what obdII tool do you use for scanning codes

RideForeign · 02-03-2015, 10:38 PM

Just a random question since I'm looking to get one off eBay for about 50-70$ but wondering if you guys have any preference on certain tools that'll do certain work and to what extent. I'm trying to scan an overheating problem I'm having with my e90 although I have a wp and ts ready to get put in this weekend.

Any info is appreciated thanks a lot guys!

bob.g · 02-04-2015, 12:54 AM

i use the bmwhat app for android, scans and can code. its awesome. used it do diagnose my waterpump when my rad fan was blowing full blast for a few days.

dassub · 02-04-2015, 03:56 PM

I bought some orange thing off Ali Express for like 15 bucks, works great for getting (non-BMW-specific) codes.

jc_bmw · 02-04-2015, 11:00 PM

VGate Scan Bluetooth OBDII reader with BMWhat app on Android.

BMWNTHZST · 02-10-2015, 08:19 AM

I bought this one...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/INNOVA-Car-V...3D131348175863

AdamN52 · 02-10-2015, 10:05 AM

I have a blue one that was on sale at Canadian Tire one week - just for general OBDII codes/CEL. I don't think I paid even $20 for it, but it's worked fine for 4-5 years so far. I keep it in my trunk just in case.

EDIT: It's an Innova 3030

Spoolin335 · 02-10-2015, 08:38 PM

Bav Tech cable for everything BMW dealers can see.

Douche · 02-15-2015, 12:58 PM

I use an ELM wifi to diagnose and clear errors on my iPhone via BMWhat. Adapter costs 8 bucks.

Then I also have an ELM327 USB cable that i use with OBD software to connect to the car. 8 bucks too. This was the first I bought, so it became redundant.

I also have another USB cable to code my car with inpa and NCS expert. 8 bucks too.

Spoolin335 · 02-15-2015, 10:15 PM

Where did you order your cables from Valter?

Douche · 02-16-2015, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Spoolin335

Where did you order your cables from Valter?

First 2 from dx.
Coding cable from eBay. Cable called VAG KKL, free shipping.

BashShah · 02-16-2015, 04:54 AM

Eml USB to obdii cable from eBay for 20.
DIS and INPA from internet for free.

DN

batman_e92 · 02-16-2015, 06:10 AM

BTW do you gave trouble reading codes with apps if you have a JB4 installed ?

Spoolin335 · 02-16-2015, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valter

First 2 from dx.
Coding cable from eBay. Cable called VAG KKL, free shipping.

I already have a Ross Tech Vag Com cable for my audi, im going to see if i can use it with NCS expert.

Thanks!

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RideForeign Private 2 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: May 2014 Location: ontario iTrader: (0)	what obdII tool do you use for scanning codes Just a random question since I'm looking to get one off eBay for about 50-70$ but wondering if you guys have any preference on certain tools that'll do certain work and to what extent. I'm trying to scan an overheating problem I'm having with my e90 although I have a wp and ts ready to get put in this weekend. Any info is appreciated thanks a lot guys!
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bob.g Captain 21 Rep 677 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: montreal iTrader: (1)	i use the bmwhat app for android, scans and can code. its awesome. used it do diagnose my waterpump when my rad fan was blowing full blast for a few days.
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dassub Captain 63 Rep 965 Posts Drives: '14 328xi sport line Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1) Garage List 1981 Fiat 124 Spider [0.00] 2014 F30 BMW 328xi [0.00] 2006 E90 BMW 325i ( ... [0.00] 1988 Audi 90 Quattr ... [0.00]	I bought some orange thing off Ali Express for like 15 bucks, works great for getting (non-BMW-specific) codes.
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jc_bmw First Lieutenant 60 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i E90 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Markham, Ontario iTrader: (3)	VGate Scan Bluetooth OBDII reader with BMWhat app on Android. __________________ 09 E90 328i 3IM, Eurocharged, K&N, 80W LED Angel Coding: Digi Speed, Express Up Fob, Wipe Wash Count, Weather Station, Headlight Sensitivity
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AdamN52 First Lieutenant 17 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi (E90) Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I have a blue one that was on sale at Canadian Tire one week - just for general OBDII codes/CEL. I don't think I paid even $20 for it, but it's worked fine for 4-5 years so far. I keep it in my trunk just in case. EDIT: It's an Innova 3030
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Spoolin335 Justin Herass 355 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: X6M / M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (7) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [0.00] 2012 Audi TTRS [10.00] 2012 BMW X6M [9.00] 2007 BMW 335i [9.00]	Bav Tech cable for everything BMW dealers can see. __________________
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Douche Banned 466 Rep 1,980 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Location iTrader: (0)	I use an ELM wifi to diagnose and clear errors on my iPhone via BMWhat. Adapter costs 8 bucks. Then I also have an ELM327 USB cable that i use with OBD software to connect to the car. 8 bucks too. This was the first I bought, so it became redundant. I also have another USB cable to code my car with inpa and NCS expert. 8 bucks too.
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Spoolin335 Justin Herass 355 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: X6M / M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (7) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [0.00] 2012 Audi TTRS [10.00] 2012 BMW X6M [9.00] 2007 BMW 335i [9.00]	Where did you order your cables from Valter? __________________
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BashShah Colonel 314 Rep 2,021 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Eml USB to obdii cable from eBay for 20. DIS and INPA from internet for free. DN
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batman_e92 Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Convertable Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ottawa, On iTrader: (1)	BTW do you gave trouble reading codes with apps if you have a JB4 installed ?
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