Here are the details of my setup of MacBook Pro with VW Fusion – Windows 10 or Bootcamp, both working for BMW coding with ICOM software.
Hardware: 2015 Retina Macbook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Software: VMWare Fusion 10
VM Specs:
Windows 10 64Bit
4GB RAM
Thinly provisioned 200GB VM. (Thin means it only takes the space it is using but Windows thinks it is 200GB total.)
Software working on VM:
BMW Standard Tools 2.12 (NCSexpert, WinFKP, INPA, etc)
ISTA-D (Dealership Diagnostic Software, I did not install ISTA-P due to space concerns)
E-Sys (For newer Fxx/Gxx/Ix cars)
I back up my VM on an external hard drive and I take snap shots of the VM in case upgrades to the software fails and breaks.
I am very happy with this setup.
Another option instead of VM fusion is to bootcamp the mac. That’s
what I’ve done also. It partitions the hard drive into separate drives,
allowing you to boot the Mac up into windows natively. Then used
bimmergeeks.com software packages. It’s very clear and easy to
understand. It’s also been condensed some and has the most recent
updates in place….
BootCamp
Pros:
Free + windows 10 license
All system resources are utilized by Windows only.
Acts like a windows machine
Cons:
Requires permanent space allocated to BootCamp
Requires rebooting if you ever want to go back to Mac
Unable to write into MacOS side of things without 3rd party drivers
VM
Pros:
Snapshots
Space allocated is only like a file, so free space is still utilized by Mac
No need to restart to get into Windows for something.
Cons:
Not free, and annual upgrades start to cost a lot
Shares resources with MacOS which can be limited if the Mac doesn’t have enough RAM, CPUs etc.
A little more complicated in initial setup sometimes.
Both have its merits and I ultimately like BMW ICOM A2 when the mac has enough resources to run it.
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How to get Nexiq USB Link to work with Cat ET software
I’m here to help you guys confirm that:
The NEXIQ USB Link adapter is able to work perfectly with Caterpillar Electronic Technician software.
Nexiq has no problems working with Cat ET. If the Cat is in a GM truck, you will need a special Cat OBDII connector. In trucks with the standard 6/9 pin connector, there is no issues.
Works on BHL F-series , Whl excav. and wheel loaders, but better option is Cat ET
Nexiq adapters work with Cat ET on truck engines.
NOT work on construction equipment due to a different communication protocol. Will need a Cat Comm 3 for those.
Btw, spend the money on a real Nexiq or good china clone if you do….stay away from the cheap china knockoffs. They work, kinda, but for how long and no support.
This is a working china clone Nexiq adapter at a good price
Here are Nexiq USB Link adapter and CAT ET connection issues and solutions, which might help you out.
– Connection Error 434:
The reason for error 434 might be the adapterserver in the Cat software, change it for the chinese Cat server and it will work, at least here it does after the 434 error, C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Offboard Information Products, look here for “”CommunicationAdapterServer.exe”and “CommunicationAdapterServerps.dll” by me dll file was not there but I put it anyway, I copied it from a other XP computer who was working with the chinees cat adapter, however I put it in a WIN 7 computer, that was working too after the change, I m new here have no idea how to share the files, but I have them here, save the original files in a new folder, never know if you ever get a original one (-: , hope that I could help you with this info
– Connection Error 149:
Utilities -> Preferences -> Communications -> RP1210 Compilant Device then Advanced Choose Heavy Duty Truck Scanner USB Nexiq Link
If it doesn’t work,
Reinstall drivers and verify that you have this in the device manager JUNGO USB LINK WINDRIVER if you missing one of this it wont work
OR
You need to run this program in compatibility mode for windows xp, sp 3 to get the nexiq to work on windows 7. i was getting the same notice that my nexiq was not a rp1210 compliant device, i went to programs and selected cat (etech), right clicked, properties, compatibility, and chose windows xp sp3. went back to cat, and the device works perfectly now. That will fix this issue
– Cannot connect to any truck after Nexiq firmware update:
No need to be updated because the result would be the same it will not work, simply reformat the laptop or use an additional USB adapter.It has been my tried and succeeded.You simply reinstall firmware v1.0
remember where the first time you connect the USB port, meaning the usb port 1, port2 on the laptop.You can also look in computer management \ device manager \ Jungo \ there should be a USB device \ windriver.Good luck.
