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Old 06-18-2009, 09:59 AM
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Hi guys, im looking for an OBD reader or software that will run on Vista, i will need cables etc!!!! if its software, it will have to be something that can adjust values and turn operating programmes on and off.. oh and also a decent price, thanks in advance
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i have carsoft 6.5 works alright, there is a newer verison... not a bad diagnositic tool.
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you can also look into purchasing a Bavarian Tool...


http://www.bavariantechnic.com/
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='915896' date='Jun 18 2009, 07:49 PM
you can also look into purchasing a Bavarian Tool...


http://www.bavariantechnic.com/
Thanks Gen, now we are talking my language you wouldn't know if it lets you control things like the driving lights, aux inputs etc?
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Originally Posted by Rislar' post='915905' date='Jun 18 2009, 11:58 AM
Thanks Gen, now we are talking my language you wouldn't know if it lets you control things like the driving lights, aux inputs etc?
I am not sure honestly, you could always contact them directly
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Thanks bud, ive found out quite a bit really, it looks like a handy kit, i would like to find some users before i purchace though, as the cable alone is expensive !!! so any users out there with some feedback would be great
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most of the people that have the BT are usually n54/_35i owners...they use the BT to clear warranty codes thrown by their mods/tune....try posting on e90posts or n54tech.com perhaps....
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='916012' date='Jun 18 2009, 09:41 PM
most of the people that have the BT are usually n54/_35i owners...they use the BT to clear warranty codes thrown by their mods/tune....try posting on e90posts or n54tech.com perhaps....
I will, thanks for the info
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n54tech.com !!!!!!!! nice, these guys really know there stuff, thanks for the info again Gen
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Originally Posted by Rislar' post='916124' date='Jun 18 2009, 03:02 PM
n54tech.com !!!!!!!! nice, these guys really know there stuff, thanks for the info again Gen
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