E90 - problem again
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detach8
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Re: E90 - problem again
One example is this:
ELM327 OBDII OBD2 Can Bus V1 5 Bluetooth Auto Car Diagnostic Interface Scanner | eBay
Leave it plugged in, and connect to it via Bluetooth. If I am not wrong iPhone has apps that can hook up to this, and you can read the temps. Look out for the ELM327 protocol support. That's what you need.
Update: Not sure if iPhone works w/Bluetooth (I know Android does) but I found this app called Engine Link, costs S$6.98. The description says it would work with ELM327 OBD devices over Wifi.
If you want the traditional USB->OBD2 cable, I can sell mine for $10 (need to plug to laptop to see) then I will go and buy the wireless ones to try.
Pls thank me for my useful post.
One example is this:
ELM327 OBDII OBD2 Can Bus V1 5 Bluetooth Auto Car Diagnostic Interface Scanner | eBay
Leave it plugged in, and connect to it via Bluetooth. If I am not wrong iPhone has apps that can hook up to this, and you can read the temps. Look out for the ELM327 protocol support. That's what you need.
Update: Not sure if iPhone works w/Bluetooth (I know Android does) but I found this app called Engine Link, costs S$6.98. The description says it would work with ELM327 OBD devices over Wifi.
If you want the traditional USB->OBD2 cable, I can sell mine for $10 (need to plug to laptop to see) then I will go and buy the wireless ones to try.
Pls thank me for my useful post.
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wt_know
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Re: E90 - problem again
will leave it plugged in drain battery power?
can use torque for android to read OBD2
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en
will leave it plugged in drain battery power?
can use torque for android to read OBD2
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en
detach8;957908 said:
detach8
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Re: E90 - problem again
Nah OBD will only supply power when ignition is on.
wt_know;957909 said:will leave it plugged in drain battery power?
can use torque for android to read OBD2
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en
Nah OBD will only supply power when ignition is on.
Re: E90 - problem again
When did you last change your water pump? If it is 50k km already, juz change it lah. That's my personal experience.wt_know;957885 said:problem solved - replace 4 x ignition coils & 4 spark plugs
mileage 80k
1st. valvetronic up lorry
2nd. ignition coil up lorry
based on trend, next item up lorry would be water pump
workshop advise me to watch out for overheating
but e90 has no temp gauge ... if water pump up lorry and on the road would be jialat
Darth Vader
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Re: E90 - problem again
my car have 82k mileage similar with yours.
your stories give me cold sweats.
my car have 82k mileage similar with yours.
your stories give me cold sweats.
wt_know;957932 said:80k mileage with original water pump ... not change yet
probably change the water pump in next servicing at 90k
Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: E90 - problem again
Are you going to service the gearbox ?
Are you going to service the gearbox ?
wt_know;957885 said:problem solved - replace 4 x ignition coils & 4 spark plugs
mileage 80k
1st. valvetronic up lorry
2nd. ignition coil up lorry
based on trend, next item up lorry would be water pump
workshop advise me to watch out for overheating
but e90 has no temp gauge ... if water pump up lorry and on the road would be jialat
wt_know
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Re: E90 - problem again
i don't know ... i pray and pray hope the gearbox can last until 100k-120k
if gearbox chui ... i will bite the bullet and change car ...
standard wear and tear items like valvetronic, ignition coil, water pump, fuel pump, oil gaskets, etc -- i'm ok to change
i don't know ... i pray and pray hope the gearbox can last until 100k-120k
if gearbox chui ... i will bite the bullet and change car ...
standard wear and tear items like valvetronic, ignition coil, water pump, fuel pump, oil gaskets, etc -- i'm ok to change
Red_Bean_Bun;957954 said:
Jason8822
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Re: E90 - problem again
My E60 gearbox lasted till 170k km and i changed it when i thought it was about time , not when it died
So ..... bmw gearbox may not be so fragile after all
wt_know;957978 said:i don't know ... i pray and pray hope the gearbox can last until 100k-120k
if gearbox chui ... i will bite the bullet and change car ...
standard wear and tear items like valvetronic, ignition coil, water pump, fuel pump, oil gaskets, etc -- i'm ok to change
My E60 gearbox lasted till 170k km and i changed it when i thought it was about time , not when it died
So ..... bmw gearbox may not be so fragile after all
Re: E90 - problem again
But changing a gear box valvebody and solenoid is about $3-$4k. Changing a new 3series now is $200-$300k. I think change car due to gearbox failure is more as a excuse due to back side itchy.
wt_know;957978 said:i don't know ... i pray and pray hope the gearbox can last until 100k-120k
if gearbox chui ... i will bite the bullet and change car ...
standard wear and tear items like valvetronic, ignition coil, water pump, fuel pump, oil gaskets, etc -- i'm ok to change
But changing a gear box valvebody and solenoid is about $3-$4k. Changing a new 3series now is $200-$300k. I think change car due to gearbox failure is more as a excuse due to back side itchy.
wt_know
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Re: E90 - problem again
haha ... backside itchy is very expensive indeed ...
waiting for pengful update ... after gearbox overhaul cannot travel >120 kmph
haha ... backside itchy is very expensive indeed ...
waiting for pengful update ... after gearbox overhaul cannot travel >120 kmph
TohTo;957989 said:But changing a gear box valvebody and solenoid is about $3-$4k. Changing a new 3series now is $200-$300k. I think change car due to gearbox failure is more as a excuse due to back side itchy.
canuck78
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Re: E90 - problem again
Just go to change the water pump as lifespan ar 80-100k, quite a cheap part to replace.
Just go to change the water pump as lifespan ar 80-100k, quite a cheap part to replace.
wt_know;957885 said:problem solved - replace 4 x ignition coils & 4 spark plugs
mileage 80k
1st. valvetronic up lorry
2nd. ignition coil up lorry
based on trend, next item up lorry would be water pump
workshop advise me to watch out for overheating
but e90 has no temp gauge ... if water pump up lorry and on the road would be jialat
canuck78
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Re: E90 - problem again
Can turn on hidden function to reveal water temp in e90 dashboard
Can turn on hidden function to reveal water temp in e90 dashboard
wt_know;957909 said:will leave it plugged in drain battery power?
can use torque for android to read OBD2
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en
