12-06-2023, 06:19 AM | #1 |
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BimmerLink Or Bimmercode
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As per title which app is the better of the two? (IOS) I understand I can code out the error that I am currently getting with a SOS malfunction (flat battery) common once the cold weather sets in I understand. Also what's the best Bluetooth OBD2 adapter to pair up to it? Or would it be better to just change the battery? After some research I believe the part no is 84102447710. I think the main stealers are asking around £60 for a gen battery but these can be purchased for £15+ off the usual sellers on the net. 2018 218i auto Swamps |
12-06-2023, 07:13 AM | #2 |
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They are for different purposes: Bimmerlink is for viewing stats, errors and clearing codes and Biimercode is for coding: changing settings. For your purpose it sounds like you would need Bimmerlink. Both are from the same developer and there's a list of recommended adapters at https://bimmercode.app/adapters/
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12-06-2023, 09:26 AM | #3 |
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for battery, bimmerlink (and doing rear brakes to put the ebrake in service mode).
for coding, bimmercode. buy both. use both. |
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I haven't decided what to do as of yet eg change the battery or try to code it out so a little more research to do Swamps |
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Thanks Chowser, as per previous post I haven't decided what to do as of yet eg change the battery or try to code it out so a little more research to do Swamps |
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12-08-2023, 03:14 PM | #6 |
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You don't "code out" a battery. You do "code" it if you change the size or type. But if you simply replace it (a new battery) with the same size & type...then there's no need to code any changes because you didn't change anything that requires a new code. You simply register the new battery to start a new baseline (which is done with Bimmerlink).
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12-08-2023, 09:57 PM | #7 |
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+1 to what everyone else has said so far!
BimmerLink will let you easily check the state of charge of your battery. So, if you fully charge your battery (with a charger), then you'll be able to monitor it w/ your driving habits. If you're getting an "increased discharge while stopped" error due to a parasitic drain, then it is likely that there will be a code stored telling you which circuit is involved (i.e. comfort access handles come to mind) - and BimmerLink will be able to retrieve stored BMW codes for you. I use the OBDLinkCX bluetooth reader. There are many others out there that work just fine. I like the OBDLinkCX because it has a low power mode (i.e. "sleep" so doesn't trip alarm) and it is very small & compact so I can leave it plugged in 24/7 and open up my BimmerLink Dashboard to check fluid temps, pressures, etc all very quickly. |
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