Problem: 'I have install the 1.4.0 Scanner for BMW software and connect with vehicle via USB cable, when i open the pasoft software, it displayed an error message 'Hardware Faulty'. What's the problem? The interface is damaged?'
Solution from engineer:
D2XX drivers allow direct access to the USB device through a DLL. Application software can access the USB device through a series of DLL function calls. The functions available are listed in the D2XX Programmer's Guide document which is available from the Documents section of this site. Q2: Will BMW Scanner 1.4.0 fit for 2000 346 323ci convertible? A2: It is suitable to e46, but not very good for other BMW car models. Q3:Can I use this tool to do mileage correction? A3: This tool can’t do auto mileage correction. Be sure to disable/uninstall anti-virus software. Aug 07, 2015 BMW V1.4.0 PA SOFT is the most versatile and affordable BMW OBD2 diagnostic interface. Here provides the BMW scanner PA soft software download and step-by-step installation instruction. Free download BMW V1.4.0 PA soft FTDI driver software Note:The link has expired,Pls contact with Email: [email protected] to get software file.
You forgot to install software driver.
You should first install BMW scanner 1.4.0 software, connect with vehicle and laptop via USB cable.
Then install software driver.
After driver is well installed, ready to run software.
Better use laptop running Windows XP home.
Do not open software directly after install software and connect with vehicle.
How to Download for BMW 1.4.0 Scanner Software onto an Apple/ Mac Computer:
Reference: How to install for BMW Scanner 1.4.0 on Windows 7 32-bit?
BMW Scanner V1.4.0 is the update version of BMW Scanner. The required operating system is Windows XP. But I have hooked it up successfully on Dell 360 Windows 7 64 bit system. Following are my attempts, you can have a try.
1) First of all, install BMW scanner software
2) Plug the BMW scanner interface to your vehicle’s OBD2 socket after complete software installation, but do not connect it with your PC/laptop at this time
3) Wait several seconds and plug the interface to the computer USB port
4) Download FTDI driver on the http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm web site. It is not difficult to perform according to the window instructions.
5) A black DOS message will show up and then install the driver after downloaded it on your computer.
6) Go back to the main program, find out device manager and click BMW Scanner to select driver software you want to update.
7) Select “Browse my computer for driver software”>> “Universal serial bus controllers”>> “FTDI driver” >> “USB Serial Converter”, then accept window prompt to go on operation www.eobdtool.co.uk.
8) Install the FTDI driver
9) Wait some seconds until the BMW scanner detects the software. Run software and select your options after successful install driver
Warm Prompt: You can download a secure program from Windows XP Mode, Virtual PC and Microsoft before operating.