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04-22-2013, 04:54 PM | #1 |
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Good OBD scanner?
Looking for a scanner that can read and clear codes for my 09 E92. Would prefer the lowest price but I'd be willing to go as high as $100ish. Looking for Manufacturer specific codes as well. Anyone recommend one for me? Don't know much about OBD scanners so if this request is unrealistic please let me know.
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04-22-2013, 08:17 PM | #3 |
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If you buy the INPA cable from ebay for about $80, you can use your laptop to read the OBD codes as well as code the car to your preference (turn off seatbelt chime, display digital speedometer, roll up all windows from keyfob, etc.)
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04-23-2013, 07:06 AM | #6 |
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I've used this
http://**************.com/products price: free reads dme for bmw specific codes they have links to find cables for around $8. worked for me, scan and reset dme codes, reset adaptations, register battery can't read non-dme |
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04-23-2013, 02:32 PM | #9 | |
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It looks exactly like the one I bought from one-stop electronics, but I guess only time will tell if it works like it too. Should be here in 5-15 days. |
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edit: here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002WIN8VQ/...C1_cs_sce_dp_1 Last edited by mlifxs; 04-23-2013 at 06:09 PM.. |
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04-28-2013, 08:28 PM | #15 |
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So basically I have no laptop right now and need something all in one that can read manufacturer specific codes. Don't know what INPA or DIS is though, like I said I don't know a lot about scanners I just want a way to read codes, figure out what's going on with my car, and clear the code if I can fix the problem myself. Any help for a portable one?
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06-20-2013, 10:11 PM | #16 |
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I am new here. Just picked up a 2009 BMW 328i and I am looking for a diagnostic cable or OBD scanner for BMW.
I'm a little confused on which cable can do the job. I think I need a K+DCAN cable but looking through eBay it says it is for E90 up to 2008 (but my car is 2009) so I am not sure what is the difference. Can anyone give me some pointers on which cable I would need? In terms of software, I see INPA and DIS. What software will I need and what does each one do? And where to get them? |
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