What's the best OBD2 scanner for M2

JimmerMM · 06-17-2019, 02:25 PM

I'm thinking about purchasing one as I had drivetrain malfunction message last Friday and car went into limp mode. Dealer couldn't look at it until this coming Friday and I wasn't driving it since I didn't know what was wrong. Stopped by local shop I know and they read and cleared code for me. All good but a pain.

I could have done this all myself and been driving my car all weekend if I had my own scanner.

Best one?

Thanks!

Tano · 06-17-2019, 03:38 PM

I'm using OBDLink MX Bt. It's not the cheapest reader but I'm totally satisfied with it. I do trackday logging with it besides the standard OBD error and parameter reading. For error codes I can suggest the Deep OBD for BMW app. It uses the BMW control units library files, and it can read all CUs.

pb335d · 06-18-2019, 06:57 PM

I have CARLY - it is a phone app and a wifi adapter...Pretty good for amateurs and for a quick analysis. Plus has all the BMW codes....

JimmerMM · 06-19-2019, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pb335d

I have CARLY - it is a phone app and a wifi adapter...Pretty good for amateurs and for a quick analysis. Plus has all the BMW codes....

Thanks guys!

wacobipe · 06-21-2019, 08:16 PM

I have OBDlink MX as well and recommend it. Along with bimmerlink and BimmerCode, you can do most anything you’d like. OBDLink also has it’s own app...but I have not tried it out.

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JimmerMM Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0)	What's the best OBD2 scanner for M2 I'm thinking about purchasing one as I had drivetrain malfunction message last Friday and car went into limp mode. Dealer couldn't look at it until this coming Friday and I wasn't driving it since I didn't know what was wrong. Stopped by local shop I know and they read and cleared code for me. All good but a pain. I could have done this all myself and been driving my car all weekend if I had my own scanner. Best one? Thanks!
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Tano Lieutenant 375 Rep 426 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Hungary iTrader: (0)	I'm using OBDLink MX Bt. It's not the cheapest reader but I'm totally satisfied with it. I do trackday logging with it besides the standard OBD error and parameter reading. For error codes I can suggest the Deep OBD for BMW app. It uses the BMW control units library files, and it can read all CUs. __________________ My car's build topic.
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pb335d New Member 9 Rep 15 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	I have CARLY - it is a phone app and a wifi adapter...Pretty good for amateurs and for a quick analysis. Plus has all the BMW codes....
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wacobipe Enlisted Member 50 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (0)	I have OBDlink MX as well and recommend it. Along with bimmerlink and BimmerCode, you can do most anything you’d like. OBDLink also has it’s own app...but I have not tried it out.
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