BT Tool

lamia2super · 04-06-2010, 11:33 PM

Should I get one?

some info about me: Stage 4+ car with a procede

pcmike · 04-07-2010, 12:12 AM

What do you plan on using it for? If you're just going to clear tuner codes.... don't waste your money.

cuban335i · 04-07-2010, 12:20 AM

yea i'd use mine just to clear codes... that's why i don't really want to buy one.. too much money just for that...

TriniJots · 04-07-2010, 12:23 AM

I got mine just to clear codes

This thread is making me feel like I wasted my money now haha

JayKay335i · 04-07-2010, 12:30 AM

If you want to only clear codes, get the Peake scan tool. It regular codes and the specialized BMW codes. It doesn't do airbag codes and stuff like that, but it will take care of all the tuner codes and other hidden codes. Grand total of ~$160. I'm going to get one before I go into service. The BT tool isn't worth it for me just to clear codes.

Willizm · 04-07-2010, 12:37 AM

Why would you want a cable when all you want to do is clear codes which your vishnu will let you do? If you want to see what your codes are then clear them by all means get the BT cable. It's worth it. If you don't care what the codes are you just want them cleared then why spend money on something you can already do for no added cost.

Dr_Dirt · 04-07-2010, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willizm

Why would you want a cable when all you want to do is clear codes which your vishnu will let you do? If you want to see what your codes are then clear them by all means get the BT cable. It's worth it. If you don't care what the codes are you just want them cleared then why spend money on something you can already do for no added cost.

If you want to know everything get the bt tool. Especially if you plan to keep your car after warranty.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 04-07-2010, 08:58 AM

I think for the price (287.00) its hard to beat the BT tool in terms of function and usefulness. Its relative cost to the price of the car and your mods is very small.

Mike

Wonka · 04-07-2010, 09:03 AM

The BT Tool is a worthy addition for any BMW performance modder.

RON1X · 04-07-2010, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_Dirt

If you want to know everything get the bt tool. Especially if you plan to keep your car after warranty.

+1
I have a Procede as well, but bought a VIN spot from a local forum member on his BT. I am very happy I did it. Maybe check out your local board and see if anyone wants to sell you a spot or split the cost of the BT tool.

lamia2super · 04-07-2010, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willizm

Why would you want a cable when all you want to do is clear codes which your vishnu will let you do? If you want to see what your codes are then clear them by all means get the BT cable. It's worth it. If you don't care what the codes are you just want them cleared then why spend money on something you can already do for no added cost.

procede only clears certain codes like tuner codes, but when it comes to say a abs code procede doesn't do anything.

Im planing on keeping the for a long long long long long time. I was even day dream yesterday about dropping a m5 engine in the car with a turbo kit and nitrous

that's if I ever blow the engine

ianthegreat · 04-07-2010, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamia2super

Should I get one?

some info about me: Stage 4+ car with a procede

If you want to know what's going on with your car prior to your dealer visit then I would say get one. Information is powerful.

I think I'll see the biggest reward from it after warranty. Knowing what's wrong with my car before I go to a mechanic saves diagnostic costs and lots of labor.

Dr_Dirt · 04-07-2010, 09:29 AM

I used it yesterday for the first time and its amazing, this thing can diagnose every device that interfaces through the bus, which I believe is everything.

e.n335 · 04-07-2010, 10:06 AM

Not everybody with a tuned 335i has a Procede. Even if you have one, the BT-cable / SW-combo provides a lot of functionality.

UAP1 · 04-07-2010, 05:01 PM

Mine is on the way. Important investment if you have mods or tune.

scottp999 · 04-07-2010, 05:19 PM

Buy a BT Tool and the Bentley Manual and you will be well on your way to being able to diagnose and repair many issues.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 04-07-2010, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottp999

Buy a BT Tool and the Bentley Manual and you will be well on your way to being able to diagnose and repair many issues.

+1

Posting for help, even on e90, without codes is pointless as no one can diagnose problems by just descriptions. Sometimes suggestions or guesses are actually counterproductive. With the codes we can usually diagnose a problem very quickly

Mike

v4voodoo · 04-07-2010, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamia2super

procede only clears certain codes like tuner codes, but when it comes to say a abs code procede doesn't do anything.

I believe that's false.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244072

lamia2super · 04-07-2010, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v4voodoo

I believe that's false.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244072

it erases shadow codes not faults or anything else.

bulldog_yyc · 04-07-2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottp999

Buy a BT Tool and the Bentley Manual and you will be well on your way to being able to diagnose and repair many issues.

+1

jpsimon · 04-07-2010, 07:54 PM

I've never needed anything other than what the procede offered in terms of code-clearing/logging. That being said it doesn't HURT to have the BT tool if you have money burning a hole in your pocket

Choolgooz · 04-07-2010, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpsimon

I've never needed anything other than what the procede offered in terms of code-clearing/logging. That being said it doesn't HURT to have the BT tool if you have money burning a hole in your pocket

pretty much the same here.

If i were to have issues with my car other than code clearing then i would buy the BT tool. Otherwise ill keep my 300

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cuban335i Brigadier General 237 Rep 3,550 Posts Drives: 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: central NJ iTrader: (18)	yea i'd use mine just to clear codes... that's why i don't really want to buy one.. too much money just for that... __________________ Current: '13 F10 535i xDrive - lightly modded for now Previous: '12 e92 M3 Melbourne Red/Bamboo - ADV.1 ADV10, Volk TE37SL, OSS, Innotech F1, Arkym, iND '09 e92 335i Alpine White/Saddle Brown - fully modded
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JayKay335i Banned 198 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	If you want to only clear codes, get the Peake scan tool. It regular codes and the specialized BMW codes. It doesn't do airbag codes and stuff like that, but it will take care of all the tuner codes and other hidden codes. Grand total of ~$160. I'm going to get one before I go into service. The BT tool isn't worth it for me just to clear codes.
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Willizm Captain 26 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2009 335Xi and 01 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joliet, Il iTrader: (0)	Why would you want a cable when all you want to do is clear codes which your vishnu will let you do? If you want to see what your codes are then clear them by all means get the BT cable. It's worth it. If you don't care what the codes are you just want them cleared then why spend money on something you can already do for no added cost.
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Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 5037 Rep 116,174 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	I think for the price (287.00) its hard to beat the BT tool in terms of function and usefulness. Its relative cost to the price of the car and your mods is very small. Mike
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Wonka Racer 5 48 Rep 823 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 (7/21/09 build ... [8.16]	The BT Tool is a worthy addition for any BMW performance modder. __________________ Hunt Valley Horsepower Photo Timeline - August '09 to August '13
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Dr_Dirt Major 64 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: E90 335i 6AT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	I used it yesterday for the first time and its amazing, this thing can diagnose every device that interfaces through the bus, which I believe is everything.
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e.n335 Moderator 281 Rep 4,481 Posts Drives: e93 ///M3 DCT, 07/2009 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Switzerland, ZH iTrader: (0)	Not everybody with a tuned 335i has a Procede. Even if you have one, the BT-cable / SW-combo provides a lot of functionality.
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UAP1 www.UltimateAutoPortal.co m 62 Rep 556 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i. Few mods. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	Mine is on the way. Important investment if you have mods or tune.
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scottp999 Brigadier General 136 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	Buy a BT Tool and the Bentley Manual and you will be well on your way to being able to diagnose and repair many issues.
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jpsimon Team Zissou 3154 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	I've never needed anything other than what the procede offered in terms of code-clearing/logging. That being said it doesn't HURT to have the BT tool if you have money burning a hole in your pocket
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