OBD-II Scan Tool

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Apr 15, 2005 | 07:38 AM

JonsTintedTails

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I am an experience VW/Audi guy from previous cars and I always had a scan tool. I was able to hook up to the cars computer using my laptop and would be able to perform a whole bunch of functions from clearing codes to readapting the throttle body to recording data. I used to use Vag-Com made by www.ross-tech.com. That is just for VW/Audi though.

I found this site (http://autoenginuity.com/index.html) which appears to offer this same feature for us BMW owners. Has anyone purchased one of these? I am not even sure if this product will work with the E60.

I think that these scan tools would answer alot of FAQ we get here on the forums. We probably could see what version's our cars are running.

Jon

Apr 15, 2005 | 11:17 AM

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I have one, but with general OBD-II softwares are very simple and are not very helpfull. Softwares are the weak point. If anyone know good SW let me know.

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Apr 15, 2005 | 01:16 PM

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Jon, aren't Ross-Tech developing a BMW version? (I'm an Audi VAG-COM user too ;-) ).

Apr 15, 2005 | 02:02 PM

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Not sure if this is any better or worse than the one you posted but the following might be of interest:
http://sigmaautomotive.com/davisnet/carchip.php