Merged Lexia & Diagbox threads

[GiveMeABreak]

Great news, glad you got is sorted and thanks for feeding back - a great help for others.

[Paul-R]

The answer is probably here somewhere but I've searched without real success so far. Basically now both the family cars have been upgraded it's time to move on with the Lexia as well. I suspect that my 2013 X7 would be readable by a Rev B interface but maybe not the 2015 Peugeot 308? I've seen an unused Lexia interface for sale and have made some enquiries.

The vendor is a bit vague on details (possibly deliberately? - perhaps something to ring the alarm bells?) and she doesn't know where it was bought from (possibly JJ Diagnostics) and hasn't a clue as to whether it's Rev B, Rev C or Rev anything. She has confirmed that the kit includes Diagbox though.

1 How easy is it to flash a Rev B unit to Rev C?

2 Are all Rev Bs flashable? In various screenshots of the result of running PSA Interface Checker I've noticed differing serial numbers next to the Reference button.

3) Many make reference to "full chip". Can this be determined from running the Interface checker? Is it obvious if the casing is opened up? Just how important is it to be full chip for reading late models?

I suppose I could buy a guaranteed Rev C Full Chip kit but I hate to leave the possibility of a bargain untaken!

[GiveMeABreak]

Paul, there are 2 things here. One is the firmware for which you can use the PSA interface Checker to upgrade / downgrade the firmware that is required for the relevant Diagbox software version needed (unless you have a manual upgrade override written into the ini file). The second involves for a revision 'B' the re-flashing of the Fujitsu MCU and EEPROM Winbond with the proper dump files. Easydiagnostics no longer do this (I think because of all the dodgy interfaces on the market without all the chips). There was a chap on the net who made the files and personalised them for at a small charge, but I don't have the details I'm afraid.

I think one of the issues was with the missing 10k resistor from some of the clones, which is required for the full-CAN cars. I've been reliably informed though that Diagbox 7.58 will still work well with cars up to Sept. 2015, so I would try it and see if it does everything you need. I have purposefully left mine on Diagbox V7.58, despite having Diagbox 8.** because of the reduction in telecoding features they are making on each revision (in a move to go all online at some point). It might be better to bite the bullet and invest in a new kit from Easy, which you know will have all the hardware and have piece of mind. Buying second-hand is a bit of a minefield as to knowing what you are getting. Although it may work on one car, it may fail on another model.

[Paul-R]

**sigh** Thought so. May still take a punt though...

[harryp]

One way to check would be to split the case (easy) and compare with on-line pics of "other" versus the "full chip" version. The differences are plain to see.....

[cancunia]

I'm intending to install Cruise Control on my '04 2.0HDi. From what I've read here & elsewhere, Diagbox is only for 'later' cars probably no earlier than 2006 and where the Berlingo is concerned probably for the later B9 versions. I have a copy of Lexia3 & Diagbox but no hardware to test on, a Pug owner near to me has Diagbox V7 inc Laptop and connectors etc and offered to help, it's worked fine on a few Pugs but it's never been used on Citroen.
I'm wondering if we should start with Diagbox and follow the menus for my car, or if we should start with Lexia via my Lapotop and Diagbox hardware? I've read in the Diagbox help file, that it will start Lexia directly for older vehicles, so am assuming that's what will happen if I take the Diagbox route but some feedback from anyone with first hand experience would be most welcome.

Thanks

[GiveMeABreak]

Yes Diagbox is the front end and will launch either Diagbox, Lexia or Planet Peugeot 2000 as needed.

[cancunia]

Aha, that's what I hoped and will make things a lot more straightforward. Many Thanks

[easydiagnostics]

Hello to all French Car Forum Members

Jim from EASYDIAGNOSTICS.
After being advised by a buyer about all the posts on French Car Forum about us I decided I had to register and say thanks to all previous buyers from French Car Forums of our Lexia 3 Kits. As most of you are aware we are a UK company and have been dealing in the Lexia 3 Diagbox kits for over 6 years now.
We only supply the best quality full board revision C interface kits. We also provide all buyers with a full no quibble 12month warranty on all kits bought from us. Any customer buying from us also receives free of charge a Membership to access the Members Only area of the easydiagnostics website. This area allows you to download backups of your Lexia Diagbox software. Also includes links to online Citroen and Peugeot Serviceboxes.
Any French Car Forum members looking to purchase a kit we advise you to contact us directly.


Remember members we not only sell this kit, but we use it daily so we know exactly what it can and cant do. Also we have customers asking for the latest updates for Diagbox. However we do advise all users to install to 7.57 only as this still has all features enables and available. If you update to version 8 of Diagbox then you will lose certain coding functions as both Citroen and Peugeot start to move more and more to online subscription access.

We also offer a full remote teamviewer install service if needed. (charges apply)

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Once again thanks to all French Car Forum members for their kind remarks about our service.

Jim
EASYDIAGNOSTICS

P.S. I will post the discount code on the forum as soon as we have it all setup. If you need any help or advice at all regarding Lexia Diagbox please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

[cancunia]

Looking for Lexia 348 links
Does anyone have a link for standalone Lexia 34x? Or any higher version that's not launched via Diagbox? I've spent a couple of hours at this and most of what I find is either dead, passworded or bundled with Diagbox. I have a copy of Diagbox with Lexia inside, but was looking for something late without the overhead.

Many Thanks

[Hell Razor5543]

Jim, you are welcome. I bought a Lexia clone from you a few years ago, and it has been a very useful piece of kit.

[Florrynel]

Hello everyone! i'm a new citroen owner and so far so good i love it, it's about a c5 exclusive 2008. Is there anyone with a lexia aroud Reading or surroundings to help me activate the daytime running light? Will be much appreciated! thank you

[Hell Razor5543]

Do you know what the procedure is to turn on the DRLs? I do have a Lexia, but I do not know how to do this on your C5. If you can find out, I live in the Reading area, and am willing to help.

[GiveMeABreak]

Are you going to be using Diagbox James - this is the default for an X7, If so I'll dig out the relevant section in the morning.

[Hell Razor5543]

I don't know, as I have not used it on a newish Citroen.