Autodata 346 Exclusive May 2026
Here is a brief factual report on the legitimate Autodata 3.46:
| Feature | Details | |--------|---------| | Full name | Autodata Technical Data System 3.46 | | Type | PC-based automotive technical information system | | Release era | ~2010–2012 | | Content | Wiring diagrams, service intervals, repair times, component locations, fault codes, technical specs | | Coverage | Cars, light commercial vehicles (older models, typically up to ~2008–2010) | | Format | DVD install + periodic updates (discontinued) | | Successor | Autodata 3.45 → 3.46 → later online subscription-based Autodata Online | autodata 346 exclusive
Even with the exclusive data, things can go wrong. Here is a troubleshooting cheat sheet based on the notes embedded in the 346 exclusive appendix: Here is a brief factual report on the legitimate Autodata 3
| Error Message | Vehicle | 346 Exclusive Solution |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| "Function not supported" | VW Golf Mk7 | You are using a basic OBD dongle. The 346 guide notes that you need a CAN FD (Flexible Data) interface to talk to the Gateway module. |
| "Security Access Denied"| BMW F30 | You entered the 5-digit code. The 346 exclusive reveals you need the Dealer "Enrollment Code" generated by the date—use the BMW_CALC.exe tool included on the disc. |
| "Voltage too low" | All cars | Surprise: The 346 exclusive mandates a mid-tronic battery charger (20A+). The standard guide says 13V; the exclusive says "Maintain 13.5V during 20-minute flash." | | | "Security Access Denied"| BMW F30 |
Finding sensors and relays can be difficult in modern engine bays. Autodata 346 offers graphical representations of engine bays and chassis, clearly labeling the physical location of components like relays, fuses, sensors, and modules.