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Old 05-05-2014, 12:40 PM
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I am requesting recommendations on code readers. I know there are some units costing many hundreds if not thousands of dollars. I am trying to find something that can give good detailed readings without costing an arm and a leg.

Any suggestions is appreciated.
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I just recently got the BMWhat app,, paid for itself the first time I used it.
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Peake code readers are inexpensive and do the job
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Originally Posted by H F
I just recently got the BMWhat app,, paid for itself the first time I used it.
Is this a application you are using? What is it called. Sorry, just a little confused.
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If you have a laptop, get OBD-to-USB cable and use INPA software. You will be able to do lot more than what generic OBD-II code readers can do.
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