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    i think some tools (FVDI) are better than others also there are no instructions to tell you to wait 40mins (at least mine had none) there was also no caution about johnson controls bsi when connecting, and no reply when i mailed them, so i still think its wise to be careful when reading this particular BSI.
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    Quote Originally Posted by busaman View Post
    i think some tools (FVDI) are better than others also there are no instructions to tell you to wait 40mins (at least mine had none) there was also no caution about johnson controls bsi when connecting, and no reply when i mailed them, so i still think its wise to be careful when reading this particular BSI.
    Sounds like Russian roulette .

    Keep on trieing guys, i preffer good night rest.

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    i haven't used mine since.
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    Quote Originally Posted by busaman View Post
    there are no instructions to tell you to wait 40mins (at least mine had none)
    The time on parser was actually 3 hours 20 minutes IIRC but only took 40 mins in total ...also id think all software will be same ..
    Be a tad silly to think the Chinese would omit any part of the software just for a certain sellers wares to be honest ... i think its just been pilot error ! especially if you missed parser saying this it might be far more likely

    Lastly i have use mine many times since for key BSI and pin reading without problems ( touch wood ) 207 307 etc even replaced used module
    Might be a good idea to not use YOUR unit busaman as i think the Chinese maybe sent you a right DUD as mine seems to be quite stable fortunately...
    So just bought vag unit to try it and it seems stable for what i have tried so far only fault is minor with connection problems on some stuff but seem to work well after connection to other modules first IE read dash ecu etc then connect for read may help ..works for me
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    Quote Originally Posted by racin-snake View Post
    The time on parser was actually 3 hours 20 minutes IIRC but only took 40 mins in total ...also id think all software will be same ..
    Be a tad silly to think the Chinese would omit any part of the software just for a certain sellers wares to be honest ... i think its just been pilot error ! especially if you missed parser saying this it might be far more likely

    Lastly i have use mine many times since for key BSI and pin reading without problems ( touch wood ) 207 307 etc even replaced used module
    Might be a good idea to not use YOUR unit busaman as i think the Chinese maybe sent you a right DUD as mine seems to be quite stable fortunately...
    So just bought vag unit to try it and it seems stable for what i have tried so far only fault is minor with connection problems on some stuff but seem to work well after connection to other modules first IE read dash ecu etc then connect for read may help ..works for me
    mine was one of the early ones so i think yes mine is a dud but i wont be experimenting with it just to find out and blow another one
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    Quote Originally Posted by racin-snake View Post
    The time on parser was actually 3 hours 20 minutes IIRC but only took 40 mins in total ...also id think all software will be same ..
    Be a tad silly to think the Chinese would omit any part of the software just for a certain sellers wares to be honest ... i think its just been pilot error ! especially if you missed parser saying this it might be far more likely

    Lastly i have use mine many times since for key BSI and pin reading without problems ( touch wood ) 207 307 etc even replaced used module
    Might be a good idea to not use YOUR unit busaman as i think the Chinese maybe sent you a right DUD as mine seems to be quite stable fortunately...
    So just bought vag unit to try it and it seems stable for what i have tried so far only fault is minor with connection problems on some stuff but seem to work well after connection to other modules first IE read dash ecu etc then connect for read may help ..works for me
    Where did you get your FVDI mate? And would you risk on a Merc or BMW?
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    mmmm don't think id risk Merc and testing AUTOHEX for BMW which is going OK ive ordered the vag and got renault pug and vauxhall software for now for FVDI seem to be ok though id prefer more time (more volume ) to say definitely Renault Pug and Opel ok tho bearing in mind i don't MILAGE ETC
    ALSO i bought it through a UK seller (importer ) il send his addy over skype if ya like mate
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    Quote Originally Posted by racin-snake View Post
    ALSO i bought it through a UK seller (importer ) il send his addy over skype if ya like mate
    OK cheers mate. That would be cool.
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    ive just re -read the entire post do we have any pictures /documentation on the forum(i couldn't find any) of good/bad pcb,s.
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    Quote Originally Posted by busaman View Post
    ive just re -read the entire post do we have any pictures /documentation on the forum(i couldn't find any) of good/bad pcb,s.
    the good pcb has "AVDI" written on it mate
    I am a FUD

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    Quote Originally Posted by obdsystems View Post
    the good pcb has "AVDI" written on it mate
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    If it takes 40 mins to read via obd wouldnt it be just easyer to remove bsi and read eeprom for PIN then you know its not going to go wrong , i know it might be a bit of a pig to get unit out but at least you know its not going to go wrong .....

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    Sad story from my good friend electronic expert.
    Kill bsi JC on peugeot 308 with fvdi.
    Car battery is being connected to charger,but in half writing program blocked and after long time wait,result is dead bsi .
    My advice is to remove bsi and read pin manualy with some programmer and not trust to seller that only have interest to sell this tool.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kelekele View Post
    Sad story from my good friend electronic expert.
    Kill bsi JC on peugeot 308 with fvdi.
    Car battery is being connected to charger,but in half writing program blocked and after long time wait,result is dead bsi .
    My advice is to remove bsi and read pin manualy with some programmer and not trust to seller that only have interest to sell this tool.
    Well he is electronic expert so h? can restore bsi

    I already Said it before, bury smok and restore bsi when this happens.

    Wbr Adam.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kelekele View Post
    Sad story from my good friend electronic expert.
    Kill bsi JC on peugeot 308 with fvdi.
    Car battery is being connected to charger,but in half writing program blocked and after long time wait,result is dead bsi .
    My advice is to remove bsi and read pin manualy with some programmer and not trust to seller that only have interest to sell this tool.
    Hello Kelekele,
    When you say car battery was connected to charger, was it a battery support or just a charger? I wonder whether the charger could not keep the voltage stable enough.

 

 
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