PM
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Did they ask for a copy of your Driver's License? How did you pay? I assume this is the same company on amazon, just a little more since with shipping they wanted $190 vs $218 here https://www.amazon.com/iCarScan-Diag...aunch+icarscan
As far as the same company - maybe not. The Amazon one is fullfilled by CarOBDII. The other one is direct to www.obd2tool.com - I can imagine there may be more than one company distributing/selling the tool, but without more information it's not possible to determine that.
04-26-2017, 12:31 PM
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No - there was no request for any additional information. I believe I paid with Paypal - which has a credit card for funding. It's been over a year - so digging back on exact details is sketchy - but I can assure you, I never sent any ID information to anyone. Don't do that.
As far as the same company - maybe not. The Amazon one is fullfilled by CarOBDII. The other one is direct to www.obd2tool.com - I can imagine there may be more than one company distributing/selling the tool, but without more information it's not possible to determine that.
As far as the same company - maybe not. The Amazon one is fullfilled by CarOBDII. The other one is direct to www.obd2tool.com - I can imagine there may be more than one company distributing/selling the tool, but without more information it's not possible to determine that.
04-26-2017, 12:43 PM
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The Apple iOS app is EZDiag. I am still waiting for their tech support to come back with remedy as app fails to initialize and run diagnostics.
Here are pictures I just took from the car, https://www.flickr.com/gp/123860615@N08/31W72r
1. I verified Bluetooth connectivity to the device
2. I start the EZDiag app
3. It successfully communicates with the device, but says “Diag File” is not downloaded.
4. I click the “Download Dial File” and it fails, and nothing happens.
Here are pictures I just took from the car, https://www.flickr.com/gp/123860615@N08/31W72r
1. I verified Bluetooth connectivity to the device
2. I start the EZDiag app
3. It successfully communicates with the device, but says “Diag File” is not downloaded.
4. I click the “Download Dial File” and it fails, and nothing happens.
Have you attempted to download a Porsche specific file of any type?
If I can steal my wife's iPhone I may take a shot at it to see what the thing looks like.
04-26-2017, 05:45 PM
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What android app are you using with this? This is the hardware I bought:
http://www.obd2tool.com/goods.php?id=5052
I tried the QR code (http://golo.x431.com/go/?id=80) that's included in the packaging, but it fails to installed stating the package is corrupted. The filename is 'M-Diag-V6.0.0.apk'
Could someone else here at least try downloading that apk onto one of their android devices to see if it's actually corrupted? It won't load on my Galaxy S7.
I did manage to get it to load on an older Nexus 7 tablet.
I know there's considerable piracy and in-fighting among the various OBD dongle makers, thus all the hoops one has to jump through. I bought mine direct from obd2tool.com but have received no replies from their support.
http://www.obd2tool.com/goods.php?id=5052
I tried the QR code (http://golo.x431.com/go/?id=80) that's included in the packaging, but it fails to installed stating the package is corrupted. The filename is 'M-Diag-V6.0.0.apk'
Could someone else here at least try downloading that apk onto one of their android devices to see if it's actually corrupted? It won't load on my Galaxy S7.
I did manage to get it to load on an older Nexus 7 tablet.
I know there's considerable piracy and in-fighting among the various OBD dongle makers, thus all the hoops one has to jump through. I bought mine direct from obd2tool.com but have received no replies from their support.
04-26-2017, 06:22 PM
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What android app are you using with this? This is the hardware I bought:
http://www.obd2tool.com/goods.php?id=5052
I tried the QR code (http://golo.x431.com/go/?id=80) that's included in the packaging, but it fails to installed stating the package is corrupted. The filename is 'M-Diag-V6.0.0.apk'
Could someone else here at least try downloading that apk onto one of their android devices to see if it's actually corrupted? It won't load on my Galaxy S7.
I did manage to get it to load on an older Nexus 7 tablet.
I know there's considerable piracy and in-fighting among the various OBD dongle makers, thus all the hoops one has to jump through. I bought mine direct from obd2tool.com but have received no replies from their support.
http://www.obd2tool.com/goods.php?id=5052
I tried the QR code (http://golo.x431.com/go/?id=80) that's included in the packaging, but it fails to installed stating the package is corrupted. The filename is 'M-Diag-V6.0.0.apk'
Could someone else here at least try downloading that apk onto one of their android devices to see if it's actually corrupted? It won't load on my Galaxy S7.
I did manage to get it to load on an older Nexus 7 tablet.
I know there's considerable piracy and in-fighting among the various OBD dongle makers, thus all the hoops one has to jump through. I bought mine direct from obd2tool.com but have received no replies from their support.
bought mine from Obd2tool.com delivered from china to uk in 3 days
the only problem I wanted to cure was my headlights after fitting new ballasts it shows error " check headlight beam adjustment "but the diagnostics show headlights L and R not installed and I cannot install them through the gateway.
great tool, Recomend buying, easy to use for beginner like me.
04-27-2017, 04:01 PM
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But I could not manage to code the Porsche as it kept giving a fail each time I tried to turn off my TPMS.
Hope this helps
04-27-2017, 04:34 PM
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More recent ones have, apparently, become more dependent on being programmed via the dealer/service PIWIS interfaces. Not just because of a money-grab, that's certainly part of it, but also because there's multiple modules that often have to be re-programmed together. As in button clusters being re-programmed along with the modules controlling the functions they actuate.
As for total control over all features, no, these interfaces aren't going to do everything a wired PIWIS connection can perform.