If you are using WIN XP. / WIN 7/8 you have to reinstall the PC / notebook / formate driver C / REMEMBER Coppy your data if only one partition.After you install all the software and nexiq drives, usb vincle Obd2 scan tool nexiq connect to a PC / notebook to install the new one.If you find welcom to the found new hardware wizard or click cancel driver updates.Open Computer Management \ Device Manager \ Jungo \ if there is a usb device that is an exclamation point, click disable usb device And off usb nexiq of the computer after the reinstall usb nexiq to the computer and then click enable usb device and then restart your computer and unplug the usb nexiq back of the computer.Do the same on the other port.Good luck.
Connect to a computer usb nexiq vehicle. CAUTION cancle welcome to the new hardware found. go to Control panel \ administrative tools \ computer management \ device manager \ Jungo – usb device — click disable – unplug usb nexiq vehicle from computer.Then connect back to the computer usb vehicle nexiq — click enable usb devices – usb nexiq vehicle back off of the computer — restart the computer .
The NEXIQ USB Link adapter is able to work perfectly with Caterpillar Electronic Technician software.
Nexiq has no problems working with Cat ET. If the Cat is in a GM truck, you will need a special Cat OBDII connector. In trucks with the standard 6/9 pin connector, there is no issues.
Works on BHL F-series , Whl excav. and wheel loaders, but better option is Cat ET
Nexiq adapters work with Cat ET on truck engines.
NOT work on construction equipment due to a different communication protocol. Will need a Cat Comm 3 for those.
Btw, spend the money on a real Nexiq or good china clone if you do….stay away from the cheap china knockoffs. They work, kinda, but for how long and no support.
This is a working china clone Nexiq adapter at a good price
Here are Nexiq USB Link adapter and CAT ET connection issues and solutions, which might help you out.
– Connection Error 434:
The reason for error 434 might be the adapterserver in the Cat software, change it for the chinese Cat server and it will work, at least here it does after the 434 error, C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Offboard Information Products, look here for “”CommunicationAdapterServer.exe”and “CommunicationAdapterServerps.dll” by me dll file was not there but I put it anyway, I copied it from a other XP computer who was working with the chinees cat adapter, however I put it in a WIN 7 computer, that was working too after the change, I m new here have no idea how to share the files, but I have them here, save the original files in a new folder, never know if you ever get a original one (-: , hope that I could help you with this info
– Connection Error 149:
Utilities -> Preferences -> Communications -> RP1210 Compilant Device then Advanced Choose Heavy Duty Truck Scanner USB Nexiq Link
If it doesn’t work,
Reinstall drivers and verify that you have this in the device manager JUNGO USB LINK WINDRIVER if you missing one of this it wont work
OR
You need to run this program in compatibility mode for windows xp, sp 3 to get the nexiq to work on windows 7. i was getting the same notice that my nexiq was not a rp1210 compliant device, i went to programs and selected cat (etech), right clicked, properties, compatibility, and chose windows xp sp3. went back to cat, and the device works perfectly now. That will fix this issue
– Cannot connect to any truck after Nexiq firmware update:
No need to be updated because the result would be the same it will not work, simply reformat the laptop or use an additional USB adapter.It has been my tried and succeeded.You simply reinstall firmware v1.0
remember where the first time you connect the USB port, meaning the usb port 1, port2 on the laptop.You can also look in computer management \ device manager \ Jungo \ there should be a USB device \ windriver.Good luck.
If you are using WIN XP. / WIN 7/8 you have to reinstall the PC / notebook / formate driver C / REMEMBER Coppy your data if only one partition.After you install all the software and nexiq drives, usb vincle Obd2 scan tool nexiq connect to a PC / notebook to install the new one.If you find welcom to the found new hardware wizard or click cancel driver updates.Open Computer Management \ Device Manager \ Jungo \ if there is a usb device that is an exclamation point, click disable usb device And off usb nexiq of the computer after the reinstall usb nexiq to the computer and then click enable usb device and then restart your computer and unplug the usb nexiq back of the computer.Do the same on the other port.Good luck.
Connect to a computer usb nexiq vehicle. CAUTION cancle welcome to the new hardware found. go to Control panel \ administrative tools \ computer management \ device manager \ Jungo – usb device — click disable – unplug usb nexiq vehicle from computer.Then connect back to the computer usb vehicle nexiq — click enable usb devices – usb nexiq vehicle back off of the computer — restart the computer .
