10-07-2020, 10:05 AM | #1 |
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Coding via ENET Cable - the basics
After many hours of reading, I have decided to take the plunge and enter the world of coding...
I decided to go for bimmercode just to get familiarised and use ENET cable instead of wireless OBD... I went for an USB-C adapter just to make sure I could plug my laptop / iPad / laptop (when I decide to get started with E-SYS). I know I might sound like an ignorant but... how do you guys plug the ENET cable ? I mean I tried but it just does not seem to stick /fit properly. I mean, mine don't seem to fit properly and, once plugged, it's a- not recognized with bimmercode app on my Android phone (using USB-C adapter) and b- extremely difficult to unplug (I had to remove the cover to access the socket more comfortably because no matter how strong I'd try to pull, it would not disconnect. I reckon this is a very basic question but... let me know what I am doing wrong. Is there a specific technique ? I would not want to end up going to the dealer asking them to remove it for me... I'm adding a few picture of OBD connection in my car. Config: BMW X6 G06 MY20 ENET Cable + USB-C adapter Bimmercode via Android Phone (OnePlus Nord) with settings set on ENET Cable |
10-07-2020, 10:18 AM | #2 |
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It should be very straightforward and almost effortless to connect the cable to the port. Show is a picture of the cable you're using
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10-08-2020, 10:56 AM | #3 |
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Becuase of the shape of the port, it's either going to connect or it won't. You can't mess it up. You may be trying to "meathead" the plug and pushing it in further than it really needs to. It should only take a small amount of force to install and take out - maybe about 5 pounds or less.
As far as bimmercode not connecting - make sure you have it setup to use the enet adapter and not another adapter. My setup is enet to lightning because I have an iPhone - works every time. once you have the adapter plugged in, I always put the car in diagnostic mode - I don't think this is required anymore, but I do it anyway. To put the car in diagnostic mode simply press the start engine button 3 times (without having your foot on the break pedal). You should see "diagnostic mode" pop up at the bottom of the gauge cluster. |
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Thanks for your responses.
I really wish it was easy but I promise this is not plugging correctly. Here are the pictures of the cable I am using. I know this sounds dumb but I think I know how to plug a cable. Do you think I should contact BMW ? |
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10-09-2020, 10:36 AM | #5 |
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That shape doesn't look accurate to me. It should be shaped like this:
The one in your post has one side the is straight down and not on an angle.
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10-09-2020, 12:22 PM | #6 | |
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OP, please take and post CLEAR AND WELL LIT photos of your cable connector and of your car OBD port. .
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10-09-2020, 12:27 PM | #7 |
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Ahhh lol after seeing that lit photo the shape is indeed correct, but the issue seems to be coming from the round pins
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10-09-2020, 12:27 PM | #8 |
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Also, I don't believe we've had anyone report that USB-C to Ethernet adapters ever worked with Bimmercode and has not worked in my own testing. Lightning to Ethernet on iPhones works great, but USB-C to Ethernet on Android phones is unproven to work. USB-C to Ethernet on a Windows laptop should work fine for ESys, however.
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10-09-2020, 12:35 PM | #9 |
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Ok, I just noticed the car OBD pics in original post. Those are probably good enough quality to comment. The connector is as expected, no issue. But I think I am seeing the lock plastic deformed or damaged and that might be just enough to make for difficult insertion.
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10-09-2020, 12:38 PM | #10 |
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Thanks again for your responses and apologies for the picture - this is due to a cheap phone and bad lighting in the basement garage.
Just to avoid confusion, here is a picture of the cable from the seller. I purchased this cable on Amazon with this link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I understand this is untested before as far as bimmercode recognizing my car with the adapter but I believe the problem is actually due to the cable not being plugged *correctly* on the OBD part. On a side note: - I used to have this Cybex carseat sensorsafe dongle plugged in in the car before that. It was plugged in very simply but extremely difficult to unplug for some reason (I think there was a clip on the side preventing a simple pull to unplug). - Not that it matters but I went for the ethernet to USB-C adapter because it caters for many options (Laptop for ESYS, iPad Pro and Android phones...). I'm going to order a Ethernet to lightning once I'm able to actually plug the ENET cable properly. Thanks all for your help! |
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I notice the cable title on Amazon says 'F-series' but I went with what the bimmercode website itself recommended... i.e. using their link.
LexxM3 : do you think that the deformed/damaged side can be the issue ? It may make it slightly harder to plug but not impossible... no? |
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Yes, mechanical damage can cause a little trouble. The reason your last adapter was hard to unplug is because the damaged part is a lock and you likely didn't press on the right spot to unlock it. Hence the damage. At this point, get a decent flashlight, climb into the footwell, and observe the insertion directly to verify. I personally think it's the USB-C interface that doesn't work in Bimmercode on either Android or iPad Pro — has not (yet) been proven to work in past testing on either hardware, I believe.
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I'm due for service in November... maybe I'll wait until then to see if they'll try to plug their system there as well. Or just try again. I'll keep you all informed either way. |
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I wanted to make sure that all your populated socket pins were still the same as mine (nothing got pulled out) and they are. Also, your metal contacts all look fine as well (and notice that they are flat, not round, hence the comment about flat pins on the cable male pins — double check that). Here is my car connector. .
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this is good to know - thanks for taking the time and sharing your port's pictures - it is reassuring that I did not damage anything.
Will give it another try tomorrow and try to confirm that you're right about the USB-C adapter. |
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👍 It's also probably good to keep in mind that automotive is just short of marine, aerospace, and military — they all tend to design connectors for rough handling and rough environments.
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10-12-2020, 06:35 AM | #17 |
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A quick update to mention that the cable and the connection works now.
Interestingly enough, choosing ENET cable in the bimmercode option list does *not* work... I had to try with the ''black cable'' option. So we can confirm as well that using the ENET cable + ethernet to USB-C on iPad Pro works for Bimmercode. I'm still not feeling comfortable with the way the cable plugs into the OBD port of the car... Since there is no clip, I always fear it can get disconnected rather (too) easily. Thanks to those that helped me figuring things out! |
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Stumped into this post out of desperation, I am in the exact same situation as the OP (couple of years later!).
Config: BMW X6 G06 MY20 ENET Cable + USB-C adapter The same ENET cable is working fine on my 2014 F02, however, on my G06 it just does not fit properly. I am starting to think there is something about the port itself in the car. |
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I know this thead has outdated info, but the Ethernet-to-USC-C adapter works perfectly with BimmerCode. I have been using it to code my X5's using my iPad Pro.
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Also, make sure to enable "Ethernet Tethering" on your phone (under connections on Android). Then the USB to ethernet cable connection should light up.
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Probably not going to add much to this conversation but I use Ethernet/USB-C on my Android phone (Samsung galaxy S21 ultra) and Android tablet (Galaxy Tab S7) with Bimmercode and it works seamlessly everytime.
Just need to put the device into flight mode first and then enable the ethernet setting. I always put the car in diagnostic mode as well.
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