12-10-2018, 01:46 PM | #1 |
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Coding: Best OBD for iOS?
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As the title suggests, I’m seeking recommendations. Plenty of coding threads, but need clarity on which OBD works best for the F15 with iOS + BimmerCode? Some of you use Vgate; but again, which device (there are quite a few on Amazon). Any other suggestions? Thanks! |
12-10-2018, 04:00 PM | #2 |
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I run vgate 2 WiFi / iPhone with iOS 12 and bought both BimmerLink and BimmerCode.
I think bimmercode is essential for all coding. Bimmerlink is great for exhaust flap and error clearing. |
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12-10-2018, 04:30 PM | #3 |
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Vgate as well. Only BimmerCode to code. All working super good.
Connecting Bluetooth though, WiFi does not seems to be an option. |
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I run Vgate iCar 3 WiFi OBD2 Scanner Scan Tools Interface Adapter Check Engine Light Car Diagnostics Tool for iOS iPhone iPad and Android, Auto Sleep(White) with my iphone and BimmerCode. I got it from Amazon.
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Vgate icar 2 WIFI version...(don't get the Bluetooth one]
Have coded a couple F30s, F87 and an F15 with BimmerCode ...no issues. Flawless. |
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Recommendation from Manufacturer:
http://bimmercodeapp.com/adapter/ I have an OBD Kiwi 3, and it's perfect, super fast. Choose always Bluetooh, no WIFI. For price chose: Vgate iCar Pro Bluetooth 4.0 Last edited by foo2002; 12-11-2018 at 09:11 AM.. Reason: add link |
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I use a VeePeak BT LE reader with BimmerCode.
I don’t know if it’s “the best” but it works just fine. https://www.amazon.com/Veepeak-OBDCh...Peak+Bluetooth |
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I like Bluetooth cuz then I can still use my Wifi while in the app
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I have WiFi and have no issues
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when pluggling in the icar3 to the obd2 port, it creates a wifi network called V-LINK. once that's available, i connect to it. when i'm using wifi, i turn the bluetooth off to conserve battery on my iphone.
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I use the WiFi model and works just fine. I just have to bust out my iPad to access this app to refer to guides etc lol. Annoying.
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Is anyone using this VGATE device?
This is the second one I've gotten because i thought the first one was dead on arrival. When i plug it into the obd2 port, all the lights blink but then only the "battery" light stays red. Then when i search for either the WiFi network OR Bluetooth devices, nothing appears... Am i completely missing something or is the device trash?
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One of the reasons why I wanted recommendations. Reading reviews on Amazon, it is not uncommon to have a defective device out of the box. I was hoping to avoid any manufacturer issues,but is seems Vgate 2 is most reliable? |
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