BMW / Mini Diagnostic Interface BimCOM
BimCOM is a diagnostic interface designed specifically for BMW and Mini vehicles. It supports all cars from the year 1996 and onwards that use the 16 pin OBD2 diagnostic port, or the 20 pin diagnostic port. The BimCOM also has support for BMW motorcycles, please note that the support for BMW motorcycles is in an early stage, so we are still working on more support for ECUs.
✓ EOBD/OBD2 engine management diagnostics
✓ OBD1 diagnostics
✓ Support for motorcycles
✓ Diagnosis of all modules and ECUs
✓ Free updates
✓ All service options, such as oil set, EPB and condition based service
✓ Control of components possible
BimCOM OBD2 and OBD1 diagnostic interface
In addition to its very comprehensive OBD1 and OBD2 readout capabilities, the BimCOM is also very easy to use. The software is regularly updated by the manufacturer with new functionality. It is also possible to request missing functionality from the manufacturer, through a unique logging system you can send data from the vehicle to the manufacturer for development of new functions. If you are used to working with software such as VCDS, ISTA or BMW DIS, you can start using the Bim-Com without any problems.
Hardware interface
The BimCOM interface includes 2 multiplexed K-Lines and L-Line(ISO9141), high-speed CAN is also present with analog measurement circuits. The supported protocols are:
- K1
- KW-71
- DS-1
- DS-2
- KWP2000* (KWP star)
- KWP2000
- BMW-Fast
- D-Can/KWP
- UDS ISO14229
Key features
The main features of the BimCOM interface are:
- Complete multiplexed USB2 interface for cars and motorcycles
- Automatic ECU recognition
- Automatic vehicle scan
- ECU identification
- Error code reading (DTC)
- Erase error codes
- Live data and readings
- Live data recording and playback
- Printing of diagnosis
- Testing (controlling) actuators
- Coding of components
- Configuration
Advantages & drawbacks
- EOBD/OBD2 engine management diagnosis
- OBD1 diagnosis
- Support for motorcycles
- Diagnosis of all modules and ECUs
- Free updates
- All service options, such as oil set, EPB and condition-based service
- Control of components possible
- A Windows computer or laptop is required for the software
Specs summary
- Suitable for car brand BMW
- Device properties Free updates, Updates, Connect to computer
- Features ABS, Controlling Actuators, Adapter, Airbag, Coding, Operate electronic parking brake, Erase fault codes, Freeze frame, Teach in throttle valve, Parts coding, Interface, Lambda probe / o2 sensors, Live data, Engine diagnostics, Engine management reset, Oil reset, Programming, Brake pad reset, DPF regeneration, Service reset, Immobilizer, Calibrate steering angle sensor, Transmission
- Protocol CAN, EOBD, ISO 9141, J1850 PWM, J1850 VPW, K-Line, KWP-2000, OBD1, OBD2