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      10-13-2020, 10:40 AM   #1
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OBDii reader

My Autel ODB2 reader doesn't work for my car now for resetting Pxxxx codes.

I am planning to get another a ODB2 reader and/or a combo kit that can function below.
-Resetting Pxxxx codes
-Disable fog light detections
-Program close side mirror after remote close door
-Upgrade steering wheel to sports one
-Upgrade onboard digital cluster display 6WB in the future (this one is hard..)

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Some of what you want to do require OBD diagnostic and repair devices, some require coding. For coding I use Bimmercode, for diagnostics and repair I use a Foxwell NT-510 and the Bimmer-tool Lite app.
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Bimmercode is like $32 & adaptor is like $30

Bimmertool app looks like its only on Android devices. How much it costs?
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Bimmer-tool Lite is freeware.
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Bimmerlink is 30 bucks & works on iphone.
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Is Bimmerlink or Bimmercode better? Who has more features and ease of usage?
Sorry never code before
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Esys for coding I use.
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Is Bimmerlink or Bimmercode better? Who has more features and ease of usage?
Sorry never code before
Go hand in hand, both do different things

Bimmercode= Coding the car
Bimmerlink = Error messages, battery registration, gauges etc.

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Go hand in hand, both do different things

Bimmercode= Coding the car
Bimmerlink = Error messages, battery registration, gauges etc.
What about Bimmer-Tool?

Esys believe is a PC with ODB2 cable. Read about it before. Got to the point you need to get a map/code for special car from a torrent. I dropped this one.
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What about Bimmer-Tool?

Esys believe is a PC with ODB2 cable. Read about it before. Got to the point you need to get a map/code for special car from a torrent. I dropped this one.
Don't know much about it, isn't it android only?
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Go hand in hand, both do different things

Bimmercode= Coding the car
Bimmerlink = Error messages, battery registration, gauges etc.
Can Bimmerlink replace ODBii reader? and/or monitor cylinder pressure?(I just replaced my spark plugs, will need to see if the combusting correctly)
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Can Bimmerlink replace ODBii reader? and/or monitor cylinder pressure?(I just replaced my spark plugs, will need to see if the combusting correctly)
You'll still need an OBD 2 tool so that your phone can connect to the car. I'm not sure about monitoring cylinder pressure but I can tell you that it gives you access to practically every measurable variable on the car, so if there's a sensor of sorts I'm sure it's possible, but i'm not 100%
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