Autel AP200 obd2 scanner stuck on obd2 port

alpinefd · 05-07-2022, 06:52 PM

I plugged in the Autel AP200 obd2 scanner into my f80 obd2 port for the first time. Now i can't remove it. It's stuck on there for some reason, as if there is a latch locking it to the port.

has anyone had this happen before?

alpinefd · 05-08-2022, 02:48 PM

was able to remove this by tugging on it extremely hard, i was worried i would break the obd2 port !
don't use this obd2 scanner guys, turns out it didn't have much feature available for bmw anyways.

B Schmidt · 06-04-2023, 04:00 PM

Same problem and have not been able to remove it yet. To make matters worse discovered software does not support the G29--a 5 year old model!

NSX2M4 · 06-04-2023, 04:50 PM

Sucks but glad you got it out.
On a side note I had a Veepeak left plugged into my obd2 so I can can modulate the exhaust flaps through bimmerlink because with the valves open 24/7 on a stock exhaust sounds perfect to me. After about 2 months the car started throwing chassis codes then clearing them 10 seconds later. I unplugged it and the issues never returned...

AlmondJayRoM3 · 08-12-2023, 04:43 AM

Other forums shows that the Autel AP200 just fits tight. There is a small “retention pin/bump” on that plugs latch on to. I’ve had ENET cables get stuck. Just pull hard and hope you don’t break the connector.

mrjsmith88 · 05-21-2024, 08:46 AM

how hard did you tug I cannot get this thing out lol

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05-08-2022, 02:48 PM	#2
alpinefd Private 19 Rep 79 Posts Drives: M3 F80 Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	was able to remove this by tugging on it extremely hard, i was worried i would break the obd2 port ! don't use this obd2 scanner guys, turns out it didn't have much feature available for bmw anyways.
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06-04-2023, 04:00 PM	#3
B Schmidt Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: G29 M40i Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Same problem and have not been able to remove it yet. To make matters worse discovered software does not support the G29--a 5 year old model!
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06-04-2023, 04:50 PM	#4
NSX2M4 Lieutenant Colonel 1594 Rep 1,505 Posts Drives: 2019 M4 ZCP- RIVIAN R1S QUAD Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: FTL, FL iTrader: (1)	Sucks but glad you got it out. On a side note I had a Veepeak left plugged into my obd2 so I can can modulate the exhaust flaps through bimmerlink because with the valves open 24/7 on a stock exhaust sounds perfect to me. After about 2 months the car started throwing chassis codes then clearing them 10 seconds later. I unplugged it and the issues never returned... __________________ MGM Ext, SO int, Euro IKON, CS front lip, Carbon 1.5 diffuser, GTS/CS coding, M perf rear spoiler, & everything else STOCK. (Previous E39 and NA1 NSX owner) Those were the days!
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08-12-2023, 04:43 AM	#5
AlmondJayRoM3 Captain 503 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	Other forums shows that the Autel AP200 just fits tight. There is a small “retention pin/bump” on that plugs latch on to. I’ve had ENET cables get stuck. Just pull hard and hope you don’t break the connector.
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05-21-2024, 08:46 AM	#6
mrjsmith88 First Lieutenant 152 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X5M Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Queens iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [9.50]	how hard did you tug I cannot get this thing out lol
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