How to use BT Scanner?

My135 · 12-16-2011, 02:20 PM

I hope this is not a dump question. After I connect the BT scanner to the ODB II port and my laptop and launch the application, do I need to start the motor or just turn on the car (all warning lights on) without car running to activate the scan and how to export the log? Please help and thanks.

Ihave1 · 12-18-2011, 10:18 AM

The engine doesn't have to be running. Just the warning lights like you said.

Dackelone · 12-18-2011, 10:46 AM

I think for the first time you hook up the BT tool... you will need an internet connection to register the cable. After that you do not need a WLAN connection.

I have used my BT tool with the engine off or on. You can click to save this session(at the beginning) which lets you look at the data later on. Without your laptop hooked up to the car.

BT's user guide...

http://www.bavariantechnic.com/BMWManual.pdf

and thier help page...

http://www.bavariantechnic.com/support.aspx

Dackel

My135 · 12-19-2011, 08:54 AM

Thanks.

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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	How to use BT Scanner? I hope this is not a dump question. After I connect the BT scanner to the ODB II port and my laptop and launch the application, do I need to start the motor or just turn on the car (all warning lights on) without car running to activate the scan and how to export the log? Please help and thanks. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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12-18-2011, 10:18 AM	#2
Ihave1 Private First Class 42 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC, USA iTrader: (1)	The engine doesn't have to be running. Just the warning lights like you said.
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12-18-2011, 10:46 AM	#3
Dackelone European Editor 10589 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	I think for the first time you hook up the BT tool... you will need an internet connection to register the cable. After that you do not need a WLAN connection. I have used my BT tool with the engine off or on. You can click to save this session(at the beginning) which lets you look at the data later on. Without your laptop hooked up to the car. BT's user guide... http://www.bavariantechnic.com/BMWManual.pdf and thier help page... http://www.bavariantechnic.com/support.aspx Dackel
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12-19-2011, 08:54 AM	#4
My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Thanks. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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