bimmer-tool vs Car Scanner ELM OBD2 Usage & Stats

bimmer-tool allows to read & clear fault codes, request DPF regeneration, read engine live data and much more in BMW cars. Try bimmer-tool lite to see whether the app is compatible with your BMW and your OBD adapter. For cars below model year 2008 application functionality is limited and K+DCan USB cable connection is recommended. Wireless ELM adapter connection with cars below 2008 may not be possible or not all functions may be available. Important: This application requires a reliable OBD adapter. K+D-Can cable, ENET adapter (for F/G series) or below Bluetooth adapters are recommended: - Vgate vLinker MC/FS/BM/FD https://www.vgatemall.com/products/ - UniCarScan UCSI-2000/USCI-2100: Choose setting: D-Can mode: MODE2 https://www.wgsoft.de/shop/obd-2-komplettsysteme/unicarscan/114/unicarscan-ucsi-2000-diagnoseadapter https://www.bmdiag.co.uk/unicarscan-ucsi-2000-bluetooth-obd2-adapter - Carista https://caristaapp.com/adapter - Veepeak OBDCheck BLE https://www.veepeak.com/product/obdcheck-ble Application allows to: - read DPF regeneration status and detailed information - request DPF regeneration - reset DPF adaptation values (required after filter replacement) - read exhaust fumes pressure - read injectors adjustments - read actual and expected values for air mass, intake manifold pressure, fuel pressure - log data to CSV file for further analysis - register battery replacement (without changing battery properties) - reset lamps circuits blocked due to short-circuit error in E-series - reset oil/brakes service and change interval** Supported OBD adapters - K+D-Can USB: This is recommended and most reliable adapter. You will also need USB-OTG cable. - ENET cable/Wifi Adapter: recommended for F & G series. ENET cable connections you need additionally USB-C to Ethernet adapter. - ELM327 Bluetooth: Bluetooth connection may be slower than USB. Only genuine ELM327 or PIC18-based adapters will work. It may not work with older engines. More info below. - ELM327 WiFi: Like ELM Bluetooth connection may be less stable. On some devices mobile data transmission needs to be disabled to use WiFi adapter. If you have questions or need any help send me an email. You can find our address at the bottom of the page. Quick start 1) Connect adapter to OBD II socket 2) Turn ignition on 3) Connect adapter to your phone: * USB: Connect adapter to the phone using USB-OTG cable. Phone will ask which app to start - choose bimmer-tool app. * Bluetooth: Go to phone Bluetooth setting. Search for Bluetooth devices and pair the adapter with the phone (PIN is usually 0000 or 1234). * Wifi: Turn mobile data transmission off. Turn WiFi on and search for available WiFi networks. Connect the phone to the adapter's WiFi. 4) Start the app, go to 'Car' and choose model and year. 5) Go to 'Connection' and choose connection type, adapter type and communication protocol. 6) Tap 'Connect' button. **Limitations: For mlodels below 2008 and e46/e39/e83/e53 the app requires K+DCan cable connection and only engine ECU is supported. Connection using a wireless ELM adapter may not be possible. Common problems - Engine 'No response' error in cars up to 2007 and BT/Wifi adapter. If this error occurs from time to time, try selecting ATWM option under advanced connection settings. - No connection: If adapter & protocol settings are correct and app still cannot connect to the car try force stop all diagnostic applications in application manager (including bimmer-tool) or restart the phone and try to connect again. Why this app requires permissions? - Storage: required for USB adapters support - Photos / Media / Files: allows to create CSV files - Pair with Bluetooth devices/access Bluetooth settings: required for Bluetooth adapters support - Full network access: required for WiFi adapters support - Approximate location: Theoretically it is possible to find approximate location using Bluetooth, however this app does not read/use location.

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Car Scanner ELM OBD2

See what your car is doing in realtime, get OBD fault codes, car performance, sensor data and more! Car Scanner is a vehicle / car performance / trip computer / diagnostics tool and scanner that uses an OBD II Wi-Fi or Bluetooth adapter to connect to your OBD2 engine management / ECU. Car Scanner gives you a bunch of unique features: 1) Layout your own dashboard with the gauges and charts you want! 2) Add custom (extended PIDs) and get information, that was hidden from you by car manufacturer! 3) It can also show and reset a DTC fault code like a scantool. Car Scanner includes a huge database of DTC codes descriptions. 4) Car Scanner allows you to read free-frames (sensors state when DTC is saved). 5) Now with Mode 06 - you can get ECU self-monitoring test results. Helps you fix your car and helps keep repair costs down! 6) Check if your car is ready for emission tests. 7) Check all of the sensors at one screen 8) Car Scanner works with any vehicle that uses the OBD 2 standard (most vehicles built after 2000, but can work for vehicles as far back as 1996, check carscanner.info for more details). 9) Car Scanner includes a lot of connection profiles, that gives you some extra features for Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM, Opel, Vauxhal, Chevrolet, Nissan, Infinity, Renault, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Ford, Subaru, Dacia, Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Audi and others. 10) Car Scanner dashboard includes a HUD mode, that you can use to project data to your windshield. 11) Car Scanner provides a tool for very accurate acceleration measurments (0-60, 0-100, etc.) 12) Car Scanner can be used as a trip computer and can show you fuel consumption statistics! 13) Car Scanner supports coding (changing hidden settings of your car) for this cars: - VAG group (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat), built on the MQB, PQ26 and MLB-EVO platforms. Some exclusive functions you would find only in Car Scanner: Video in motion (VIM), Mirrorlink in motion (MIM), Traffic Jam Assist activation, Drive mode profiles editor (compatibility may depend on your car modules and firmware versions), Ambient lights configuration, etc.; - Toyota/Lexus cars with CAN bus (almost all cars since 2008 up to nowadays); - Some of Renault/Dacia (compatibility may depend on your car modules and firmware versions); - Several service functions available for other cars. 14) And one more thing - Car Scanner provides the widest variety of features for FREE across the Play Market. The app requires a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) OBD2 ELM327 compatible adapter (device) to work. ELM327 devices plugs into the diagnostics socket in the car and gives your phone access to car diagnostics. Recommended adapters brands: OBDLink, Kiwi 3, V-Gate, Carista, LELink, Veepeak. If you buy one of the cheap china OBD2 ELM327 adapters from ebay / amazon, then make sure it’s not marked as v.2.1. This adapters are supported, but they have lot’s of bugs. PLEASE NOTE: Vehicle ECUs vary in the amount of sensors supported. This app can’t show you something, that is not provided by your car. Attention "bad" adapters! We faced the problem, that some adapters (often cheep Chinese clones), can’t connect to the smartphone or the car. Some of them can even make your car engine work unstable, often lost connection, increase time lag when reading data. So, we recommend you to use genuine ELM327 or recommended adapter brands.