User friendly/inexpensive way to pull codes

Brandon08_328 · 03-23-2018, 10:20 AM

Hey guys!

So this morning I had some trouble with my car, it stalled at a light and set off the CEL, DSC, and brake light (all in yellow), and I need a user friendly and inexpensive way to pull the codes to figure out what's wrong. I've got a cheap Actron OBD-II scanner but have been told this will not help with the manufactuer specific codes. Any info would be great! Thanks!

kckirch · 03-23-2018, 11:06 AM

if you access the check control option either from the BC stalk or if iDrive it is in there as well. Just select "Check Control" and then hold down the BC button and a CC-ID code should appear.

If not purchasing a cheap cable from ebay should work and view codes with INPA. People say not to buy a cheap one, but mine was $20 on amazon and had 0 problems.

cjdzombie · 03-23-2018, 11:07 AM

I use the Carly for BMW app. It will pull BMW codes. You can also use the Torque Pro app. Both work with bluetooth adapters, but sometime the Carly app only likes their proprietary bluetooth adapter. Auto stores will pull codes for free, but not sure if they can read the BMW specific codes.

Brandon08_328 · 03-23-2018, 11:41 AM

Thanks for your replies fellas!

I don't have a laptop, so through the phone is going to be the best route for me. Guess I should have mentioned that and the fact that I don't have idrive in the first post. So between the two, Carly or Torque, which would you go with?

Seems like Torque Pro and a Bluetooth adapter would be the least expensive route. Will it work with any Bluetooth adapter?

IllSic_Design · 03-23-2018, 11:55 AM

Download MHD flash tune app, pretty sure you can use it to check codes without buying a tune

cjdzombie · 03-23-2018, 12:03 PM

MHD will work, but a cable will be necessary. I found this app on Google Play. It claims to scan for BMW specific codes.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...deep_obd&hl=en

lnxguy · 03-24-2018, 09:25 AM

$5 elm bluetooth adapter and torque lite. Doesn't get any cheaper.

Brandon08_328 · 03-24-2018, 09:34 AM

That's exactly what I'm going with!

Now I just gotta figure out what's wrong with this damn thing.

03-23-2018, 10:20 AM	#1
Brandon08_328 New Member 10 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	User friendly/inexpensive way to pull codes Hey guys! So this morning I had some trouble with my car, it stalled at a light and set off the CEL, DSC, and brake light (all in yellow), and I need a user friendly and inexpensive way to pull the codes to figure out what's wrong. I've got a cheap Actron OBD-II scanner but have been told this will not help with the manufactuer specific codes. Any info would be great! Thanks!
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kckirch Enlisted Member 7 Rep 42 Posts Drives: Blacked Out E90 Join Date: May 2017 Location: California iTrader: (0)	if you access the check control option either from the BC stalk or if iDrive it is in there as well. Just select "Check Control" and then hold down the BC button and a CC-ID code should appear. If not purchasing a cheap cable from ebay should work and view codes with INPA. People say not to buy a cheap one, but mine was $20 on amazon and had 0 problems.
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cjdzombie First Lieutenant 76 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i xDrive, M Sport Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	I use the Carly for BMW app. It will pull BMW codes. You can also use the Torque Pro app. Both work with bluetooth adapters, but sometime the Carly app only likes their proprietary bluetooth adapter. Auto stores will pull codes for free, but not sure if they can read the BMW specific codes. __________________ 2011 E92 335i xDrive M-Sport MHD 93 Stage 2+ \| xHP Stage 3 \| xDelete \| Catless Downpipe \| Phoenix Racing Intercooler \| ARM CP \| AFE Drop In Filter
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Brandon08_328 New Member 10 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your replies fellas! I don't have a laptop, so through the phone is going to be the best route for me. Guess I should have mentioned that and the fact that I don't have idrive in the first post. So between the two, Carly or Torque, which would you go with? Seems like Torque Pro and a Bluetooth adapter would be the least expensive route. Will it work with any Bluetooth adapter? Last edited by Brandon08_328; 03-23-2018 at 11:48 AM..
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IllSic_Design Colonel 2124 Rep 2,758 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	Download MHD flash tune app, pretty sure you can use it to check codes without buying a tune
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03-23-2018, 12:03 PM	#6
cjdzombie First Lieutenant 76 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i xDrive, M Sport Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	MHD will work, but a cable will be necessary. I found this app on Google Play. It claims to scan for BMW specific codes. https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...deep_obd&hl=en __________________ 2011 E92 335i xDrive M-Sport MHD 93 Stage 2+ \| xHP Stage 3 \| xDelete \| Catless Downpipe \| Phoenix Racing Intercooler \| ARM CP \| AFE Drop In Filter
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lnxguy Lieutenant Colonel 357 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: 2009 335D Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Barrie iTrader: (1)	$5 elm bluetooth adapter and torque lite. Doesn't get any cheaper. __________________ '09 335D
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03-24-2018, 09:34 AM	#8
Brandon08_328 New Member 10 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	That's exactly what I'm going with! Now I just gotta figure out what's wrong with this damn thing.
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