Best obd2 Cable & Software for E30 M52

[tbone455ci]

I have had my E30 M52B28 conversion connected to a mates Snap On Diagnostics with the 20 pin adapter and it all worked ok but I need to get my own OBD2 diagnostics now.

I have 2 different round 20 pin to 16 pin adapter cables. I have tried connecting both to my Torque OBD app on my phone by bluetooth but both cables will not connect with the ECU?

Torque app & bluetooth adapter works fine on a 2007 Ford Focus & VW golf VR6.

Does anyone know the best or cheapest way to connect OBD2 diagnostics to the E30 with M52 lump?

[Brianmoooore]

Search for 'OBD/ADS interface'.

[jimbom30cab]

Do they need a laptop with a RS232 port also Brian ?

[Brianmoooore]

Mine does, ( I use a Dell 630) but some claim, to work with USB.

[tbone455ci]

Cheers Brian

Found this on ebay, plus £9.99 for modified 20 pin adapter cable, seems like a good deal

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-OBD-Diagn ... 3f17d6b808

And Found this on amazon

[bimanut]

[quote="tbone455ci"]Cheers Brian

Found this on ebay, plus £9.99 for modified 20 pin adapter cable, seems like a good deal

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-OBD-Diagn ... 3f17d6b808

I brought the same lead but came with an adapter,it works upto a point ie resetting warning lights etc but not in depth of the programs.
As Brian says you will need an ADS type interface.I also need one I found two on eBay one without any casing over the board and one with both from the same place.in America

[Brianmoooore]

My interface looks identical to the one in these pics: http://www.one-stop-electronics.com/sho ... duct_id=17 and cost me around £16, IIRC.

[tbone455ci]

Thanks for all the info, been very helpful.

I found the same interface as yours Brian but $79, did you get yours of ebay for £16? Also found this on ebay £69 + p&p looks the same as well.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-INPA-OBD- ... 27fc13a503

Bimanut, does the cables and software you bought from ebay read the error codes or just reset service light etc?

Have you got a link to the ebay american ADS type interfaces?

[bimanut]

Yes the lead I already have works for resetting air bags lights and some error codes iirc
Couldn't get links up for the ads one cuz I'm rubbish at using this phone but here are the eBay item numbers
261213787804 (without cover)
261436615298 (with cover)
Hope this helps

[tbone455ci]

Cheers mate for ebay numbers

I will let you know how I get on, theres a lot of info on google was getting a bit f'ing confusing but Im beginning to understand it a little better now.....hopefully get it sorted soon.....