OBD Scanner: BlueDriver vs iCarly

bimmerace · 11-07-2018, 10:16 AM

Which one should I go for? I know iCarly offers coding, but I already have the laptop and cable setup, it'd just be nice to have it on the go, but not a must. My main concern is the ability to see codes, a description, and recommendations. And gauges of course, for live monitoring.

atzebmw · 11-07-2018, 11:17 AM

iCarly and coding?

I don't think so.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICarly

X2 Monstah · 11-10-2018, 06:05 PM

I have the iCarly and it does everything I need it to do and is super easy to use. Keep in mind though, after buying the it, you still have to download the "full version" software. I think it is $59 for the full version software (annually).

stroker15 · 11-10-2018, 11:41 PM

I have both Blue Driver and Carly. Bought Blue Driver first then decided I wanted to use my phone to code and make it easier. Carly reads things that Blue Driver won't. I should have saved the money and went with Carly first. However, I now have a problem that Carly messed up my seatbelt auto tensioner. If Carly messes something up, you can't really fix it with Carly.

bimmerace · 11-16-2018, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stroker15

I have both Blue Driver and Carly. Bought Blue Driver first then decided I wanted to use my phone to code and make it easier. Carly reads things that Blue Driver won't. I should have saved the money and went with Carly first. However, I now have a problem that Carly messed up my seatbelt auto tensioner. If Carly messes something up, you can't really fix it with Carly.

That's good to know man, does it show you live gauges and stuff, and code (not coding) descriptions and what might be causing the issue?

stroker15 · 12-04-2018, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerace

That's good to know man, does it show you live gauges and stuff, and code (not coding) descriptions and what might be causing the issue?

Sorry I just saw your post now. Yes, both Blue Driver and Carly can show you live information. I think Carly can show you way more, more than you want to see. I never use the live stuff, too busy watching the road. So I can't tell you much about it.

Thing is, I'd recommend Carly if you have to get only one. Because Carly will show you extra file codes that Blue Driver doesn't. Carly shows faults which are kinda important, but it will also show you less important messages. As far as I remember Blue Driver only shows the faults. However, how valuable those file messages are is debatable. I have a few messages something along the lines of I have a less than .5 leak in my purge tank, my high pressure fuel injection is low pressure, and my coolant temp has a mismatch "firmly lying". Don't really know what to do about those things and they will not clear.

Then again I didn't have those messages until after I did some coding with Carly so I am not sure if the coding caused it or not. Undoing my coding didn't make it go away.

They are both good and cost about the same but Carly can code while Blue Driver can't. The value of Blue Driver is it's supposed to have detailed info to tell you how to deal with specific faults. But it can't read all the info that Carly can.

stroker15 · 12-04-2018, 08:02 PM

As for my seatbelt tensioner, that may have been my imagination or I wasn't driving aggressively enough. It's working fine now.

WallyF · 03-18-2019, 10:48 AM

Stoker15,

What adapter are you using? I hate to spend the $82 for the Carly adapter when there are much cheaper adapters on the market.

On my 2006 E90, I was able to successfully use a generic ELM327 adapter with the Carly software. The E90 used the K line (ISO9141)bus.

I believe that newer BMWs use the CAN bus (ISO15765) and may use the "User"buses on pins 11, 12 and 13.

Thanks

Wally

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bimmerace Private First Class 45 Rep 176 Posts Drives: F30 335i xDrive M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: East iTrader: (0)	OBD Scanner: BlueDriver vs iCarly Which one should I go for? I know iCarly offers coding, but I already have the laptop and cable setup, it'd just be nice to have it on the go, but not a must. My main concern is the ability to see codes, a description, and recommendations. And gauges of course, for live monitoring.
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atzebmw Colonel 588 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	iCarly and coding? I don't think so. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICarly
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X2 Monstah Captain 301 Rep 718 Posts Drives: 2018 X2 XDrive 28i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (1)	I have the iCarly and it does everything I need it to do and is super easy to use. Keep in mind though, after buying the it, you still have to download the "full version" software. I think it is $59 for the full version software (annually). __________________ Mine: 2019 Mini Cooper S / Moonwalk Grey / Black Interior Wife's: 2018 X2 XDrive 28i / MSport X / Mediterrean Blue / Mocha Dakota Leather Previous: 2008 E92; 2014 F30; 2016 F30 M Sport; 2011 E82 (Man I miss the 1er!)
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stroker15 Private First Class 63 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2013 328I Sportline Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I have both Blue Driver and Carly. Bought Blue Driver first then decided I wanted to use my phone to code and make it easier. Carly reads things that Blue Driver won't. I should have saved the money and went with Carly first. However, I now have a problem that Carly messed up my seatbelt auto tensioner. If Carly messes something up, you can't really fix it with Carly.
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stroker15 Private First Class 63 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2013 328I Sportline Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	As for my seatbelt tensioner, that may have been my imagination or I wasn't driving aggressively enough. It's working fine now.
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WallyF First Lieutenant 97 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fort Wayne, IN iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 BMW i4 eDrive4 ... [0.00]	What OBD2 adapter are you using? Stoker15, What adapter are you using? I hate to spend the $82 for the Carly adapter when there are much cheaper adapters on the market. On my 2006 E90, I was able to successfully use a generic ELM327 adapter with the Carly software. The E90 used the K line (ISO9141)bus. I believe that newer BMWs use the CAN bus (ISO15765) and may use the "User"buses on pins 11, 12 and 13. Thanks Wally
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