Originally Posted by JimmyL

A regular scanner will do, it does for me anyway. The Jag-specific stuff runs into big bucks. You need to be able to read the codes. Unless I am mistaken (which may be the case) a generic scanner will read all the codes, but the Jag-specific ones can only be deciphered by recourse to Jag documentation. BTW, be careful putting the tranny into neutral at a stop light and shifting into drive when it turns green. Repeated thumps will break your A drum and cause headaches.

Originally Posted by mechelement

Thanks. I had the parking brake engaged before shifting to neutral and before shifting to drive to mitigate the thump. Perhaps this is not advised?

I have requested info from AE sales.

Currently, AutoEnginuity is selling only the ST06 ProLine connector. The ST05 OBDII, and the ST06 ProLine. The basic OBDII functionality, is the same on both connectors, but in Enhanced Mode, they both perform differently. First, the ST06 ProLine works with all enhanced support. The ST05 ODBII connector does not work with them all. If you are planning on adding an enhanced interface to your system, or do not own an AutoEnginuity system yet, and would like to know what you should order, or even if you own a system and do not know which connector to use for a specific manufacturer and would like to have a reference chart, please click on this link to find out more.

Originally Posted by mechelement

I received an email from Bill at AutoEnginuity, spoke with Bill on the phone and then spoke with another tech. Bill was very informative as was the other tech. I cannot remember the other tech's name, but he literally walked me through every option they offer and answered all of my questions.

I read through this entire thread and have seen some claims pertaining to to the AE without any explanation. I asked specific questions to the techs today to further understand... To clarify:

All new AE's come with the ST06 interface. Proline ST06 is now the standard interface. In other words, even if you buy the standard scan tool setup, it still utilizes the ST06 interface, just like the Proline series.

AE now utilizes a dongle for security. They were hacked in China and implemented the dongle to mitigate further hacks.

Jaguar X308's utilize pin #9 as a 12V power source. AE had to make a decision whether to limit their interface's capability and allow the 12V through pin #9 or to provide support for Mercedes. Thus, they chose the latter. Unfortunately, this makes the interface useless for X308's unless the Jaguar enhancement module is used.

The ST06 interface combined with the Jaguar enhancement module will permit monitoring and control of the X308's sensors, computers, etc.

The ST05 interface does not work well with X308's and will have issues. Many people reporting issues with their AE communicating with their X308 have the ST05 interface.

Many people reporting issues with their AE communicating with their X308 and have the ST06, may not have the Jaguar enhancement module and/or are not following the instructions.

You can purchase a bundle Ford package (which includes the ST06 interface, Ford enhancement module and standard scan tool software) and the Jaguar enhancement module for nearly the same price as the regular scan tool plus the Jaguar enhancement module.

If you ever experience an issue with synching your AE program and interface to your car, you can call the AE techs and they will assist you. They will walk you through diagnosis issues, etc. All you have to do is call them.