[JeFizz]

So I have a registered copy of MES, an OBDLink MX (bluetooth), SGW (SGM) bypass, the 6 colored obd2 adapter cables, and a Windows 10 x64 laptop. I have no issues connecting to any of the modules that do not require one of the adapter cables. I am able to toggle the horn, lights, etc. so I know that I can write. When I attempt to access the ABS module (adapter 6 / gray) to toy with Dyno Mode, or any of the other modules requiring an adapter, it fails. I receive a failed connection error. Yes, I posted on the MES forums, but that's not a very active place... waiting for a response.

I'm an IT professional so I am 99% certain that everything is configured correctly for the COM port.

What do people use for an OBD2 reader? USB, WIFI, Bluetooth? I would hate to buy a USB OBD2 reader when someone else has a bluetooth OBD2 reader working in this fashion.

Cheers,

 

[dcpatters]

I researched Multiecucsan a little bit. If I recall, a Bluetooth ODBII reader is unable to perform certain functions. Whereas the ODBII USB can perform all.

I sent them an email and never received a response. Kind of lame.

 

[jwq2]

Not sure, I use a usb interface myself.... I know the gray cable is required to access modules via the hi-speed CAN, perhaps the bluetooth is not fast enough for this ?

 

[JeFizz]

Not sure, I use a usb interface myself.... I know the gray cable is required to access modules via the hi-speed CAN, perhaps the bluetooth is not fast enough for this ?

That's the only thing I can think of, it's just too slow. What adapter are you using? I see that the OBDLink SX USB is recommended from a MES distributor site. It also isn't too bad @ $30 on Amazon. That'll put me at $120+ in different OBD adapters. ugh. The OBDLink MX bluetooth adapter works fantastic for Android Auto/OBD2AA, and Torque though, so it's not a total waste.

 

[jwq2]

I'm using the cantiecar interface (V3) myself.... Had this for my previous Alfa's as well. It's a more expensive solution, but the advantage is you don't need any additional adapter cables as it's a multiplexed interface.
Not completely true though, small problem is the version V3 I have (older type) doesn't yet support hi-speed can on the multiplexer, so I still need the gray adapter for certain modules. This works though. The improved V4 of the cantiecar works fine without any adapter cables.

multiplexed MES

 

[jwq2]

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[JeFizz]

I'm using the cantiecar interface (V3) myself.... Had this for my previous Alfa's as well. It's a more expensive solution, but the advantage is you don't need any additional adapter cables as it's a multiplexed interface.
Not completely true though, small problem is the version V3 I have (older type) doesn't yet support hi-speed can on the multiplexer, so I still need the gray adapter for certain modules. This works though. The improved V4 of the cantiecar works fine without any adapter cables.

Ah, yes, I believe I remember reading about that. That's a bummer, that's not a cheap device.

Well, I have the adapter cables, and tomorrow I will have the OBDLink SX USB interface. Fingers crossed!

 

[GiuliaQV]

ELM327 - from https://elm-327.eu/elm_usb

 

[jwq2]

......
Well, I have the adapter cables, and tomorrow I will have the OBDLink SX USB interface. Fingers crossed!

Should work

 

[dcpatters]

I'm using the cantiecar interface (V3) myself.... Had this for my previous Alfa's as well. It's a more expensive solution, but the advantage is you don't need any additional adapter cables as it's a multiplexed interface.
Not completely true though, small problem is the version V3 I have (older type) doesn't yet support hi-speed can on the multiplexer, so I still need the gray adapter for certain modules. This works though. The improved V4 of the cantiecar works fine without any adapter cables.

multiplexed MES

So the v4 Cantiecar will support all functionality with Multiecuscan?

 

[Nik]

What do people use for an OBD2 reader? USB, WIFI, Bluetooth? I would hate to buy a USB OBD2 reader when someone else has a bluetooth OBD2 reader working in this fashion.

Cheers,

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L4B43F3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought this guy after my BAFX OBDII reader didn't work. Just make sure you set the interface to ELM 327 WiFi in the MES app and you're good to go. Gray adapter plus that ELM reader work great, got me out of my brake situation and I tried out Dyno mode for a little with it too but have to revisit that.

 

[Dorifto]

I use this, basically all you need for giulia with multiecuscan, works like a charm https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/282772601430

 

[JeFizz]

This is all great info and should be able to help out others.

 

[Clarkebb]

I did some research into the OBD readers when I was installing paddle shifters and came to the same conclusion that others above have. The bluetooth ones are great for being unobtrusively plugged in all the time, working with iphone/android apps like Torque for data logging etc, but might not work for the proxi alignment procedure (which uses the blue and grey adapters) that I needed to add the paddles.

Also, you can use the windows version of MES forever (only have to pay again if you want an update after the 1st year), while as far as I could tell, for the iOS version of MES you have to pay the fee every year to keep using it.

 

[Verrilli]

I use this, basically all you need for giulia with multiecuscan, works like a charm https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/282772601430

That's what I use also.

 

[Intense]

What can you do with these?

 

[mtb.ck]

I use this, basically all you need for giulia with multiecuscan, works like a charm https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/282772601430

I use this combination too. Works perfectly. Have done extensive use of Grey and Blue cables and the vanilla direct OBDII cable, too.

Bench Dyno mode works like a champ too.

 

[jwq2]

So the v4 Cantiecar will support all functionality with Multiecuscan?

Yes, that's the one you currently get if you buy the multiplexed version of MultiEcuScan. Price for the mpx version of MES is the same as for the standard version. License is tied to the cantiecar interface, so you can use it on any PC.
The interface also supports WiFi (in addition to USB and bluetooth)
Advantage is you don't need any additional adapter cables. Price in Europe is E 230,- for interface + software.
MPX MES

All assuming you don't have the SGW, or have bypassed it on giulia/stelvio

 

[dcpatters]

Yes, that's the one you currently get if you buy the multiplexed version of MultiEcuScan. Price for the mpx version of MES is the same as for the standard version. License is tied to the cantiecar interface, so you can use it on any PC.
The interface also supports WiFi (in addition to USB and bluetooth)
Advantage is you don't need any additional adapter cables. Price in Europe is E 230,- for interface + software.
MPX MES

All assuming you don't have the SGW, or have bypassed it on giulia/stelvio

Awesome. Thanks for the follow up. Luckily I’ve got a 2017.

 

[JeFizz]

What can you do with these?

You can view vehicle data (rpm, temp, a/f ratio, fule level %, etc.), reset service interval, enable dyno mode (all nannies off) temporarily, and a whole slew of other things.