Should I Trust A $50 BMW Diagnostics Software?
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Here it is. The reason why I like it is because my OBD2 reader is always in the car and I always have the phone on me. So I don't need to carry any extra equipment and the software reads all the codes.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...whatFull&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...whatFull&hl=en
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I bought one a couple months back for $36 off ebay which included INPA, NCS, and the other stuff.
BMW USB OBD Diagnostic Cable Inpa Ediabas Dis SSS GT1 | eBay
I wanted to just program my auxiliary in iDrive which BMW was charging $300+ for. Used NCS, followed the steps and it worked. Same as for INPA. Used it to read and reset error codes I had and worked. I had success with it but I dont mess around with it.
Be very careful in using it though as you can mess up your car modules very easily.
BMW USB OBD Diagnostic Cable Inpa Ediabas Dis SSS GT1 | eBay
I wanted to just program my auxiliary in iDrive which BMW was charging $300+ for. Used NCS, followed the steps and it worked. Same as for INPA. Used it to read and reset error codes I had and worked. I had success with it but I dont mess around with it.
Be very careful in using it though as you can mess up your car modules very easily.
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Like AchtungE60 said, you cant mess them up or do any damage. Its very simple. Just look through the forums, they have steps on how to use it. follow that you will be good.
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Ok I found the directions online but BM Technic was not able to reset my oil service interval. It appeared to be resetting as the dash went to the service screen, made a ding sound, then showed 64,000 miles but did not reset the notification. Wtf?
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I haven't had that problem. Go hereBM Technic Diagnostic Systems - The M3cutters - UK BMW M3 Group Forumand the are some tutorials, or chris will answer your question.
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I haven't had that problem. Go hereBM Technic Diagnostic Systems - The M3cutters - UK BMW M3 Group Forumand the are some tutorials, or chris will answer your question.