Does BT cable work?

derin11 · 01-28-2010, 10:35 AM

I hate to ask such a stupid question but me and my dad just bought 2 335i's and we both want to put in JB+ at 100%( for cost reasons). How easy is this cable to use for clearing tuner codes? Also if we get blown HPFP can we clear the codes after its been blown? Also any software that is comes with etc? im getting the enthusiest cable

SIEN · 01-28-2010, 11:02 AM

It comes with software and yes, it'll clear any of those codes. Its pretty self explanatory, I think you'll be fine

RON1X · 01-28-2010, 11:04 AM

there are many many threads about the BT cable. It is so easy to do. The cable doesn't come with software per se, you need to download it directly from bavarian technic's website. You can clear all codes, including shadow codes. It is a used by professionals for running diagnostics on bmws. It truly is very easy!

enrita · 01-28-2010, 11:04 AM

very easy to use , get it!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 01-28-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by derin11

I hate to ask such a stupid question but me and my dad just bought 2 335i's and we both want to put in JB+ at 100%( for cost reasons). How easy is this cable to use for clearing tuner codes? Also if we get blown HPFP can we clear the codes after its been blown? Also any software that is comes with etc? im getting the enthusiest cable

Yes you should get the Enthusiast cable as it will be able to read 3 VINs. The software is available for download and updated regularly, and the instruction on how to download come with the cable. The BT is capable of clearing and reading any and all codes.

LEt me know if you have any more questions. Don't forget the JB+ come with a 6-month upgrade credit to the JB3 if you so choose

Mike

HPFREAK · 01-28-2010, 11:06 AM

It works very well, and the software was desinged to mirror the dealers code reading and clearing capabilities. I spoke with BT at length about this awhile back. I had my tech do an HPFP replacement and he said he cleared the codes but I went and used my BT and i still found them so I deleted them and took it back to him and he could no longer see them and there was nothing in the history. Food for thought.

Bimmer This · 01-28-2010, 11:26 AM

The BT cable can do just about anything. It's a good idea to have around just in case something happens.

persian54 · 01-28-2010, 11:32 AM

the BT cable is god-send for us to mod lol

cotmfk · 01-28-2010, 11:38 AM

Just got this as well, but haven't used it yet! Since the car is stock and running well, there should be nothing there right now.

e.n335 · 01-28-2010, 12:02 PM

It works and well-worth to get it

However, use a fast notebook for it >= 2.2 GHZ dual core to get 10 - 12 datalogging samplings per second.

IL X3 M40i · 01-28-2010, 12:15 PM

It's almost too easy...

derin11 · 01-28-2010, 03:37 PM

haha yeah once i get my BT cable im gonna hold off for awhile on getting a jb3

since im a college student money is really tight. I probably will buy a DCI from you guys in a couple weeks though

cotmfk · 01-29-2010, 01:16 PM

Just tried it, works well! Have yet to datalog. I kind of wish my laptop battery would last longer, as I regularly drive 5.5 hour trips. That would be quite the log!

SV Concepts III · 01-29-2010, 03:10 PM

BT Cable works very well, it comes with fairly easy to use software too. Another option is the KiWi WiFi if you want a wireless solution for your iPhone.

JerzeySux · 01-29-2010, 03:43 PM

Bt works like this.

Say you have a tune in your car or even stock and your car throws a service soon light or engine check light and half engine light or anything you think your cars having a problem.
You simply take the cap off the OBD thingy on your driver side left foot place than plug in the BT scanner code Plug the other USB part in your labtop. Install needed drivers and program which is two link you click and download and install.
Than you turn your car's power on but not the ignition which you do by pressing the start button WITHOUT THE BRAKES. Than you open the BT scanner program and click SHORT TEST MODULE. Bunch of codes or no codes will be shown from your car. Than you click Erase code and confirm yes.

DONE. Bring the car to dealer with tune out and dealer wont notice a thing.!
Grats on the new car btw. you can use the BT cable for both of your car and your dads for price of $300 which is worth it so much.

