BMWhat App and bluetooth/wifi ob2 Review

Time Lord · 04-07-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MTM

Hmmm...just got hte ELM 327 today. Only had a few minutes to play with it but am having problems getting my iPhone to connect to its WiFi. Will post up if I get it to work...if anyone has any hints I would appreciate it!

okay, i bought 4 versions just to make sure i was good with both iphone and andriod. if you have a iphone i found it best to work with this one using the wifi function.

And this one for the andriod......

UroGator · 04-07-2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Giorgia

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Originally Posted by MTM

Hmmm...just got hte ELM 327 today. Only had a few minutes to play with it but am having problems getting my iPhone to connect to its WiFi. Will post up if I get it to work...if anyone has any hints I would appreciate it!

okay, i bought 4 versions just to make sure i was good with both iphone and andriod. if you have a iphone i found it best to work with this one using the wifi function.

And this one for the andriod......

What are the makes and models of each version you listed?

MTM · 04-10-2014, 06:52 PM

Still no luck for me on the ELM 327. Am going to try it on a friend's 335 to see if it works there...

Flea7 · 04-11-2014, 12:12 AM

I tried using the ELM 327 and it took 10 mins to just verify connection and took forever to diagnose even one option. I gave up on it. I was using bluetooth option on the android.

BPMSport · 04-11-2014, 02:07 AM

This one looks pretty cool, was about to buy it to try it out but looks like it's mainly for android:

http://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-42610...6N4VJH91FV785M

This one is also called the ELM327, I wonder if that's the chipset used? I'm going to be building an app to flash the car over bluetooth, will buy a few of these and report back which is the best.

Gossypiboma · 04-11-2014, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Flea7

I tried using the ELM 327 and it took 10 mins to just verify connection and took forever to diagnose even one option. I gave up on it. I was using bluetooth option on the android.

I have the exact same experience. Takes forever to verify the connection, it finally says its connected but when I test for codable ECU's it reads back zero.

gobuffs · 04-11-2014, 07:04 AM

I got an email a few days ago looking for testers for the ECUs they just added to the app. The E9x M3 ECU is one if those. Got an email 45 min later that they got all the taters they need. No indication when the update will be out of testing. This might be the issue for people trying to code? Dunno.

jhbrennan · 04-11-2014, 08:05 AM

I bought this Wifi adaptor from BMWhat - works perfectly with immediate connection.
http://www.ivini-apps.com/apps_detai...at_iphone.html

Richbot · 04-11-2014, 08:58 AM

I am not having any of these problems with the wireless VLink I bought for use with my JesusPhone

aus · 04-11-2014, 09:18 AM

Anyone hear anything about battery programming? I'm in once that comes out.

Richbot · 04-11-2014, 10:00 AM

It's on their wish list.

Flea7 · 04-11-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBoosting

I have the exact same experience. Takes forever to verify the connection, it finally says its connected but when I test for codable ECU's it reads back zero.

Decided to just order the BMWhat android BT adapter. it was $30 euro if paying by PP

Brooklyn Mark · 04-11-2014, 02:51 PM

great app

Gossypiboma · 04-19-2014, 03:07 PM

Any updates on whether this app works for E92 M3's ECU? A couple post up there was mentioning of this being in a testing phase.

Canuckles · 04-19-2014, 03:37 PM

I have an ELM 327 and have been successfully able to use all functions. I wonder what the issue is.

Flea7 · 04-19-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Canuckles

I have an ELM 327 and have been successfully able to use all functions. I wonder what the issue is.

....don't know??? I spent and 1.5 hours on it and I gave up. Bought the BMWhat android adapter. I'm just waiting for it to come in.
If anyone wants it let me know.

Gossypiboma · 04-19-2014, 03:50 PM

No idea. When I try and connect via BT it states there is no connection

Here is the one I bought from Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ended up buying the BMWhat adapter and currently waiting for it to arrive.

aus · 04-19-2014, 09:48 PM

So I downloaded the "Lite" version and it seemed to read a code for me and prompted me to send it back to them.
I didn't see anywhere to look for service light reading. Is that part of the "Code reading?"

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5soko · 04-19-2014, 11:58 PM

In waiting for report back on bmwhat adapter and if it works good.

alee0729 · 04-20-2014, 10:04 AM

Using an ELM 327 as well without issue. Coded my central locking to be selective unlock for my active keys yesterday afternoon, and worked out great.

dreamspeed · 04-20-2014, 10:01 PM

I'm a total noob in regards to coding. What happens if you lose connection in the middle of the coding process ? I'm worried about spotty wifi

aus · 04-21-2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Richbot

This lives in my glovebox, works great

I got the Vgate too and it works fine.

Anyone know what code E104 is?
I got the full version of this, but I can't seem to find much on this code.

