OBD2 or Bavarian tech software
12-21-2011, 05:07 PM
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There are bundles on eBay that include the cable, DIS, SSS, NCSExpert at a much lower price. Plus, it's a more commonly used software (as far as non-dealer use is concerned) so there is a lot of forum support on it.
12-21-2011, 07:35 PM
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Thanks for the quick response, I will definitely look into that!
12-22-2011, 08:44 AM
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I also would like to get a obd2 code reader, but after exploring on ebay they range
from 36.00 to 1500.00...who has experience in this department? I dont mind spending a little
to get the correct one for our cars.
from 36.00 to 1500.00...who has experience in this department? I dont mind spending a little
to get the correct one for our cars.
12-22-2011, 11:20 AM
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Get a OBD2 USB cable. If you already have a laptop, get INPA and you can do all the diag stuff you want!
I actually spent quite a long time acquiring INPA, NCSExpert, etc and getting them all to work properly. There are a lot of bad downloads out there that are missing pieces.
I'm actually working on putting together a VMWare image with INPA, NCSExpert, and TIS all installed and running.
Should save people a lot of trouble, and hopefully enable a lot more to code their own functions and stuff.
No ETA on the vmware image yet though. Still trying to make it as small and compact as possible.
I actually spent quite a long time acquiring INPA, NCSExpert, etc and getting them all to work properly. There are a lot of bad downloads out there that are missing pieces.
I'm actually working on putting together a VMWare image with INPA, NCSExpert, and TIS all installed and running.
Should save people a lot of trouble, and hopefully enable a lot more to code their own functions and stuff.
No ETA on the vmware image yet though. Still trying to make it as small and compact as possible.
12-22-2011, 01:55 PM
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hello guys! i have an air bag light on my idrive and i wanted to clear and i saw alot of ppl that said to purchase the INPA... there are so many varieties anyone know which one i should buy and test out so i could reset my airbag?
12-23-2011, 02:23 PM
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the main thing to consider in a cable is its speed..i am using ScanTool.net OBDLink Bluetooth + USB (http://www.scantool.net/obdlink-bluetooth.html)
i previously bought a cheap obd2 cable from ebay but got rid of it within days because of speed issues..the ScanTool OBDLink Bluetooth + USB works with both PC and Android phones..i regularly use it with Torque application on my android..highly recommended
i previously bought a cheap obd2 cable from ebay but got rid of it within days because of speed issues..the ScanTool OBDLink Bluetooth + USB works with both PC and Android phones..i regularly use it with Torque application on my android..highly recommended
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