Alhambra DFMA

[Jopo]

Hello, is it possible to add support for engine DFMA? It is Seat Alhambra, year 2018, 2.0tdi 135kw.
Thank you.

[admin]

I don't have any comment or request about it, you're the first.

It isn't supported, but you can try the existing engine groups, probably with one of them you can read the parameters.
Pay attention to the adapter, the low cost dongles don't work with the app because they don't fully support the ELM327 and the canbus commands.

[Jopo]

Hi, I will refresh this thread. Is it possible to add support for this engine? My adapter is working well with VAG DPF lite, but it says it cannot find my engine group, so it will use some default values. I would like to use all the features in the paid app. Thanks.
If so, I would buy the app.

[admin]

You can find the best engine group using the free app and then buy the full app if you're satisfied of the results.

If you find a group that reads all the parameters correctly, you can keep it selected as a custom group. There is no difference between the automatic selection and a custom selection if both point to the same group. Of course if the engine isn't officially supported, the automatic selection remains to the first group 0 that could be not the best for your engine.

[ReMixer]

Hi Daaren,

First of all, thank you so much for your incredible work maintaining this app and service for free over the years.
Your dedication is truly appreciated by the entire community.

I recently purchased a VW Sharan with the same engine and transmission specifications as the SEAT Alhambra 4Motion 135kW.
Previously, I was using the free version of VAG DPF along with a budget ELM327 clone, which worked perfectly:
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0FJF5TJ9T

Unfortunately, after a recent car accident, I can no longer connect to the vehicle.
I suspect the adapter might be damaged or no longer compatible.

I’d really like to contribute by helping add support for this engine code, if possible.
Could you please advise which Bluetooth adapter or hardware you'd recommend for development or testing purposes?
I'm happy to invest in better equipment if it helps support your work.

I was considering the following options:
- Carista EVO — Is this a good choice for use with VAG DPF?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM9W4MCW

- OBDLink MX+ (Developer device) — Is this the best option for supporting development?
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B00H9S71LW

- Vgate iCar Pro (Budget option) — Would this be enough for basic use or contribution?
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B08B5Q1W4Y

Konnwei KW902 — Hard to tell if these are legitimate or not. Any thoughts?
- https://www.amazon.it/dp/B073YSSWPK

Thanks again for your amazing work on VAG DPF. Looking forward to hearing your advice!

Best regards

[admin]

I'm really glad to know my app helps. This was the main reason that pushed me to spend many and many hours to create it, starting from nothing because I was at level zero in android programming (and now I?m probably at 0.01 .. )

By the app point of view, any working adapter is good. The only difference in the reading speed, but I've never developed the app to be fast because the information about the DPF are "slow" and a little delay in reading is acceptable. So if you buy a super fast adapter, it would be wasted on my app.

Said that, a professional adapter lets you control the power consumption, like the Odblink one for example that can automatically go in deep sleep when there is no communication and resume itself when you connect to it (rarely the reconnection fails, at least with my LX adapter).
All the adapters you listed are ok because they manage the full canbus packets without issues.

I recently bought a "Konnwei KW905" that seems good and fast as well.

I'm sorry for your accident, I hope only the car has been damaged.
I appreciate your availability for the support, but consider that I don't have plan to expand or modify the existing profiles because in my opinion the app must remain simple and clear. It would be possibile to add many other parameters, but then it will be like other hundreds of apps in the market.
My target has always been to focus it on the most important DPF parameters and I think it achieved this goal. Currently my job is to keep it updated to the Google requirements and add new engines when possibile. In the meantime, when I have a little time to spend, I try to add some nice feature or improve the UI.

[ReMixer]

Hi Darren,
the K905 functionality is working perfectly for me!

I've purchased the full version, and while the automatic mode provides all the essential diagnostic information, I consistently receive a warning because my specific engine code is not yet supported.

My engine's code is DFMA.

I would love to help you add full support for this code. What's the best way to proceed?

Should I activate specific logging features and send you the diagnostic logs for analysis?

Please let me know which steps or files would be most helpful.

Thanks again!

[admin]

Yes, one or two logs with containing normal running and regeneration running are enough.
You can also send me two screenshots of those moments, I just need to store some document in my database.
Thanks!

[ReMixer]

Ciao Darren, I'atracching the logs here

[admin]

Logs are ok, I'm going to add your engine. Can you just confirm what engine group you set in the options?