RE: BMW Diagnostics/Code Reader,
Right been reading up on it, There's 2 very similar options. BMcables and BMTechnic.
BMTechnic:
Is supposed to be easier to install. (Even though they both say 1 click)
Comes with 8GB USB Stick instead of CDs.
Supposed to be a LOT better customer service.
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Simple How-To guides on their website.
Although it's an extra £27 over bmcables.
Think that's what I'll probably go for, Unless there's another option?
Re: BMW Diagnostics/Code Reader,
Yeh the guy that runs that jimmy is over on bmw5 hes very quick to answer answer any questions the lads have ,I think either will be fine whoever you choose
BMW Diagnostics/Code Reader,
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Does it work with windows 7?
I believe it does im pretty sure I seen colm d has it running with windows 7
I have it running on Windows 8 but according to the website it's windows 7 compatible too.
RE: BMW Diagnostics/Code Reader,
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Originally Posted by michael320
Does it work with windows 7?
I believe it does im pretty sure I seen colm d has it running with windows 7
I have it running on Windows 8 but according to the website it's windows 7 compatible too.
Which one do you have Colm?
BMW Diagnostics/Code Reader,
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Originally Posted by Gar
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Originally Posted by michael320
Does it work with windows 7?
I believe it does im pretty sure I seen colm d has it running with windows 7
I have it running on Windows 8 but according to the website it's windows 7 compatible too.
Which one do you have Colm?
The BMcables one.
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The BMcables one.
Right. Good stuff.
If its crap I'll send you the bill! :P
RE: BMW Diagnostics/Code Reader,
In a completely different league, for dummies I got an Elm 327 and Torque app(on phone) for my e39 15 Euro all In, reads and clears generic codes and does a whole lot more. Might be worth a look if only to use as an intro to the black art of ECU interrogation
RE: BMW Diagnostics/Code Reader,
I can bring my BMTechnic one to the NI Meet if you want a look John.
RE: BMW Diagnostics/Code Reader,
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Originally Posted by michael320
Does it work with windows 7?
I believe it does im pretty sure I seen colm d has it running with windows 7
I have it running on Windows 8 but according to the website it's windows 7 compatible too.
Which one do you have Colm?
Hi John, for your e36 & e34 you need what's called an ADS interface. The older cars use a different protocol. You could order the BMTechnic or BMCables for th software & then eparately buy an ADS interface.
For your newer car the software might struggle, I think you;re in to needing something a little bit more expensive to have a more comprehensive solution. I think INPA (diagnostics) & NCS Expert (coding) work to some extent on the F Series cars but not completely.
RE: BMW Diagnostics/Code Reader,
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Originally Posted by DoktorB
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Originally Posted by Gar
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Originally Posted by michael320
Does it work with windows 7?
I believe it does im pretty sure I seen colm d has it running with windows 7
I have it running on Windows 8 but according to the website it's windows 7 compatible too.
Which one do you have Colm?
Hi John, for your e36 & e34 you need what's called an ADS interface. The older cars use a different protocol. You could order the BMTechnic or BMCables for th software & then eparately buy an ADS interface.
For your newer car the software might struggle, I think you;re in to needing something a little bit more expensive to have a more comprehensive solution. I think INPA (diagnostics) & NCS Expert (coding) work to some extent on the F Series cars but not completely.
Cheers Mark.
Its just for the older stuff I want to use it with. I see BMcables have the option of buying the round block connector.
I've no intention of connecting up anything to the new one. Thats what the warranty is for. lol
I'm taking the wheels off the 1er this week to clean them and the arches and thats the height of the tinkering I'll ever be doing with it. lol