BT Tool and VIN question

BBK · 03-15-2010, 06:02 AM

Hi guys,

I have the single VIN BT Tool and when I first used it, it didn't detect my VIN number. I didn't enter it in either, but it scanned for codes and connected fine.

Is this normal?

A friend wants to check his car with it so I assume it would work on his too? Or will it for some reason detect his VIN and then lock me out

Thanks in advance!

Schn3ll · 03-15-2010, 06:08 AM

It should be fine, the VIN number from your car is stored in the cable itself (allowing for use in 3 cars with enthusiast version). It should auto-detect the VIN on his car and you should not have any issues.

BBK · 03-15-2010, 06:48 AM

No I only have the basic version for one VIN...

So if I tried on another vehicle, I assume it just wouldn't work?

My135 · 03-15-2010, 09:16 AM

The basic (a.k.a. Non-Professional) version allows you to work on 3 different BMW and Mini.

Phased · 03-15-2010, 09:27 AM

There are 3 versions of it now with (1/3/unlimited VIN limits). I would take it that it shouldn't work on your friends or (worse) if it detects the VIN on his then you might be screwed.

HPFREAK · 03-15-2010, 03:00 PM

Your Basic cable should not work with another car, and my last discussion with BT they said that the Basic CAN'T be unmarried or upgraded at all. Once it is used on a car it is married for life, not even infidelity can break this bond.

BBK · 03-15-2010, 05:32 PM

Thanks Brad, if that is the case, why doesn't the VIN appear on the program?

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BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	BT Tool and VIN question Hi guys, I have the single VIN BT Tool and when I first used it, it didn't detect my VIN number. I didn't enter it in either, but it scanned for codes and connected fine. Is this normal? A friend wants to check his car with it so I assume it would work on his too? Or will it for some reason detect his VIN and then lock me out Thanks in advance!
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Schn3ll Captain 444 Rep 731 Posts Drives: '24 Carrera T Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 135 [0.00]	It should be fine, the VIN number from your car is stored in the cable itself (allowing for use in 3 cars with enthusiast version). It should auto-detect the VIN on his car and you should not have any issues.
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BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	No I only have the basic version for one VIN... So if I tried on another vehicle, I assume it just wouldn't work?
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03-15-2010, 09:16 AM	#4
My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	The basic (a.k.a. Non-Professional) version allows you to work on 3 different BMW and Mini. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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Phased Private 0 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	There are 3 versions of it now with (1/3/unlimited VIN limits). I would take it that it shouldn't work on your friends or (worse) if it detects the VIN on his then you might be screwed.
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HPFREAK Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,884 Posts Drives: C6 ZO6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (8)	Your Basic cable should not work with another car, and my last discussion with BT they said that the Basic CAN'T be unmarried or upgraded at all. Once it is used on a car it is married for life, not even infidelity can break this bond.
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BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	Thanks Brad, if that is the case, why doesn't the VIN appear on the program?
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