Carly for BMW Pro

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Carly for BMW Pro

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Carly. regular updates and enhancements. Good product.

 

Autel md802 works well for me. $200

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Does the Autel clear and resolve error codes?
Doe it have the ability to add a tune to the car?
Thanks,
Gene

 

Carly pro all the way. It's the easiest and quickest to use. For diagnostics and coding. I actually took it with me when I test drive a used car to double check everything was legit.

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Hands down Carly. For less than $200 you can get all modules and do battery registration and other cool and useful coding. It does an exhaustive error checking at a level of many modules, not just engine codes. you can clear and also real-time monitor many parameters.

 

Question: Can Carly be used with a laptop? Or, does it have to be used with smart phone, only.

 

Smart phone only. Apple or Android, take your pick ***128521;

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anyone here have a link to a good site I can purchase Carly?Thanks

 

Read your PN.

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Hi all,

Thanks for the replies.

Since I posted the original questions I have spent a lot of time researching for a good BMW specific OBD2 scanner.

As many of you mention, Carly is one of the top choices. One thing that people need to keep in mind is that you need the Carly adapter plus the Carly Pro app which costs about $60. Several important features such as battery registration and service reset are additional purchases.

There are also a few other scanners work wonders in BMW cars such as the Foxwell scanner (same price range as Carly) or the Autel Maxidas (professional level/for all car makes).

If anyone is trying to find out what's the best scanner for BMW, I strongly recommend that you read this comprehensive article. Hands on video reviews of different BMW scanners. Pros and Cons etc.

Best Scanners for BMW Diag and Coding

Thanks again for all your help.
You guys are awsome.

 

That article has Carly as #1. Makes sense because it is the one that provides you the best overall value for users like us. As mentioned in my original reply and this article, even if you pay for all the hardware and add-ons you are around $200, which is a very good deal considering all the things you can do.
BTW, you don't have to get all add-ons at once, your initial investment will be around $100 for the adapter and the software.

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Best place to buy Carly? Please let me know. Would like to get one.

Thanks a bunch fellas

 

Best place to buy Carly? Please let me know. Would like to get one.

Thanks a bunch fellas

E bay or just go right to there web page. Then the full unlocked app is I believe 60 bucks. But we'll worth it.

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Selling on Amazon too, that's where I got mine last month. For the US - I imagine that it might be similar for Canada.

 

Carly charges more for extra options correct?

Its the physical obd blue tooth dongle, then its X amount per option you want to use correct?

so the free app ends up costing 200$? is that what i got from this?

 

Carly charges more for extra options correct?

Its the physical obd blue tooth dongle, then its X amount per option you want to use correct?

so the free app ends up costing 200$? is that what i got from this?

Yes all in all it is. But it's worth it. Can do so much more with it and it is also good for newer models. So you don't need to buy another. When I got mine they told me it was good for E60 and F10 series. Can do more with F series like open close exhaust flaps, stop and go turn off all with a simple selection and run diagnostics as many times as you want before you get a charge..

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Is this it for Android?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0187HPAOS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A14BT59XZ1JDDR&psc=1

What else do I need to buy for the most basic stuff? I just want to reset the "restraint malfunction" light that just went on, for now.

 

Yes that is the one I have. You get that then have to download the app. Your best bet is to pay for the full use of it. There Is so much you can do. That obd2 dungle also works for the F body style aswell as the E60

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Has anyone tried this one? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYUZNR8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3K5TG7CZTL4SK&psc=1

I read good things about it.

 

Stupid question ... I have an ELM bluetooth reader and the other day I tried to use it on my E60 for fun. Carly does not want to start up, it is at the beginning portion where it says please wait and a lot of verbage.. but it never goes to 100% after quite a while. I emailed carly with no response yet. I know the dongle works since torque connects and runs right away.. any idea?

I'm in no real rush since I did all my programming through INPAs etc on my laptop a year or two ago, but thought it would be neat to see it on my android phone with the ELM adapter (I used it for some other manufacturer cars to get codes)

 

I ran into exactly the same problem. I first blamed the adapter as faulty and the eBay seller actually sent another. Same problem. I bought another cheaper model just for the hell of it - same problem.
Odd a couple of times Carly seemed to link up and start code check but it spat out 38 different error codes. I actually eMailed this to Carly for advice but their response was along the lines of "Oh you need to buy the Pro Version and we are working hard on so many new features."

