Early 2000 X5 4.4 and ODBFusion. Do I connect underhood@ round port or under dash?

[IX5DOU]

Hello, let me introduce myself to the forum. I have recently bought a silver 2000 X5 4.4 and after researching topics this forum for a month, I have two questions. I recently bought ODBFusion for my iPhone. I know I need a plug-in WiFi or Bluetooth plug in scanner. First, due to my early X5 make, which plug do I attach to? Is it the one under my dash like most IDBII vehicles or is it the round plug in the engine bay? Do you have recommendations as to what I should buy to connect the X5 and my iPhone/OBDFusion. Thank you in advance. I am grateful for any response. It is an honor to be allowed in this forum.

[tmv]

Round port in engine compartment. The OBD port will not give reading/connection to several modules on your model.
Since I don't use OBDFusion, can't recommend the cable/connection.

[IX5DOU]

Thank you so much. That is what I suspected.

BTW: Do you know of a way to connect to that plug via a WiFi or Bluetooth scanner? Most of those types of scanners are for regular under dash ODB2 scanners. Or do I go with the older methods?

[IX5DOU]

I found the adapter on eBay. There is a round port 20 pin to regular ODB2 adapter and all is good. Thank you very much for your help.

[upallnight]

Since OBD Fusion is basically an OBD II scanner, you can just connect to the connector under the dash. I have both connectors on my 2001 X5 and use the dash connector when I use OBD Fusion, or Torque Pro. I use the underhood round connector if I have to read other modules not related to OBD II such as ABS, Trans, etc. I use Scanner 1.4 when I use the underhood connector.

[bcredliner]

Welcome!

[IX5DOU]

Thank you for the info. And thank you for the welcoming reply!

I have been on many forums in the past, but I am really impressed with the depth of knowledge on this site.