OBD Link Module

[Drnick]

Any advice/ suggestions in regards to these
OBD modules , and apps…any issues with
Install, or apps? And which module to
Purchase ( LX,MX,etc)

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[zrk]

CX+ and MX+ both have worked fine for me.

 

[Drnick]

What’s the difference between CX and mx?

 

[zrk]

What’s the difference between CX and mx?

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[J29DB03]

I believe MX has access to their app and more features. I use the CX since that extra fluff was pointless for me.

 

[Modena]

Have the CX+ you can use it if you like, I'm in West Palm Beach.
Sadly the adapter is in the Car at the dealer now for a fried vacuum pump...

 

[Drnick]

Modena, thanks, but I’m in st Augistine,I can’t believe u fried the vacuum pump,just because of an update!,any eta on when u get car back? I digress, how do like the module? Any issues? Is it worth the purchase?

 

[Bassoonytoon]

What’s the difference between CX and mx?

The CX is great for Bimmercode, the OBDLink app, and reading/clearing codes. I don't know if this one has the automatic sleep/wake up so you may set off your car alarm if you leave it plugged in (somebody with the CX may be able to confirm or correct this).

The LX is ugly as sin but has more features including the ability to connect to a laptop and auto sleep/wake so your alarm won't go off if you leave it plugged in. This modules also works with more apps than the CX.

The MX+ is like the LX but not puke green and has a greater compatibility (will work with Ford and GM protocols, and is specifically recommended by some third party apps).

My recommendation is if you are only using this for Bimmercode and occasional use of clearing codes, checking temperatures/boost, etc., get the CX.

If you are going to run a variety of apps or will be leaving it plugged in to frequently show temperature/boost/AFR/IAT, etc., get the MX+.

Hope this helps.

 

[Drnick]

Bass, thank you, I assume u can purchase this on Obd link’s website only?

 

[BoostAddict13]

Bass, thank you, I assume u can purchase this on Obd link’s website only?

They can be had from an array of sites. I got my mx+ off Amazon.

 

[Bassoonytoon]

Bass, thank you, I assume u can purchase this on Obd link’s website only?

You can get them there. I got mine from Amazon Canada. Amazon USA has them, too. It’s sold by the manufacturer but shipped from Amazon. It only took a few days to get it delivered (I live in rural Ontario so anything less than a week is good).

https://www.amazon.com/stores/OBDLink/page/6AB05129-8520-4122-BBD6-31712037F639?ref_=ast_bln

 

[Motorknut]

The CX is great for Bimmercode, the OBDLink app, and reading/clearing codes. I don't know if this one has the automatic sleep/wake up so you may set off your car alarm if you leave it plugged in (somebody with the CX may be able to confirm or correct this)

I leave my CX plugged in, and it only triggers the alarm if you lock the car while BimmerCode or BimmerLink is still connected to the module. OBDLink app doesn’t trigger this because it automatically disconnects when you turn off the car.

the CX is good value if you are using it primarily for BimmerCode and BimmerLink. But the Bluetooth transfer rate is slightly slower versus the MX+.

 

[Modena]

Modena, thanks, but I’m in st Augistine,I can’t believe u fried the vacuum pump,just because of an update!,any eta on when u get car back? I digress, how do like the module? Any issues? Is it worth the purchase?

Used it a couple of times till I had all the settings to my liking.
Been in the glove box sins.
Will be using it again sins the update wiped all customization out.
Dealer said minimum a week on the pump, have a feeling it will be a whole lot longer
Then again it was my fault for not doing the recall to begin with.
Guess I got very lucky that it happened when I was leaving the garage and not while driving.
If you haven't done yours, please do, it might save your car/life...

 

[zrk]

Guess I got very lucky that it happened when I was leaving the garage and not while driving.
If you haven't done yours, please do, it might save your car/life...

Words of wisdom here. I cannot believe there are folks actively refusing to do this.

 

[Drnick]

Have the CX+ you can use it if you like, I'm in West Palm Beach.
Sadly the adapter is in the Car at the dealer now for a fried vacuum pump...

u said the adapter is in car?
so the CX module is a separate part, and u need the adapter to connect the module to the port under the dashboard? Does the adapter come with the purchase of module? Or do u
Purchase separately?

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