Anyone have OBD interface for laptop etc?

- Paul - · 09-28-2008, 07:35 AM

Thinking of getting one and wondered if anyone had tried / had success with getting info from the on board diagnostic (OBD) port to a laptop etc?

Wireless or Bluetooth would be preferable.

Example

tisme · 09-28-2008, 08:04 AM

I would be very interested in seeing what is available to be seen on my car as well. There must be some techie that has done this?

Ant397 · 09-28-2008, 09:18 AM

Not too sure, but interested as well.

We have ordered and will let you know when we recieve it... doesn't mention if any software is included though.

ant.

- Paul - · 09-28-2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ant397

Not too sure, but interested as well.

We have ordered and will let you know when we recieve it... doesn't mention if any software is included though.

ant.

Cool.

kenwelch · 09-28-2008, 10:26 AM

For the price listed of the "example" there will not be software.

You might try this link:
http://www.autoenginuity.com/product...ware.html#EI07

and

http://www.autoenginuity.com/

tisme · 09-29-2008, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

Thinking of getting one and wondered if anyone had tried / had success with getting info from the on board diagnostic (OBD) port to a laptop etc?

Wireless or Bluetooth would be preferable.

Example

Note that eBay link uses the serial port that modern laptops do not have. However. I guess it could work via a USB to serial converter.

xenon · 09-29-2008, 09:46 AM

Minimal information (and an e46 connector) that provides the minimum amount required under the various worldwide construction regs, introduced as an OBD-II protocol to try and make information more accessible and preventing the main dealers having a stranglehold on servicing. It does give some information but not much of interest. Autologic it aint....

gIzzE · 09-29-2008, 12:26 PM

I have the BMW software if you want a copy Ant.

I can blip you a disk over.

Not the easiest of installs and you may need a different cable as it prefers an older IBM laptop with 9pin serial for comms.
But if you want a copy let me know.

barabas · 10-05-2008, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gIzzE

I have the BMW software if you want a copy Ant.

I can blip you a disk over.

Not the easiest of installs and you may need a different cable as it prefers an older IBM laptop with 9pin serial for comms.
But if you want a copy let me know.

hi, please, i would be interested, thanks

gIzzE · 10-05-2008, 04:38 AM

The BMW INPA software is now here for download......

http://rapidshare.com/files/117092593/INPA.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/117096015/INPA.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/117098376/INPA.part3.rar

- Paul - · 10-05-2008, 07:27 AM

Anyone tried BMW carsoft?

gIzzE · 10-05-2008, 09:09 AM

It's meant to be pretty poor.

dxb335d · 10-05-2008, 12:26 PM

what you guys want this stuff for?

- Paul - · 10-05-2008, 03:01 PM

to tinker - I'm an engineer - It's what I do - tinker....

dxb335d · 10-05-2008, 05:46 PM

Tinker with what?

gIzzE · 10-05-2008, 06:41 PM

You can change all sorts of things, reset fault codes before going into the dealer if it is anything to do with boost or stuff like that!

You can add say USB or bluetooth, change your nav or add voice etc.

Basically a coding and diagnostic tool.

xenon · 10-06-2008, 02:59 AM

You can change stuff with the Autologic system, but not with this basic OBD stuff. You can read and reset fault codes but you cannot re-code modules - for that you need Autologic.

gIzzE · 10-06-2008, 05:17 AM

You can recode with INPA that I linked to above.

It depends what software you use with your cable.

xenon · 10-06-2008, 05:18 AM

Really? Nice one! So with the software link you have posted you just need that, a laptop, and a suitable cable?

gIzzE · 10-06-2008, 06:26 AM

Yeah.

It may be pretty slow going over can and not most bus for some modules, but it will do it.

xenon · 10-06-2008, 08:27 AM

I just downloaded the software - looks like you can do all manner of scary things! Is the cable / interface posted in the OP suitable? Will any OBDII<>PC interface work with the software?

gIzzE · 10-06-2008, 10:40 AM

Yeah, be careful with it!!

I am not sure, you would need to try the cable.

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kenwelch Lieutenant 96 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 M-DCT & 2017 440GC Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mission Viejo, CA iTrader: (0)	For the price listed of the "example" there will not be software. You might try this link: http://www.autoenginuity.com/product...ware.html#EI07 and http://www.autoenginuity.com/
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09-29-2008, 09:46 AM	#7
xenon Major General 1469 Rep 8,199 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Minimal information (and an e46 connector) that provides the minimum amount required under the various worldwide construction regs, introduced as an OBD-II protocol to try and make information more accessible and preventing the main dealers having a stranglehold on servicing. It does give some information but not much of interest. Autologic it aint.... __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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gIzzE Major General 361 Rep 5,985 Posts Drives: F11 + 997 Carrera S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	I have the BMW software if you want a copy Ant. I can blip you a disk over. Not the easiest of installs and you may need a different cable as it prefers an older IBM laptop with 9pin serial for comms. But if you want a copy let me know.
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10-05-2008, 04:38 AM	#10
gIzzE Major General 361 Rep 5,985 Posts Drives: F11 + 997 Carrera S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	The BMW INPA software is now here for download...... http://rapidshare.com/files/117092593/INPA.part1.rar http://rapidshare.com/files/117096015/INPA.part2.rar http://rapidshare.com/files/117098376/INPA.part3.rar
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- Paul - Major General 755 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	Anyone tried BMW carsoft? __________________ My Photos
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gIzzE Major General 361 Rep 5,985 Posts Drives: F11 + 997 Carrera S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	It's meant to be pretty poor.
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- Paul - Major General 755 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	to tinker - I'm an engineer - It's what I do - tinker.... __________________ My Photos
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10-05-2008, 06:41 PM	#16
gIzzE Major General 361 Rep 5,985 Posts Drives: F11 + 997 Carrera S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	You can change all sorts of things, reset fault codes before going into the dealer if it is anything to do with boost or stuff like that! You can add say USB or bluetooth, change your nav or add voice etc. Basically a coding and diagnostic tool.
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10-06-2008, 02:59 AM	#17
xenon Major General 1469 Rep 8,199 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	You can change stuff with the Autologic system, but not with this basic OBD stuff. You can read and reset fault codes but you cannot re-code modules - for that you need Autologic. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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10-06-2008, 05:17 AM	#18
gIzzE Major General 361 Rep 5,985 Posts Drives: F11 + 997 Carrera S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	You can recode with INPA that I linked to above. It depends what software you use with your cable.
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xenon Major General 1469 Rep 8,199 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Really? Nice one! So with the software link you have posted you just need that, a laptop, and a suitable cable? __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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gIzzE Major General 361 Rep 5,985 Posts Drives: F11 + 997 Carrera S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	Yeah. It may be pretty slow going over can and not most bus for some modules, but it will do it.
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xenon Major General 1469 Rep 8,199 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	I just downloaded the software - looks like you can do all manner of scary things! Is the cable / interface posted in the OP suitable? Will any OBDII<>PC interface work with the software? __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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gIzzE Major General 361 Rep 5,985 Posts Drives: F11 + 997 Carrera S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	Yeah, be careful with it!! I am not sure, you would need to try the cable.
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