Bimmergeeks Cable Switch
The reasons being that on dcan cars one pin is used for a ethernet connection and the other to the k data line on k line cars both pins are connected to k data lines and that creating a switch mode circuit would cost more than the interface is worth.
Bimmergeeks cable switch. I just got your cable and plugged it in for mhd and or xhp but it says no cable detected. Find k dcan enet cables and the bmw software you need all in one place. The little brother to our expert kdcan. Protool was designed with 2 things in mind.
When put to the test it is proven to come second to none even compared to our pro kdcan cable. Mhd xhp motiv twisted tuning wedge performance bimmerlabs code flash diagnose all e chassis flash f chassis vehicles via mhd flasher diagnose f chassis cuts flash times in half proven to flash modules other. E46 e39 e53 e38 e83 and anything older set the switch left for models such as e90 e60 e70 e88 and anything newer set the switch right ignore the middle position. K line cable adapter set blue cable with adapter for bmw cars from 1995 2007.
Make it powerful enough for professionals and simple enough for enthusiasts. Directly tested approved recommended by some of the top bmw tuning development companies out there such as. Something wrong with my cable. Worst cast scenario you just need to modify the cable stuck a switch on it to toggle pin 8 on off as needed.
Inspired by our pro anniversary cable the bimmergeeks expert edition k dcan cable is the cable for all true enthusiast. Find k dcan enet cables and the bmw software you need all in one place. D can cable silver cable for bmw cars from 1999 2018 this cable has a build in switch to allow it to switch from k line older cars to d can newer. The 2 most sensible options.
Built for durability effiency productivity this is the single most elite of cables available on the market. It bridges pin 7 and 8 on the 16pin obd port to allow full communication to older generation bmw s. There are many mobile applications on the market to help you with your bmw mini but those who use protool never look back. This adapter performs the same function as the switch on many k dcan cables.
Models such as e46 e53 e39 e38 etc require this to communicate with the rest of the control units.