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CoolCarStuff · Aug 4th, 2006, 10:14 PM

Hi Folks

Anyone used Carsoft on thier Mini?

Did it allow coding and customisation of any of the comfort settings?

DJ

CoolCarStuff · Aug 12th, 2006, 11:24 AM

BUMP!

Looks like no-one has ventured that route then.... really surprised....

DJ

teddybare · Aug 12th, 2006, 11:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DJBlack (original)

BUMP!

Looks like no-one has ventured that route then.... really surprised....

DJ

i just looked the product up...... must admit i am surprised no one is into it ,i didnt notice any prices tho

CoolCarStuff · Aug 12th, 2006, 09:41 PM

Hi

Yes..not cheap to buy... although you could "shop around"....

It does everything you could ask for with BMW kit... you can diagnose and control most things from a PC to test.

It lets you do coding of control units too...

Just not seen any references to using it with MINI....

DJ

Blusox · Jan 10th, 2007, 02:43 PM

Version 7.1 is Mini friendly. I'm "shopping around" for it right now!!

Byff · Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:35 PM

Either everyone is keeping Carsoft a big secret or there's not many people prepared to plug a laptop into the car.

Well, I have the dreaded airbag light disease, caused after I took the seat out to replace the sat-nav unit. The dealer wanted £80 to diagnose and reset the light, but for half that price, I've just bought some software and a lead+interface.

My theory is try it out, see if it works. If it doesn't, buy one of the B200 tools and reset it that way, still spending around £80 in total, but none of my money has gone to a greedy main dealer.

Just waiting for the Hong Kong delivery service now, so watch this space.

MINI-Morgan · Nov 2nd, 2007, 08:45 PM

Let us know how you get on!

The Carsoft website is awful and lacks the information I would like. Sounded like it supports the MINI... just about but not to the levels of other BMWs.

Byff · Nov 27th, 2007, 10:42 AM

Well, I've now tried using the carsoft program on an old Windows 98 laptop, an XP laptop, used the normal BMW interface and tried using the proper carsoft leads.

Not a single success.

I'm afraid to say that the Carsoft 6.5 program just will not work with a Mini

If anyone has a copy of a later version I can try, I'm willing to test it out.

MINI-Morgan · Nov 27th, 2007, 01:30 PM

I know the latest version and service pack defiantly supports the MINI now. Anyone got it?

oldnell · Nov 27th, 2007, 05:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original)

I know the latest version and service pack defiantly supports the MINI now. Anyone got it?

How is the software defiant in its support for the Mini?

I'm definitely interested in this piece of software. Sounds like fun

Aug 4th, 2006, 10:14 PM	#1
CoolCarStuff Flying Scotsman My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sunny Scotland Local Time: 09:07 AM Posts: 259 Offline	Anyone use Carsoft? Hi Folks Anyone used Carsoft on thier Mini? Did it allow coding and customisation of any of the comfort settings? DJ

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MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 4,780 Offline	Let us know how you get on! The Carsoft website is awful and lacks the information I would like. Sounded like it supports the MINI... just about but not to the levels of other BMWs. One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

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MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 4,780 Offline	I know the latest version and service pack defiantly supports the MINI now. Anyone got it? One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

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Aug 12th, 2006, 11:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
CoolCarStuff Flying Scotsman My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sunny Scotland Local Time: 09:07 AM Posts: 259 Offline	BUMP! Looks like no-one has ventured that route then.... really surprised.... DJ

Aug 12th, 2006, 11:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
teddybare MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: liverpool Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 72 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DJBlack (original) BUMP! Looks like no-one has ventured that route then.... really surprised.... DJ i just looked the product up...... must admit i am surprised no one is into it ,i didnt notice any prices tho

Aug 12th, 2006, 09:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
CoolCarStuff Flying Scotsman My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sunny Scotland Local Time: 09:07 AM Posts: 259 Offline	Hi Yes..not cheap to buy... although you could "shop around".... It does everything you could ask for with BMW kit... you can diagnose and control most things from a PC to test. It lets you do coding of control units too... Just not seen any references to using it with MINI.... DJ

Jan 10th, 2007, 02:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blusox MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: South East Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 279 Offline	Version 7.1 is Mini friendly. I'm "shopping around" for it right now!!

Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Byff MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 09:07 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Either everyone is keeping Carsoft a big secret or there's not many people prepared to plug a laptop into the car. Well, I have the dreaded airbag light disease, caused after I took the seat out to replace the sat-nav unit. The dealer wanted £80 to diagnose and reset the light, but for half that price, I've just bought some software and a lead+interface. My theory is try it out, see if it works. If it doesn't, buy one of the B200 tools and reset it that way, still spending around £80 in total, but none of my money has gone to a greedy main dealer. Just waiting for the Hong Kong delivery service now, so watch this space.

Nov 27th, 2007, 10:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
Byff MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 09:07 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Well, I've now tried using the carsoft program on an old Windows 98 laptop, an XP laptop, used the normal BMW interface and tried using the proper carsoft leads. Not a single success. I'm afraid to say that the Carsoft 6.5 program just will not work with a Mini If anyone has a copy of a later version I can try, I'm willing to test it out.

Nov 27th, 2007, 05:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 992 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original) I know the latest version and service pack defiantly supports the MINI now. Anyone got it? How is the software defiant in its support for the Mini? I'm definitely interested in this piece of software. Sounds like fun

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