My Schwaben (Foxwell NT510 for BMW/MINI/Rolls) has done well with my former R50 and current R55,
but my wife just got a 2020 BMW M240i convertible and it's not compatible with that (despite the latest
BMW update from a few weeks ago). Foxwelltech customer support says it isn't and won't be compatible
with new F-chassis BMWs. They also said the NT530 currently isn't compatible with that car either.
So, ... after a lot of research, I ordered a Launch x431 ProS Mini that should work well on both cars and
a bunch more.
Please don't tell me you had one and that I've made a terrible mistake.
I'll report back a few weeks after I get it.
Other scanners in the running were the Autel MK808 or MX808 or DS808, Carly, Innova 5610, Actron CP9695, Autophix 7810, and the Launch CRP429C.
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Snagged this over at M/U......
Combines several tools in one, including clearing CEL's and adaptations.... When its finally available for the R56 that is....
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You might want to contact Matt (Dr Obnxs) an MA vendor that has developed software products for BMW/MINIs. Bavarian Technic Diagnostic Software
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Hi all
For clearing adaptations, The AutoEnginuity with BMW extensions ($500 or so) does the trick. So does the BavTech softare on my site ($270 for Enthusiast version)... Both do logging and the like..
The hand held ones like the Innova scanners I sell on my blog site (Dr Obnxs' Musings) are very good, universal units, but are only for code clearing. I think Innova has one that does airbag codes as well. If someone wants that, I can add it to the Amazon store at my blog and I get a massive 4% of the sales price! I have had an Innova scanner for years, it's one of the standard tools in my bag of tricks. I recently upgraded the basic one that I've used forever, cause my wife's car is CAN based and more and more cars that I deal with are. So I'm upgrading (and yes, I bought it from my own Amazon store for that massive 4% kickback!) BTW, I put them up there cause the places that sell MINI parts that stock them seem to be much, much more expensive.
I'm also getting a copy of the Mynes ByteTronic tuning software to work with. It will probably show up on the FES Auto Power Parts page... Anyway, I don't know everything that it does, but it's good to know that us modders will finally have a way to tune our own cars! Yee-Hah!
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Ah the Good Dr. Glad to hear about that Massive financial gain. I remember you mentioning once that the pay check that you got from a certain magazine could be cashed in a Coke Machine.:lol: Ah well, life goes on,yes?:cornut:
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Griffin Technology is coming out with an OBD-II unit that will connect with your smartphone (iPhone and Android). They expect it in the first quarter of this year.
Griffin Technology: CarTrip - OBD-II Hardware Interface
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For the past 4 years I've been using a tool by Altera on a palm based device. I no longer use the device as a phone but still have it all wired up for code reading and clearing.
The Bytetronic software will clear the codes and adaptations for the R53, the only issue is that one needs to hook it to a Windows based laptop to do so. Now if there was a iPad version...woot. The same with the BavTech stuff Doc O has, a laptop is needed. -
About to purchase a system myself but would wait if there is one I could use on the android, just for not having to carry so much around. I look enough like the Beverly Hillbillies when i go to the track as is.... Otherwise I think I'll be getting Dr O's BavTech....
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I use the Rev App on the iPhone with a Kiwi wifi OBD2 dongle. It is good for data collection, gauges, reading and clearing codes.
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Lets toss another into the ring.... Innovate Motorsports OT-2 - Transform your iPhone or iPod into a wireless gauge, data logger, dyno, efficiency meter and OBDII scan tool.
App is free, wireless connectivity device to connect to iPhone is $179
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Cool but from the site, the scan gauge looks pretty basic with no mention of advanced reading of BMW type codes, nor does it mention the ability to erase adaptations??? Did I miss it?
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The Innovate Motorsport OT-2 will read and clear codes. It also has more advance features beyond the small information given on their website. I recommend contacting Innovate Motorsports for more complete information about what the OT-2 can do.
800 348-3037
Innovate Motorsports OT-2 - Transform your iPhone or iPod into a wireless gauge, data logger, dyno, efficiency meter and OBDII scan tool.
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