In researching INPA and getting an OBD2 connection cable I discovered some E60/E61 actually have 2 pins of the OBD2 port swapped!! It depends which year and how BMW were doing their own diagnostics. I forget details now (this was 2 years ago). BUT the upshot is that it seems the ELM connectors will not work in the car.

 

I have Carly. Wish there was something else. It requires a subscription service which really pisses me off. It does fine with reading codes and clearing them. However the coding function is suspect. Car hasn't been right since I did some coding. Randomly lock and unlocks. Randomly rolls the driver side window down. If I wash the car with the key in my pocket it periodically locks and unlocks the doors (thankfully it hasn't rolled down any windows.

I just bought it. $85 for the adapter. $60/yr for subscription.
I complained to iCarly about the subscription and they bragged about everything they are working on. But I only have one car and I really don't care what they are adding for other vehicles.

 

as far as scanners go...

autel beats snap on hands down.. you have no idea what it feels like to buy a 5,000$ scan tool rig only to be told 14 months later that its another 1,800$ to update,

autel offers life time upgrades, We sold off our snap on solus for a autel maxisys, couldn't be happier

anyway... that's the 3-5 thousand dollar scan tool range.. I dont see you guys doing that.. BUT i can tell you that if your a bmw guy you should probably have a creator scanner

bmw scan tool module communication (non coding) worth the 50$ or so... hands down.. even though i have expensive scan tools.. i keep this cheap scan tool in the car

your next best option if you want spend a little more money is buying a normal regular obd2 scan tool..

like a 500$ mk808 which is something that will communicate with every car that was made after 1996.... this is something more of a investment.. unless you plan on dieing soon or not owning another car,
one time investment for a scan tool that will talk to every car on the road,

regardless of what you want to do .. spending some cash on a good scan tool isnt a bad idea anymore.. OBD2 isnt going away any time soon..


and dont tell me its to much.. Im still rocking a samsung note, people go out and spend 900$ on phones.. so 2-500 dollars for a scan tool isnt that bad

 

Rain Sensor

I just had my windshield replaced - need to reset the rain sensor. Does Carly do this or will I need INPA with a cable?

2010 528i xDrive, E60.

 

I just had my windshield replaced - need to reset the rain sensor. Does Carly do this or will I need INPA with a cable?

2010 528i xDrive, E60.

I don't recall seeing that option in Carly...

 

Just ordered the Creator C110 C110+ V5.2 Airbag ABS SRS Diagnostic Fault Trouble Code Scanner Reader for BMW from Amazon. Can't wait to clear that stupid Passenger Restraint Malfunction light. It's so annoying.

 

Clearing Codes - Scanner - Passenger Restraint



So - Did this tool work for you to clear that code/light? Curious

 

BimmerLink: this is a well done fault code app for iPhone, inexpensive and clean/intuitive interface. Recently updated so all information in English language. About 50 bucks for app and OBD II wi-fi device—-no subscription required But oops, only reads F and G Series cars.


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Do you need a computer to use the Creator C110 scanner.
If so will it work with Apple and PC?
Looks like it comes with a CD.

 

I've got an Actron CP9690 (Bosch) from 5 years ago I bought for another vehicle. It's reading any codes I've had so far with no problems.

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Does it support obd1 too? I need both obd1 and obd2 support scanner.

 

I have the Bimmergeeks Protool. Works off my android phone with a $20 K+D cable from Amazon. Program cost $120 and constantly has updates for more functions. It will capture live data and apparently allows for module programming though I haven't needed that function. (yet)

 

I have them all... so far the best and easiest is the nt510 *which is the schaben tool

I have found that a lot of you guys dont need the strait up admin function capability's of programs like INPA, IsTa and riengold

 

I have found that a lot of you guys dont need the strait up admin function capability's of programs like INPA, IsTa and riengold

I would have worded that "a lot of you guys SHOULDN'T HAVE"... ;-)

 

well.. its hard to say you dont know what tf your doing, with out coming off like a Dick lol

 

If Foxwell is a contender, consider the NT530, but if you get the NT510, make sure it's the NT510 Elite.