Merged Lexia & Diagbox threads

[GiveMeABreak]

Thanks chaps - I did see the connector referenced - but didn't replicate it here - so for completeness this is all is says about the plug and the wires:
'2' to positive and '1' is the LIN (Local Interconnect Network) or serial as Cachacerio says.

[harryp]

Not sure if this is the right place - but a word of warning for those who might be tempted to play on DocBackup...
Being curious (ah yes, the cat), I did a right click on the toolbar icon and an option to manage Activation Key came up. On checking I found both parts identical to those initially entered; so (foolishly) clicked on it. It changed the page to French and I could not get any further .
Thanks to more precious time from GMAB (Marc) this problem is resolved , but please be warned

[Gibbo2286]

Came across this, it's silent apart from the occasional bit of heavy breathing by the poster but might interest some.



https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=ho ... ORM=VRDGAR

[cachaciero]

Well that makes sense apparently the LIN specification allows for a "one wire " case where one wire can carry both 12V and data though in this case they appear to use two.The interesting aside to this is that there must be a LIN controller in the BSI.
LIN apparently was conceived and designed as a cheaper alternative to CAN bus though it cannot be so fault tolerant the CAN bus using two wires for data and will work if one gets broken.
I had a look at the chip specs for one implementation of one of these and they do pack a lot of processing power, they could be programmed in a variety of ways where by they just collect data and hand it on down the line or do a lot more processing and effectively control the alternator directly in a way which ensures the battery is charged as quickly and effectively as possible. Unfortunately without knowing anything about the software or format of the data messages it is very much guess work of how much is implemented in any application.

[GiveMeABreak]

I've delved back into my old posts from three years ago !! and found I'd posted this in relation to testing the battery without using a Midtronics tester:

"I think there's an option to check the battery condition using Diagbox without the Midtronics. ISTR it was something along the lines of..... checking the battery and/or voltage using Midtronics tester -> click here if Midtronics tester not available. You were then presented with a few procedures along the lines of: turn ignition on, turn lights on for 10 minutes, don't open or close doors, sing La Marseillaise at the top of your voice, etc. There was no option using this route to connect a Midtronics tester. This would have been using Diagbox somewhere around v6.20. It was a few months ago that I experimented with this technique, so not all of the procedures may be accurate "

Well I spent ages typing up the procedure and then I was logged out so lost all my text so sod it!
So in summary: There is an area to go into the BCSU (Battery Charge Status Unit) after the global test is run that will show the battery parameters, check the battery voltage, temp, charge status, temp and type of battery. Mine said 75%, so not sure I'm going to take it out and charge it as last time I attempted it - it said charged straight away - and it's an AGM charger too!

I also managed to locate and undertake the measurement routine without the Midtronics as Bobbins says - but it involved switching on headlamps and ignition for 2 minutes, then off when prompted, then waiting for 10 minutes - and as I guess you don't want to be opening doors, windows or operating any electrical kit while this is going on, I suggest you don't do this on a baking hot day! After the process has completed - it asks you to enter the battery voltage - so I quickly googled it and entered 12.6V as that seemed the norm.

I'm not going into too much detail here as there is a warning attached - there is a 'Repair' option on the BCSU menu that contains a further option 'Display and Configuration' - DON'T select this. If you do it will corrupt your licence file and deactivate Diagbox! I found this out and had to copy my licence key over to restore and all is well again!
So I can say that my Economy mode is back to normal since running the routine as I've had Diagbox running for at least half an hour before it kicked in

[Xantippa]

Economy mode is gone here too - at least for today. Actually I just changed battery size with lexia from 70 --> 75. I have 77Ah Bosch battery. Some relays clicked after confirming and no more economy mode after few starts and short driving. Before this economy mode was always on.

[c5rich]

I just bought the A 1280Z from Easydiagnostics a month ago link here:
http://www.easydiagnostics.co.uk/shop/4 ... t/10015520
This is the latest revision and from UK supplier. Has all the hardware, works with C5 X7 and all files supplied on a USB flash drive ready to install. Sharon will answer any questions you have prior to purchase and for £92 you can't go wrong for peace of mind.

I bought one of these, it arrived this morning, all installed on my laptop (7.57) connected up to my C5 X7, found the VIN, click on 'global test' - only says 'no dialogue' next to each box ???????? driving me mad - anyone ??

