C310 Diagnostic Tool

[ZTec]

Hi All,

Looking at getting myself a C310 diagnostic Tool, is it the one to get? There are a few out there and was just wondering if this one is up to the job? If I do get one what else do i need, I’ve seen a few in ebay and it shows a square plug/socket so i assume I’ll need an adaptor (which one). Does it plug into a laptop or is it stand alone unit.

Thanks
Tec

 

[Connor]

Hi All,

Looking at getting myself a C310 diagnostic Tool, is it the one to get? There are a few out there and was just wondering if this one is up to the job? If I do get one what else do i need, I’ve seen a few in ebay and it shows a square plug/socket so i assume I’ll need an adaptor (which one). Does it plug into a laptop or is it stand alone unit.

Thanks
Tec
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Hi Z-tec,

I bought a C110+ diagnostics tool, and it’s great. It’s a stand-alone unit and you just need a round adaptor to connect to the “pac-man” shaped socket under the bonnet.

It diagnosed a few problems with the Camshaft sensors & MAF and cleared the codes once I’d fixed the problems. Highly recommend them.

I am selling my code reader if you’d be interested?

Connor.

 

[ZTec]

Hi Z-tec,

I bought a C110+ diagnostics tool, and it’s great. It’s a stand-alone unit and you just need a round adaptor to connect to the “pac-man” shaped socket under the bonnet.

It diagnosed a few problems with the Camshaft sensors & MAF and cleared the codes once I’d fixed the problems. Highly recommend them.

I am selling my code reader if you’d be interested?

Connor.

Why are you selling it, you upgrading? Where can you get the round adaptor from.

Tec

 

[colb]

Can't comment on the scanner you are looking at I use other types.
You will need a 20pin to 16pin OBD2 cable to plug the scanner into the under bonnet round diagnostic socket. If you have a 16 pin OBD2 socket under the steering wheel you will only connect to the engine module, the round underbonnet socket connects to all.

Personally I use BMW Inpa Diagnostics on a laptop, installing the software can be a bit of a chore to get it up and running but once successfully installed its fine. Software and cables available on ebay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-20-P...599237?hash=item5d455bbf85:g:SgUAAOSwxmValwpV

Inpa software and usb cable for laptop but you will still need the cable adapter and a Laptop with Windows XP or Windows 7.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-DIAG...186075342?epid=1274524309&hash=item25c30b1cce

Cheapest set up for quick code reading I use an ELM 327 Wifi interface used with a 20pin to 16 pin adapter cable and software on my Android mobile phone which was downloaded as an App, I use Dash Command from Palmer Performance, just search for the App and download to phone, it also works on an Ipad.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELM327-W...082870?hash=item56ac310bb6:g:EiQAAOSw8LBatNjl
and
http://www.palmerperformance.com/products/dashcommand/

Dash command works on most OBD2 cars, I have used it on Ssangyong, Suzuki, Kia and Daihatsu cars as well as the BMW.

Worth equipping yourself with an airbag code and reset reader if your getting a cable adapter or you can just get the airbag reader with its adapter supplied, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B800-Air...036454?hash=item3b067eb066:g:FLUAAOSwVFBas6Qs

The supplied cable will work with the ELM 327 and the INPA Laptop system.

 

[Mazza]

Hi @ZTec , I recently bought the same one and it does seem to be ok. It has found and cleared faults, and fairly easy to operate.
You will need an adaptor lead, (if you only have the round 20pin connector)
I was lucky as I already had a B800 airbag reset tool and it came with it, and fortunately it also works with the C310.
The C310 is a stand alone unit, but there is a computer input and it comes with a cable, but this is only for updating the software in the unit.

Most of the Technical Guys on here would recommend getting a laptop and loading the software package, which I’m sure someone will be on here soon and advise details. The laptop is definitely the better option, but for me probably too complicated, and in my case a little knowledge is dangerous thing !!!!

 

[ZTec]

Can't comment on the scanner you are looking at I use other types.
You will need a 20pin to 16pin OBD2 cable to plug the scanner into the under bonnet round diagnostic socket. If you have a 16 pin OBD2 socket under the steering wheel you will only connect to the engine module, the round underbonnet socket connects to all.

Personally I use BMW Inpa Diagnostics on a laptop, installing the software can be a bit of a chore to get it up and running but once successfully installed its fine. Software and cables available on ebay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-20-P...599237?hash=item5d455bbf85:g:SgUAAOSwxmValwpV

Inpa software and usb cable for laptop but you will still need the cable adapter and a Laptop with Windows XP or Windows 7.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-DIAG...186075342?epid=1274524309&hash=item25c30b1cce

Cheapest set up for quick code reading I use an ELM 327 Wifi interface used with a 20pin to 16 pin adapter cable and software on my Android mobile phone which was downloaded as an App, I use Dash Command from Palmer Performance, just search for the App and download to phone, it also works on an Ipad.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELM327-W...082870?hash=item56ac310bb6:g:EiQAAOSw8LBatNjl
and
http://www.palmerperformance.com/products/dashcommand/

Dash command works on most OBD2 cars, I have used it on Ssangyong, Suzuki, Kia and Daihatsu cars as well as the BMW.

Worth equipping yourself with an airbag code and reset reader if your getting a cable adapter or you can just get the airbag reader with its adapter supplied, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B800-Air...036454?hash=item3b067eb066:g:FLUAAOSwVFBas6Qs

The supplied cable will work with the ELM 327 and the INPA Laptop system.

Great, thats a load of useful info, thanks. Just down the road from you.

 

[Connor]

Why are you selling it, you upgrading? Where can you get the round adaptor from.

Tec

Hi Z-tec, unfortunately due to a change in work circumstances I’ve had to part with the Z, for something more frugal for the time being. So it’s just no longer required, I have the round adaptor cable with it too.

Connor.

 

[ZTec]

Hi Z-tec, unfortunately due to a change in work circumstances I’ve had to part with the Z, for something more frugal for the time being. So it’s just no longer required, I have the round adaptor cable with it too.

Connor.

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