Does your wiTech MicroPod 2 support FIAT 500L (BF)

Answer: Yes, wiTech supports it.

Part 1: Two Routines that Must Be Run Upon Arrival

Part 2: Maintenance Light (Wrench Light) in EVIC

Part 3: Programming a Key

In detail…

Part 1: FIAT 500L (BF) – Two Routines that Must Be Run Upon Arrival

There are two routines that must be run for the 500L to be taken fully out of shipping mode

Routine 1:  Exit Shipping Mode

Select the BCM Module.
Select the Misc Functions tab.
Select the Exit Shipping Mode routine.
Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the procedure.
Routine 2: Configure Door Locks

The 500L ships with the door locks not configured to the vehicle, and also has a flashing door lock light on the dash under the radio.
This flashing lock LED is to let the technician know that the door locks have not been configured.
Run the Configure Door Locks routine to correct the situation and stop the blinking LED.
The Configure Door Locks routine requires a 5-digit key code unique to the vehicle VIN. The 5-digit key code can only be obtained from DealerCONNECT by authorized personnel (see Service Manager).
Select the Vehicle Preparations tab.
Select the Configure Door Locks routine.
Select the Continue button.
Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the procedure.
Critical Note: In rare cases, a 4-digit key code may be returned by DealerCONNECT for a 500L. Please contact STAR if this occurs.

Part 2: FIAT 500L (BF) – Maintenance Light (Wrench Light) in EVIC

How to Confirm Feature is Disabled:

Scroll through the EVIC menu and look for an option called Service.
If this option does not exist, this feature has already been disabled from the vehicle.
SUMMARY

The FIAT 500L is equipped with a service maintenance light (wrench light) in the EVIC.
This light is different from the oil maintenance light, and is used to notify customers they have reached a given mileage that calls for maintenance action.
If a vehicle has the wrench light illuminated (see image below), connect to the vehicle with wiTECH using 14.01 or later software, and the feature will automatically be disabled.
witech-Maintenance-Light.jpg

Part 3: FIAT 500L (BF) – Programming a Key

wiTech MicroPod 2 china clone is able to program a new to to US version FIAT 500L (BF)

Procedure:

Select the BCM module
Select the Misc. Functions tab
Select Program Keysand click the Start button
Ensure key is in the RUN position
Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the procedure.
Critical notes have been included below—please read!!

IMPORTANT NOTES:

You will be prompted to enter the 5-digit “electronic code” or “key code” obtained from DealerCONNECT. On the DealerCONNECT menu, click the Service tab, scroll down to theRepair Information box, and find the link with the name Key Code (see below). If the link is grey (not functional), you do not have access. Your Service Manager should have access.

All customer keys, including any previously programmed and replacement keys, must be learned during this procedure.
If any previously programmed keys are not reprogrammed during this procedure, they will be permanently disabled.
If a negative response 0x35 is received, please verify that 5-digit key code is correct for the vehicle by rechecking in DealerCONNECT.

WARNING! If the wrong key code is entered three times in a row it will lock out the BCM for 24 hours.
In rare cases a four-digit key code is returned by DealerCONNECT for a 500L. Please contact STAR if this occurs.

Summary:

Key programming on the FIAT 500L (BF) requires a 5-digit key code unique to the vehicle VIN.
The 5-digit key code can only be obtained from DealerCONNECT by authorized personnel.

One Chrysler owner purchased a Witech micropod clone  and verified it working fine as his expected. His real reviews below:

The provided software is the same as the Chrysler OEM software (verified with file size and md5 hash). This version must communicate to the witech server to verify valid serial number.

I don’t have experience with Windows XP. But this version of Witech works fine on Windows 7 and Windows 10.  (I did try an android ap called chrysler pin pull off google store that promised to get the pin via obd2 dongle but I couldn’t get it to work on mine but may work for others)

No errors so far and tested functions on 3 different vehicles. It has been confirmed working with unmodified software wiTECH v17.03.10 (downloaded directly from Chrysler) and online (logged into TechAuthority). Not sure if it will be blacklisted or the firmware will be updateable with the next software release, but for now it works fine.

