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02-05-2014, 01:57 PM | #1 |
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I would like to get the software so that I can do my own coding. Any recommendations on which software and where to purchase it. Also how user friendly is it ?
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02-05-2014, 02:44 PM | #2 |
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This is one possible option.
I've only used it for diagnostics, and to set simple things with Progman, but it comes with NcsExpert.
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I don't mean to take over this thread but I have a related question. My car (2004 2.5i) has gone into transport mode. I am trying to avoid a trip to the dealers and from what I have read online I can delete transport mode with diagnostic software. Would this kit solve this issue for me and how easy or difficult is it to do so? Many thanks in advance! |
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05-14-2014, 08:30 PM | #5 |
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That vendor/site seems to have gone "poof". Anyone know where to get their goods, or recommend a cost efficient replacement "beginner" cable/programmer?
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05-15-2014, 12:14 PM | #7 |
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I'm pretty sure the build date of my car is May of 2007. What is with the "through 3/2007" cutoff date of that tool? What is significant about that date?
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05-17-2014, 08:15 AM | #9 |
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Yes, from what I've read that seems to be it (DCAN protocol). That bumps the cable price up to $80. http://www.ebay.com/itm/231211966884...84.m1555.l2649
I'm wondering though if an ELM327 Wifi OBD unit like this one at $20 wouldn't work as well with a laptop. http://www.amazon.com/Wirless-Diagno..._cd_ql_qh_dp_t and pick up copies of SSS/Progman, NCS Expert to work with it. I see one comment from a person with "a 2009 BMW" who says it worked for him. Thoughts. |
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05-18-2014, 12:28 AM | #10 |
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If you can get that to look like a serial port, it should work.
The drivers for all the BMW software expect a serial connection, not LAN. I'm sure there's some shim software somewhere to make 192.168.0.10:35000 map to COM1. I have a Bluetooth ELM327 that I don't need, in case you determine that would be better than WiFi.
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05-19-2014, 09:18 AM | #11 |
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What got me thinking an ELM327 connection would work is that this iVini app uses one: http://www.ivini-apps.com/apps_detai...at_iphone.html . Too bad the app is expensive. For $50 + $20 for the ELM327 I'd rather just pay the $80 for the guaranteed Canbus cable with various software and get access to all the coding capabilities and not have to wait for the iVini folks next upgrade. http://www.ebay.com/itm/231211966884...84.m1555.l2649
Using an iPhone and wireless OBD dongle to code some changes IS awfully attractive though...... |
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06-19-2014, 09:43 AM | #12 |
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So I bought a "cost efficient" canbus cable for my post 3/2007 build car on eBay that had feedback from multiple owners. Could be a crapshoot.(http://www.ebay.com/itm/Diagnostic-T..._Tools&vxp=mtr)
Now I just need to find a source for Progman, NCSExpert etc... Any help appreciated. |
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07-08-2014, 11:32 AM | #14 |
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It's not a unit, it's a cable and software you use in conjunction with a computer. You use it to program functionality of your car, there are many things you can do. Do a Google search for "bmw coding" to read more about it.
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