RE: Engine Fault Warning Light

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#16 | RE: Engine Fault Warning Light datum

Thu Jun 11, 2020 2:44 pm

I have the same set up and it worked very well on my 2008 rt, not tried it yet on the r1250, but noted the software is now available from motoscan.

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#17 | RE: Engine Fault Warning Light datum

Thu Jun 11, 2020 3:44 pm

MotoScan recommends their own unit or the OBDLink LX or MX. The OBDLink units work for cars and include links for the PC/IOS/Android software. The Motoscan software (Android only, sorry) is for BMW and some Husquvarna MC's. To read codes, you'll need to pay ~$14. To reset service lights, the cost is more (~$30 IIRC). On pre 2017 BMW bikes, you'll need a round (10-pin) to rectangular (14-pin) adapter.

If you have an bluetooth OBD reader and can connect to your bike (i.e., proper connector), download the trial version of MotoScan on an Android phone or tablet and try it. The trial version is free and will tell you if you have stored faults

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#18 | RE: Engine Fault Warning Light datum

Thu Jun 11, 2020 3:51 pm

Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #17
The OBDLink units work for cars and include links for the PC/IOS/Android software.

Thanks for that - interesting. So is the Motoscan software "better" than OBDLink's own, then? (I have an iPhone so no option to choose the Motoscan software)

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#19 | RE: Engine Fault Warning Light datum

Thu Jun 11, 2020 5:29 pm

The MotoScan software is for BMW and some Husky MC's only. The OBDLink Software covers cars/trucks/SUV's.

Relative to the Android device, I used an old 8" Kindle Fire tablet I had on hand. You can get them or some no-name tablet for ~$50. I keep mine in the shop and use the iPhone as a hotspot. Bigger screen than the iPhone and I'm less concerned when it falls on the floor or gets spattered with whatever chemical.

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