To do this, you will need to use a certain adapter for your cable – depending on the device that you want to connect it with. The latest versions of BMW diagnostic and coding tools these days allow for WiFi and Bluetooth connection from mobile Android phones/tablets or iOs devices to your vehicle, however, you can still use your cable adapter for coding if you want to. Originally, BMW coding is done using Windows computers – but the recent developments in mobile apps and software have made it possible to do coding on Android phones and tablets and iPhone, iPad, and Macbook devices. Mini – Z3: R50/R52/R53/R55/R56/R57/R58/R60/R61īMW Motorbikes HOW TO USE CABLE ADAPTERS FOR BMW CODING ON ANDROID AND IOS DEVICES? Below is the list of compatible BMW models for the K+DCAN cable adapter: Just like the K-Line cable adapter, K+DCAN cable is used for coding BMW E-chassis. You can buy the K+DCAN cable on :Īffiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

It can also be used with INPA, ISTA, ISTA+ (Rheingold or ISTA/D), DIS, EDIABAS, NCS Expert, Progman, Carly for BMW, and many other BMW diagnostic and coding software. It normally has a switch to flip between the older models with the K-Line interface (1998-2007) and the newer models with the DCAN interface (2007-2018+). The K+DCAN cable functions the same as the K-Line cable but it comes with an added feature to use the cable on BMW models from 2007 to the newer models. Z-series – Z3: E36/E37/E38, Z4: E85/E86 up to 03/2007īMW Motorbikes WHEN TO USE THE K+DCAN CABLE FOR BMW CODING?

The K-Line cable adapter is used for coding BMW E-chassis models from 1996-2007. You can buy the K-Line cable on :Īffiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The K-Line cable is compatible with most of the leading BMW diagnostic and coding software, such as INPA, ISTA, ISTA+ (Rheingold or ISTA/D), DIS, EDIABAS, NCS Expert, Progman, Carly for BMW, and many others. Unlike the ENET cable, the K-Line cable has a USB interface to connect to the USB port of your computer and a K-line OBD interface with 7-8 bridged pins to connect to the OBD port of your vehicle. The K-Line cable is mainly used for coding BMW models from 1996-2007 that were equipped with the K-Line interface. I8 – all variants WHEN TO USE THE K-LINE CABLE FOR BMW CODING? Mini – Z3: 2014+ Mini Cooper (all variants with iDrive controller) Below is the list of compatible BMW models for the ENET cable: The ENET cable is the main adapter used for F-chassis BMW coding.

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