BMW (N55) Engine Analyzer Recommendations?

johnung · 09-02-2018, 08:56 PM

I'm looking for a BMW specific engine analyzer for my N55 engine so I can easily plug in to see and clear error codes and reset Check Engine Lights, and anything else that I might not know that would be useful. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Busa1 · 09-02-2018, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by johnung

I'm looking for a BMW specific engine analyzer for my N55 engine so I can easily plug in to see and clear error codes and reset Check Engine Lights, and anything else that I might not know that would be useful. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I've read a number of people on this board have recommended the Foxwell NT510 scanner.

cfm56d7b · 09-02-2018, 09:58 PM

Another vote for Foxwell NT510. Very reasonably priced at about $200 USD.

F32Fleet · 09-03-2018, 09:02 AM

Foxwell and perhaps Carly

IK6SPEED · 09-05-2018, 09:34 PM

Strange people keep mentioning the Foxwell NT510 when there are newer models

blakep8 · 09-05-2018, 10:57 PM

I have an Enet cable and I use my windows laptop and ISTA+... i found a cracked download so it was only $20 for the cable and I can read and clear every code

johnung · 09-08-2018, 10:30 AM

Does anyone have experience with Carly on their BMW? I like the idea of easy to use phone app, being able to easily upgrade software on my phone and no cables to deal with. Any comments are appreciated.

zinner · 09-09-2018, 08:18 AM

Carly is ok, but just be ready to be nickled and dimed over each feature. I think it's subscription now.

You can get a KD CAN USB cable or ENET (better if you have a laptop with ethernet) and get a copy of ISTA+ and ESYS.

F32Fleet · 09-09-2018, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Strange people keep mentioning the Foxwell NT510 when there are newer models

Other than the updated one with different buttons Isn't this Foxwell the only one which is BMW specific?

johnung · 09-09-2018, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by zinner

Carly is ok, but just be ready to be nickled and dimed over each feature. I think it's subscription now.

Yes, the software costs $60 which is renewable every year. The cost is steep. I'd be okay with $60 up front and $20 a year after that. I'm really looking at it as $60 to try it for a year. See if the features are worth it and if they do upgrades and enhancements to improve it or not over that time. Since it is on my phone I am more likely to use it more & more likely that the user interface will be easier to navigate, than a typical analyzer that I have to pull out, plug in and navigate a more cryptic interface that I don't use every day. Just my thought process at the moment.

johnung · 09-09-2018, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by johnung

Yes, the software costs $60 which is renewable every year. The cost is steep. I'd be okay with $60 up front and $20 a year after that. I'm really looking at it as $60 to try it for a year. See if the features are worth it and if they do upgrades and enhancements to improve it or not over that time. Since it is on my phone I am more likely to use it more & more likely that the user interface will be easier to navigate, than a typical analyzer that I have to pull out, plug in and navigate a more cryptic interface that I don't use every day. Just my thought process at the moment.

I just read some very very bad reviews on Amazon about Carly.

TreyR28 · 09-09-2018, 07:40 PM

I use the BimmerLink iOS app and a Vgate iCar Pro Bluetooth OBD adapter. It is capable of reading BMW specific codes, not just the generic OBD codes like some of the apps. Once you buy the app you get all features unlike iCarly.

The same developer also makes an app called BimmerCode where you can use preset codings (things like digital speed on dash and fold mirrors when locking) as well as change specific variables yourself. I used the advanced features to code the car to work with the bigger screen when I upgraded to the nav sized screen.

bradsm87 · 09-09-2018, 07:57 PM

You can't beat ENET cable and ISTA+

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