artdjones Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 I thought there might be some interest in a review of MultiEcuScan, which is the Fiat version of Vagcom, Forscan, and similar software. That is, a non OE diagnostic programme that enables one to do most of what the factory diagnostic equipment does at a vastly reduced cost. It loads on a laptop, uses an ELM327 interface (some others are suitable), and for various functions on different models, colour coded adapters that switch around the pins on the obd socket. I got it because I needed a new speedo on my 2014 Doblo. I know that's a bit new for here, but the software covers all Fiat and Fiat Group cars for quite a way back. Anyway, I bought the Doblo back in December, and the only problem with it has been the mileage display LCD failing completely. My first thought was to buy as cheap a replacement as possible and swop the screen from the new cluster to the old. Unfortunately, the cheap €30 cluster I bought also had a failed LCD. Then I went to a local auto electrician with a good reputation to sort it. He plugged in a known working Ducato cluster (same plug), and the display worked. He said he'd get me a display and fit it and would give me a call next day so I could bring the van in . That was in January, and I haven't had a call yet. Two weeks ago I ordered a cluster from Latvia, guaranteed working, for €75. And I downloaded the very limited free version of MultiEcuScan to try out. You can simulate what you plan to do before plugging into a vehicle. I'd already bought a suitable elm interface and a set of adapters. Two days ago I fitted the new Speedo, which worked fine except for the following:- The mileage display was flashing, and was at an incorrect mileage.22000km Also as you can see, there was a blank temperature display, this van doesn't have an outside temperature sensor. And when you opened the right hand door it gave a warning that the left hand door was open. And vice versa. The flashing display is something that happens when one of the various computer modules isn't talking properly to the body computer. In this case it was the instrument module, but the flashing would also occur if any other module wasn't coded in. On Fiat's this is a sign that you need to do a procedure called a Proxi Alignment. You do this in the software by communicating with the body computer, then into the adjustments tab, select Proxi Alignment procedure, and hit execute This is the screen just before starting the procedure. It took a few seconds and was a success. The unneeded temperature display disappeared, the mileage display stopped flashing, and the display now gave a warning for the correct opened door. Then I went into the instrument module, and wrote in the correct mileage. One good thing about this software is that it only allows you to increase the mileage in the instrument module, clocking isn't possible. Result, success. Also correct door open message. I also took the opportunity to switch off the seat belt warning buzzer, which has to be one of the most annoying noises possible. Verdict on MultiEcuScan. Very easy to use, also many other things can be done than what I've shown here, including injector and key coding. So great value for €50, as you can get charged more than that for one coding procedure. You can get cracked versions, but it's not worth it for that price, especially as most cracked software is very clunky, whereas this was completely smooth and quick. And like I said, with suitable adapters this can be used on stuff that goes back to when Fiat's started with OBD, before 2000. colino, Barry Cade, Ian_Fearn and 5 others 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Got anything similar for an Astra Mk7 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 OpCom is the Vauxhall/Opel aftermarket reader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 I just looked at how far back MultiEcuScan can go, and it does diagnostics as far back as late original model Cromas and Uno's with electronic fuel ignition. The old stuff needs a special three pin adapter so the obd plug can fit the Fiat socket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 17 hours ago, New POD said: Got anything similar for an Astra Mk7 ? Marm Toastsmith, louiepj, twosmoke300 and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Had a good experience with MES too, used it for various bits on Alfas although when an M9 came round with a 2015 Doblo van it wouldn't read it as I have the free peasant version and a lot of cars are paid. Still compared to some its good value even for the paid version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 3 hours ago, cobblers said: 🤯🤫🤔🙄🙂🙂🙂🙂 cobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmansholiday Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Best thing about multiecuscan is the help pages. Tells you how to reset an eml when there's no listed faults. Worked a treat on my Panda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 what system does Honda use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdelasal Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Hi - very interesting. Whats a ELM327 interface? I have a 2003 ducato but looking at https://www.multiecuscan.net/SupportedVehiclesList.aspx its not very obvious what interface/adapter(?) I'd need. have an old xp laptop so want to give this a wirl. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 8 hours ago, sdelasal said: Hi - very interesting. Whats a ELM327 interface? I have a 2003 ducato but looking at https://www.multiecuscan.net/SupportedVehiclesList.aspx its not very obvious what interface/adapter(?) I'd need. have an old xp laptop so want to give this a wirl. Steve This is the one I got, which includes all the adaptors needed except for the three pin one for very old stuff https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133700539480?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item1f212c5458:g:xccAAOSwpvJgV5Q5&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACkPYe5NmHp%2B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSHYXPhGXR5uguexJBeHwfgSep0V0nxS2TIB5NMh3dRBTg2Y2Ww1gAAwFTn9QAfsI3EgQi%2FubsUTJov6SdBUupUfvYu0ZdGWlmKvor9mUW1cppY1l98ygfKfIs3cqIJx3Ir%2By1x1RE2%2B2l6BjiLLuZXr9bdYUJU%2FwygtxSf33GV0NvUeKynVHik4K5T8yCwBoBCaS4GKk3Q%2Frr643PHyEAZuEHz3f71GMc4INu8brX0odpsdj8Znp5%2FnnRtSVMNmhIuveAfF403dedx%2F8jXOe0SEmRMTdrSXbb3MQmj3FM0cIlusiunKm6WUSBh34N%2FJ0wTlcDxmMG3Pn8npDSaFUVtr78iPMImJDzzH%2F%2FQx2ogKNLbvwxSir6scjP0tZTxsqE6atN1INerOhPAa%2BT4sq7qMsYsHhnMY2r8F8W4h9hd1Zzk6HXFKmxTn%2B6RBIeZFJacmuoydUt9tJLLbpSbDe93HRgQBgul7hMQR5j5%2FwpIoYa0bRIpoYx9rRHVV%2Bn0w5%2BKtaPlTpDdtZCsarLs653GVry3zaFe0npeq5IQ3%2FVOBG7VF5br5ikCzEgoLNCcrz9ACI4Z6alWoBfPyhf6vDYkBXzvuk%2BGQSysiNjUjAbwGRYyWJFgyjfrV6Gi9PwIEJr2VJZsMePsl6zyddKN7QvO22KBZyc21NOry0hzvijdZi972svVGWc96aFKU2Rr8%2FpLfJCcHx9IMh3VHieZ%2Bb6kH%2FnnOsq%2BR1ji5gnj%2BkipzhsH7ARpkRMccx10Xwk4%2BlMQvVMIoTGGsS8LowrsKjQhqmBfFiC9UxACy5Xo3gFwxP2NZ3CF1F8Uz%2BH7FEcMGcF|clp%3A2334524|tkp%3ABFBMzuOE_e5f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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