318Touring 40 Report post Posted August 11, 2021 As you know the Fxx Series cars have their service history stored in iDrive and sync'ed to BMW, which can only be done by authorised BMW dealers. However, if DIY or using independent garage you can still add an entry to iDrive but not sync'ed to BMW, and the records will be wiped out if the car is ever sync'ed to BMW. I still would like to add the work I've done myself or by a non-BMW garage in iDrive for completeness and piece of mind of future buyer of my car. Now to add a service entry you will need the software and the OBD2 cable. I've watched this video below, where he's provided a link to download the software and where to buy the cable. Unfortunately it is no longer available from the Amazon shop. I'd like to hear from others here who've had done this of where they did get the cable from. Cables in Aliexpress are being promoted for their abilities to change settings and not adding service history, which is want I need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sobanoodle 45 Report post Posted August 11, 2021 I just use an Enet cable from eBay, works without issues. The same cable is used for E-sys, ISTA +/P etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted August 11, 2021 19 minutes ago, sobanoodle said: I just use an Enet cable from eBay, works without issues. The same cable is used for E-sys, ISTA +/P etc. Nice, thanks for the confirmation - I'll give it a try. Do you use the BlackBox Sistemi software by any chance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sobanoodle 45 Report post Posted August 12, 2021 On 8/11/2021 at 7:48 PM, 318Touring said: Nice, thanks for the confirmation - I'll give it a try. Do you use the BlackBox Sistemi software by any chance? Think it's something else, free software. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2069 Report post Posted August 12, 2021 Can you not just get the Bimmergeeks gear. It supports FXX, GXX, IXX. Or do you need something special to add the entries? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted August 13, 2021 12 hours ago, Driftit said: Can you not just get the Bimmergeeks gear. It supports FXX, GXX, IXX. Or do you need something special to add the entries? Didn't know about them until just now. Thanks, will look into this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2069 Report post Posted August 13, 2021 1 hour ago, 318Touring said: Didn't know about them until just now. Thanks, will look into this. Really good stuff. It just works. Bit of money for the apps. But they are great. Powerful little tool. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites