I got 2 questions: -does the software update of it work on Mac? -does the unit need to stay plugged in the vehicle after programming?
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As far as question 1 goes I do not know on that, question 2 you remove it after programming is complete. Now this is just my opinion- I read reviews on updating and found 50% either was happy or not happy with it after updating. You can contact superchips tech support on there web site and they will answer your questions. I sent them an email cause alot of my answers varied. As far as I go I'm not going to update mine cause I'm extremely happy with the way it performs. Mine is still 100% original. If you are after performance or gas mileage I did the airaid 300-626 throttle body spacer with k&n 63-1529 cold air intake. With all 3 the himi with not touch my 4.7. Hope this helps you out.
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Hi there! No, the MAC must be in the original system of your car, if it's not you're gonna have to buy a new one
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I connected to the radio power wire. That way it works for a few minutes even after the key is turned off. Every vehicle is different of course. If you do go to the battery direct, be sure to put fuse coupler in next to battery. I have had mine installed for over a year and so far works great.
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It needs to be programmed. I bought it thinking I could just install and be done. I installed, but I couldn't even get out of park. Had to get it programmed at dealer. Works great now. Still saved a bunch from buying direct from dealer. Hope this helps.
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Yes. The unit wouldn't automatically sense the car I installed it in and did the same thing. I had to manually program every function.
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I'm running 10.6.8 and it's working on the iMac. You may have to download updates or something. Unless you are doing large format, one of the lower priced scanners may do just as well for you. I think some of the newer ones don't require the warm up times etc. this one does. I've had it for quite a while and haven't had any major issues, occasionally you may need to unplug it and do a restart on it, but you probably know how to do all that stuff already. Have fun.
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Yes it works with MAC. I use the default driver that loads when I plug it in. I use miXscope software for MAC. It all works great. There are other applications you can use for capture and display miXscope is the one I settled on.
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I had the same question before I bought mine. I have a 2005 Trailblazer I went ahead and bought it and programmed it and it works perfectly. I received instructions on how to program with the fob.
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Buy the power magic pro and hard wire it. Then you can program it how long you want it to stay on after you leave the vehicle
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I did use this on a Mac. One thing to note is that the eject button on the unit would not respond, it had to be ejected through a Menu. With that said, it was before the operating changed to maverick
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As far a I know you don't have to be plugged in. But mine has been sitting in the back of my car waiting for when I need it for a jump start. I'm going to take it out tomorrow and see if it works without being plugged in. I'll let you know but I'm not sure if I know how to reach you back. my email is poesis@cherrits.com you can email me if you don;t hear back
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Yep. You can either plug and play or program it, but you have to put it up on a lift and run it through the gears to program it. The instructions that come with it will go into more detail about the programing.
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I am a mac user. Can this be installed and work on Mac OSX? Also, is this meant to be for both outside and inside of house? Although I am more interested in installing it outside of my house.
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I've noticed it times out if not used. I ran power from my radio accessory feed so it doesn't stay on all the time. Some times I will have to turn the key off and then back on so it resets and connects.
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Has the problem been rectified? If it won't plug and play with Mac it is useless to me!
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No it is not Mac compatible. However, it can be programmed manually. If you check the review I left on 18 May you will find the step by step procedures I used to manually program mine. It might help you decide whether or not to get the BCD396XT.
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The small radio transceiver plugs into a standard USB port. No extra hardware is required. you will have to download the MAC driver online from Logitech.