[bubbahead]

Will this do all the same coding functions as the more expensive OBDLink MX ?

https://www.obdlink.com/products/obdlink-cx/

[LexxM3]

Since it's new, it won't be widely tested by users, but considering the explicit commitment that it's made for Bimmercode and the historically accurate assertions on the following page, it should work great.

https://bimmercode.app/adapters/

[jad03060]

Be careful...not all that work with say ANdroid work on iOS, and vice versa...no idea on that one.

[KrisZaba]

Originally Posted by bubbahead

Will this do all the same coding functions as the more expensive OBDLink MX ?

https://www.obdlink.com/products/obdlink-cx/

I’m not sure what the other one offered but I got the CX and was able to code everything I wanted. It also has its own app with live monitoring of a bunch of stuff. Very pleased with my purchase

[Mr.Pringle]

Originally Posted by KrisZaba

I’m not sure what the other one offered but I got the CX and was able to code everything I wanted. It also has its own app with live monitoring of a bunch of stuff. Very pleased with my purchase

Nice I also just ordered one of these, are all the modules available or are some of them grey?

[Mr.Pringle]

Answered my own question, the OBD CX came today all modules are codeable. Works great!

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by coffeelover696969

Is this still the best option for the 2021 x5 (g05)and bimmercode?

the OBDLink CX was the first adapter i purchased and used since it was made for BimmerCode. i just purchased and tried the MHD Tuning wifi adapter, and it's so much faster than the CX, so i'll likely be using the MHD from now on.

[LexxM3]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

i just purchased and tried the MHD Tuning wifi adapter, and it's so much faster than the CX, so i'll likely be using the MHD from now on.

… until it fails and will have to be opened to reseat a board or returned due a permanent software corruption (cannot be reset to factory).

I used to recommend the MHD Black adapter for a while and it is fast when it works, but it has been both hardware and software unreliable on two units, triggers alarm if left plugged in, and MHD customer support is incompetent at best — so as much as I enjoy the speed, I don't recommend MHD Black any longer.

Hoping someone will finally come up with a reliable and fast wifi adapter and it should really not be that hard, as it is simply a WiFi to Ethernet bridge, much simpler software-wise than the Bluetooth adapters (Ethernet is on separate pins on modern BMW OBDII connector).

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by LexxM3

… until it fails and will have to be opened to reseat a board or returned due a permanent software corruption (cannot be reset to factory).

I used to recommend the MHD Black adapter for a while and it is fast when it works, but it has been both hardware and software unreliable on two units, triggers alarm if left plugged in, and MHD customer support is incompetent at best — so as much as I enjoy the speed, I don't recommend MHD Black any longer.

Hoping someone will finally come up with a reliable and fast wifi adapter and it should really not be that hard, as it is simply a WiFi to Ethernet bridge, much simpler software-wise than the Bluetooth adapters (Ethernet is on separate pins on modern BMW OBDII connector).

ugh, i didn't know. thanks for the warning! the speed increase isn't worth possible corruption...

i never leave the adapter plugged in when not in use. prior to connecting to the MHD adapter and BimmerCode, i turn off all vehicle accessories and modules, disable "auto join" on my home wifi network, disable CarPlay prior to completely disabling bluetooth, and enable airplane mode. other than unreliable software/hardware, do you recall specific coding practices or steps that could prevent such corruption using the MHD adapter?

[LexxM3]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

ugh, i didn't know. thanks for the warning! the speed increase isn't worth possible corruption...

i never leave the adapter plugged in when not in use. prior to connecting to the MDH adapter and BimmerCode, i turn off all vehicle accessories and modules, disable "auto join" on my home wifi network, disable CarPlay prior to completely disabling bluetooth, and enable airplane mode. other than unreliable software/hardware, do you recall specific coding practices or steps that could prevent such corruption using the MHD adapter?

As much as I now dislike MHD, to be clear, I have never (to date) had any corruption of CAR SOFTWARE by MHD (or any other) adapter. The corruption I was referring to is the flash-stored configuration settings (wifi password, etc) in the MHD unit itself.

Your steps are as cautious as necessary and nothing more should be needed.

I would prefer to leave the OBDII adapter plugged in as it allows easy BimmerLink and other OBD apps live operations. That is possible with most of the supported Bluetooth adapters, but not with the MHD Black WiFi adapter because of: a) this excess parasitic current draw resulting in this alarm issue, and b) highly insecure WiFi setup of this adapter (quite unnecessarily and incompetently so). You can use an OBD switch (and I am), but that is somewhat complicated as well due to which wires are or are not connected on such switches and having to remember to manually turn it off before locking the car.

[JimVR4]

I might be wrong but I suspect the OBDLink MX+ is more expensive because it supports many more protocols that other brands need (ISO-9141, ELM for example) OBDLink CX seems to be specific to BMW and I know BMW uses CANBUS protocol.

I suspect there is no benefit for BMW users to purchase the more expensive MX+ version.

[bkalhor1]

Originally Posted by Mr.Pringle

Answered my own question, the OBD CX came today all modules are codeable. Works great!

Hi. I just ordered this adapter for the sole purpose of keeping my flaps open on my M50i. Is this a simple thing to do?

[RSnic]

Hi,
I have been using Bimmercode with MX+ OBD adapter. It works fine, but like all Bluetooth connections, it's slow.

I also have an ENET cable as I used it with my laptop to code my now retired F30. I read a post some time ago about using that cable with my phone. I got an Anker LAN to USB-C adapter (I have Samsung phone) off of Amazon. Gotta say, it works great-- bunches faster!

Be sure to check this post out: Bimmercode Android 11 https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1835310. I had been using the settings provided in Bimmercode

Hope that helps!

[F80_BK]

Originally Posted by bkalhor1

Hi. I just ordered this adapter for the sole purpose of keeping my flaps open on my M50i. Is this a simple thing to do?

I use OBD CX strictly for this single purpose as well (aside from coding when I need to). It works for the exhaust flap using BimmerLink app. But I’ve noticed I have to manually open up my iphone settings every time I start my car and navigate to the bluetooth settings and then click OBD CX in order for it to connect. Have you or anyone else figured out how to make the OBD CX automatically connect to BT when the car is started? Like how the regular bluetooth music functionality works. Its a minor inconvenience but would be nice to have it auto connect.

[FahrenFruede]

The original vendor, both come from the same original source, seems to claim they do the same things -- seems to, because they don't list specifically what CX will not do that the MX+ does do except the latter has higher speed processor and handles a larger list of proprietary signal protocols (*read) than the CX.

The idea behind the [mandated] buses was conformity of access. Space is left for new ideas, codes, and some makers vary from a standard set so it would be great if scan tool makers were totally clear about all their tools can do, their speeds, longevity, etc. Or they could market a similar tool for ~ twice the price and say it's better, faster, has more characters in the name (3 vs 2.) It may be, may be....

They don't seem to list whether either or both can program (*write) or access all functions/modules/code that can be accessed via the bus. Have been looking at these for a while and that is my (*maybe) 5% clearer understanding. Random clarifications will be gladly accepted.