OBD II Bluetooth and cable Connector

Puerto Rican 335d · 01-07-2014, 09:11 AM

As susal me investigating seems like this is the best method BUT!! where can we get it cheaper including the bent cable they mention below, before I get ragged out we NEED links to where to purchase it as i have provided you, DONT give the usual BS ebay or whomever cheapo bay go get it there SHOW ME the money is my slogan. And this way we ALL benefit from it

JDG · 01-07-2014, 09:20 AM

I ordered an el cheapo from amazon for my bluetooth one. Was about 15$ shipped. Dont have a working wired able yet.

cptcrunch · 01-07-2014, 01:12 PM

I ordered this OBDII Bluetooth ELM327 from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0090ZJPMK/..._26725410_item. Works for Torque and BMWhat including coding and clearing codes.

335dFan · 01-07-2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cptcrunch

I ordered this OBDII Bluetooth ELM327 from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0090ZJPMK/..._26725410_item. Works for Torque and BMWhat including coding and clearing codes.

I thought the BMWhat app required Wifi instead of Bluetooth. So it works for you with Bluetooth?

P.S. I guess it depends on whether you are using a droid device or IOS device. Looks like IOS is WiFi only.

cptcrunch · 01-08-2014, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 335dFan

I thought the BMWhat app required Wifi instead of Bluetooth. So it works for you with Bluetooth?

P.S. I guess it depends on whether you are using a droid device or IOS device. Looks like IOS is WiFi only.

IOS Requires the WiFi version due to the Bluetooth stack that Apple has restrictions on. For Android, you can use the cheaper bluetooth versions.

I coded a 2011 e90 335d with a $11 bluetooth elm327 (from amazon) on my Asus TF700T tablet. I had a few communication issues, but I think its because it was cold outside and the battery was a little low. The battery read 10.9v when it was having failures. After staring the car and letting it run for 5-7 minutes, there was no communications issues with the battery at 11.5v.

joe_planet · 01-08-2014, 01:58 PM

http://www.scantool.net/obdlink-mx.html is what i use, they're on sale now apparently, i paid 150 =:\

Pierre Louis · 01-09-2014, 05:43 AM

According to this web-site, the Actron/U-SCAN seems to have the most compatibility and features for the BMW diesels under the following parameters:

Bluetooth iPhone/Android compatible
Reads ABS codes
Live engine data monitoring

According to the product web site, it has standard and available software to do a variety of things:

Read codes and code definitions.
Erase codes and turn off the check engine light.
I/M Monitors (Emissions).
Manufacturer specific code definitions for GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Audi, BMW, Daewoo, Isuzu, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Saab, Subaru, Suzuki, Volkswagen, and Volvo.
Freeze Frame data - Details the conditions of the vehicle at the time the trouble code was set.
View and Graph LIVE Data - View RPMs, coolant temperature, oxygen sensor readings and more for a faster diagnosis. Over 300 sensor and data items are available as supported by vehicle.
Unlock CodeConnect™ and access the most likely cause of the check engine light. Get manufacturer specific powertrain DTC fixes.

Does anyone have experience with this device? Opinions?

Puerto Rican 335d · 01-09-2014, 06:08 AM

damn it cant get into site Im blocked from my job

cialz · 03-28-2014, 01:27 AM

BMW what might be able to use some Bluetooth to read but can't code without a wire depending on the year of your car.

Chief Orman · 03-28-2014, 07:45 AM

Thanks to the stupid differing requirements for BMWhat and my general inability to read instructions, I now own 3 OBD2 readers. The BMWhat wife and Bluetooth adapter as well as OBDLink MX for using Torque Pro on Android. The OBDLink MX is great in that it automatically powers off so you don't have to remove it. BMWhat for Android simply won't work properly in my experience without their adapter.

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Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 229 Rep 3,489 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	OBD II Bluetooth and cable Connector As susal me investigating seems like this is the best method BUT!! where can we get it cheaper including the bent cable they mention below, before I get ragged out we NEED links to where to purchase it as i have provided you, DONT give the usual BS ebay or whomever cheapo bay go get it there SHOW ME the money is my slogan. And this way we ALL benefit from it __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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JDG Private First Class 8 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 2009 335d Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	I ordered an el cheapo from amazon for my bluetooth one. Was about 15$ shipped. Dont have a working wired able yet.
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01-07-2014, 01:12 PM	#3
cptcrunch Captain Crunch 168 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2016 340i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	I ordered this OBDII Bluetooth ELM327 from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0090ZJPMK/..._26725410_item. Works for Torque and BMWhat including coding and clearing codes. __________________ On Order (in transit): BMW iX 50, Oxide Grey Retired: BMW Welt Delivery 4/14/16: European Delivery - 2016 340i EBII/Saddle - ZMP \| ZCW \| ZDA \| ZLP \| ZTP \| M Adaptive \| Rear Shades \| MPPSK Before and After Dyno Retired: 2011 335D Space Grey/Black - ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| 6FL \| Sat Radio \| Nav \| $600 Base Audio Upgrade
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01-08-2014, 01:58 PM	#6
joe_planet Captain 41 Rep 800 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	http://www.scantool.net/obdlink-mx.html is what i use, they're on sale now apparently, i paid 150 =:\
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01-09-2014, 05:43 AM	#7
Pierre Louis Captain 158 Rep 866 Posts Drives: 2016 535d Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah GA iTrader: (0)	According to this web-site, the Actron/U-SCAN seems to have the most compatibility and features for the BMW diesels under the following parameters: Bluetooth iPhone/Android compatible Reads ABS codes Live engine data monitoring According to the product web site, it has standard and available software to do a variety of things: Read codes and code definitions. Erase codes and turn off the check engine light. I/M Monitors (Emissions). Manufacturer specific code definitions for GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Audi, BMW, Daewoo, Isuzu, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Saab, Subaru, Suzuki, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Freeze Frame data - Details the conditions of the vehicle at the time the trouble code was set. View and Graph LIVE Data - View RPMs, coolant temperature, oxygen sensor readings and more for a faster diagnosis. Over 300 sensor and data items are available as supported by vehicle. Unlock CodeConnect™ and access the most likely cause of the check engine light. Get manufacturer specific powertrain DTC fixes. Does anyone have experience with this device? Opinions? Last edited by Pierre Louis; 01-09-2014 at 06:28 AM..
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03-28-2014, 01:27 AM	#9
cialz Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 251 Posts Drives: e93 335i 07 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (0)	BMW what might be able to use some Bluetooth to read but can't code without a wire depending on the year of your car.
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03-28-2014, 07:45 AM	#10
Chief Orman Major 671 Rep 1,442 Posts Drives: 335D 2010 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: East Bay, Nor Cal iTrader: (0)	Thanks to the stupid differing requirements for BMWhat and my general inability to read instructions, I now own 3 OBD2 readers. The BMWhat wife and Bluetooth adapter as well as OBDLink MX for using Torque Pro on Android. The OBDLink MX is great in that it automatically powers off so you don't have to remove it. BMWhat for Android simply won't work properly in my experience without their adapter.
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