D-CAN vs K-Line cable for e39 interface

[Arma 134]

Hey,

For anyone that's interfaced with e39 (using whatever software) - do we have to use K-Line cables or can D-CAN work as well; I know e39's are not d-can but I hear that d-can cables are backward compatible to K-line? Anyone have experience with this?

[M3_Power 636]

K line with your car. But both will work. If you get D Can, just check that pins 7 and 8 are bridged. Some of the D Can cables now come with an adaptor that bridges pins 7 and 8, whilst there's a new one that has a switch on top that you flick over to bridge 7 and 8.

As far as I am aware you need the software to switch between K line and D Can on all versions of the cable - if the seller doesn't supply you with the software PM me and I'll send both possible versions over via email.