Multiecuscan free or registered version ?

[jon1612]

I have the free version of multiecuscan but was thinking of getting the registered version but it is 50euro (£43) to purchase, what is was wanting to know is doeas anyone have a registered version and what is the difference ie: what can you do with the registered one that you cant on free one, I have looked on website but it just mentions "yes on available modules" for things that you can do ? . can you reprogram things like tickover etc, has anyone bought it and do you think was worth it ( have used free one 5 times in last 3 years to read / clear airbag fault )

thanks

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

I've the purchased version, forget the reason for buying it (it was for one of the extra features but was so long ago now). Having several Fiats in the household it was £43 well spent IMO, but if you only use it ocassionally might be worth just sticking with the free version unless / until you need a feature the paid for version gets you.

 

[jon1612]

I've the purchased version, forget the reason for buying it (it was for one of the extra features but was so long ago now). Having several Fiats in the household it was £43 well spent IMO, but if you only use it ocassionally might be worth just sticking with the free version unless / until you need a feature the paid for version gets you.

thanks for that, as you say could pay for it when i need other features - just not sure what they are lol

 

[s130]

Sorry for late replay.

Look here: http://www.multiecuscan.net/SupportedVehiclesList.aspx

Find your car/cars in the list. Modules written in RED require the paid for license.

The unlicensed/free version will work OK with modules/systems written in black.

The free version has some other limitations

1) Has time limited sessions of 20 miniutes after which you just close and restart the program

2) Only 4 parameters can be monitored and graphed at the same time

there are others which you can see in the comparison table here (scroll down):

http://www.multiecuscan.net/Default.aspx

 

[varesecrazy]

what's the "correct " price to pay for a full version,
seen them @£65 = gendan..??,
is that the best bet..??,
Charlie

 

[s130]

MutliECUScan complete package is made of two parts

1) Software
2) Hardware

Both can be bought either separately or together.

For a license then:

Gendan currently charge £45.96 for an MES license.
MultiECUScan direct is 50 Euros

The choice is yours.

As for hardware then if you are in the UK and want a trouble free (and if not) fully supported hardware experience then IMHO Gendan (as recommended distributor) is the only way to go.

Your choice of software/hardware supplier (either split or combined) is down to you.

 

[varesecrazy]

Thanks s130 !,

glad I'm barking up the correct tree - for a change..!!,

charlie

 

[varesecrazy]

About to buy it..

http://www.gendan.co.uk/product_FESPKG.html

I've got Nothing compatible so far ( just a loan of a Laptop , when required - owner of a car I maintain),
is this EVERYTHING I need..??,

thanks, Charlie

 

[Mkala]

This summer I bought the hardware and registered software version, for the price I am very happy.

Be carefull, cheap hardware sometimes don't work, read warning on multiecuscan website.

For the software I bought licence on website directly, cheaper way.

For hardware, I bought on ebay :
http://www.ebay.ch/usr/idiagnostics

Great seller, ask him if you have a question, for me works fine, a perfect transaction (although my first choice was wrong, he helped me )

 

[varesecrazy]

Thanks,

Gendan are the UK distributor of the Multi Ecu Scan equipment,

so the leads are top quality , and with fully guaranteed service,

I'm just trying to make sure this is the correct equipment for my needs

cheers,
Charlie

 

[portland_bill]

Ideally you need your own laptop. I use a netbook, which is smaller and easier to use in the car.

 

[varesecrazy]

Ideally you need your own laptop. I use a netbook, which is smaller and easier to use in the car.

initial work will be resetting 4 things on her Idea.., ( that need FULL cover )
so using her Laptop works well enough for me,

yes I WOULD like a laptop of my own.. but can't justify the money right now.. as I'll only use it for this :bang:

my basic Engine reader has been fine until now.. , as It's only ever been used on other peoples cars,

Charlie

 

[jon1612]

Sorry for late replay.

Look here: http://www.multiecuscan.net/SupportedVehiclesList.aspx

Find your car/cars in the list. Modules written in RED require the paid for license.

The unlicensed/free version will work OK with modules/systems written in black.


http://www.multiecuscan.net/Default.aspx

thanks for that got the answer i needed
only advantage with my VAG KL set up would be to be able to read the delphi steering ecu

 

[varesecrazy]

thanks for that got the answer i needed
only advantage with my VAG KL set up would be to be able to read the delphi steering ecu

Full MES does that . and MORE..!!,
just key-coding that's an obvious omission,
Charlie

 

[jon1612]

Full MES does that . and MORE..!!,
just key-coding that's an obvious omission,
Charlie

yes now that would be nice, software i use for mrs corsa has programming stuff but you need the 4 digit car code to be able to program anything and we dont have it and of course vauxhall want loads of money just to look it up for you :bang::bang:

 

[varesecrazy]

ask a variety of Vaux dealers..,
apparently FIAT dealers quote between £15 and £50 for the key-card,
Charlie

 

[s and b]

i have paid for mes,i bought an ex company dell computer off ebay loaded it with basic windows xp downloaded NET Framework 3.5 (that was a pain ) and just use it for that so it doesn't get corrupted
it works really well but occasionally it wont connect to cars for airbags or power steering or even basic engine codes though
i use a gendan for quick engine data like yesterday to prove a customers ecu had gone down
the most important thing i use it for is to power up electric fans via the body computer so i know they are working,im sure you can do this in the free edition though but timing out after 20 minutes was a real pain

i would like fiat examiner of course

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

i would like fiat examiner of course

From what I've seen in my visit to a dealer workshop and witnessing of them use it on my Bravo it does not a lot more than MES. Certainly not enough more to warrant what it would cost.

 

[varesecrazy]

what system requirement would I need for a Laptop to run MES well ?,

I'm now looking as it's "sale-time" ,

Charlie

 

[jon1612]

what system requirement would I need for a Laptop to run MES well ?,

I'm now looking as it's "sale-time" ,

Charlie

Anything you buy in the shops now will be fine for it.
Personaly i would try get one with windows 7 on as they will probably be cheaper and its what a lot of people are running. Only other thing is what else you going to use it for ?