R75 diagnostics

rab60bit · 13th November 2023, 12:07

I seen a number of threads on this and am contemplating TOAF and just want to buy the bits, download and use.
I've got a few questions (and I'm not particularly software savvy):
- I use a MacBook Pro as my daily laptop tool and I believe I can use my MacBook for TOAF if I create a virtual Windows drive but I don't want to risk/compromise my Mac.
- am I correct in presuming TOAF was initially designed to operate around MS Windows and, as I can get hold of a laptop for very little dosh/a pint which version Windows works best/with least issues?
- I've just read a back history about 'compatible' interface cables, is there a cable available that is specifically designed to work with Windows, I've found one supplied by KKL in Wales at £19.50 advertised to plug and play....is it suitable?

vitesse · 13th November 2023, 12:16

There are people who've got Toaf to work on a Mac but I did the same as you're thinking of doing - buy a cheap XP laptop (funny they call it a laptop when it weighs a ton compared to my MacBook Air

).

Save yourself some grief and buy one of these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174768878...Bk9SR_qEjI35Yg

And then have fun with strange things called drivers and device managers

Good luck

ps. As yours is a late model then if you want to read the SRS system install Vista or higher, and the additional Autoliv file in downloads

richw · 13th November 2023, 18:07

I've got TOAF installed on my MacBook Pro.

You need a USB-to-ODBD cable, and you may also need to install a MacOS driver for that. After that, install WINE and use it to run TOAF. Works for me, although this is on my old 2010 MacBook Pro. I have not yet tried it on my newer one.

biffa75 · 14th November 2023, 17:17

You could always buy a cheap second hand Windows laptop for as little as £60 and download toaf and simply use the laptop just for diagnostic on the car.. at least if it got damaged for example, it's only a cheap old laptop with nothing of value or sensitive stored on it.

If you have an android phone, you can download toaf mobile, and use the BMW k+dcan cable and an otg adapter

Toaf on laptop won't show live data for petrol engines. Toaf mobile can do all petrol and diesel live data.

13th November 2023, 12:07	#1
rab60bit Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 1,523 Thanks: 433 Thanked 301 Times in 212 Posts	R75 diagnostics I seen a number of threads on this and am contemplating TOAF and just want to buy the bits, download and use. I've got a few questions (and I'm not particularly software savvy): - I use a MacBook Pro as my daily laptop tool and I believe I can use my MacBook for TOAF if I create a virtual Windows drive but I don't want to risk/compromise my Mac. - am I correct in presuming TOAF was initially designed to operate around MS Windows and, as I can get hold of a laptop for very little dosh/a pint which version Windows works best/with least issues? - I've just read a back history about 'compatible' interface cables, is there a cable available that is specifically designed to work with Windows, I've found one supplied by KKL in Wales at £19.50 advertised to plug and play....is it suitable?

13th November 2023, 12:16	#2
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,548 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	There are people who've got Toaf to work on a Mac but I did the same as you're thinking of doing - buy a cheap XP laptop (funny they call it a laptop when it weighs a ton compared to my MacBook Air). Save yourself some grief and buy one of these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174768878...Bk9SR_qEjI35Yg And then have fun with strange things called drivers and device managers Good luck ps. As yours is a late model then if you want to read the SRS system install Vista or higher, and the additional Autoliv file in downloads Last edited by vitesse; 13th November 2023 at 13:27.. Reason: More info

13th November 2023, 18:07	#3
richw Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 245 Thanks: 6 Thanked 64 Times in 49 Posts	I've got TOAF installed on my MacBook Pro. You need a USB-to-ODBD cable, and you may also need to install a MacOS driver for that. After that, install WINE and use it to run TOAF. Works for me, although this is on my old 2010 MacBook Pro. I have not yet tried it on my newer one.

14th November 2023, 17:17	#4
biffa75 Trader Mk1 2004 tourer cdti + MK1 2003 Saloon CDT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 508 Thanks: 106 Thanked 91 Times in 57 Posts	You could always buy a cheap second hand Windows laptop for as little as £60 and download toaf and simply use the laptop just for diagnostic on the car.. at least if it got damaged for example, it's only a cheap old laptop with nothing of value or sensitive stored on it. If you have an android phone, you can download toaf mobile, and use the BMW k+dcan cable and an otg adapter Toaf on laptop won't show live data for petrol engines. Toaf mobile can do all petrol and diesel live data.