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Alternative method via AppStore:
1. If this error occurs from time to time, try selecting ATWM option under advanced connection settings. - No connection: If adapter & protocol settings are correct and app still cannot connect to the car try force stop all diagnostic applications in application manager (including bimmer-tool) or restart the phone and try to connect again. - Approximate location: In theory, it is possible to find approximate location using Bluetooth, however this app does not read/use location.
2. Connect the phone to the adapter's WiFi. 4) Start the app, go to 'Car' and choose model and year. 5) Go to 'Connection' and choose connection type, adapter type and communication protocol.
3. ENET cable connections you need additionally USB-C to Ethernet adapter. - ELM327 Bluetooth: Bluetooth connection may be slower than USB.
4. Search for Bluetooth devices and pair the adapter with the phone (PIN is usually 0000 or 1234). * Wifi: Turn mobile data transmission off.
5. Connection using a wireless ELM adapter may not be possible. - Engine 'No response' error in cars up to 2007 and BT/Wifi adapter.
6. You can find our address at the bottom of the page. * USB: Connect adapter to the phone using USB-OTG cable.
7. Wireless ELM adapter connection with cars below 2008 may not be possible or not all functions may be available.
8. For cars below model year 2008 application functionality is limited and K+DCan USB cable connection is recommended.
9. For models below 2008 and e46/e39/e83/e53 the app requires K+DCan cable connection and only engine ECU is supported.
10. On some devices mobile data transmission needs to be disabled to use WiFi adapter.
11. Important: This application requires a reliable OBD adapter. - K+D-Can USB: This is recommended and most reliable adapter.
12. It may not work with older engines. More info below. - ELM327 WiFi: Like ELM Bluetooth connection may be less stable.
13. bimmer-tool allows to read & clear fault codes, request DPF regeneration, read engine live data and much more in BMW cars.