Appcar sent me this reply. They answered every question completely and elaborated where necessary.
Based on their earlier help, this response and what they quickly did to get Domino's program corrected I say their custom satisfaction ethic is outstanding. What a pleasure!
I purchased your program and an UBDLink MX - thanks for the recommendation.
So far I've made my DRLs the fogs at low voltage, fogs on with high beams and fogs "off" switch on high beams.
Great program, intuitive and it works!
I do have a some of questions:
1 - When I connect to the UBDLink MX using your "Bluetooth direct" setting all works fine except when I
"test the Interface". It says it is testing but it does not test and the program disconnects from the
UBDLink MX.
When I connect to the UBDLink MX using your "Serial Port USB/Bluetooth" setting on "com6" it runs fine
and tests the Em327 all versions fine (except 2.0 and 2.1 = 0).
Am I doing something wrong or? Which is better, Bluetooth direct or Serial Port USB/Bluetooth?
Suggestions?
Answer:
These two connection ways use various methods supported by MS Windows. Connection through the COM port requires prior pairing of thebluetooth device to be available as a COM port.
Some devices can be used bypassing the virtual COM Port, this is the second method.
I will check why Interface Test does not work in this mode, thank you for the message.
The OBDLink devicessupports ELM327 standard up to 1.4 level. This is enough for the needs of our software.
2 - When I inquired about the best scanner you said, "In that case the OBDLink MX bluetooth would be the best.
This device will give you access to all modules in your Ram".
With your program I think I can only see one network, I assume it is the CAN-C. Did I miss some way to
access the other network? If your program cannot access all my Ram networks/modules did you recommend
the MX primarily because it does have the capability if a program so permits?
Answer:
By using OBDLink MX you will be able to connect to all modules in the car, the software will automatically switch between CAN networks. In this version of the software, it is not marked in which network each module is located.
CAN-C: ABS, ASCM, BCM, DTCM, EPS, ESM, IPC, ITBM, ORC, PCM, PTS, RFH, SCCM, TCM
CAN-IHS: AMP, DDM, EDM, HSM, HVAC, ICS, MSM, PDM, RADIO
3 - One of the options mentions Halogen to HID conversion. Does this eliminate the need for Canbus adapters
and resistors? Or, what does this do?
Answer:
Generally adapters or resistors are not needed. A small change in wiring harness may be necessary. Do you want to use the factory HID for Ram DS, or aftermarket HID ballast and bulbs?
4 - My fogs are Baja Designs LED quads. When I set them as my DRLs I used 6.2v. Then I called Baja Designs to
ask if running their LED quads on low voltage would cause any problems. Baja Designs said their lights need
12v to work. That 6.2v will not light them. So, now I don't know what the program is doing. It obviously
is not reducing the voltage because my fogs are working very brightly as DRLs. Comments?
Answer:
DRLs voltage regulation works for Low Beam and High Beam only (does not work for HIDs).
5 - I assume your program is married to my Vin No. That is, it cannot be used on another vehicle. Correct?
Answer:
Yes, the primary license is limited to 1 VIN, but it can be expanded. It is possible to add further VIN numbers or change to an unlimited license.
6 - Is there any documentation available that would further explain each item in the program's Diagnostics and
Programming section? If not, forthcoming? It would sure help!
Answer:
Unfortunately not. We will certainly expand the Programming section and there will be more detailed descriptions.
Thanks again for your service and support - much appreciated.
You're welcome.
Best Regards
Krzysztof Rokicki
I typically don't have a lot.
