DimSport F32 MYGENIUS User manual
USER MANUAL
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INDEX
KIT DESCRIPTION……..…………………………………….p.3
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION………………………………..p.4
FIRST USE – UPDATE……………………………………….p.5
READING - PROTOCOL IDENTIFICATION……………….p.6
- Totally automatic identification system……..………………….p.6
- Protocol identification system – Brand/Model/Type……….……...p.8
FILE DOWNLOAD…………...………………………………..p.10
FILE UPLOAD………………………………………………….p.11
WRITING…………………………………………...…………..p.12
SPECIAL MANUAL PROCEDURES………………………...p.13
WRONG SELECTION………………………..……………….p.15
RESET PROCEDURE………………….……………………..p.16
BRAND CHANGE REQUEST………………….…………….p.20
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KIT DESCRIPTION
F32MYGENIUS MyGenius unit
F32xxxx specific cable depending on the vehicle type*
C32GNUSB01 usb cable
CUSBKEY USB key with dedicated MyGenius Client software
*contact your master to know what cable is required.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Connect the USB key supplied with the KIT to the PC and run MyGenius Client software setup.exe.
Please follow the installation steps as described here below.
Select the directory
where the MyGenius
software will be
installed and follow
the setup procedure
by clicking NEXT.
The software is now correctly installed and ready to be used.
After the first installation connect the MyGenius device via USB to the PC and perform the mandatory
system update.
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Now the software and the tool will be updated to the latest available version.
After the update the unit can be used on the vehicle.
FIRST USE – UPDATE
Connect MyGenius to the PC. The PC will start the driver installation procedure for
the MyGenius device. Please follow the steps in order to install properly the device.
Now you are ready to run the
software. At the start of the
software you will be asked for
a mandatory update.
IMPORTANT!
Before any operation on the car check that the vehicle is properly serviced and no warning
lights are lit on the dashboard, if anything is wrong the vehicle MUST be first serviced and
repaired by a car dealer or repair shop.
The car battery MUST BE FULLY CHARGED and during all the MyGenius operations on the
vehicle we strongly suggest to connect a stabilized car battery charger.
During the reading/programming operations do not unplug the OBD II wire or perform
whatever operation with dashboard. To avoid any communication troubles do not switch on
AC, radio or any other devices that require car battery power.
Follow the instructions requested by the MyGenius
Connect the MyGenius to the cable supplied with the kit, then connect the cable to
the diagnostic port of the vehicle.
(The vehicle’s diagnostic port is often located under the steering wheel but,
depending on the brand/model/type, it can be located in a different place)
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READING - PROTOCOL IDENTIFICATION
Depending on the vehicle brand the MyGenius device follows 2 different identification systems.
1. Total automatic protocol identification system (pg. 8)
2. Generic Brand Model Type protocol identification system (pg. 10)
1.Totally automatic identification system
For the VAG, PORSCHE, BMW, MINI, MERCEDES, SCANIA, JOHN DEERE vehicles the MyGenius
device is able to recognize the correct protocol without any customer selection. The following chart will
show you how to proceed for one of the above mentioned vehicle brands.
IF your vehicle brand is not one of the listed above please jump now to page 8
Connect the OBDII cable to MyGenius and to the vehicle diagnostic socket. On the device main menu
select WORK, it will start the automatic detection of the correct protocol to use.
MyGenius has properly identified the correct serial protocol for your car. Click OK and select WORK,
depending on the protocol the device will be able to perform the reading or the identification only of the
ECU software.
(1a) READING
(1b)
IDENTIFICATION
ONLY
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MyGenius tool has now properly read the ECU. Unplug the OBDII cable from the car and connect the
USB cable to the MyGenius device and to the PC. To export the READING file from the device follow
the instructions of the chapter FILE DOWNLOAD on page 10.
1b) IDENTIFICATION ONLY: select ID and follow the instructions.
MyGenius tool has now properly identified the ECU. Unplug the OBDII cable from the car and connect
the USB cable to the MyGenius device and to the PC.
To export the ID file from the device follow the instructions of chapter FILE DOWNLOAD on page 10.
WARNING!
* If the tool does not identify the ECU and does not identify the correct protocol to use, please read the operations
of the chapter SPECIAL MANUAL PROCEDURES 1s) on page 13.
1a) READING: select READING and follow the instructions.
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2.Protocol identification system – Brand/Model/Type
The MyGenius device is able to recognize the correct protocol through the Brand, Model, Type selection
performed by the client. The following chart will show you how to proceed for this specific situation
where you have to select the correct model and type of the vehicle you want to work on.
Connect the OBDII cable to MyGenius and to the vehicle diagnostic socket. On the device main menu
select WORK, the tool will show the vehicle brand therefore it is set up. Click SELECT button to
continue and to choose the correct model and type of the vehicle.
MyGenius has properly identified the correct serial protocol for
your car. Click OK and select WORK, depending on the protocol
the device will be able to perform the reading or only the
identification of the ECU software.
(2a) READING
(2b)
IDENTIFICATION
ONLY
WARNING!
* if the model and type selected are correct but the device is unable to automatically identify the protocol
please read the SPECIAL MANUAL OPERATION 2s) on page 14.
** if you select either the wrong model or type please read the WRONG SELECTION instructions on
page 15.
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MyGenius tool has now properly identified the ECU. Unplug the OBD II cable from the car and
connect the USB cable to the MyGenius device and to the PC.
To export the ID file from the device follow the instructions of chapter FILE DOWNLOAD on page 10.
MyGenius tool has now properly read the ECU. Unplug the OBDII cable from the car and connect the
USB cable to the MyGenius device and to the PC. To export the READING file from the device follow
the instructions of chapter FILE DOWNLOAD on page 12.
2b) IDENTIFICATION ONLY: select ID and follow the MyGenius procedures.
2a) READING: select READING and follow the instructions.
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FILE DOWNLOAD
Connect MyGenius unit to the PC with the USB cable supplied with the kit,
run the MyGenius Client software and click Download from MyGenius.
The reading will be now transferred from the unit
directly on the PC, just follow the instructions in order
to save and send the file to your master.
Now just select the destination folder where
to save the reading.
Now the file of the car has been saved on
the PC. Please open the directory where you
have just saved the file xxx.fpf and send it by
e-mail to your Master.
He will modify it and will send the modified
file back to you so that it can be loaded onto
the MyGenius unit.
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