01-28-2010, 10:35 AM	#1
derin11 First Lieutenant 70 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw 335i sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San clement, ca iTrader: (2)	Does BT cable work? I hate to ask such a stupid question but me and my dad just bought 2 335i's and we both want to put in JB+ at 100%( for cost reasons). How easy is this cable to use for clearing tuner codes? Also if we get blown HPFP can we clear the codes after its been blown? Also any software that is comes with etc? im getting the enthusiest cable
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01-28-2010, 11:02 AM	#2
SIEN 23 Rep 130 Posts Drives: Quickly Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: US/UK iTrader: (0)	It comes with software and yes, it'll clear any of those codes. Its pretty self explanatory, I think you'll be fine
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01-28-2010, 11:04 AM	#3
RON1X Colonel 75 Rep 2,491 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Guards Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [9.00]	there are many many threads about the BT cable. It is so easy to do. The cable doesn't come with software per se, you need to download it directly from bavarian technic's website. You can clear all codes, including shadow codes. It is a used by professionals for running diagnostics on bmws. It truly is very easy! __________________ 991.1 C2S PDK, Guards Red \| PDCC \| Sport Chrono + \| Clear Tail Lights \| Alcantara Steering Wheel \| HRE FF01 \| TechArt Springs \| Sport Exhaust Previous: Porsche 997 Turbo 6MT, Atlas Gray \| Cobb Stage 2 \| HRE FF01 \| Europipe Stg. 2 Exhaust \| GMG LMS Rollbar \| GT2 Exhaust Tips \| Pagid RS-29 \| Rennline Pedals \| SSK 997.2 Track Car, heavily modded & E92 M3 DCT, still miss her daily & E92 335i heavily modded
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01-28-2010, 11:04 AM	#4
enrita Major General 159 Rep 7,378 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	very easy to use , get it! __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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01-28-2010, 11:06 AM	#6
HPFREAK Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,884 Posts Drives: C6 ZO6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (8)	It works very well, and the software was desinged to mirror the dealers code reading and clearing capabilities. I spoke with BT at length about this awhile back. I had my tech do an HPFP replacement and he said he cleared the codes but I went and used my BT and i still found them so I deleted them and took it back to him and he could no longer see them and there was nothing in the history. Food for thought. __________________ My Youtube Channel
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01-28-2010, 11:26 AM	#7
Bimmer This Major General 99 Rep 6,473 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster iTrader: (3)	The BT cable can do just about anything. It's a good idea to have around just in case something happens.
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01-28-2010, 11:32 AM	#8
persian54 Lieutenant General 922 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	the BT cable is god-send for us to mod lol __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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01-28-2010, 11:38 AM	#9
cotmfk Major General 2039 Rep 6,104 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	Just got this as well, but haven't used it yet! Since the car is stock and running well, there should be nothing there right now. __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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01-28-2010, 12:02 PM	#10
e.n335 Moderator 270 Rep 4,481 Posts Drives: e93 ///M3 DCT, 07/2009 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Switzerland, ZH iTrader: (0)	It works and well-worth to get it However, use a fast notebook for it >= 2.2 GHZ dual core to get 10 - 12 datalogging samplings per second.
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01-28-2010, 12:15 PM	#11
IL X3 M40i First Lieutenant 10 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	It's almost too easy...
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01-28-2010, 03:37 PM	#12
derin11 First Lieutenant 70 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw 335i sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San clement, ca iTrader: (2)	haha yeah once i get my BT cable im gonna hold off for awhile on getting a jb3 since im a college student money is really tight. I probably will buy a DCI from you guys in a couple weeks though
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01-29-2010, 01:16 PM	#13
cotmfk Major General 2039 Rep 6,104 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	Just tried it, works well! Have yet to datalog. I kind of wish my laptop battery would last longer, as I regularly drive 5.5 hour trips. That would be quite the log! __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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01-29-2010, 03:10 PM	#14
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	BT Cable works very well, it comes with fairly easy to use software too. Another option is the KiWi WiFi if you want a wireless solution for your iPhone.
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01-29-2010, 03:43 PM	#15
JerzeySux UrMother 37 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 335xiE92 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (7)	Bt works like this. Say you have a tune in your car or even stock and your car throws a service soon light or engine check light and half engine light or anything you think your cars having a problem. You simply take the cap off the OBD thingy on your driver side left foot place than plug in the BT scanner code Plug the other USB part in your labtop. Install needed drivers and program which is two link you click and download and install. Than you turn your car's power on but not the ignition which you do by pressing the start button WITHOUT THE BRAKES. Than you open the BT scanner program and click SHORT TEST MODULE. Bunch of codes or no codes will be shown from your car. Than you click Erase code and confirm yes. DONE. Bring the car to dealer with tune out and dealer wont notice a thing.! Grats on the new car btw. you can use the BT cable for both of your car and your dads for price of $300 which is worth it so much. __________________ My Car drives on Sour Diesel and Haze. Dutch and Green Palma's for Octane Boost Poor Man's BMW Owner.
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