OBD dongles/ scan tools. What are you using??

B58 _gran_coupe_ · 03-29-2022, 09:46 PM

I ran a few obd port dongles through wifi/ Bluetooth on past vehicles and found them useful to monitor errors and make adjustments.

I have a 2018 f36 440i

What do you guys have in your center console??

Billfitz · 03-29-2022, 10:16 PM

I have a Foxwell NT510 and bimmer-tool Lite.

therealm3 · 03-31-2022, 05:01 PM

VeePeak OBD BLE

Use it with BimmerCode and OBD Fusion

william48151623 · 03-31-2022, 05:34 PM

I use an Innova scan tool on my other cars but for whatever reason it won't work on this one.

FastFrog · 04-01-2022, 07:03 AM

I use ProTool with an MHD wifi adapter (the black one).

Happy with it, I once had an issue with my car, while registering a new battery. I received an efficient support (problem solved) in a timely manner.

aronlugo · 04-04-2022, 01:59 PM

I use Bimmercode with Unicarscan UCSI 2000(BT ), or ENET Cable+RJ45 to iphone adapter.

Onizukachan · 04-05-2022, 11:41 AM

Esys and bmwai.

Total cost $25 cable + $30 eBay laptop.

rytec · 04-06-2022, 02:39 AM

I use the fast MHD Black OBD2 wifi+enet dongle in combination with my smartphone and laptop with Bimmercode, Bimmertool, XHPFlash

chrisxt · 04-06-2022, 02:04 PM

Got a simple ELM327 Bluetooth OBD reader, which is sufficient for simple OBD reading especially on my older E46, haven't tested it on my f32 though.
Might upgrade to something more advanced.

Scentless23 · 04-12-2022, 01:54 PM

I was thinking about buying one for enabling daytime running lights.
Has anyone done that with any OBD?
I don’t know why but it seems that this option here in Japan is blocked for some reason.

Billfitz · 04-12-2022, 02:30 PM

That requires coding software, like Bimmercode, plus an OBD dongle to connect it to the car.

Scentless23 · 04-12-2022, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billfitz

That requires coding software, like Bimmercode, plus an OBD dongle to connect it to the car.

Can you recommend a OBD and software for that? Or a thread with a tutorial?

Billfitz · 04-12-2022, 10:05 PM

Bimmercode is software. Google it. I use a Veepeak OBD Check BLE Bluetooth dongle. Bimmercode usually has a discount coupon on their site for the Veepeak.

Scentless23 · 04-13-2022, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billfitz

Bimmercode is software. Google it. I use a Veepeak OBD Check BLE Bluetooth dongle. Bimmercode usually has a discount coupon on their site for the Veepeak.

I’m gonna check it out. I think I remember searching for something like that before. The software is a paid one, right?

Scentless23 · 04-13-2022, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billfitz

Bimmercode is software. Google it. I use a Veepeak OBD Check BLE Bluetooth dongle. Bimmercode usually has a discount coupon on their site for the Veepeak.

Also, can you name some other interesting things that an OBD and the app can do? I basically want it for aesthetics.

Billfitz · 04-13-2022, 07:26 AM

Search 'BMW coding'. You'll find numerous youtube videos.

BeFitty8_F32 · 04-13-2022, 08:22 AM

Bimmercode is what I have used to make adjustments to the lights and all that.

CEL errors, I have used a cheap WiFi dongle called BAFX Products. I used it to find my P02420 error, which led me to buying MHD and will provide the ability to check errors in itself.

Scentless23 · 04-13-2022, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billfitz

Search 'BMW coding'. You'll find numerous youtube videos.

Will do it. Thanks man.

vk_kns · 04-14-2022, 02:10 PM

Veepeak OBDCheck BLE + Bimmercode

J555 · 04-15-2022, 05:26 AM

MHD and Unicarscan, they cover all apps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scentless23

I’m gonna check it out. I think I remember searching for something like that before. The software is a paid one, right?

Check for Bimmergeeks ProTool instead, it's the one to go.

B58 _gran_coupe_ · 04-15-2022, 05:44 AM

I went for mhd but the crappy amazon cables weren't recognized so they went back. A local guy has a wifi dongle I can use to flash for now

White435 · 04-15-2022, 06:10 AM

Wanted to get ISTA but after several attempts I ended up with BimmerLink and OBD to Ethernet adapter.

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william48151623 Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW F30 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I use an Innova scan tool on my other cars but for whatever reason it won't work on this one.
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FastFrog Private First Class 144 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 335i N55 E91 / 340i B58 F30 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: France iTrader: (0)	I use ProTool with an MHD wifi adapter (the black one). Happy with it, I once had an issue with my car, while registering a new battery. I received an efficient support (problem solved) in a timely manner.
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aronlugo Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 335i F30 2013 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Spain iTrader: (0)	I use Bimmercode with Unicarscan UCSI 2000(BT ), or ENET Cable+RJ45 to iphone adapter.
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rytec Private First Class 3 Rep 124 Posts Drives: BMW316da Touring 2014 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Ypres, West-Vlaanderen (near the tranches of WWI) iTrader: (0)	I use the fast MHD Black OBD2 wifi+enet dongle in combination with my smartphone and laptop with Bimmercode, Bimmertool, XHPFlash
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chrisxt Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: F32 BMW 435i Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Got a simple ELM327 Bluetooth OBD reader, which is sufficient for simple OBD reading especially on my older E46, haven't tested it on my f32 though. Might upgrade to something more advanced.
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Scentless23 New Member 8 Rep 14 Posts Drives: Mini Cooper S F56 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Japan iTrader: (0)	I was thinking about buying one for enabling daytime running lights. Has anyone done that with any OBD? I don’t know why but it seems that this option here in Japan is blocked for some reason.
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8245 Rep 16,088 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	That requires coding software, like Bimmercode, plus an OBD dongle to connect it to the car.
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8245 Rep 16,088 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Bimmercode is software. Google it. I use a Veepeak OBD Check BLE Bluetooth dongle. Bimmercode usually has a discount coupon on their site for the Veepeak.
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BeFitty8_F32 Melbourne Red F32 B58 59 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2017 440ixm Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	Bimmercode is what I have used to make adjustments to the lights and all that. CEL errors, I have used a cheap WiFi dongle called BAFX Products. I used it to find my P02420 error, which led me to buying MHD and will provide the ability to check errors in itself.
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vk_kns New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW 525d 2015 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: LT iTrader: (0)	Veepeak OBDCheck BLE + Bimmercode
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