New App to control Exhaust Flaps and ASD

[Xtabi]

Originally Posted by dom_cmh

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B3K...SSL&ref=plSrch

That's the one I have. I assume ASD will also reset. The device is small so leaving it plugged won't be an issue.

Hello my Columbus Brother! Have you noticed any battery issues using that device? I saw this posted in the questions section on Amazon:


stion:

Does it drain the battery of the car if left plugged in?



Answer:

Yes. It continually emits the wireless signal, even when the ignition key is off. I experienced a dead battery after leaving it plugged in without using the car for several days.
By Gary M. Raetz on October 28, 2014

It did on mine.
By Cristina M. on October 28, 2014

I leave mine plugged in. Haven't notice any battery drainage.
By Christopher B. on October 28, 2014





OBD II scanners are powered by the OBD II connector in your car, and thus the battery. If you leave it plugged in it will slowly and eventually drain the battery if you're not using the car. It's similar to leaving an interior light on in your car.
By TetsuwanAdam on March 14, 2015

I leave my plugged in all the time and have no issues.
By Patrick A. on February 9, 2015

It completely drained my battery. It uses Wifi and if your device is within reach it will try to connect (even though it can't). This uses power.
By mikewallen on July 25, 2015

[Vitacura]

Very interesting.. Is the ability to remotely close/open the exhaust flap the same feature as exhaustmeister? I have been looking for a way to keep them open to enhance the sound.

[trey100]

Originally Posted by Xtabi

Hello my Columbus Brother! Have you noticed any battery issues using that device? I saw this posted in the questions section on Amazon:


stion:

Does it drain the battery of the car if left plugged in?



Answer:

Yes. It continually emits the wireless signal, even when the ignition key is off. I experienced a dead battery after leaving it plugged in without using the car for several days.
By Gary M. Raetz on October 28, 2014

It did on mine.
By Cristina M. on October 28, 2014

I leave mine plugged in. Haven't notice any battery drainage.
By Christopher B. on October 28, 2014





OBD II scanners are powered by the OBD II connector in your car, and thus the battery. If you leave it plugged in it will slowly and eventually drain the battery if you're not using the car. It's similar to leaving an interior light on in your car.
By TetsuwanAdam on March 14, 2015

I leave my plugged in all the time and have no issues.
By Patrick A. on February 9, 2015

It completely drained my battery. It uses Wifi and if your device is within reach it will try to connect (even though it can't). This uses power.
By mikewallen on July 25, 2015

I left mine in without starting the car over a 3 day weekend and when I got in after those 3 days, I had battery warnings pop up. I've since unplugged it. I only bought it as a quick way to test what I like versus don't like and ultimately decided the stock valves/ASD were good with me.

[Sanjuro Makabe]

picked up one of these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

works great!!

[Sassicaia]

Just got my car back, and had a chance to play with this app. For the life of me I can hear a difference with ASD on or off. Anyone else notice this?

[plankton99]

Originally Posted by Sanjuro Makabe

picked up one of these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

works great!!

Do you this so there is no power drain when the car is sitting for a while? or some other reason?

[Sassicaia]

Originally Posted by plankton99

Do you this so there is no power drain when the car is sitting for a while? or some other reason?

Im guessing thats the reason.

[Sanjuro Makabe]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

Just got my car back, and had a chance to play with this app. For the life of me I can hear a difference with ASD on or off. Anyone else notice this?

I have MPE, and with windows up, the difference is even more noticeable when above 4k rpm.

[Sanjuro Makabe]

Originally Posted by plankton99

Do you this so there is no power drain when the car is sitting for a while? or some other reason?

yea, the OBD adapter doesn't have a switch, this cable adds a switch so when I'm away from the car for long periods I can just switch it off without unplugging the unit, quite handy!

[BwoodBMW]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

Just got my car back, and had a chance to play with this app. For the life of me I can hear a difference with ASD on or off. Anyone else notice this?

My guess is you are a 2016? I swear it's less drastic in the 16s.

[mdefalco25]

According to BimmerLink's website it appears there is a Bluetooth module: Bluetooth LE OBD adapter. Anybody know which one works with the app and has anybody had success with the Bluetooth method? Really want to try this and figured this may be a better approach than the wi-fi route. Thoughts?

[Sassicaia]

Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

My guess is you are a 2016? I swear it's less drastic in the 16s.

Just to follow up with this I unplugged my module and the difference is very noticeable. I personally concluded this app either didn't turn off the ASD or only partially turned it off

YMMV

[F1fan]

This is a much cheaper solution than any of the other valve control options (VSC-2, CANflap, MSC, etc.), assuming it functions properly. So the wifi dongle may have battery issues? Can anyone confirm that it continues to emit a wifi signal even if the car is off? And the bluetooth dongle does not work, despite the version notes for the app explicitly saying that the Carista LE is supported?

IF the bluetooth dongle works, that is likely the better option than futzing around with wifi. I don't have my M3 yet, but in my 335, the phone has no problem simultaneously connecting to both the car's bluetooth, my bluetooth dongle for streaming music, and my Valentine 1 bluetooth dongle...

[Sassicaia]

Wifi stays on even when car is off

Honestly, I thought I'd use this but never do. With the ASD unplugged and having MPE I don't ever feel like I need to play with the flaps. Having the flaps open all the time sounds less natural when excellerating in sport or sport plus. I like the flaps opening only when throttle is in medium to heavy use.

[Sedan_Clan]

This is awesome!!!!!!!!

[mdefalco25]

Straight from BimmerLink:

Hi Michael,
the Carista Adapter works with the app.

Kind regards
Stephan




Can you tell me which BT LE OBD adapter would work with your bimmerlink
software? I’m very interested in going this direction vs the wi-fi
adapater and want to make sure I purchase the correct adapter. This is for
my f80 M3. Thanks!

[F1fan]

Originally Posted by plankton99

If they would make a Bluetooth OBD that works with bimmerlink than there would be no internet problems... I tried the Carista Bluetooth OBD but did not work with bimmerlink. There is a Bluetooth selection in bimmerlink for Bluetooth, I sent bimmerlink an email weeks ago on what OBD is compatible, but no reply

Plankton - do you have the latest version of the app? It sounds like you may be the only one with the Carista module and, despite the developer's claim that it SHOULD work, you say it doesn't connect...

[mdefalco25]

plankton99 Did you buy the Carista app? Wonder if you could use that to control valves and ASD? Just spit balling here and seeing how I got a response today from BimmerLink and they are claiming it works I would check for any software updates as stated above. Please keep us posted!

[plankton99]

Originally Posted by mdefalco25

plankton99 Did you buy the Carista app? Wonder if you could use that to control valves and ASD? Just spit balling here and seeing how I got a response today from BimmerLink and they are claiming it works I would check for any software updates as stated above. Please keep us posted!

Yes the Carista Bluetooth works now with bimmerlink. Actually works fantastic, get it!

[F1fan]

Originally Posted by plankton99

Yes the Carista Bluetooth works now with bimmerlink. Actually works fantastic, get it!

Does background pairing work? I.e., do you have to open the Bimmelink app when the car starts in order to open the flaps, or does the app automatically connect and open the flaps?

[plankton99]

Originally Posted by F1fan

Does background pairing work? I.e., do you have to open the Bimmelink app when the car starts in order to open the flaps, or does the app automatically connect and open the flaps?

The Carista remembers the settings. So if I left them open they will be open the next time I drive, no need to go into the app.

However, if I don't drive the car for over a week I have to connect in and open them

[mdefalco25]

Such great news! Thanks for the heads up!