BMWhat help

MRobi · 09-10-2014, 06:59 PM

Looking for some advice on getting this app to work.

I've got an 08 pre-lci 335xi and an 08 X3. I've tried connecting both via bluetooth as well as through the bmwhat cable with an OTG adaptor. I've used 2 different samsung galaxy s3's and a galaxy note 2014 tablet.

I'm sure to change the vehicle setting to the proper vehicle when testing. In all possible configurations I get the green check mark in the upper right hand corner and it says connected.

I don't get the "parameters" option because it says it's not a motor available. When I hit "check compatibility" for coding I get "Number of compatible ECUs: 0". When I run an engine diagnostic I get "Number of ECUs answered: 0".

I've tried doing it with the vehicles off and vehicles on. I've turned the vehicles on to wake the ecu's then back off again and tried. I've tried the phones in normal mode as well as USB debugging mode. I've tried rebooting the phones as well.

I'm out of ideas on what to try here. Is it possible that neither of my BMW's are compatible with this app through both bluetooth and cable?

js335in54 · 09-10-2014, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by IronRobi

Looking for some advice on getting this app to work.

I've got an 08 pre-lci 335xi and an 08 X3. I've tried connecting both via bluetooth as well as through the bmwhat cable with an OTG adaptor. I've used 2 different samsung galaxy s3's and a galaxy note 2014 tablet.

I'm sure to change the vehicle setting to the proper vehicle when testing. In all possible configurations I get the green check mark in the upper right hand corner and it says connected.

I don't get the "parameters" option because it says it's not a motor available. When I hit "check compatibility" for coding I get "Number of compatible ECUs: 0". When I run an engine diagnostic I get "Number of ECUs answered: 0".

I've tried doing it with the vehicles off and vehicles on. I've turned the vehicles on to wake the ecu's then back off again and tried. I've tried the phones in normal mode as well as USB debugging mode. I've tried rebooting the phones as well.

I'm out of ideas on what to try here. Is it possible that neither of my BMW's are compatible with this app through both bluetooth and cable?

just buy a k+d can cable and code it with your pc easy.

Jamrockbwoy · 09-11-2014, 02:59 PM

send an email to bmwhat@ivini-apps.com. they are usually good at providing support and responses to questions

techwhiz · 09-11-2014, 04:17 PM

OP _What BT adapter do you have?
Third party ones don't work well.

MRobi · 09-14-2014, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by techwhiz

OP _What BT adapter do you have?
Third party ones don't work well.

I had the bmwhat adaptor. When it didn't work and I read about pre lci needing the cable I sold it and ordered the cable. It didn't work either so I emailed support with the log and he guaranteed blue tooth will work so I re ordered another bmwhat bt adaptor. So this time I'll keep both and troubleshoot with both on hand

techwhiz · 09-16-2014, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by IronRobi

I had the bmwhat adaptor. When it didn't work and I read about pre lci needing the cable I sold it and ordered the cable. It didn't work either so I emailed support with the log and he guaranteed blue tooth will work so I re ordered another bmwhat bt adaptor. So this time I'll keep both and troubleshoot with both on hand

Pre-LCI doesn't need a cable.
I have a 03/08 335i no issues.
Able to code everything the app supports using the BMWhat BT Adapter and paid version of the app.

fredcase · 03-12-2015, 09:09 PM

Mine is doing the same thing. Legitimate app and bmwhat bt adapter. Build date aug 07. Will read. Wont write. I have dinan stage 2. Does that lock the ecu out from. Bmwhat?

cdgatti · 03-13-2015, 04:09 PM

for those with connection problems - try the 'alternate connection' in the settings menu

fredcase · 03-13-2015, 11:13 PM

Still no dice.

slimxb8 · 03-14-2015, 03:13 PM

I cant code with BT Pre LCIe90 07.

All I can do is read diag and clear SES lights.

All of the parameters are not correct like it says oil temp is over 7000F. Junk app IMO for $54.

fredcase · 03-14-2015, 03:32 PM

I can read parameters np. I just cant code. Witch is primarily why i bout this app and dongle

1QuikWS6 · 03-15-2015, 12:29 PM

Something you guys need to realize is that the actual BMW true designation for Pre-LCI & LCI for the E9x series are quite different than what BMWhat calls Pre-LCI & LCI

BMWhat considers Pre-LCI any E9x car with Build Date BEFORE 03/2007
BMWhat considers LCI E9x car with Build Date AFTER 03/2007

And even after that they state it can vary depending on BMW model.

So when buying adapters, take this in to account. You have to use the BMWhat definition of Pre-LCI & LCI. IDK why they decided to call them the same thing because it only confuses people...

