Re: VAG software emulator review

["Tim Leonard" <nard1@voyager.net>]

David,
I have the preBaum -Car Comp- diagnostic software. Did you have any problems
with communicating with the car computer? I cannot get any use out of this
software due to this problem. Had I known  the maker of the software was
going away forever, I would have moved this problem up on the priority list.
Now that he is gone I'm on my own to solve the problem. I have tried using
the latest in laptops and this did not help. I am using a Toshiba Satellite.
After several attempts I can get connected but only momentarily before
losing communication with the cars computer. Any help you may give will be
appreciated.

Thanks,
Tim Leonard
-----Original Message-----
From: David Head <dave.head@worldnet.att.net>
To: qlist <quattro@audifans.com>; Audi V8 quattro list
<v8q@u.washington.edu>; Christian Long <RELAYER@aol.com>
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 9:08 PM
Subject: VAG software emulator review


>I recieved the Baum emulator today from my mechanic - he's never used it
>as he has no laptop. Loaded it up and connected it to the 90 V8q...
>First, before I get a host of 'gimmes' - although the software 'could'
>be 'passed', it'll do no good. The hardware connector has a
>decoder/isolator pcb that has all electronic component numbers removed.
>It also is designed for the Motronic and above - so 90 V8qs and up, 3B
>engine code, V6, S4, A4, etc. Also up through OBDII.
>However, it seems the used are limited for my 90. I retrieved engine and
>trans codes (it even told me I'd forgotten to set the emerg brake!), and
>could clear them with a click, but the real diagnosis use is reserved
>for the later models. I was unable to talk to the airbag, brakes, etc.
>You have the ability to review individual sensors, but the
>graphing/display capabilities aren't present for my ECU. It would be fun
>to hook it up to a later model Audi - it can talk to central locking,
>sunroof, instrument cluster, etc, etc.
>To me, it definitely isn't worth the 799.00 price. However, if/when I
>get a 'newer' Audi, I would definitely spring for it - makes diagnostics
>a breeze! Once I get a V8 manual in hand, I'll review their instructions
>on its use just to see how much more useful it could be.
>It even allows recoding of the chip in place for octane, etc. You have
>to have the factory access codes from the manual, though.
>FYI, my V8 had the 2342 O2 sensor intermiitent code (probably left over
>from the bad one - reset with no return) and no transmission codes
>(except the brake one I rectified).
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