BimmerGeeks K+DCAN cable

[paulo 73]

Hi there

Wondering if someone has one of these available, or can point me in the right direction... 

I have a generic K+DCAN of unknown origin which has worked OK for me with ISTA, INPA etc, but I am needing to flash my e60 M5 DME with a euro tune, and my existing cable does not seem to be up to it. 
 

the cables are listed as "out of stock" on the bimmergeeks website. 
 

(My M5 has a replacement DME from a USA car and is still running the USA smog parameters, causing a check engine light as it thinks the car should have a DMTL pump)

cheers

paul 

 

[Eagle 1702]

Its just mainly a firmware update isnt it? Probably could do it yourself for way cheaper or find the relevant one on Aliexpress with some work

Seems to be a lots of places selling them though. Here's a few i found:

https://www.djwwautodiagnostics.co.uk/product/bmw-k-dcan-lead-switch-enhanced-firmware-bimmergeeks-protool-07---23

https://www.bimmertuningtools.com/product/btt-cable/

https://www.chaoscalibrations.com/store/CHAOS-BMW-K-DCAN-INPA-OBD2-USB-Cable-p410327542

[exextatic 145]

Updating the cable's firmware isn't too difficult either: https://www.sfbmwcoding.com/files/flashing_compatible_cable_ediabaslib.pdf

Definitely don't attempt to update the DME without fixing the firmware first, from memory the clone adapters have a firmware bug that results in every 255th byte being corrupt.

[Jacko 2185]

I have a genuine one, you can borrow it if that helps. 

[paulo 73]

Thanks for the information, guys - very helpful.

Yes, I understand that the MSS65 DME from M6 / M5 are particularly vulnerable to bricking if the proper upgraded firmware cable is not used.

@Jacko - thanks for your kind offer - my preference is to buy one outright, as I will likely be using it semi-regularly, but please PM me if you would consider selling it. 

Cheers

Paul