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'coding' an E70 - can I use my old E53 ODB2 to usb connector?

Discuss your latest mods or ideas, and anything to do with the BMW X5 (E70).
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'coding' an E70 - can I use my old E53 ODB2 to usb connector?

Post by Waka » Mon Apr 11, 2016 11:16 am

As above, really. Just got an E70 and obviously want to 'tinker', update maps etc.  >:D

Trying to use my old BMW Scanner 1.4 cable (obviously with different software!) and I can't get it to work on my old netbook with windows xp.

Do I need a different kind of cable? K+DCAN? If so, can anyone recommend one they have used?

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Re: 'coding' an E70 - can I use my old E53 ODB2 to usb connector?

Post by kkx5 » Mon Apr 11, 2016 12:58 pm

'coding' an E70 - can I use my old E53 ODB2 to usb connector?
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Re: 'coding' an E70 - can I use my old E53 ODB2 to usb connector?

Post by Waka » Tue Apr 12, 2016 9:25 pm

Thanks, correct cable (hopefully!) ordered.

Have you done any coding on your E70?
Curr. - Silverstone II F85
Prev. - E70 4.0D M Sport
E53 3.0D Sport Facelift - Estoril Blue

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