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04-10-2014, 06:52 PM	#113
MTM Lieutenant 83 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	Still no luck for me on the ELM 327. Am going to try it on a friend's 335 to see if it works there...
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04-11-2014, 12:12 AM	#114
Flea7 Major 112 Rep 1,260 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT/F48 X1/F430/F12 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PNW iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 X1 [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 [0.00] 2005 Ferrari F430 [0.00] 2014 Ferrari F12 Be ... [10.00]	I tried using the ELM 327 and it took 10 mins to just verify connection and took forever to diagnose even one option. I gave up on it. I was using bluetooth option on the android. __________________
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04-11-2014, 02:07 AM	#115
BPMSport BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 3391 Rep 7,544 Posts Drives: Harrop M3 / F10 M5 / F82 M4 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (9) Garage List 2000 BMW M5 [0.00] 1990 BMW 735i Turbo [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [7.50] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M5 [0.00]	This one looks pretty cool, was about to buy it to try it out but looks like it's mainly for android: http://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-42610...6N4VJH91FV785M This one is also called the ELM327, I wonder if that's the chipset used? I'm going to be building an app to flash the car over bluetooth, will buy a few of these and report back which is the best. __________________ -----\| Like us on Facebook \| Instagram \|\| Tuning Information \| Remote Coding \|----- ----Visit us at www.BPMSport.com - Emotion. Driven. \| Toll Free: (888) 557-5133---- Last edited by BPMSport; 04-11-2014 at 02:19 AM..
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04-11-2014, 07:04 AM	#117
gobuffs Captain 74 Rep 709 Posts Drives: E30 M3 S54 (race car) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (4)	I got an email a few days ago looking for testers for the ECUs they just added to the app. The E9x M3 ECU is one if those. Got an email 45 min later that they got all the taters they need. No indication when the update will be out of testing. This might be the issue for people trying to code? Dunno.
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04-11-2014, 08:05 AM	#118
jhbrennan Private First Class 5 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Austin iTrader: (1)	I bought this Wifi adaptor from BMWhat - works perfectly with immediate connection. http://www.ivini-apps.com/apps_detai...at_iphone.html
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04-11-2014, 08:58 AM	#119
Richbot Major General 2761 Rep 5,482 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	I am not having any of these problems with the wireless VLink I bought for use with my JesusPhone __________________
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04-11-2014, 09:18 AM	#120
aus Major General 894 Rep 9,034 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Anyone hear anything about battery programming? I'm in once that comes out.
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04-11-2014, 10:00 AM	#121
Richbot Major General 2761 Rep 5,482 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	It's on their wish list. __________________
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04-11-2014, 02:51 PM	#123
Brooklyn Mark Banned 69 Rep 507 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 MR E92 DCT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	great app
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04-19-2014, 03:07 PM	#124
Gossypiboma Major 544 Rep 1,196 Posts Drives: 13' M3 6MT 18' M3 CS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The John iTrader: (8)	Any updates on whether this app works for E92 M3's ECU? A couple post up there was mentioning of this being in a testing phase. Last edited by Gossypiboma; 04-19-2014 at 03:30 PM..
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04-19-2014, 03:37 PM	#125
Canuckles First Lieutenant 115 Rep 331 Posts Drives: MW 2016 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: British Columbia iTrader: (0)	I have an ELM 327 and have been successfully able to use all functions. I wonder what the issue is.
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04-19-2014, 03:50 PM	#127
Gossypiboma Major 544 Rep 1,196 Posts Drives: 13' M3 6MT 18' M3 CS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The John iTrader: (8)	No idea. When I try and connect via BT it states there is no connection Here is the one I bought from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Ended up buying the BMWhat adapter and currently waiting for it to arrive.
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04-19-2014, 09:48 PM	#128
aus Major General 894 Rep 9,034 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	So I downloaded the "Lite" version and it seemed to read a code for me and prompted me to send it back to them. I didn't see anywhere to look for service light reading. Is that part of the "Code reading?" . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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04-19-2014, 11:58 PM	#129
5soko Brigadier General 336 Rep 4,633 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	In waiting for report back on bmwhat adapter and if it works good. __________________ Current: E63S AMG 4matic RENNtech \|\| M5 Evolve..Eventuri \|\| F10 LCI 535i MHD
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04-20-2014, 10:04 AM	#130
alee0729 Lieutenant 175 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3, 2018 Tesla 3 Perf Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	Using an ELM 327 as well without issue. Coded my central locking to be selective unlock for my active keys yesterday afternoon, and worked out great. __________________ 2013 E92 M3 (the weekend good weather car), 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance (the 20k mi/yr beater)
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04-20-2014, 10:01 PM	#131
dreamspeed Lieutenant Colonel 262 Rep 1,616 Posts Drives: 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I'm a total noob in regards to coding. What happens if you lose connection in the middle of the coding process ? I'm worried about spotty wifi __________________
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