Carly OBD : What do I need to buy please?

[Tango22]

Morning all, who here has a Carly OBD? Thinking of buying one for my 2006 Z4 2.5 as I'd like to customise a few things like indicators coming on when unlocking, fold hood back up off the fob etc. On the Carly do I just need to purchase the OBD reader for £124.90? I'm sure I read somewhere that you also have to pay a subscription fee too?

Cheers!

 

[davidmudley12]

You need a subscription is you want all the features (about £70/yr if I recall correctly), otherwise there is a free version with some limited functionality (the website should detail the differences)

 

[bigwinn]

I picked up the adaptor on here- think someone had one for sale a while back

I then used the full subscription which gave access to all brands- as I had a few cars i needed to use it for

Useless on Citroen, Volvo

So buy the BMW specific subscription which is excellent, you can code a lot on an 06 car

 

[kis]

I think the outlay is quite expensive, unless you know you'll be using it lots. I've found myself using the c310 more, even though I've got Carly. But obviously if you're doing "coding" then you'll need carly or similar. A standard scan tool won't cut it

 

[Ruofdez]

Pain in the arse they switched to a subscription model. I'd have got one otherwise. If anyone is in the Southampton/Hants area and has one I'd be happy to pay something to code a couple of features...

 

[kis]

I made a thread in the forum services, I haven't updated the first page, but the content is there, even if now its a little dated

 

[enuff_zed]

Well there have been roof motor parties in the past.
Maybe time for a Carly party?

 

[Argyll Andy]

Maybe time for a Carly party?

You’re too vain to attend one of those, you’d probably think it was all about you :wink:

 

[enuff_zed]

Maybe time for a Carly party?

You’re too vain to attend one of those, you’d probably think it was all about you :wink:

Brilliant!
How did you dig that one out?

 

[Scubaregs]

Maybe time for a Carly party?

You’re too vain to attend one of those, you’d probably think it was all about you :wink:

Brilliant!
How did you dig that one out?

An Itsty bitsy spider told him.

 

[Ruofdez]

I made a thread in the forum services, I haven't updated the first page, but the content is there, even if now its a little dated

Nice one I'll check it out thanks.

 

[Argyll Andy]

Maybe time for a Carly party?

You’re too vain to attend one of those, you’d probably think it was all about you :wink:

Brilliant!
How did you dig that one out?

Very broad and eclectic taste in music

 

[bigwinn]

Maybe time for a Carly party?

You’re too vain to attend one of those, you’d probably think it was all about you :wink:

Brilliant!
How did you dig that one out?

Shots fired

 

[Tango22]

Okay, so I think I've managed to pick up a used Carly ODB from a Z4 group member on FB. Now I presume I need to download the Android app and pay for the subscription. Am I right in thinking there are two levels of subscription - one for around £59 for BMW only and one for 'all cars' which is more expensive?

Also, has anyone posted or seen a list of what coding options Carly can provide? Ta!!

 

[kis]

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=97818

As I said, still need to update it fully. But check the first page, and then the last 2 or 3 pages.

 

[Tango22]

Thanks m8, much appreciated!!

 

[gingertosser]

Hello mate, I come from Basingstoke and have a veepeak you can use....I don't know if it does the indicator roof thingy but you welcome to try.....I don't want your money .

 

[Tango22]

Thanks for the generous offers, folks! I'm in Scotland but I've bought a used Carly unit now so will look forward to trying it out and report back with how it goes.