One vehicle i tested with: a 2014 dodge avenger …. just fine.

was able to flash a module update and program a new key with the unit.

The wiTech MicroPod 2 only works offline so non of the dealer facilities (no ecu updates/wiring diagrams/online manuals) but diagnostic tests and programing work fine

I have also uploaded pictures of the internals for those who are curious.

Question:

What is the latest PIWIS software of vxdiag tester iii? How can i update software to latest version?

Obd2tool.com solution:

The latest Porsche Piwis 3 software goes to 38.900.000 (Till April 2020)

What’s new in PIWIS III 38.900?

38.900 with for the experts the developer/engineering mode activated to code without passing through the Porsche server.

Older software version 38.400 with unlimited activation, with a full engineering menu. You can install a fresh version, 38.900 (the engineering menu has been cut down). Equipment tested, ready to go.

Porsche Piwis Tester V38900

Language: English, US English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese

Operating system: Lenovo T440P Laptop Windows 7

How to Update VXDIAG Porsche Tester III?

Software comes in HDD format.

Update method: by sending back the 240G SSD (users need to bear the shipping fee ) or purchasing a new SSD.

What’s the difference between VXDIAG VCX DoIP Porsche Tester III and OEM Porsche PIWIS III Tester? Check table comparison below:

Item	VXDIAG VCX-DoIP for Porsche	OEM Porsche Tester III PT3G
Item No.	A306-3	A306-4
Image
Original/Clone	Original VXDIAG	Clone
Software version	38.400.000	38.200.040
Language	German English French ItalianSpanish Japanese Chinese Russian Dutch Portuguese	German English French ItalianSpanish Japanese Chinese Russian Dutch Portuguese
PIWIS License	Unlimited	Unlimited
Update	By new SSD	By new SSD
DoIP enabled	Yes	Yes
Support Porsche year	All Porsche from 1998 till now	All Porsche from 2002 till now
Online immobilizer programming	Yes	Yes
Full-system diagnosis	Yes	Yes
Guided fault finding	Yes	Yes
Maintenance circuit diagram view	Yes	Yes
Developer Mode	Yes	Yes
Original software compatibility	No	No
WiFi connection	USB/WiFi/WLAN	USB/WiFi
Package	1pc x Piwis tester III VCI1pc x USB Cable   1pc x OBD Cable 1pc x Lenovo T440P Laptop 1pc x LAN cable 1pc x 240G SSD	1× Piwis3 Tester1× OBDII Cable   1× USB Cable 1× 240GB Software SSD 1× Panasonic CFAX3 Laptop
Other software license	SDD, GDS2, Techstream, HDS, XENTRY, ISTA,IDS,VIDA etc	No possible to add other license
Price	$1845	$2599

What’s the difference between Piwis 2 and Piwis 3:

PIWIS Tester III covers all new Porsche models like new Panamera 971, Cayenne 9Y0, Cayman 981 GT4 clubsport, etc., which are not supported by PIWIS II at all and will never be supported in the future. PIWIS Tester III also supports full range of diagnostics functions for all the Porsche models which have ever been released.

Why you should have a Porsche Piwis 3:

* vehicle coverage up to 2018: 911, Macan, Cayeme, Panamera, Boxter Cayman
* Fast and stable connection Simulation mode ( diagnostic session without VCI connection )
* Support online immobilizer programming
* New DoIP diagnostic technique based on Ethereum for post-2017 Porsche
* Developer mode enabled

Which Porsche model and year can be done with Piwis 3:

Piwis 3 is confirmed to work with all Porsche from 1998-2018:
Porsche 911(997) (991)
Boxster/Cayman (987)
Cayenne up to MY 2010
Cayenne from MY 2011
Panamera

Especially the latest models:
Paramera (971) 2018
Caynenne (92A) 2018
Macan (95B) 2018
911 (991) 2018
and othe1 old models

https://www.obd2tool.com/blog/2020/03/07/vxdiag-vcx-doip-porsche-tester-iii-vs-oem-porsche-piwis-iii/