10-20-2016, 08:10 AM | #1 |
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OBD2 Reader Recommendation
Hey all - I'm experiencing some strange and annoying behavior when driving my '16 M235i. I started a thread about the specific issue in the N55 engine subforum. It's intermittent, so I'm in the market for an OBD2 reader I can keep plugged in and pull data from after I experience the issue. Not looking to spend a fortune. Just something simple. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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10-20-2016, 08:50 AM | #2 |
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If you are having problems, a fault code will be logged, which you can use something like Carly for BMW or Bavarian Technic. Carly requires a bluetooth adapter (which they sell), and the BavTech tool comes with a cable.
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10-21-2016, 10:32 AM | #3 |
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I use Torque app and this: https://www.amazon.com/iSaddle-Bluet...e+obd2+scanner
EDIT: this is for an android phone. If you use Apple you need a wifi adaptor (not bluetooth). I think iSaddle makes that too though.
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10-22-2016, 10:37 AM | #5 |
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There's a huge sticky thread here about the various options for OBDII readers and mobile apps.
In general: Android phone -> Bluetooth adapter paired with the Torque app iPhone or iPod -> Wi-Fi adapter connected to the Dashboard app I use a Wi-Fi OBDII adapter with an iPod Touch and Dashboard. Works great for me. I posted iPod screenshots showing oil and coolant temp gauges in that thread above.
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MyCarly sounds interesting. I'm going to read up on it. Basically, I want to be able to read BMW codes / shadow codes and register a battery. |
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