Dcan cable recommendations

[CNR]

Do I really need a £50 Bimmergeeks one or can I get one (cheaper) from eBay or Amazon?

Any recommendations?

Thanks

 

[javis20]

I just use a cheap Obd2 ebay cable with a toggle switch. Like this...

K+DCAN OBD2 Cable with Switch For BMW FTDI FT232RL Tools EDIABAS NCS Expert ISTA | eBay

K+DCAN USB Interface OBD2 Cable with Switch For BMW FTDI FT232RL Tools EDIABAS NCS Expert ISTA (INPA Compatible）. For E-Chassis Coding ,Includes Switch between K-Line & DCAN Protocols. Easily switch between older and newer models (K-Line or DCAN Protocol). ).

www.ebay.com

 

[CNR]

Thanks for the reply

 

[javis20]

FYI - Switch on a BMW K+DCAN OBD2 cable is used to toggle between K-Line (older models, roughly pre-03/2007) and D-CAN (newer models, post-03/2007) communication protocols.

Also, you will need an adapter to plug cable in your phone or tablet. https://www.amazon.com/USB-Adapter-...usb-a+female+otg+adapter+,aps,99&sr=8-11&th=1