Launch X431 PRO 3 Maserati Reviews
How do you think of Launch X431 Pro 3 for Maserati diagnostics
Look here: Launch X431 PRO 3 Reviews – Maserati diagnostic tests
Review 1: it does this according to specs ( this is just for qp m139 the tool does more for other models)
S017 PIS Adaptation
S017 Self Learning
S017 Reset wear index
S017 Actuators calibration
S017 Clutch configuration
S017 Clutch actuator bleed
S017 Actuator bleed engagement and selection
S018 PIS Adaptation
S018 Self Learning
S018 Reset wear index
S018 Clutch configuration
Review 2: I think this is also the scan tool the gentleman from the other thead was referencing to. I havent asked Voicey about it knowing he uses Texa the majority of the time. Basically what you’d need to do a clutch is to be able to write into the NCR (TCU) the new clutch configuration, reset the PIS, and run self learn. If you can do all of that your good as far as the clutch is concerned.
Review 3: I have a Launch here – it’s firmly at the bottom of the pecking order of diagnostic tools in our workshop.
When I first used it I thought it was a Chinese rip off/clone – that should give you an idea of what it’s like to use. It does have some modules however there are so many revisions during a model run that you need to be lucky that it has the correct software version otherwise it’ll misinform you at best and damage something at worst.
So to give you an idea of the quality of the launch – I did a clutch reading on a Ferrari before I left the workshop. The SD2 was at 44.78%. My other two premium tools were within 0.5% of that figure. The launch was reading 29.85% – way off.
If the Launch X431 was your only tool you’d get into trouble real quickly.
Review 4: On the Launch…it is reading the numbers, but the software is what breaks down all the information…Like Voicey I`m not a fan…I have used one on Jags and Land Rovers and you are constantly F-ing around with the software version.. For example…If you had version 3.0 on your unit and you upgraded to 3.1, you would think it would do all of 3.0 and then some…Not this thing..As far as the clutch wear, it has been discussed on here that number isn`t always very accurate at all if someone didn`t reset it correctly when the clutch was replaced…
Review 5: To be honest, I don’t know very much about Maserati or Ferrari. It’s not just something you can jump into without experience or training ( These make BMW and Mercedes look like Toyota’s ) in any event I was able to plug the Launch into a Maserati and it looked pretty impressive for a throw away tool.. It really does a lot..
Review 6: the scan tool is what interprets the numbers into the algorithm of the clutch wear.
So for instance, if I have a GS in front of me, it will take the closed clutch position and the new closed clutch position. These are the only numbers the NCR provides. The Scan tool is what takes those numbers, subtracts them, divides it from the thickness of a new clutch, multiplies it, and gives you the actual clutch wear. That algorithm is done with the software of the scan tool. So, if that’s off the reading is off, when you write the new parameters into the NCR it will be off, and the PIS will be off. If it misreads the new closed clutch position, with the closed clutch position you have no foundation for the algorithm either.
I can give you an example, I actually did a PPI on a GS about 6 months ago. Well the gentleman selling the car actually took the car to someone I’ve always felt was reputable. So I thought the gentleman selling the car was well to put it lightly embellishing what the actual clutch wear was in order to sell the car. I called the gentleman who did the clutch wear read out, KNOWING there’s no way he misread it. He looked up the data from the receipt and actually confirmed what the guy told me. I was beside myself, but he did read it with the Leo system and the read out was definitely wrong. I double checked my readings, and the algorithm to be sure I read it correctly. My read out was in line with a PPI that was done a year and half earlier by a Maserati dealership using the SD2/3 as well.
My point to this is, even using the Leo he somehow messed up the read out. But that being stated if you had a scan tool that far off to begin with, you don’t want to mess with your car or someone else’s. I’m glad Dave posted this from Aldous because what he is saying is true. If you’re not careful you’ll write something into the NCR that will have a huge impact on the drive-ability of the car. Then once it’s done, how do you get it back to where it was with an inaccurate scan tool? Even with a good OBD2 Scanner, once you write the new closed position in wrong, when you take the accurate scan tool you’ll be guessing at what it should be new. Round and round it will go.
The only way I can know the accuracy of the scan tool is to have it in front of me, someone asked me about it being a Unicorn if it could do what the gentleman said it could. Now that we have data from a reliable source, namely Voicey/J that has done this, I would say, no it’s not a Unicorn. It’s seems to be a good way to comatose the vehicle you are working on. Seems Jason is echoing the same thing with the updates. So, anyway, I’m glad we had guys chimed in on it before someone did mess their car up.
