Scan tool for e60 - Recommendations?
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Scan tool for e60 - Recommendations?
Hi,
Newbie here - seeking your experience please.
I've recently got an e60 530i 2004. I intend to do all the maintenance and keep cars for a long time. I've got a service manual and in reading that, it's clear I'll need a BMW scan tool... So... What are you guys using when you (for example) change out electronic components, the battery, etc - Something pretty comprehensive please, as I don't just want a bnox that shows some indecipherable hex number in response to a fault.
Thanks
Pauly2
Newbie here - seeking your experience please.
I've recently got an e60 530i 2004. I intend to do all the maintenance and keep cars for a long time. I've got a service manual and in reading that, it's clear I'll need a BMW scan tool... So... What are you guys using when you (for example) change out electronic components, the battery, etc - Something pretty comprehensive please, as I don't just want a bnox that shows some indecipherable hex number in response to a fault.
Thanks
Pauly2
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depends on if you want a generic [OBD-II] tool that you can use on other cars as well OR you want a dedicated tool just for BMW/mini.
Search for "Equus 3160 Innova ABS + Professional CanOBD2 Diagnostic Code Scanner with Enhanced Live Data"
or Bavarian Tech tool http://www.bavariantechnic.com/?gcli...FYPc4AodaWPltA
Search for "Equus 3160 Innova ABS + Professional CanOBD2 Diagnostic Code Scanner with Enhanced Live Data"
or Bavarian Tech tool http://www.bavariantechnic.com/?gcli...FYPc4AodaWPltA
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depends on if you want a generic [OBD-II] tool that you can use on other cars as well OR you want a dedicated tool just for BMW/mini.
Search for "Equus 3160 Innova ABS + Professional CanOBD2 Diagnostic Code Scanner with Enhanced Live Data"
or Bavarian Tech tool http://www.bavariantechnic.com/?gcli...FYPc4AodaWPltA
Search for "Equus 3160 Innova ABS + Professional CanOBD2 Diagnostic Code Scanner with Enhanced Live Data"
or Bavarian Tech tool http://www.bavariantechnic.com/?gcli...FYPc4AodaWPltA
FYI - I went for the Bavariantechnic system - Hope it's ok :-)
Thanks again for the advice.
Pauly_2
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My Ride: E60 530i
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I would go search for euautohaus on ebay or their site. it's real dealer level stuff and it will save you a lot of money. for me and a few members, in the thou$and$
euautohaus | eBay
euautohaus | eBay
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Two different setups. One is BMW and the other VAG. I got my VAG setup from same place. I think I bought it on their site though. That was like 2 yrs ago so i don't remember. If you're looking for a generic reader any cheap OBD reader will work then. If you're looking for specific dealer level equipment to actually do programming and diagnostics then you have to get those type of tools.
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I would go search for euautohaus on ebay or their site. it's real dealer level stuff and it will save you a lot of money. for me and a few members, in the thou$and$
euautohaus | eBay
euautohaus | eBay
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Well I initially got this one because I have an 04 BMW Progman V41 USB OBD Package Dis SSS Ncsexpert Inpa Ediabas | eBay
but if you have 2008 then this BMW USB OBD Progman V41 Package Dis SSS Ncsexpert Inpa Ediabas | eBay
I upgraded with the Universal package and then the ISTA because I have 3 bimmers and I have another 4 in the family plus I do work on the side for various shops when needed. And boy did it all come in handy this week. Talk about a return. I learned a lot too. What a trade-off.
but if you have 2008 then this BMW USB OBD Progman V41 Package Dis SSS Ncsexpert Inpa Ediabas | eBay
I upgraded with the Universal package and then the ISTA because I have 3 bimmers and I have another 4 in the family plus I do work on the side for various shops when needed. And boy did it all come in handy this week. Talk about a return. I learned a lot too. What a trade-off.