BMWhat bluetooth adapter

Riick · 04-01-2014, 07:35 AM

For you Android coders out there, the ELM327 v1.5 is recognized as the BMWhat bluetooth adapter. It's the same hardware and only costs $11 shipped on eBay. Works perfect.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-ELM327-...item460d4ecb10

montr · 04-01-2014, 09:00 AM

Thanks. The news is too late for me. It is sad that the developer did not come forward with this info.

Riick · 04-01-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by montr

Thanks. The news is too late for me. It is sad that the developer did not come forward with this info.

I'm sure he's got bills to pay

Dtype · 04-01-2014, 09:26 AM

Yes, I already use it. I can use it with elm327, K cable and K-Dcan cable. Works great.

tswitz65 · 04-01-2014, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riick

For you Android coders out there, the ELM327 v1.5 is recognized as the BMWhat bluetooth adapter. It's the same hardware and only costs $11 shipped on eBay. Works perfect.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-ELM327-...item460d4ecb10

The adapter as well as the app are very intriguing. Anyone use the app? Curious what you think. Seems a lot more user friendly than the other route using different freeware apps. Also seems less prone for errors.

blueman2 · 04-02-2014, 10:09 PM

MBWhat is a FANTASTIC app. Damn expensive (about $55) but worth it. And the developer keeps adding new coding option. If you can given him the ECU and option setting, he can code BMWhat to do it.

I also have exactly this ELM module. But I found BMWhat will not do some ECUs with it. For some, you will require a USB wired OBD2 adapter, which you can find for about $15. I like having both adapters because I use the Bluetooth with the Torque app which adds a neat electronic dashboard.

Here is the BT ELM237 OBD2 I use, and it is less than $10 on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171220932467...84.m1439.l2649

tswitz65 · 04-03-2014, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by blueman2

MBWhat is a FANTASTIC app. Damn expensive (about $55) but worth it. And the developer keeps adding new coding option. If you can given him the ECU and option setting, he can code BMWhat to do it.

I also have exactly this ELM module. But I found BMWhat will not do some ECUs with it. For some, you will require a USB wired OBD2 adapter, which you can find for about $15. I like having both adapters because I use the Bluetooth with the Torque app which adds a neat electronic dashboard.

Here is the BT ELM237 OBD2 I use, and it is less than $10 on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171220932467...84.m1439.l2649

Hey thanks for taking the time for the feedback, blueman 😊
Sounds great to me. And really if you think about it, the price is reasonable since most "coders" are going to charge you at least $50 anyways to do it for you!

Riick · 04-03-2014, 07:39 AM

I don't do crazy coding, just stuff like LCI angel eyes and seatbelt chime removal... I love this app. Works flawlessly. I keep the BT adapter in my glovebox and can code my car anytime with my phone.

eldogo · 04-03-2014, 09:41 AM

Is the BT dongle compatible with e92? The ebay post says BMW X5 2002 (ISO) -3, -5/X5/Z3/Z4/Z8/740I/740L/750IL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riick

For you Android coders out there, the ELM327 v1.5 is recognized as the BMWhat bluetooth adapter. It's the same hardware and only costs $11 shipped on eBay. Works perfect.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-ELM327-...item460d4ecb10

blueman2 · 04-03-2014, 11:49 AM

Yes, assuming it is the same one as I posted above (looks like it is) then it works with my 2010 E92.

dcaron9999 · 10-19-2014, 01:01 PM

Thanks for the link.

Ordered this today, after I found out the the original BMWhat OBD cable did not work on both my 2011 135i and 2009 328i xdrive!

Decided not to buy the $35 original BMWhat BT OBD adapter after above incident.

They (iViNi-Apps) offered to re-imburse me, but shipping costs alone would be more than the generic ELM327 BT dongle I just ordered.

Bbacho2002 · 10-19-2014, 01:12 PM

just ordered it.. thanks op

Sgop335 · 10-19-2014, 01:20 PM

Yes i remember their lite version worked fine w my ebay elm adapter. Can bmwhat register a new battery?

WilliamS · 10-19-2014, 01:44 PM

Same dongle I run, Ive coded likely over 50 bmw's. From 1-3-5 and X series. The app I paid for, the dongle I cheated on.

Alvine90 · 10-19-2014, 08:38 PM

kinda off topic but do you guys know if this adapter works with the torque app?

montr · 10-19-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvine90

kinda off topic but do you guys know if this adapter works with the torque app?

If this adapter is identical to BMWhat adapter, my BMWhat Bluetooth works with Torque Pro app.

nyc4runnin · 05-06-2015, 06:58 PM

this thing was a waste of $, didnt work for me

1QuikWS6 · 05-07-2015, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sgop335

Yes i remember their lite version worked fine w my ebay elm adapter. Can bmwhat register a new battery?

Yes, but you have to pay an xtra $10 for the add-on to the app - the original app cost does not include the battery reg capability

Once you buy/install the app you will be able to purchase the add-ons that are available

MilanF30 · 05-08-2015, 05:00 PM

Can you read/access engine parameters with this adapter?
I have older v1.4 version and can't read parameters, it says that i need original bt adapter...

essex_lad · 05-18-2015, 06:02 AM

shall i go for v2.1?

swagon · 05-18-2015, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by essex_lad

shall i go for v2.1?

