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Carly connected?
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2020 3:32 pm
by Rocky-S
Just wondering if anybody has used one on there BMW? I’ve got a BlueDriver that’s not really any good for fault codes,or if anyone can recommend a code reader/scanner that’s good with BMW’s?
Re: Carly connected?
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2020 5:13 pm
by X5Sport
I’ve been using Carly for a few years on all of our BMWs. Seems to be OK. It correctly diagnosed a glow plug issue on the X6 and a brake pressure sensor on the E46. It shows a litany of issues on the F46 - probably not cleared as part of the PDI as none are affecting the car today.
Re: Carly connected?
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:08 am
by Alan Gunn
Works well i think plus you can do some coding with it as well.
Re: Carly connected?
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2020 2:30 pm
by Leslie
Carly is an annual subscription now isn't it ,used to be a one time payment.
Re: Carly connected?
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:32 pm
by X5Sport
Yes unfortunately it is
On the plus side in theory means better development and maintenance.
Re: Carly connected?
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:38 pm
by splang
Coding is poor - particularly on g05
Re: Carly connected?
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 2:05 pm
by Leslie
I think it can tell you car it has a new dpf fitted even though it hasn't as i believe bmw put some sort of timer in the software to limit dpf life and throw up warnings so id be tempted to buy it for that when need be .would pay for itself with one job. I had a code on my E70 sd I couldn't clear with a cheap code reader must check what it is again but i suspect it was the first dpf warning you get after about 135k going by what I've read.
