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      11-13-2023, 07:30 PM   #43
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Originally Posted by khp3655 View Post
Now that I worked through bimmercode, do I also need bimmerlink? I am sure at some point I will want it, but it seems like it is really only needed once the car throws a code. Am I missing anything? Is there anything bimmerlink will do for me that bimmercode can’t — at least until something goes wrong?
It's primarily a diagnostic tool, so it is most useful when troubleshooting. Aside from checking codes, which your car is probably throwing all the time - just not critical codes, it's biggest function is registering a new battery. But to be complete, here's the list of Bimmerlink functions from their website:
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