How to check engine oil temperature or coolant temperature?

sacsac · 12-28-2014, 12:56 AM

I couldn't find it on 2015 X1.

Twix · 12-28-2014, 01:13 PM

Have a 28i? Then no dice. Have a 35i, it's on your dash. Yes, BMW is retarded and doesn't have a temp gauge on 28i cars. You could go aftermarket and install your own gauge.

ZIPNBYE · 12-28-2014, 05:29 PM

Since sadly there is no P3 vent gauge for the e84, your best bet likely is getting a ScanGauge, which when connected to the OBDII port, will give you read-outs on most things worthy of note.

If you don't have NAV and still use a Garmin, get the EcoRoute module, which replicates the functionality of the ScanGauge through the Garmin GPS.

d1saster · 12-29-2014, 10:29 AM

For occasional temperature monitoring you can use the hidden menu. For constant I think BMWhat app has that ability.

ZIPNBYE · 12-30-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by d1saster

For occasional temperature monitoring you can use the hidden menu. For constant I think BMWhat app has that ability.

Any tip as to what type of Wifi OBDII interface works with BMWhat? The one I have sadly doesn't want to link to the at despite the app finding it.

d1saster · 12-30-2014, 03:07 PM

I don't use the app so I can't recommend any. I heard that some $10 ones work. I'm thinking you habe a driver problem (on the phone side). Did you try with different app?

themishmosh · 12-30-2014, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ZIPNBYE

Any tip as to what type of Wifi OBDII interface works with BMWhat? The one I have sadly doesn't want to link to the at despite the app finding it.

Supposedly the bluetooth ELM327 v1.5 Mini works (search ebay) <$10. I ordered one a few days ago so hopefully can verify in a few days.

BaritoneJP · 01-05-2015, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by d1saster

For occasional temperature monitoring you can use the hidden menu.

Could someone point me to the information about the hidden menu ??? ...

BaritoneJP · 01-06-2015, 12:31 PM

Nevermind ... 'found it in a post from another member.

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Originally Posted by d1saster

This procedure is very well documented on many places:
http://e90.wikifoundry.com/page/BC+hidden+menus
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/attac...4&d=1322206971

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