which OBD-USB cable

hdrewh · 11-08-2010, 09:52 AM

I'm going to have Patrys do some coding but I'd like to pick up my own OBD cable. ECS tuning has THIS ONE but it seems pricey. There are several others on eBay but they don't specifically mention BMW. As long as its OBDII should I be ok?

Thanks,
Howard

orangedawg · 11-08-2010, 10:03 AM

This ecs cable is actually really cheap for an obd to usb cable if it will work for e90's. The one cable that has been suggested to use with e90 cars is about $110. I'm not sure if the one at ecs can be used with e90's even though it's listed in the ecs compatibilty chart. I know that earlier bmw's can use the modified vag cable, but not sure if ours can. Anyone know? If so, this is a great cheap cable to use. Do you have to use the diagnostic cable emulator to get this cable to work with DIS?

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hdrewh Lieutenant 70 Rep 441 Posts Drives: '09 E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	which OBD-USB cable I'm going to have Patrys do some coding but I'd like to pick up my own OBD cable. ECS tuning has THIS ONE but it seems pricey. There are several others on eBay but they don't specifically mention BMW. As long as its OBDII should I be ok? Thanks, Howard __________________ 2009 E90 328i Montego Blue, Black Leather, 6MT, ZPP, Logic 7, HD radio, CA, fold-down seats, PDC. ED pickup 6/12/2009 mods: Koni FSDs, Eibach Pro's, Sport/Heated Seats, BMW Perf. short shifter, M-tech shift knob/e-brake handle/steering wheel, split armrest, black grilles, 50% tint, 3M clear bra.
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orangedawg Lieutenant 31 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	This ecs cable is actually really cheap for an obd to usb cable if it will work for e90's. The one cable that has been suggested to use with e90 cars is about $110. I'm not sure if the one at ecs can be used with e90's even though it's listed in the ecs compatibilty chart. I know that earlier bmw's can use the modified vag cable, but not sure if ours can. Anyone know? If so, this is a great cheap cable to use. Do you have to use the diagnostic cable emulator to get this cable to work with DIS?
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