[GiveMeABreak]

That sounds like it's not communicating. Before you hook anything up to the car, close Diagbox and plug in the USB cable from the Actia to each USB port on the PC in turn - but wait until the drivers are installed - this can take a few minutes on each port. |That will ensure all the drivers are on. Make sure you have allowed all the firewall requests. Then go to the car, plug in your USB from Actia to the laptop, launch Diagbox and select your car as normal. Plug in the VCI when asked and confirm and it should read the VIN, confirm the VIN and then try the Global Test again. You should hear it clicking away as it starts going through the ECUs. If you are not getting any communication, try starting the engine after confirming the VIN but before you launch the Global Test.

If none of this works - do you have an antivirus programme running - and more to the point was it running whilst installing Diagbox? If so, it can pick up some executables in Diagbox as a virus and will quarantine or delete them depending on your settings. It is best to disable your antivirus software whilst installing Diagbox and any updates.

Let us know how you get on.

[Xantippa]

I just bought the A 1280Z from Easydiagnostics a month ago link here:
http://www.easydiagnostics.co.uk/shop/4 ... t/10015520
This is the latest revision and from UK supplier. Has all the hardware, works with C5 X7 and all files supplied on a USB flash drive ready to install. Sharon will answer any questions you have prior to purchase and for £92 you can't go wrong for peace of mind.

I bought one of these, it arrived this morning, all installed on my laptop (7.57) connected up to my C5 X7, found the VIN, click on 'global test' - only says 'no dialogue' next to each box ???????? driving me mad - anyone ??

Ignition on while testing?

[c5rich]

That sounds like it's not communicating. Before you hook anything up to the car, close Diagbox and plug in the USB cable from the Actia to each USB port on the PC in turn - but wait until the drivers are installed - this can take a few minutes on each port. |That will ensure all the drivers are on. Make sure you have allowed all the firewall requests. Then go to the car, plug in your USB from Actia to the laptop, launch Diagbox and select your car as normal. Plug in the VCI when asked and confirm and it should read the VIN, confirm the VIN and then try the Global Test again. You should hear it clicking away as it starts going through the ECUs. If you are not getting any communication, try starting the engine after confirming the VIN but before you launch the Global Test.

If none of this works - do you have an antivirus programme running - and more to the point was it running whilst installing Diagbox? If so, it can pick up some executables in Diagbox as a virus and will quarantine or delete them depending on your settings. It is best to disable your antivirus software whilst installing Diagbox and any updates.

Let us know how you get on.

HI Marc, thanks for the help.... still no luck ! I attached the Actia to each USB port on my laptop (4 of them) and made sure the drivers are installed. The firewall is permanently off for everything. No antivirus running on my laptop. Went to the car, plugged in the Actia, launched Diagbox, selected car (C5 X7), plugged in VCI - confirmed VIN, click on 'fault finding', 'ignition on' screen appears so I turn on the ignition, still says 'no dialogue' next to each box (the padlock showing connection on the top right of the screen seems to go green on and off), then the Global test appears on my screen only to do the same, 'no dialogue' next to each box

[c5rich]

I just bought the A 1280Z from Easydiagnostics a month ago link here:
http://www.easydiagnostics.co.uk/shop/4 ... t/10015520
This is the latest revision and from UK supplier. Has all the hardware, works with C5 X7 and all files supplied on a USB flash drive ready to install. Sharon will answer any questions you have prior to purchase and for £92 you can't go wrong for peace of mind.

I bought one of these, it arrived this morning, all installed on my laptop (7.57) connected up to my C5 X7, found the VIN, click on 'global test' - only says 'no dialogue' next to each box ???????? driving me mad - anyone ??

Ignition on while testing?

Yes it is mate when prompted to on my laptop screen

[GiveMeABreak]

@C5Rich - Rich, can you please confirm what Windows version you are running on your laptop is and whether it is 32 or 64 Bit?

[bobins]

Not that it's necessarily applicable in this instance, but problems communicating with the ECUs have, in the past, been caused by incorrect RPO number being entered or the diagnostics fuse being blown.

[c5rich]

@C5Rich - Rich, can you please confirm what Windows version you are running on your laptop is and whether it is 32 or 64 Bit?

Hi Marc, I know it is Windows XP, not sure where to see if it is 32 or 64bit?

[GiveMeABreak]

@C5Rich - Rich, can you please confirm what Windows version you are running on your laptop is and whether it is 32 or 64 Bit?

Hi Marc, I know it is Windows XP, not sure where to see if it is 32 or 64bit?

Right-click on 'My Computer' and choose 'Properties'. In the information screen, it will tell you if you have a 32 or 64 bit OS installed. I just want to eliminate some possibles.