[Swampus]

Hi,
As per title which app is the better of the two? (IOS)
I understand I can code out the error that I am currently getting with a SOS malfunction (flat battery) common once the cold weather sets in I understand.

Also what's the best Bluetooth OBD2 adapter to pair up to it?

Or would it be better to just change the battery?
After some research I believe the part no is 84102447710.

I think the main stealers are asking around £60 for a gen battery but these can be purchased for £15+ off the usual sellers on the net.

2018 218i auto


Swamps

[lnlyssg]

They are for different purposes: Bimmerlink is for viewing stats, errors and clearing codes and Biimercode is for coding: changing settings. For your purpose it sounds like you would need Bimmerlink. Both are from the same developer and there's a list of recommended adapters at https://bimmercode.app/adapters/

[chowser51]

for battery, bimmerlink (and doing rear brakes to put the ebrake in service mode).
for coding, bimmercode.

buy both.
use both.

[Swampus]

Originally Posted by lnlyssg

They are for different purposes: Bimmerlink is for viewing stats, errors and clearing codes and Biimercode is for coding: changing settings. For your purpose it sounds like you would need Bimmerlink. Both are from the same developer and there's a list of recommended adapters at https://bimmercode.app/adapters/

Thanks Inlyssg, I thought they were both the same but with an added extra for the one asking a few more £'s, but I stand corrected so thanks very much.
I haven't decided what to do as of yet eg change the battery or try to code it out so a little more research to do



Swamps

[Swampus]

Originally Posted by chowser51

for battery, bimmerlink (and doing rear brakes to put the ebrake in service mode).
for coding, bimmercode.

buy both.
use both.

Thanks Chowser, as per previous post I haven't decided what to do as of yet eg change the battery or try to code it out so a little more research to do



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[Qsilver7]

You don't "code out" a battery. You do "code" it if you change the size or type. But if you simply replace it (a new battery) with the same size & type...then there's no need to code any changes because you didn't change anything that requires a new code. You simply register the new battery to start a new baseline (which is done with Bimmerlink).

[ctcarbonari]

+1 to what everyone else has said so far!

BimmerLink will let you easily check the state of charge of your battery. So, if you fully charge your battery (with a charger), then you'll be able to monitor it w/ your driving habits.

If you're getting an "increased discharge while stopped" error due to a parasitic drain, then it is likely that there will be a code stored telling you which circuit is involved (i.e. comfort access handles come to mind) - and BimmerLink will be able to retrieve stored BMW codes for you.

I use the OBDLinkCX bluetooth reader. There are many others out there that work just fine. I like the OBDLinkCX because it has a low power mode (i.e. "sleep" so doesn't trip alarm) and it is very small & compact so I can leave it plugged in 24/7 and open up my BimmerLink Dashboard to check fluid temps, pressures, etc all very quickly.