Here I’d like to share how to use kess v2 5.017 red pcb to read and write bmw car.
Cost & Package:
I paid 59.99 euro for the kess v2 with free shipping at eobdtool.co.uk.
All the goods packed in a big box without any damage.
full sets
Kess V5.017 main unit
Red pcb
usb port (connect kess v2 to computer by usb cable)
The test:
I tried to use kess v2 to read and write my bmw.
Firstly, download and installed kess software, and then start to read and write bmw.
In detail…
Step 1: Download Red Kess V2 5.017 and unzipped, open Ksuite v2.23 and run “Setup 2.23 exe.” as following pictures
Step 2: Follow the system guide, then Next, Next… to install and accepted Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 License Terms, and setup in English, wait for second minutes, then the installation will be finished.
Step 3: Install USB Driver as well, and follow the system prompt till installation finished
Connect Kess V2 5.017 Red PCB with computer and obd2 port to setup connection
Reading device info…
It will take several minutes to operate
Choose “ID” and click “Select”
Switch on the dash-board, check the connections and press OK to continue
It shows ECU info
Switch off dashboard, and then click “Writing” and “Select”
Now choose the right ECU file for BMW to write
Switch on dashboard
When it ask “Proceed to write?” click “OK” to continue.
And warning message will show if not select the right file, ECU will be damaged.
Click “OK” to confirm.
Writing ECU…
KESS V2 FW 5.017 write BMW ECU successfully!
Steps are easy…
Source: http://www.eobdtool.co.uk/wholesale/kess-v5.017-online-version.html
Enjoy!