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| 09-20-2017, 07:08 AM | #1 |
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Scan Tool?
Curious what everyone uses to do some basic at home scans? There are some basic cables with a CD you plug into your laptop on eBay and a Foxwell scanner handheld unit for $139. Don't need anything fancy but need something that can read my German vehicles.
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| 09-20-2017, 12:39 PM | #2 |
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I have the Schwaben tool from ECS Tuning, which is a Foxwell NT510 with the BMW-specific software pre-installed. It's not perfect, but it's pretty good for my usage. I'm sure there are computer-based options that are more comprehensive, but as a tool straight out of the box, this one isn't bad.
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| 09-21-2017, 11:00 AM | #3 |
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https://www.amazon.com/Autel-Autolin.../dp/B008PTM6EG
This one will read codes, reset the CEL, and show readiness monitors. Been flawless for me for a few years that I've owned it. |
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| 09-21-2017, 01:04 PM | #4 |
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Also have and like the Foxwell NT510. It reads BMW specific codes, can reset adaptations, register a new battery and more. I don't think it can do the all the features coding that Carly can do. You can also add other vehicle mfgrs for something like $60.
The only minor drawback is that applying updates to the card can be a little fiddly.
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