Look here: Launch X431 PRO 3 Reviews – Maserati diagnostic tests
Review 1: it does this according to specs ( this is just for qp m139 the tool does more for other models)
S017 PIS Adaptation
S017 Self Learning
S017 Reset wear index
S017 Actuators calibration
S017 Clutch configuration
S017 Clutch actuator bleed
S017 Actuator bleed engagement and selection
S018 PIS Adaptation
S018 Self Learning
S018 Reset wear index
S018 Clutch configuration
Review 2: I think this is also the scan tool the gentleman from the other thead was referencing to. I havent asked Voicey about it knowing he uses Texa the majority of the time. Basically what you’d need to do a clutch is to be able to write into the NCR (TCU) the new clutch configuration, reset the PIS, and run self learn. If you can do all of that your good as far as the clutch is concerned.
Review 3: I have a Launch here – it’s firmly at the bottom of the pecking order of diagnostic tools in our workshop.
When I first used it I thought it was a Chinese rip off/clone – that should give you an idea of what it’s like to use. It does have some modules however there are so many revisions during a model run that you need to be lucky that it has the correct software version otherwise it’ll misinform you at best and damage something at worst.
So to give you an idea of the quality of the launch – I did a clutch reading on a Ferrari before I left the workshop. The SD2 was at 44.78%. My other two premium tools were within 0.5% of that figure. The launch was reading 29.85% – way off.
If the Launch X431 was your only tool you’d get into trouble real quickly.
Review 4: On the Launch…it is reading the numbers, but the software is what breaks down all the information…Like Voicey I`m not a fan…I have used one on Jags and Land Rovers and you are constantly F-ing around with the software version.. For example…If you had version 3.0 on your unit and you upgraded to 3.1, you would think it would do all of 3.0 and then some…Not this thing..As far as the clutch wear, it has been discussed on here that number isn`t always very accurate at all if someone didn`t reset it correctly when the clutch was replaced…
Review 5: To be honest, I don’t know very much about Maserati or Ferrari. It’s not just something you can jump into without experience or training ( These make BMW and Mercedes look like Toyota’s ) in any event I was able to plug the Launch into a Maserati and it looked pretty impressive for a throw away tool.. It really does a lot..
Review 6: the scan tool is what interprets the numbers into the algorithm of the clutch wear.
So for instance, if I have a GS in front of me, it will take the closed clutch position and the new closed clutch position. These are the only numbers the NCR provides. The Scan tool is what takes those numbers, subtracts them, divides it from the thickness of a new clutch, multiplies it, and gives you the actual clutch wear. That algorithm is done with the software of the scan tool. So, if that’s off the reading is off, when you write the new parameters into the NCR it will be off, and the PIS will be off. If it misreads the new closed clutch position, with the closed clutch position you have no foundation for the algorithm either.
I can give you an example, I actually did a PPI on a GS about 6 months ago. Well the gentleman selling the car actually took the car to someone I’ve always felt was reputable. So I thought the gentleman selling the car was well to put it lightly embellishing what the actual clutch wear was in order to sell the car. I called the gentleman who did the clutch wear read out, KNOWING there’s no way he misread it. He looked up the data from the receipt and actually confirmed what the guy told me. I was beside myself, but he did read it with the Leo system and the read out was definitely wrong. I double checked my readings, and the algorithm to be sure I read it correctly. My read out was in line with a PPI that was done a year and half earlier by a Maserati dealership using the SD2/3 as well.
My point to this is, even using the Leo he somehow messed up the read out. But that being stated if you had a scan tool that far off to begin with, you don’t want to mess with your car or someone else’s. I’m glad Dave posted this from Aldous because what he is saying is true. If you’re not careful you’ll write something into the NCR that will have a huge impact on the drive-ability of the car. Then once it’s done, how do you get it back to where it was with an inaccurate scan tool? Even with a good OBD2 Scanner, once you write the new closed position in wrong, when you take the accurate scan tool you’ll be guessing at what it should be new. Round and round it will go.
The only way I can know the accuracy of the scan tool is to have it in front of me, someone asked me about it being a Unicorn if it could do what the gentleman said it could. Now that we have data from a reliable source, namely Voicey/J that has done this, I would say, no it’s not a Unicorn. It’s seems to be a good way to comatose the vehicle you are working on. Seems Jason is echoing the same thing with the updates. So, anyway, I’m glad we had guys chimed in on it before someone did mess their car up.
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