JB4 questions regarding OBD CONNECTOR?

lsturbointeg · 02-02-2018, 01:38 AM

Any issues with not using the OBD CONNECTOR for a JB4 on my 535i? I have a chance to get a JB4 but without the OBD CONNECTOR so I'm trying to understand the issues i may run into without it? Appreciate any help on this from my fellow members as tuning is all new to me

5soko · 02-02-2018, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Any issues with not using the OBD CONNECTOR for a JB4 on my 535i? I have a chance to get a JB4 but without the OBD CONNECTOR so I'm trying to understand the issues i may run into without it? Appreciate any help on this from my fellow members as tuning is all new to me

I would purchase it.. the obd connector not only adds in dash features like map changing and boost gauge etc, it also gives the jb4 alot more parameters to work with and safety nets..

AZ-MCRacer · 02-02-2018, 11:39 AM

Also, the OBD connection is required for all new firmware. The old posi-tap Can-Bus tap is no longer supported.

lsturbointeg · 02-02-2018, 01:41 PM

Do you guys know around how much the OBD CONNECTOR by itself cost?

AZ-MCRacer · 02-02-2018, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Do you guys know around how much the OBD CONNECTOR by itself cost?

They are $35 on the Burger website.

http://www.burgertuning.com/JB4_upgrades.html

Hilly · 02-02-2018, 04:02 PM

get the JB4 Connect Kit instead. Do everything via your phone

lsturbointeg · 02-02-2018, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hilly

get the JB4 Connect Kit instead. Do everything via your phone

that would be the blutooth kit correct?

5soko · 02-02-2018, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hilly

get the JB4 Connect Kit instead. Do everything via your phone

That is for the USB side of things, he is asking by the OBD connection that will be needed either USB or Bluetooth.

But the bluetooth is hella fun add on once all is connected up.

S1ammin · 02-02-2018, 09:12 PM

If you haven't bought it yet, do yourself a favor and buy the JB4 new. Too many scary stories out here from folks that buy them used.

And yes, you do want the BT kit as well. It's pretty cool configuring everything, changing maps, updating firmware, etc. without need to open the hood and connect a laptop up. Plus monitoring things real-time with your phone is priceless, not to mention logging to your phone!

mike@x-ph.com · 02-06-2018, 05:32 PM

Bluetooth / USB cable are used to change maps, settings and upgrade firmware.

They do not replace the OBD.
If you run the tune without OBD, it will run exactly as a stage 1 without any of the Jb4 features

mike@x-ph.com · 02-06-2018, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S1ammin

If you haven't bought it yet, do yourself a favor and buy the JB4 new. Too many scary stories out here from folks that buy them used.

And yes, you do want the BT kit as well. It's pretty cool configuring everything, changing maps, updating firmware, etc. without need to open the hood and connect a laptop up. Plus monitoring things real-time with your phone is priceless, not to mention logging to your phone!

+1

lsturbointeg · 02-06-2018, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Bluetooth / USB cable are used to change maps, settings and upgrade firmware.

They do not replace the OBD.
If you run the tune without OBD, it will run exactly as a stage 1 without any of the Jb4 features

Thanks Mike! Gonna save a bit so i can jump on your DP/TUNE combo. Hopefully before MPACT this August

BuiltnBoostedZ · 02-11-2018, 02:25 PM

I have the OBD cable on my Jb4. It puts the menus on the gauges. Good to have. Worth the extra coin.

02-02-2018, 01:38 AM	#1
lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9156 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	JB4 questions regarding OBD CONNECTOR? Any issues with not using the OBD CONNECTOR for a JB4 on my 535i? I have a chance to get a JB4 but without the OBD CONNECTOR so I'm trying to understand the issues i may run into without it? Appreciate any help on this from my fellow members as tuning is all new to me __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

02-02-2018, 11:39 AM	#3
AZ-MCRacer First Lieutenant 306 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 2022 G82 M4, 2013 F10 N55 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Tempe, AZ iTrader: (0)	Also, the OBD connection is required for all new firmware. The old posi-tap Can-Bus tap is no longer supported. __________________ 2022 G82 M4 - Isle of Man Green w/Kyalami Carbon Bucket Seats - MST Intakes, SSR Downpipes, JB4, AWE Exhaust. 2013 F10 N55 (535i), Pure Stage 2, Fuel-It PI Platinum, Fuel-It Stage 2 LPFP, BootMod3, Custom Turbo Inlet, Custom Cary Jordan Tune, More.. SOLD! 1999 e36 M3 - Estoril Blue - Track Car - S54 Swapped
	Appreciate 1 lsturbointeg9155.50 Quote

02-02-2018, 01:41 PM	#4
lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9156 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	Do you guys know around how much the OBD CONNECTOR by itself cost? __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-02-2018, 04:02 PM	#6
Hilly Private First Class 20 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2011 550xi m-sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broken Arrow,OK iTrader: (0)	get the JB4 Connect Kit instead. Do everything via your phone
	Appreciate 1 lsturbointeg9155.50 Quote

02-02-2018, 09:12 PM	#9
S1ammin Private First Class 44 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 535i MSport Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: St. Louis, Mo. iTrader: (0)	If you haven't bought it yet, do yourself a favor and buy the JB4 new. Too many scary stories out here from folks that buy them used. And yes, you do want the BT kit as well. It's pretty cool configuring everything, changing maps, updating firmware, etc. without need to open the hood and connect a laptop up. Plus monitoring things real-time with your phone is priceless, not to mention logging to your phone!
	Appreciate 2 lsturbointeg9155.50 FSociety3812.50 Quote

02-06-2018, 05:32 PM	#10
mike@x-ph.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 24183 Rep 190,777 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	Bluetooth / USB cable are used to change maps, settings and upgrade firmware. They do not replace the OBD. If you run the tune without OBD, it will run exactly as a stage 1 without any of the Jb4 features __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
	Appreciate 1 lsturbointeg9155.50 Quote

02-11-2018, 02:25 PM	#13
BuiltnBoostedZ Private First Class 145 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2012 535ix Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: I'm here bc I'm not all there iTrader: (0)	I have the OBD cable on my Jb4. It puts the menus on the gauges. Good to have. Worth the extra coin. __________________ 2012 F10 535ix - JB4 - BM3 - Meisterschaft GTC - coded modules - CF front lip - CF rear diffuser - clear bra
	Appreciate 1 lsturbointeg9155.50 Quote