Reddit reviews OBDLink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner for iPhone, Android, and Windows
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Turn your iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC into a professional-grade diagnostic scan toolRecommended adapter for FORScan, Torque, BimmerCode, Dashcommand, AlfaOBD, Carista and many moreEnhanced OEM support for Ford, GM, Mazda, Nissan/Infinity, Toyota/Lexus/Scion, Honda, Hyundai, KiaClear Check Engine Light and get more live parameters (ABS, SRS, TPMS, etc) than any other scannerOver-voltage and battery drain protection, firmware updates
If you do decide to code, here's the ODB I purchased. https://www.amazon.com/OBDLink-Bluetooth-Professional-Grade-Diagnostic-Performance/dp/B07JFRFJG6
Another point I'd make about getting a 2015 now. When I purchased mine, it still had three months left of BMW warranty. I immediately took mine to the dealer and got any warranty work done. You won't have that option with a 2015 now. Just food for thought. I'm out of warranty and not worried. It's a very well made car.
I got this OBDLINK MX+ or you can get the somewhat cheaper OBDLINK LX. I would have gotten the LX but I needed the MX+ for my application.
Good to know about the charge time, I was thinking I would stick around the charger for closer to an hour anyway since my destination has no level 3 chargers nearby.
I found myself in a bit of analysis paralysis in picking an OBD2 dongle that will work with my Bolt. I found myself stressing over stories of dead 12v batteries and error codes.
I was thinking about this green scantool but then I noticed this black scantool mx+ explicitly says " plus advanced Ford & GM vehicle networks (MS-CAN and SW-CAN) ". I kind of got stuck trying to discern the difference and what one I would need.
what sort of 'fancy scanner'? I have a cheapo bluetooth model, which clears the code alright, but doesn't give me the TPS voltage... here is another one that claims to to GM-LAN and ABS ...and off to another topic I go, sorry, maybe I should repost. ;p https://www.amazon.com/OBDLink-Bluetooth-Professional-Grade-Diagnostic-Performance/dp/B07JFRFJG6
$80 and a phone/tablet to display the data. It should provide the same data on all gen5 models, mine is 19 Off Road Premium
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For BimmerCode to work properly, you need to get a "good" BT OBD2 reader. I have the OBDLink MX+ (https://www.amazon.com/OBDLink-Bluetooth-Professional-Grade-Diagnostic-Performance/dp/B07JFRFJG6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=obdlink+mx%2B&qid=1564401419&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1) which is $79.99. However, it's worth it imho as it's super fast when reading values (which is a must when you start adding upgrades to your engine). You *could* go with a cheaper one, but it's a crap shoot if the programming will take or not due to the cheaper ones dropping packets and such. This is very much a "you get what you pay for" situation.
As for what to code, at a minimum I do comfort access close (you push and hold the door handle button or the keyfob lock to have all the windows close automatically), turn off "corrected" speed on the digital and analog speedometers, 3 blinks for turn signals and enable the double-blink style hazard lights. I also tweak all the welcome lights to be "soft on". I don't have the navigation package in my wife's R60, so I don't know what I would do there or what is available in BimmerCode.
Another thing to learn would be the expert codes. You can find a LOT of information over on NAM: https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/3rd-gen-faqs/321561-bimmercode-app.html A lot of the codes there only apply to the 3rd gen Minis, but there are a lot that also apply to the 2nd gens.