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Old 04-28-2014 | 01:51 AM
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Hello everybody!! First time posting here and its because i really need help. I run a small repair shop that gets a lot of BMWs.

where can we get China ICOM A2 clone for less than USD500?

also, is it reliable? I mean no use paying a cheaper price when the fiber optic (icom-b) is of inferior quality.

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I already have inpa, winkfp and tool 32 working with simple coding cable. I want something rigid to update different modules. On reading forums, it

suggests that 2RAD, CIC and some other modules require icom cable.
I have not used icom yet. So my understandig from your post is that it is cable like inpa / NCS expert coding, but better in terms of working and

functionality.

If that is true, where can I get one which should do the job, but should be worth enough spending to justify its price.

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Hi,
Hy, the icom is always the better solution, i have buy my icom from this seller:

www.lbhydiag.com and i know many other member`s have buy from this.
I suggest to buy K+D Line cable from onestop electronics for a beginning. It will cost you

80 EUR comparing to 800 EUR for ICOM A2 clone.

Good Luck and Best Regard Smith.

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Hi all, I'm also looking for tool that able to reset restraint system error code, it's came up when I accidently unplug a wire under the seat. Regular diagnostic tools won't read it. Please help, what type of tool do I have to use and where I can purchase it? Just hoping it's affordable.
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Hello,

Can anybody suggest where cheapest buy ICOM A2? Plusobd has one without software fro

500$ Maybe exist cheaper?

http://www.plusobd.com/bmw-diagnostic-tool.html

500 including free postage DHL is ok.
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Thanks TEngineer. You are very helpful.
Before I commit myself to anything, can I kindly ask;
1- What software do you use with this?
2- Is there any booklet / pdf which can show what functions should I expect from this?

Many thanks.

500 what? USD?
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right, clone Icom is cheaper than 500usd in China

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Hi weekships,

where can we get China ICOM clone for less than USD500?

also, is it reliable? I mean no use paying a cheaper price when the fiber optic (icom-b) is of inferior quality.

thanks.
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500 usd with free paypal and postage DHL 3 days i have this option in china

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How is with the quality? Did you change software there?



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