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    Diagnostics or scanning tool

    Whats the latest and greatest when it comes to general a diagnostics tool or laptop based for use like fault codes, reset service lights and code in new battery etc.
    Not really interested in coding ability. Ideally for Newer BMW's eg F15 X5 and F83 M4 but if could be used on other makes all the better.
    What are you guys using ?

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    Bimmercode is the phone based app i have seen a lot of people use. You can use it for coding or fault code checking etc you need a cable or wireless OBD2 dongle for it

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    I have Carly - which is fine for basic scanning and some option coding.

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    I bought a launch x431 this week and its very good. At 850 with 2 years updates its not expensive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ian.j View Post
    I bought a launch x431 this week and its very good. At 850 with 2 years updates its not expensive.

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    I've used the launch before........they're great even the interface makes them feel more premium than diagnostics that cost 2/3 times more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ian.j View Post
    I bought a launch x431 this week and its very good. At 850 with 2 years updates its not expensive.

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    I’d call that mad expensive lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Obriener2054 View Post
    I’d call that mad expensive lol
    It is if you only use it the odd time. I'm a mechanic so its needed for most jobs these days.

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    Thanks for the replies. Probably couldn't justify spending big money on one for the little amount of use it would get. I'll have a look at Carly and Bimmercode . Carly has a monthly subscription, don't think Bimmercode has...

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    Diagnostics or scanning tool

    If you look around you can get all the diagnostics with the exception of the cable for nothing

    INPA
    NCS EXPERT
    ISTA D/P

    You'll probably just need a k dcan cable which is €20 on eBay.


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    If you're lazy and dont want to sail the seven seas, you can get something like this:

    https://www.bcables.com/
    E92 Interlagos Blue M3 - Current
    F10 Sophisto Grey 530d M-Sport - Sold
    F21 M135i Estoril Blue - Sold
    E92 Sapphire Black 335d M-Sport
    - Sold
    E36 328i SE Low Miler - Sold
    E46 Estoril Blue M3 - Sold
    E46 Titan Silver 330ci Clubsport - Sold
    E36 Cosmos Black 318is - Dead

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