01-03-2024, 11:35 PM | #1 |
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What is the OBD scanner, reader, reset tool of choice here? Thank you. |
01-04-2024, 12:29 AM | #2 |
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I would use protool with the master license, it'll give you coding, obd2 code reading with the ability to read bmw specific codes, reset codes, and even data logging.
I have a review for it: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2003707 If you want an even more "hard core" tool, then you can get ISTA which is bmw's dealership level diagnostics tool. It has a much higher learning curve though, and can only be run on a windows machine.
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01-04-2024, 07:53 PM | #3 |
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ISTA should technically give you all the diagnostic tools you need but it's definitely not the easiest.
If you're on iOS, I have liked BimmerLink, it gives I think a little more than an entirely generic OBD2 tool (e.g. DashCommand) + ELM bluetooth module. It's from the same people that make BimmerCode which I haven't personally used but remember being mentioned frequently in the past for coding rather than going to E-Sys. I think Protool looks like it probably combines both BimmerLink and BimmerCode, and maybe improves on them? I'm not in the Android ecosystem so can't really tell. BimmerCode and BimmerLink do have limitations on E-series chassis BMWs, for example which may be a consideration. |
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For me I have all 3 tools (protool, bimmer code and bimmer link) but prefer protool. If you're on iOS you can either buy a dedicated tablet for your car or just go with bimmercode and bimmer link. It's up to you.
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Some of the really expensive diagnostics computers could do it.
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