> You can also send email to BMWhat at following link with your info & their recommendation as to which to use - they answer emails same day as you send.

http://www.ivini-apps.com/contact.html

> Your Build Date can be found on the label affixed to the inside front DS door frame.

Here are the BMWhat charts for both Android & iPhone showing which BT or Cable Adapter is necessary:

fredcase · 03-15-2015, 08:44 PM

I have a build date of 06/07

I have the official bmwhat blue tooth adapter. Still can not code.

fredcase · 03-16-2015, 10:52 AM

After sending bmwhat a email last week they are not responding. Now i have to make a claim through paypal to get their attention. Total pita. Poor customer service. They waited a week after i paid to send the item also. Took 5 weeks to receive.

fredcase · 03-16-2015, 08:39 PM

They finally got back to me. Basically they are saying it works with some 07's past march, and some and some it does not work. Now i am fighting with them to pay for shipping to send the bluetooth back and send me a cable.

09-10-2014, 06:59 PM	#1
MRobi New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2014 335 M Performance Edition Join Date: May 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	BMWhat help Looking for some advice on getting this app to work. I've got an 08 pre-lci 335xi and an 08 X3. I've tried connecting both via bluetooth as well as through the bmwhat cable with an OTG adaptor. I've used 2 different samsung galaxy s3's and a galaxy note 2014 tablet. I'm sure to change the vehicle setting to the proper vehicle when testing. In all possible configurations I get the green check mark in the upper right hand corner and it says connected. I don't get the "parameters" option because it says it's not a motor available. When I hit "check compatibility" for coding I get "Number of compatible ECUs: 0". When I run an engine diagnostic I get "Number of ECUs answered: 0". I've tried doing it with the vehicles off and vehicles on. I've turned the vehicles on to wake the ecu's then back off again and tried. I've tried the phones in normal mode as well as USB debugging mode. I've tried rebooting the phones as well. I'm out of ideas on what to try here. Is it possible that neither of my BMW's are compatible with this app through both bluetooth and cable?
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03-12-2015, 09:09 PM	#7
fredcase Captain 261 Rep 776 Posts Drives: Bmw=trash Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Noyb iTrader: (1)	Mine is doing the same thing. Legitimate app and bmwhat bt adapter. Build date aug 07. Will read. Wont write. I have dinan stage 2. Does that lock the ecu out from. Bmwhat?
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fredcase Captain 261 Rep 776 Posts Drives: Bmw=trash Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Noyb iTrader: (1)	Still no dice.
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03-14-2015, 03:13 PM	#10
slimxb8 First Lieutenant 52 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00]	I cant code with BT Pre LCIe90 07. All I can do is read diag and clear SES lights. All of the parameters are not correct like it says oil temp is over 7000F. Junk app IMO for $54.
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03-14-2015, 03:32 PM	#11
fredcase Captain 261 Rep 776 Posts Drives: Bmw=trash Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Noyb iTrader: (1)	I can read parameters np. I just cant code. Witch is primarily why i bout this app and dongle
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03-15-2015, 12:29 PM	#12
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1627 Rep 8,495 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Something you guys need to realize is that the actual BMW true designation for Pre-LCI & LCI for the E9x series are quite different than what BMWhat calls Pre-LCI & LCI BMWhat considers Pre-LCI any E9x car with Build Date BEFORE 03/2007 BMWhat considers LCI E9x car with Build Date AFTER 03/2007 And even after that they state it can vary depending on BMW model. So when buying adapters, take this in to account. You have to use the BMWhat definition of Pre-LCI & LCI. IDK why they decided to call them the same thing because it only confuses people... > You can also send email to BMWhat at following link with your info & their recommendation as to which to use - they answer emails same day as you send. http://www.ivini-apps.com/contact.html > Your Build Date can be found on the label affixed to the inside front DS door frame. Here are the BMWhat charts for both Android & iPhone showing which BT or Cable Adapter is necessary: __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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03-15-2015, 08:44 PM	#13
fredcase Captain 261 Rep 776 Posts Drives: Bmw=trash Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Noyb iTrader: (1)	I have a build date of 06/07 I have the official bmwhat blue tooth adapter. Still can not code.
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03-16-2015, 10:52 AM	#14
fredcase Captain 261 Rep 776 Posts Drives: Bmw=trash Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Noyb iTrader: (1)	After sending bmwhat a email last week they are not responding. Now i have to make a claim through paypal to get their attention. Total pita. Poor customer service. They waited a week after i paid to send the item also. Took 5 weeks to receive.
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03-16-2015, 08:39 PM	#15
fredcase Captain 261 Rep 776 Posts Drives: Bmw=trash Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Noyb iTrader: (1)	They finally got back to me. Basically they are saying it works with some 07's past march, and some and some it does not work. Now i am fighting with them to pay for shipping to send the bluetooth back and send me a cable.
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