T4 ???

revor64 · 24th June 2011, 15:52

I am looking at this T4 thing on the internet. Is this not just a piece of software ???
On a standard laptop ?
How does it connect to the car ? Only via the service connector ?
This service connecter is just a com port.
Now would it be possible to connect my car, via a elm unit, to my laptop.
And via the internet to computer running T4 ?
That would be great, remote service for my car.

Just some toughts.

Rene

BigRuss · 24th June 2011, 16:03

I'm afraid it's not just some software linked to a com port and a lead.

The software is two part: an operating system that runs in a shell in windows XP and vitually takes over the whole computer (unless you change the registry). Secondly the diagnostic disc's for that range of vehicle's or application.

The software can be loaded onto any laptop but is useless without the T4 interface and leads (the expensive bit

)

Elm and similar interfaces aren't suitable I'm afraid.

If there was a cheaper way of doing it, I would have done that instead

Russ

keithybhoy · 24th June 2011, 20:02

can the diagnostic disc's be copied as i have a bundle in work i would like to copy for safe keeping

Phil-T4 · 24th June 2011, 21:49

tut tut, you should never copy discs, but yes

keithybhoy · 24th June 2011, 21:57

it is only to preserve them for the future officer lol

Dragrad · 24th June 2011, 22:18

This Club will never condone piracy of software in any shape or form. Please do not discuss piracy in any way or post links to anything which may involve piracy. If you are ever in doubt over whether a post would be illegal or not please do not post it.

Thanks

Had to post it, it's a legal thingummy....

Phil-T4 · 24th June 2011, 22:20

Yes indeed, quite right too

BigRuss · 24th June 2011, 22:20

Most of the discs are redundant as software updates and improvements mean that normally only the latest discs are used

Using an older disc on a later car or on one that has had later updates applied has the potential to cause significant problems

Russ

keithybhoy · 24th June 2011, 22:45

woops sorry my bad.

keithybhoy · 24th June 2011, 22:47

dident know you could still get updates for them

24th June 2011, 15:52	#1
revor64 Loves to post Rover 75 2.0 cdt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Eindhoven Posts: 391 Thanks: 14 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	T4 ??? I am looking at this T4 thing on the internet. Is this not just a piece of software ??? On a standard laptop ? How does it connect to the car ? Only via the service connector ? This service connecter is just a com port. Now would it be possible to connect my car, via a elm unit, to my laptop. And via the internet to computer running T4 ? That would be great, remote service for my car. Just some toughts. Rene

24th June 2011, 16:03	#2
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	I'm afraid it's not just some software linked to a com port and a lead. The software is two part: an operating system that runs in a shell in windows XP and vitually takes over the whole computer (unless you change the registry). Secondly the diagnostic disc's for that range of vehicle's or application. The software can be loaded onto any laptop but is useless without the T4 interface and leads (the expensive bit ) Elm and similar interfaces aren't suitable I'm afraid. If there was a cheaper way of doing it, I would have done that instead Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details. Last edited by BigRuss; 24th June 2011 at 16:06..

24th June 2011, 22:18	#6
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	This Club will never condone piracy of software in any shape or form. Please do not discuss piracy in any way or post links to anything which may involve piracy. If you are ever in doubt over whether a post would be illegal or not please do not post it. Thanks Had to post it, it's a legal thingummy.... __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

24th June 2011, 22:20	#8
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Most of the discs are redundant as software updates and improvements mean that normally only the latest discs are used Using an older disc on a later car or on one that has had later updates applied has the potential to cause significant problems Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

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keithybhoy Banned MG ZT-T190 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,020 Thanks: 114 Thanked 97 Times in 74 Posts	can the diagnostic disc's be copied as i have a bundle in work i would like to copy for safe keeping

24th June 2011, 21:49	#4
Phil-T4 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T, Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Olney Posts: 2,969 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,088 Times in 657 Posts	tut tut, you should never copy discs, but yes

24th June 2011, 21:57	#5
keithybhoy Banned MG ZT-T190 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,020 Thanks: 114 Thanked 97 Times in 74 Posts	it is only to preserve them for the future officer lol

24th June 2011, 22:45	#9
keithybhoy Banned MG ZT-T190 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,020 Thanks: 114 Thanked 97 Times in 74 Posts	woops sorry my bad.

24th June 2011, 22:47	#10
keithybhoy Banned MG ZT-T190 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,020 Thanks: 114 Thanked 97 Times in 74 Posts	dident know you could still get updates for them