BMW OBD

[Julian64]

Anyone know of any special modes and pids that are specific to BMW rather than just the standard ones.


Think this'll be one of those threads that die a death :) but worth a try I guess to find the most switched on BMW owner.

[agent006]

Am i barking up the wrong tree if i point you in the direction of the makers of VAG-COM, who are developing a similar system for BMWs at the moment?

[Julian64]

Inope, but I believe vag-com is a fairly basic look at the obd codes. Carsoft would be much closer software.

But I am looking for the code definitions rather than a turnkey written piece of software

[Julian64]

And bump, am a little dissapointed and surprised this type of thread seems to get lost and ignored amongst the 'wot colours my car' threads.

I believe half the car problems on this thread could be sorted without resort to the dealers if this information was more widely known.

[clubsport]

I would suggest you go to one of the more dedicated BMW forums.

If it is any help, on www.rs246.com ,,, there are many posts where experts translate codes from VAG.com.

[agent006]

Julian64 said:

but I believe vag-com is a fairly basic look at the obd codes.

It's pretty much a complete replica of the VW diagnostic tools. Can set all parameters on the ECU.

Everything i know about audi codes has been gleaned from some hardcore googling (usually late at night, but that's not important right now).

[Julian64]

But (correct me if I have this wrong) Vag-COM is not compatible with BMW, and the codes don't translate to DS2.

[agent006]

Correct, but BIM-COM (i think) is about to be released. A BMW version of vag com. www.ross-tech.com/bim-com/comingsoon.html