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Zaftig
Joined: 10 Dec 2010 Posts: 7 Location: Bridgewater, NJ
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:33 am Post subject: E39 - Diagnostic Device |
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I want to buy a diagnostic device, so I can read my own codes before I take my car to the mechanics. Anybody have a recommendation as to which I should buy? _________________ Thanks Zaftig! |
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edjack
Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 3887 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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I have the AutoXray EZ Scan 6000. Works well. They have several other models, too.
Whatever you buy, make sure it can access pending codes, and also provide a text description of the P-code. Some cheaper ones require you to look up the meaning of the code in their manual.
It should also have a real-time readout of operating parameters, so you can monitor the engine as it's running. As I recall, mine has something like 16-20 parameters.
Buy the best you can afford. _________________
Ed BMW CCA member since 1987 (Nr. 62319).
'97 540i 6 speed Aspensilber over Aubergine interior. |
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Zaftig
Joined: 10 Dec 2010 Posts: 7 Location: Bridgewater, NJ
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks edjack...now I have some idea of what I should be looking for. _________________ Thanks Zaftig! |
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walshja
Joined: 03 Apr 2001 Posts: 1139 Location: guilford, ct, usa
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