Went for v1.5 mini elm327...

essex_lad · 05-18-2015, 03:58 PM

Yer I went for the v1.5 in the end just in case.

04-01-2014, 07:35 AM	#1
Riick Banned 136 Rep 818 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	BMWhat bluetooth adapter For you Android coders out there, the ELM327 v1.5 is recognized as the BMWhat bluetooth adapter. It's the same hardware and only costs $11 shipped on eBay. Works perfect. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-ELM327-...item460d4ecb10
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montr Captain 157 Rep 714 Posts Drives: 2010 335d, 2018 430i G-Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Thanks. The news is too late for me. It is sad that the developer did not come forward with this info.
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04-01-2014, 09:26 AM	#4
Dtype First Lieutenant 36 Rep 398 Posts Drives: BMW F30 320d Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lisbon iTrader: (0)	Yes, I already use it. I can use it with elm327, K cable and K-Dcan cable. Works great.
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04-02-2014, 10:09 PM	#6
blueman2 Private First Class 17 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	MBWhat is a FANTASTIC app. Damn expensive (about $55) but worth it. And the developer keeps adding new coding option. If you can given him the ECU and option setting, he can code BMWhat to do it. I also have exactly this ELM module. But I found BMWhat will not do some ECUs with it. For some, you will require a USB wired OBD2 adapter, which you can find for about $15. I like having both adapters because I use the Bluetooth with the Torque app which adds a neat electronic dashboard. Here is the BT ELM237 OBD2 I use, and it is less than $10 on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/171220932467...84.m1439.l2649 __________________ 2010 M3 E92 Space Gray, Black Novillo 2MK,2MT,ZCW,ZPP,ZTP,302,5AC,4MZ,507,6FL,655,752,41 5,A52
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Riick Banned 136 Rep 818 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I don't do crazy coding, just stuff like LCI angel eyes and seatbelt chime removal... I love this app. Works flawlessly. I keep the BT adapter in my glovebox and can code my car anytime with my phone.
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04-03-2014, 11:49 AM	#10
blueman2 Private First Class 17 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Yes, assuming it is the same one as I posted above (looks like it is) then it works with my 2010 E92. __________________ 2010 M3 E92 Space Gray, Black Novillo 2MK,2MT,ZCW,ZPP,ZTP,302,5AC,4MZ,507,6FL,655,752,41 5,A52
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10-19-2014, 01:01 PM	#11
dcaron9999 Major 157 Rep 1,409 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M package Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mirabel, Quebec iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the link. Ordered this today, after I found out the the original BMWhat OBD cable did not work on both my 2011 135i and 2009 328i xdrive! Decided not to buy the $35 original BMWhat BT OBD adapter after above incident. They (iViNi-Apps) offered to re-imburse me, but shipping costs alone would be more than the generic ELM327 BT dongle I just ordered. __________________ 2011 X3 35i with M pack + 2011 135i w/6SPMT \| 255 square tire setup \| Quaife 3.46 LSD \| Diff lock down bracket \| Bilstein B8+Swift SpecR springs+H&R FSB \| CDV delete \| BMS Oil Tstat bypass \| ER FMIC & CP \| N54Tuning DP \| GC Street Camber Plates \| M3 FCA +guide rods+RSFB's+Tranny mounts \| Manzo toe arms \| Cobb Stg2 agressive tune \| Hawk DTC70 brake pads \| RB SS brake pistons \| Goodridge SS brake lines \| Custom brake cooling ducts
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10-19-2014, 01:12 PM	#12
Bbacho2002 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 291 Posts Drives: E93 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Michigan iTrader: (1)	just ordered it.. thanks op
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10-19-2014, 01:20 PM	#13
Sgop335 Colonel 648 Rep 2,011 Posts Drives: 07 335i e92, 08 535i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	Yes i remember their lite version worked fine w my ebay elm adapter. Can bmwhat register a new battery? __________________ 335i e92 TPC 19Ts
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10-19-2014, 01:44 PM	#14
WilliamS GoofBall 50 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 N54 Xdrive Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2)	Same dongle I run, Ive coded likely over 50 bmw's. From 1-3-5 and X series. The app I paid for, the dongle I cheated on.
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Alvine90 Private First Class 6 Rep 175 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Arcadia iTrader: (3)	kinda off topic but do you guys know if this adapter works with the torque app? __________________
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05-06-2015, 06:58 PM	#17
nyc4runnin Captain 29 Rep 669 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	this thing was a waste of $, didnt work for me
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MilanF30 Private First Class 48 Rep 108 Posts Drives: BMW F30 328i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Serbia iTrader: (0)	Can you read/access engine parameters with this adapter? I have older v1.4 version and can't read parameters, it says that i need original bt adapter...
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05-18-2015, 06:02 AM	#20
essex_lad Banned 106 Rep 1,562 Posts Drives: E92 Msport N53 Stage 2 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	shall i go for v2.1?
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essex_lad Banned 106 Rep 1,562 Posts Drives: E92 Msport N53 Stage 2 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Yer I went for the v1.5 in the end just in case.
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