Correct OBD 2 cable

Skidm8 · 06-26-2015, 01:25 PM

Hi All,

can anyone advise me what is the correct OBD 2 cable to buy off eBay?

My laptop will accept either USB or RJ45 (ethernet) but is one cable superior to the other. I do not want to get the wrong one.

Also some cables come with a CD so is this just for driver software or is there more software on the disc that is required.

I have tried doing searches and reading threads but there is no real info regarding the cable, that I could find. Perhaps I should also say the car is a F10 MAY 2015 if that makes any difference.

Thanks for the help,
John

tmarshall57 · 06-26-2015, 03:39 PM

You'll need an ENET cable. These can be made easily or bought on ebay or suppliers like here

http://www.jjdiagnostics.co.uk/bmw-c...ista-isid.html

Check out the F10 or F30 coding forums for friendly contacts who will provide links to the Esys software for coding or Rheingold for diagnostics

If you fancy making a cable see here

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...0&d=1339310761

HFW003 · 06-27-2015, 07:34 PM

Send a PM to shawnsheridan and he will supply you with all the software you will need.

Skidm8 · 07-01-2015, 05:15 AM

Thanks Guys for the info, I will go ahead and get the cable and software.

Cheers John

MWPos · 07-01-2015, 08:58 AM

http://enetcables.com/ is where I got mine.

06-26-2015, 01:25 PM	#1
Skidm8 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 41 Posts Drives: BMW F10 535d M Sport Join Date: May 2015 Location: Sidcup, Kent iTrader: (0)	Correct OBD 2 cable Hi All, can anyone advise me what is the correct OBD 2 cable to buy off eBay? My laptop will accept either USB or RJ45 (ethernet) but is one cable superior to the other. I do not want to get the wrong one. Also some cables come with a CD so is this just for driver software or is there more software on the disc that is required. I have tried doing searches and reading threads but there is no real info regarding the cable, that I could find. Perhaps I should also say the car is a F10 MAY 2015 if that makes any difference. Thanks for the help, John
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tmarshall57 Captain 56 Rep 623 Posts Drives: F10 530d M Sport, E87 118d M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bury, Lancs, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E87 118d M ... [0.00] 2012 BMW F10 530D M ... [0.00] 1997 K1100RS Specia ... [0.00]	You'll need an ENET cable. These can be made easily or bought on ebay or suppliers like here http://www.jjdiagnostics.co.uk/bmw-c...ista-isid.html Check out the F10 or F30 coding forums for friendly contacts who will provide links to the Esys software for coding or Rheingold for diagnostics If you fancy making a cable see here http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...0&d=1339310761 __________________ F10 530d M Sport, September 2012 Individual Amazonite Silver, Oyster Dakota Leather, Auto, Nav Pro, Bluetooth + USB Devices, Expanded BMW Online, Comfort Seats, Sunroof, Sun Protection Glass Individual Satin Walnut Honey Brown Trim Interior Inside/Outside Mirror with folding and autodip, M Rear Spoiler Last edited by tmarshall57; 06-26-2015 at 04:07 PM..
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HFW003 Brigadier General 5688 Rep 3,225 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i xdrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Newcastle, Australia iTrader: (0)	Send a PM to shawnsheridan and he will supply you with all the software you will need.
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Skidm8 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 41 Posts Drives: BMW F10 535d M Sport Join Date: May 2015 Location: Sidcup, Kent iTrader: (0)	Thanks Guys for the info, I will go ahead and get the cable and software. Cheers John
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MWPos Lieutenant 83 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rancho Penasquitos, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 535i [0.00]	http://enetcables.com/ is where I got mine. __________________ Regards, MWPos
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