The switch on this cable to left is for 7 pin to right for 8 pin 8 pin for k line communication old dcan cables cannot do it for bmw from 1998 to 2008.
K dcan cable switch positions.
How to use switch connect to k line or dcan pin 7 8.
Here are good tips i found of the switch mode k dcan usb cable user manual.
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The switch on this cable to left is for 7 pin to right for 8 pin 8 pin for k line communication old dcan cables cannot do it for bmw from 1998 to 2008.
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Connection by soldering is a bad option as it limits the usefulness of the interface i have an adapter but consider a switch to be a better option.
A new switch is added compared to the traditional dcan cable.
Built in switch for double k line support e46 e38 e39 etc one year warranty.
A new switch is added compared to the traditional dcan cable.
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I have one of those k dcan usb cables and i am confused about how to switch the modes of it.
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Mount a small switch on the obd plug end of your adapter which can bridge for k line or separate for dcan the connection between pins 7 8.
Here i will chip in with a few words of the reason why you should have pin 7 and pin 8 on your k dcan cable and how to use the switch mode.