Best ODB 2 and app combo for F31?
Discussion
Afternoon all
With Christmas coming up I'm thinking about getting one of those ODB2 gadgets for my F31 330D.
I'm no car mechanic but think that having some insight into what the codes mean etc might be useful.
Anyone got recommendations on the best combo for the Beemer? I understand you can do all sorts of jazzy stuff like update the graphics on the infotainment if you get the right gear (and the graphics to show the radio stations on the iDrive are horrible!)
Oh btw I use an iPhone and a Mac, rather than Windows/Android.
TIA
With Christmas coming up I'm thinking about getting one of those ODB2 gadgets for my F31 330D.
I'm no car mechanic but think that having some insight into what the codes mean etc might be useful.
Anyone got recommendations on the best combo for the Beemer? I understand you can do all sorts of jazzy stuff like update the graphics on the infotainment if you get the right gear (and the graphics to show the radio stations on the iDrive are horrible!)
Oh btw I use an iPhone and a Mac, rather than Windows/Android.
TIA
I'd like to code that damn stop start off as default.
What a waste of time. Usually it's turning off for a few seconds and just leaves you worrying as you pull out into fast A roads etc.
Shirley it can't do the life of the starter or battery much good.
And I'm sure the 150 mile round trip for a new starter, the workshop heating, the staff to drive there etc, all the energy etc used to change the starter/battery more often, offsets the benefits of stop start any way.
What a waste of time. Usually it's turning off for a few seconds and just leaves you worrying as you pull out into fast A roads etc.
Shirley it can't do the life of the starter or battery much good.
And I'm sure the 150 mile round trip for a new starter, the workshop heating, the staff to drive there etc, all the energy etc used to change the starter/battery more often, offsets the benefits of stop start any way.
Bimmercode is another one to look at, works on IOS and (in the last couple of months) Android. The app is about £25 and the dongle about £15.
As for the stop start, you can code it so it's either off by default at startup, or so it remembers its last setting between startup. I've done this with Bimmercode but presumably you can do the same with Carly. Another really useful one, there's an option to code the head unit/nav to turn off when you open the door so your tunes aren't still blaring away after you stop and get out.
As for the stop start, you can code it so it's either off by default at startup, or so it remembers its last setting between startup. I've done this with Bimmercode but presumably you can do the same with Carly. Another really useful one, there's an option to code the head unit/nav to turn off when you open the door so your tunes aren't still blaring away after you stop and get out.
I think for both you need to pay for the full apps to actually make changes. I suspect you can with Carly but Bimmercode certainly does the Mini according to their website. It also lists the changes available for each model
http://bimmercodeapp.com
http://bimmercodeapp.com
Edited by LocoBlade on Tuesday 5th December 20:25
I have Carly + the dongle, and Bimmercode + the dongle.
The Bimmercode combo (software + dongle) is cheaper than the Carly combo, and i find Bimmercode to be easier to use and more comprehensive and seems to be updated with new features more frequently.
If i was starting from scratch (using an iOS device) i'd be buying Bimmercode.
The Bimmercode combo (software + dongle) is cheaper than the Carly combo, and i find Bimmercode to be easier to use and more comprehensive and seems to be updated with new features more frequently.
If i was starting from scratch (using an iOS device) i'd be buying Bimmercode.
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