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What's the best E89 OBD2 diagnostic to buy

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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What's the best E89 OBD2 diagnostic to buy

Post by Zikim » Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:59 am

Just changed from E85 to E89 and having used a BMCables diagnostic cable and software, I now want to buy a similar device to use on my E89 35i. What is the best type to use and what should I look for in such a device.

I currently have a E brake fault as described in viewtopic.php?f=45&t=95516 will such a device allow me to reset the E-brake?

Thanks

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What's the best E89 OBD2 diagnostic to buy

Post by Smartbear » Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:19 am

Zikim wrote:Just changed from E85 to E89 and having used a BMCables diagnostic cable and software, I now want to buy a similar device to use on my E89 35i. What is the best type to use and what should I look for in such a device.

I currently have a E brake fault as described in viewtopic.php?f=45&t=95516 will such a device allow me to reset the E-brake?

Thanks
I've got a feeling that's a dealer only software update :x
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e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
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What's the best E89 OBD2 diagnostic to buy

Post by R.E92 » Mon Mar 27, 2017 12:11 pm

Zikim wrote:Just changed from E85 to E89 and having used a BMCables diagnostic cable and software, I now want to buy a similar device to use on my E89 35i. What is the best type to use and what should I look for in such a device.

I currently have a E brake fault as described in viewtopic.php?f=45&t=95516 will such a device allow me to reset the E-brake?

Thanks
You want to get hold of a VM with ISTA/D and INPA. That's the cheapest and best diagnostic solution for any BMW. You just need a laptop and a £30 cable.

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