Using/Connecting WINCKM Unit
Complete How To instructions with illustrations are included with the WIN CKM Manual. To view the manual, double tap the WinCKM ICON on the desktop. In order to use the program on a vehicle, the Laptop power cord and the external CD drive do not need to be attached to the Laptop. The unit will run on its built-in charged batteries.
Connect the diagnostic/programming cable (ADS Cable - 2) to the serial port of the computer
Connection to vehicles with 20
pin Diagnostic Connector
(Located in Engine Compartment)
Remove the vehicle's 25-pin diagnostic connector cover (1) by turning counter-clockwise.
Connect the diagnostic plug of the ADS programming cable to the vehicle's diagnostic connector; switch "ON" the ignition.
The following illustrations show the location of the diagnostic connector (1) in different BMW models.
Location of the diagnostic 20-pin connector in 3 series (E46 prior to 6/2000 production) and Z8 vehicles (passenger rear side of engine compartment, near the bulkhead). Refer to next section "Connection to vehicles without 20 pin diagnostic connector" for E46 from 6/2000 production.
Location of the diagnostic 20-pin connector in 528 (E39) vehicle (passenger side of engine compartment, on the wheel well).
Location of the diagnostic 20-pin connector in 740 (E38), and 540(E39) vehicle (passenger side of engine compartment, on the wheel well).
Location of the diagnostic 20-pin connector in 750 (E38) vehicle (passenger, front side of engine compartment, near the air filter housing).
Location of the diagnostic 20-pin connector in X5 (E53) and Z3 vehicles (drivers side, on the wheel well).
Connection to vehicles without 20 pin Diagnostic Connector (Previously located in Engine Compartment)
The 16-pin OBD II connector located inside the vehicle will be the only diagnostic port. The socket for the on-board (OBD II) diagnostic connector is located on the driver's side, on the underside of the instrument panel, behind a cover. The cover is marked "OBD".
Powering up the computer
Turn the computer on, by pressing the button in the top right corner of the unit once.
After window is loaded a screen requesting a user name and password may appear.
To keep this screen from reappearing every time the unit is turned on:
Enter any user name
Do not enter a password
Select "OK" using the screen pen.
Once the desktop is loaded two
additional screens may appear:
- Editing Pallet
- Welcome to Windows 98
To keep the "Editing Palette" from reappearing:
Select "Start"
Select "Settings"
Select "Taskbar & Start Menu" "Taskbar Properties" screen will appear.
Select the "Start Menu Programs"
tab
Select "Remove"
Within the "Programs" folder
Select "Startup" (tap twice with pen)
Select only "Edit_Pal"
Select "Remove"
Select "Close"
Select "OK"
Close the "Editing Palette" by selecting the X in the upper right corner of the box.
To keep the "welcome to Windows 98" screen from reappearing:
Uncheck the box (1) "Show this screen each time Windows 98 starts"
Close the screen by selecting the X in the upper right corner of the screen.
Selecting the WinCKM Manual
From the Windows 98 desktop select WinCKM manual ICON (select the ICON using screen pen.
Selecting the WinCKM Program
From the Windows 98 desktop select WinCKM ICON (select the icon using screen pen).
Maximize WinCKM screen by clicking on the middle button in the right, top corner of the window.
In order to select "Car Memory", click on the top, left side button (red car symbol).
Vehicles equipped with hi-fi DSP audio system must have the radio turned "ON".
On 5, 7 series and X5 vehicles, before you start programming make sure that the trunk lock is not set to "valet" (horizontal) position. Leaving trunk lock in "valet" position can cancel some of the programming options.