john_p_b
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 posted on 8/6/17 at 07:44 AM |
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autodata users
Morning all
i'm looking at investing in a autodata subscription at work, my job has evolved recently from being a pretty run of the mill service tech to
taking on a lot more diagnosis, repair and electrical work.
The question i have at the moment is how up to date is Autodata? yesterday i had a brand new BMW 520 in for a crash camera to be installed but ended
up having to turn it away as i had absolutely no info about where to pick up a switched feed to power the camera from and i'm not a believer in
just probing into any old wire causing an upset somewhere!
would autodata be the answer to my problems or are there any other resources out there that would help? i've no issue in paying for the info as
long as it's going to do the job i need it to do!
built a car, built a home, had a family. lost the family, lost the home, still got the car.
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ian locostzx9rc2
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| posted on 8/6/17 at 03:15 PM |
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I use E technical and I have used autodata both have holes and they more than likely wouldn't be current with a brand new car ,I've found
E technical ok for me and it's slightly cheaper both companies offer a free months trail so maybe worth having a look .
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obfripper
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| posted on 8/6/17 at 06:39 PM |
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I've used autodata and haynes pro which has the same data source as e3, they are both lacking in wiring diagram coverage. I would say that
autodata is more comprehensive for wiring diagrams, the technical diagrams with haynes/e3 are useful for tightening torques for specific bolts and
cover alot more than autodata.
Another system to consider is wurth WoW, the data they use is sourced from autodata and it has diagnostic software as part of the system. IIRC it
works out about £50+vat a month plus the diagnostic head, that's about £1500 and the software run on windows and uses bluetooth for
connection.
Also no internet connection is required so still works if there's a power cut or internet outage, that is a major bugbear with autodata and
haynes nowdays.
Dave
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bi22le
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| posted on 8/6/17 at 08:28 PM |
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Hmm. Granted I am talking over 12 years ago but I would of probed that!
A switched live and a constant would be easy I would of thought.
What worried me, even 12 years ago, was panel removal. The new mini is a great example, youtube it before hand or you WILL break something. Once you
know, it is easy.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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john_p_b
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| posted on 12/6/17 at 06:18 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
Hmm. Granted I am talking over 12 years ago but I would of probed that!
A switched live and a constant would be easy I would of thought.
What worried me, even 12 years ago, was panel removal. The new mini is a great example, youtube it before hand or you WILL break something. Once you
know, it is easy.
to an extent i did! the only thing i could actually get at was the back of a fusebox in the drivers footwell but every single wire into it was
permanently live!
also didn't help the job that the driver of said car who is a company director was stood over me the entire time harping on "i knew this
would be a f**k up right from the start!"
built a car, built a home, had a family. lost the family, lost the home, still got the car.
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