bimmer-tool (BTool)

bimmer-device permits to read clear fault codes, request DPF regeneration, learn engine live knowledge and much more in BMW vehicles.

Try bimmer-software lite to see whether or not the app is suitable with your BMW and your OBD adapter.

Important: This software requires a reliable OBD adapter. Cheap adapters will not work. K D-Can cable of the following Bluetooth adapters are beneficial:

- UniCarScan UCSI-2000: Choose setting: D-Can mode: MODE2 https://www.wgsoft.de/shop/obd-2-komplettsysteme/unicarscan/114/unicarscan-ucsi-2000-diagnoseadapter

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- Carista https://caristaapp.com/adapter

- Veepeak OBDCheck BLE https://www.veepeak.com/product/obdcheck-ble

Application allows to:

- learn DPF regeneration standing and detailed information

- request DPF regeneration

- reset DPF adaptation values (required after filter substitute)

- read exhaust fumes pressure

- read injectors adjustments

- read precise and anticipated values for air mass, consumption manifold pressure, gas stress

- log knowledge to CSV file for further analysis

- register battery substitute (with out altering battery properties)

- reset lamps circuits blocked due to quick-circuit error

- reset oil service or change interval**

Supported OBD adapters

- K D-Can USB: This is beneficial and most dependable adapter. You will additionally want USB-OTG cable.

- ELM327 Bluetooth: Bluetooth connection might be slower than USB. Only genuine ELM327 or PIC18-based adapters will work. It might not work with older engines. More data beneath.

- ELM327 WiFi: Like ELM Bluetooth connection might be much less stable. On some units cell knowledge transmission wants to be disabled to use WiFi adapter.

Application works also with BMW E60, E83**, E81, E87, F10, F30, F25 and with M47N/M57N (DDE5) engines in E46/E39** fashions.

Older engines like M47 DDE3, M57 DDE4 or M54 MS43 additionally works but only with K DCan cable.

If you have questions or want any assist ship me an e mail. You can discover my handle on the bottom of the page.

Quick begin

1) Connect adapter to OBD II socket

2) Turn ignition on

3) Connect adapter to your telephone:

* USB: Connect adapter to the telephone utilizing USB-OTG cable. Phone will ask which app to start - select bimmer-tool app.

* Bluetooth: Go to telephone Bluetooth setting. Search for Bluetooth units and pair the adapter with the cellphone (PIN is usually 0000 or 1234).

* Wifi: Turn mobile data transmission off. Turn WiFi on and search for out there WiFi networks. Connect the phone to the adapter's WiFi.

4) Start the app, go to 'Car' and choose mannequin and yr.

5) Go to 'Connection' and select connection kind, adapter kind and communication protocol.

6) Tap 'Connect' button.

**Limitations:

- Service reset and rain sensor reset in automobiles up to 2007 is only potential with UniCarScan UCSI-2000 or K DCan cable.

- X3 E83 with M47/57 and ELM adapter helps engine only. For other modules use K DCan cable.

- X5 E53, E39, E46 could not work with Bluetooth adapter. USB K DCan is recommended.

Common issues

- Engine 'No response' error in vehicles up to 2007 and BT/Wifi adapter. If this error happens from time to time, try deciding on ATWM option under advanced connection settings.

- No connection: If adapter protocol settings are correct and app still can't connect to the automobile attempt pressure cease all diagnostic functions in application manager (together with bimmer-device) or restart the phone and try to join again.

Why this app requires permissions?

- Storage: required for USB adapters support

- Photos / Media / Files: allows to create CSV information

- Pair with Bluetooth gadgets/access Bluetooth settings: required for Bluetooth adapters support

- Full network access: required for WiFi adapters help

- Approximate location: Theoretically it is potential to discover approximate location using Bluetooth, nevertheless this app does not learn/use location.