BMW Multi Tool User manual

BMW Multi Tool User Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Safety Precautions and Warnings................................................................................3
2. General Information......................................................................................................4
3. Hardware Overview......................................................................................................5
3.1. Tool Description.................................................................................................5
3.2. Specifications.....................................................................................................6
3.3. System Requirements.......................................................................................7
4. Software Overview .......................................................................................................8
4.1. Overview............................................................................................................8
4.2. Function...........................................................................................................11
5. Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................30
5.1. “Device not connected”Error ...........................................................................30
6. Warranty and Service.................................................................................................31
6.1. Limited One Year Warranty .............................................................................31
6.2. Service Procedures.........................................................................................35

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1.Safety Precautions and Warnings
To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the tool, read
this instruction manual first and observe the following safety
precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle:
Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving
or hot engine parts.
Operate the vehicle in a well ventilated work area: Exhaust gases are
poisonous.
Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle
unattended while running tests.
Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil, distributor cap,
ignition wires and spark plugs. These components create hazardous
voltages when the engine is running.
Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL
(for manual transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged.
Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/electrical fires
nearby.
Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or
the engine is running.
Keep the tool dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease. Use a mild
detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the scan tool, when
necessary.

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2.General Information
Thank you for choosing BMW Multi Tool.
This manual includes the use of equipment notes, please read this manual
carefully before use so that you can correctly use it.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission.
All copyright and trademarks acknowledged.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained
herein. Moreover, because we is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products,
the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every
precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, we
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for
damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication.

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3.Hardware Overview
3.1.Tool Description
ITEM
Description
❶
OBD II CONNECTOR
Connects the tool to the vehicle’s Data Link connector (DLC).
❷
Dongle
USB dongle.
❸
USB CONNECTOR
Connects the tool to the PC/Laptop through USB Cable.
❹
Programmer
Program keys.
❺
Programmer Female Pin
Connects programmer to device.
❻
Programmer Male Pin
Connects programmer to device.

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3.2.Specifications
ITEM
Description
Operating Temperature
-20 to 70 °C ( -4 to 158 °F )
Storage Temperature
-40 to 85 °C ( -40 to 185 °F )
Diagnostic Interface
16 PIN
USB Interface
USB 2.0
Power
DC 5 V - 12 V
Consumption
1 W
Dimensions
Length
95 mm(3.74″)
Width
49 mm(1.93″)
Height
28 mm(1.10″)
Net Weight
85 g
Gross Weight
223 g

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3.3.System Requirements
PC/Laptop Minimum Specification
Minimum Specification
Recommended Specification
CPU
Pentium 3/1GHz or above
Pentium 4/1.6GHz or above
Memory(RAM)
512M or above
1G or above
HDD
40G or above
60G or above
Display
800 x 600 or above
1024 x 768 or above
OS
Win98/2000/XP/Vista
WinXP
Port
USB
USB

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4.Software Overview
4.1.Overview
BMW Multi Tool includes forth parts, hardware device, dongle, programmer,
software. Before running software you must connect dongle and hardware
device to computer.
1. OBD II: BMW Multi Tool connects to car directly.
2. CAS PLUG: Connect CAN line manually, support 12V. Detail method followed in next
page.
3. Support EEPROM dump: get EEPROM dump with programmer.

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1. 7 Series CAS1/CAS2 pin method:
2. CAS2(While Box)/CAS3/CAS3+ pin method:

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3. Device pin method:

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4.2.Function
Main window follows:
i. Menu
Tool: you can choose language here, support “English”and “Chinese
Simplified” Restart software to apply your settings.
File Make Key: you can prepare dealer key with EWS and CAS EEPROM dump.
Help: Device update. You can get your device and dongle id version and update
it.
Unlock Key: Key make by this software can be unlocked with the original
EEPROM dump or key file.
File Change KM: KM stored in CAS EEPROM and instrument dashboard
(M35080) can be changed here.

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ii. Protocal type:
Now BMT support there type of protocol: KWP-CAN BUS 100Kbps, KWP-CAN
BUS 500Kbps, KWP-2000. “Auto Detect ”function can help you to choose the
right protocol. After choose protocol okay, then press “Connect”. If connected
success. All CAS info will display in CAS Identification. Include CAS number,
VIN, production date, etc. see the picture follows:

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iii. EEPROM Function: Read EEPROM，Write EEPROM，Save File，Load File…
1．You should backup the CAS EEPROM before prepare dealer key. After
succeed read EEPROM, please save it as back file. This step is very
important.
2．Now can’t read the whole EEPROM for cas3 system. But the main
section is contained. It should be saved. When you read CAS EEPROM, it
will give tips as follow(Press ok to continue):

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3．After success read it, you will get:
4．Write EEPROM function is only support CAS1, CAS2 system. Doesn’t
support write to CAS3 system. (Write EEPROM to CAS1/CAS2 system
need CAS PLUG).

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iv. Odometer: Support read and change KM stored in CAS system. Don’t
support to change KM in instrument. If you want to change the KM display in
instrument. You should change KM in CAS system first. Then modify the KM
in instrument manually. Read KM :
When you try to write KM to CAS system, you will get the following tips: Press
OK to continue.

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v. Synchronization Codes:
1、CAS3 code-DME 、CAS3code-EGS: Read and write DME and EGS code
stored in CAS3 system.
2、Synchronize DME and CAS—this function will be useful while prepare
dealer key or any other operation which cause can’t start the engine.
3、Synchronize CAS and ELV —this function can help clear wheel errors.
4、Once lost all working key, please don’t run this function.

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vi. Key Learn
Function introduction:
1. Get Key Info: With this function you can get the key cutting, remote
frequency, and key data.
2. Save Key Info: Save the read key info.
3. Load Key Info: Load the saved key info. To see the key data and prepare
for write key info.
4. Write Key Info: Write the loaded key info into CAS system.
5. Make Dealer Key: You can prepare dealer key after you get key info
successfully. Also you should choose the key position.
6. Add key: Add the new dealer key into CAS system. Some CAS system
needs this step to start the engine.
7. Enable Key: Insert a working key, choose the key position which you
want to disable. The key position can’t be same with the key in ignition.
8. Disable Key: Insert a working key, choose the key position which you
want to enable. The key position can’t be same with the key in ignition.
9. Clear DTC: Before prepare dealer key and after it you can use this
function to clear DTC.
10. Clear Shadow：Before prepare dealer key and after it you can use this
function to clear Shadow.

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vii. File Make Key
1．Choose CAS or EWS type. It will tips you: