Member Since: 27 Aug 2015
Location: Colchester
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Diagnostics and power supply
I have (a friend who uses) some moody software (IDS/SDD) that runs on an old laptop to reset the service interval on my d3. It's also been used to do a few other things like DLR's (successfully). These things need a constant battery voltage about 12V (cant quite remember exactly what, but the software complains without). Attaching a DC power supply (30A) to maintain this whilst re-programming works fine.
The question....
Do users of the nifty sounding IID BT have to supplement the battery when re-configuring their cars. If not why not?
3rd Apr 2017 10:05 pm
gilesharrison
Member Since: 23 Oct 2016
Location: Penrith
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I use jump leads to connect to the battery of another (running) car.
IID monitors voltage and will not start a task if it's too low, for short use, 5-10 mins a good battery will be fine with IID, but for longer ECU flashing work, a seperate supply is advisable, I have a Ctek 25a for this, as do most sponsors Altox GSM FBH controller thread
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3rd Apr 2017 10:58 pm
trailhound
Member Since: 27 Aug 2015
Location: Colchester
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Thanks beanie. A regulated power supply is quite an additional expense that I haven't seen mentioned on here before when people buy and sell IID. Wondered if ii was missing a trick
Are those the one for £250 or are there cheaper CTEK models?
3rd Apr 2017 11:07 pm
geoff.
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: West kent
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this is what i use but the 35 amp version i also have the ctek 25 both very good
Member Since: 02 Aug 2014
Location: Edinburgh
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trailhound wrote:
Thanks beanie. A regulated power supply is quite an additional expense that I haven't seen mentioned on here before when people buy and sell IID. Wondered if ii was missing a trick
Are those the one for £250 or are there cheaper CTEK models?
You only need the additional power supply if you are doing major update/alteration and as said, for that you can use jump leads and another car or good battery.
You don't need a power supply for general checks or suspension calibration etc.
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