OBDII location

ttsidd · 11-28-2019, 02:56 PM

Getting ready to use the newly acquired vgate icar 2 along with the bimmercode app to turn on digital speedometer—any pics appreciated.

From the forum it seems there should be no issues...

sethwas · 11-28-2019, 08:49 PM

just above the trunk release button

it's vertically straight up.
(stick your head down there with your phone light on and you can't miss it)

Seth

hoxsie16 · 11-28-2019, 09:24 PM

The vgate is no longer recommended for use with Bimmercode. Check the Bimmercode Facs for a link to the recommended OBDII's. There have been problems using the Vgate with Bimmercode.

MassNerd · 11-28-2019, 09:49 PM

Great, just bought one of those based on recommendations on this forum...

ljason8eg · 11-29-2019, 03:02 AM

I've used the Vgate iCar Pro BLE 4.0 multiple times with Bimmercode with no issues.

Climate Changer · 11-29-2019, 10:24 AM

Vgate is no longer supported. I found out the hard way. Been using it for over a year with no issues. Then it messed up 2 head units. Do yourself a favor and buy another adapter.
Here are links to the my threads that I posted last week.

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1670900

https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1670853

https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1670844

DaleHeinz · 12-01-2019, 11:54 AM

Looks like I'll be tossing my vgate in the trash and picking up the OBDlink MC+ then. No need to risk an huge/expensive issue on a small cheap part. Haven't coded the car in a while and I'm glad I didn't hearing your issues. Thanks for the post.

rvt1000 · 12-13-2019, 08:31 PM

New here, looking at purchasing..... does Bimmercode read what the $5k dealer scanners do? Or do I have to take it in to have those read?

BlueGreen86 · 12-17-2019, 07:15 AM

BimmerCode only codes things. There is a sister app called BimmerLink that is more like what you are describing. I hope this helps!

P2 · 12-17-2019, 07:37 AM

I've been using Veepeak with no issues.

11-28-2019, 02:56 PM	#1
ttsidd New Member 4 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i xdrive Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	OBDII location Getting ready to use the newly acquired vgate icar 2 along with the bimmercode app to turn on digital speedometer—any pics appreciated. From the forum it seems there should be no issues... __________________ Thanks, Talha 2016 M235i xdrive, Esoteril Blue (bone stock, staggered setup)
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11-28-2019, 08:49 PM	#2
sethwas Second Lieutenant 135 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 228i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	just above the trunk release button it's vertically straight up. (stick your head down there with your phone light on and you can't miss it) Seth
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11-28-2019, 09:24 PM	#3
hoxsie16 Hoxsie16 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	The vgate is no longer recommended for use with Bimmercode. Check the Bimmercode Facs for a link to the recommended OBDII's. There have been problems using the Vgate with Bimmercode.
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11-28-2019, 09:49 PM	#4
MassNerd Second Lieutenant 171 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2019 M240i Coupe RWD Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: New England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M240i coup ... [0.00]	Great, just bought one of those based on recommendations on this forum...
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11-29-2019, 03:02 AM	#5
ljason8eg Enlisted Member 15 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I've used the Vgate iCar Pro BLE 4.0 multiple times with Bimmercode with no issues.
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11-29-2019, 10:24 AM	#6
Climate Changer Second Lieutenant 109 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2018 230i xdrive convertible Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 230i xdrive co ... [0.00] 2019 x3 [0.00]	Vgate is no longer supported. I found out the hard way. Been using it for over a year with no issues. Then it messed up 2 head units. Do yourself a favor and buy another adapter. Here are links to the my threads that I posted last week. https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1670900 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1670853 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1670844
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12-01-2019, 11:54 AM	#7
DaleHeinz First Lieutenant 221 Rep 314 Posts Drives: M240Xi Estoril Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Washington DC area iTrader: (1)	Looks like I'll be tossing my vgate in the trash and picking up the OBDlink MC+ then. No need to risk an huge/expensive issue on a small cheap part. Haven't coded the car in a while and I'm glad I didn't hearing your issues. Thanks for the post.
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12-13-2019, 08:31 PM	#8
rvt1000 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2070 M240ix Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	New here, looking at purchasing..... does Bimmercode read what the $5k dealer scanners do? Or do I have to take it in to have those read?
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12-17-2019, 07:15 AM	#9
BlueGreen86 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: 412 iTrader: (0)	BimmerCode only codes things. There is a sister app called BimmerLink that is more like what you are describing. I hope this helps!
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12-17-2019, 07:37 AM	#10
P2 First Lieutenant 53 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M-Sport eDrive 40 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NW Chicago Land iTrader: (0)	I've been using Veepeak with no issues.
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