While Autodata has moved to a subscription model (Autodata Online), version 3.40 is considered abandonware by many collectors. However, always check your local copyright laws. This post is purely for educational discussion regarding vintage automotive software restoration.
While not a full-fledged scan tool, Autodata 3.40 includes extensive DTC libraries for OBD-I and OBD-II systems. It explains error codes in German, suggests probable causes, and directs technicians to relevant test procedures. Autodata 3.40 German Language 10
| Component | Specification |
|-----------|----------------|
| Language Code | de-DE (base), de-AT, de-CH |
| Translation Memory | Updated to v10 glossary (14,500+ technical terms) |
| String Coverage | 99.8% of UI & data fields |
| Encoding | UTF-8 with full Umlaut support (ä, ö, ü, ß) |
| Date/Number Format | DD.MM.YYYY , 1.234,56 |
| Unit Display | Metric (km, kg, Nm, bar, °C) | While Autodata has moved to a subscription model