New to Bav-Tech Scanner...What should I do

dAng! E90 · 02-28-2012, 07:21 PM

Hello, I just received my new Bavarian Tech scanner. I just need to know what, if any things I should do with it other than clear codes when they are thrown. It has options to reset the ecu and reset a bunch of adaptations. Should I do any of this or just leave it alone?

dAng! E90 · 02-28-2012, 08:36 PM

Is this the wrong section or something

07bmw335iguy · 02-28-2012, 08:40 PM

I reset my tranny adaptations after I changed the fluid and filter, I would be hesitant to reset the ecu unless you are having problems.

ichi_ban · 02-28-2012, 10:48 PM

I'm not trying to be mean but if you don't even know what to use it for or how to use it why did you buy it? LOL

marv85 · 02-29-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dAng! E90

Hello, I just received my new Bavarian Tech scanner. I just need to know what, if any things I should do with it other than clear codes when they are thrown. It has options to reset the ecu and reset a bunch of adaptations. Should I do any of this or just leave it alone?

Just plug it in every once in a while to check for codes and shadow codes... or when you have issues with the car. I usually reset the ECU when I switch maps using the AP...

dAng! E90 · 03-01-2012, 09:13 AM

Anyone else got any suggestions? I've never owned a car that I could use software like this on. I know what it all means, but I don't know if I should do it...just to do it.

AU335i · 03-01-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dAng! E90

Anyone else got any suggestions? I've never owned a car that I could use software like this on. I know what it all means, but I don't know if I should do it...just to do it.

if you don't have a tune, you can use it to datalog if you think your car isn't running right. That's what I used mine for haha and to clear codes and reset ecu.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-01-2012, 10:28 AM

Short answer is it depends on what you are doing.

The bav tool is great, but you dont "need" to use it, I havnt used mine in almost a year.

But if you need to use it, it can do many things. Therefore it depends.

IF you have a Check engine light, you can use it to read the code.

If you think the code might be a fluke, reset the codes, and see if they come back.

If you want to leave the codes so you can bring it to a dealer you can do that too.

As far as resets of adaptations they are only necessary if you are having drivability issues and think a full reset might fix the problem.

dAng! E90 · 03-01-2012, 10:45 AM

Thanks!!!

Beemw335 · 03-01-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TeamSoloE93

I'm not trying to be mean but if you don't even know what to use it for or how to use it why did you buy it? LOL

+1

SteveMD · 03-01-2012, 09:12 PM

Umm...95% of folks use the tool to clear codes triggered by an agressive after market tune. You don't seem to have a tune listed in your mods, so....you bought it why?

dAng! E90 · 03-02-2012, 07:30 AM

I bought it because I want it. I don't want to have to rely on going to the dealership to get codes scanned when they arise. I have always been able to scan my own cars, but the scanner I have now doesn't read the shadow codes.

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dAng! E90 The bigger they are... 18 Rep 264 Posts Drives: Jet Black '07 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pelham, AL iTrader: (0)	New to Bav-Tech Scanner...What should I do Hello, I just received my new Bavarian Tech scanner. I just need to know what, if any things I should do with it other than clear codes when they are thrown. It has options to reset the ecu and reset a bunch of adaptations. Should I do any of this or just leave it alone? __________________ Tom Williams BMW Service Advisor '07 335i Sport 219M Wheels, MMW CF Lip, Shadowline Taillights, Vishnu Procede, BMS DCI, BMS OCC, Aasco LW Flywheel, South Bend Clutch, Turner 90mm Studs, Stoptech pads rotors and lines, BMS LED Tag Lights, BMS Clutch Stop, BMS Clutch Non-Delay Valve, ACS Style Rear Glass Spoiler
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dAng! E90 The bigger they are... 18 Rep 264 Posts Drives: Jet Black '07 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pelham, AL iTrader: (0)	Is this the wrong section or something __________________ Tom Williams BMW Service Advisor '07 335i Sport 219M Wheels, MMW CF Lip, Shadowline Taillights, Vishnu Procede, BMS DCI, BMS OCC, Aasco LW Flywheel, South Bend Clutch, Turner 90mm Studs, Stoptech pads rotors and lines, BMS LED Tag Lights, BMS Clutch Stop, BMS Clutch Non-Delay Valve, ACS Style Rear Glass Spoiler
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07bmw335iguy Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (4)	I reset my tranny adaptations after I changed the fluid and filter, I would be hesitant to reset the ecu unless you are having problems.
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ichi_ban Major 36 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: X6 50i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: FL iTrader: (24)	I'm not trying to be mean but if you don't even know what to use it for or how to use it why did you buy it? LOL __________________ @ichi_ban
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dAng! E90 The bigger they are... 18 Rep 264 Posts Drives: Jet Black '07 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pelham, AL iTrader: (0)	Anyone else got any suggestions? I've never owned a car that I could use software like this on. I know what it all means, but I don't know if I should do it...just to do it. __________________ Tom Williams BMW Service Advisor '07 335i Sport 219M Wheels, MMW CF Lip, Shadowline Taillights, Vishnu Procede, BMS DCI, BMS OCC, Aasco LW Flywheel, South Bend Clutch, Turner 90mm Studs, Stoptech pads rotors and lines, BMS LED Tag Lights, BMS Clutch Stop, BMS Clutch Non-Delay Valve, ACS Style Rear Glass Spoiler
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,212 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Short answer is it depends on what you are doing. The bav tool is great, but you dont "need" to use it, I havnt used mine in almost a year. But if you need to use it, it can do many things. Therefore it depends. IF you have a Check engine light, you can use it to read the code. If you think the code might be a fluke, reset the codes, and see if they come back. If you want to leave the codes so you can bring it to a dealer you can do that too. As far as resets of adaptations they are only necessary if you are having drivability issues and think a full reset might fix the problem.
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dAng! E90 The bigger they are... 18 Rep 264 Posts Drives: Jet Black '07 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pelham, AL iTrader: (0)	Thanks!!! __________________ Tom Williams BMW Service Advisor '07 335i Sport 219M Wheels, MMW CF Lip, Shadowline Taillights, Vishnu Procede, BMS DCI, BMS OCC, Aasco LW Flywheel, South Bend Clutch, Turner 90mm Studs, Stoptech pads rotors and lines, BMS LED Tag Lights, BMS Clutch Stop, BMS Clutch Non-Delay Valve, ACS Style Rear Glass Spoiler
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SteveMD Colonel 193 Rep 2,485 Posts Drives: 2016 F10 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Raventown! iTrader: (3)	Umm...95% of folks use the tool to clear codes triggered by an agressive after market tune. You don't seem to have a tune listed in your mods, so....you bought it why? __________________ 2006 E90 330i (retired) 2009 E90 335i (retired) 2012 E70 X5 50i M Sport (retired) 2016 F10 535i M Sport
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