OBD Scanner Advice

[B21]

Something I will throw out there like a stinky turd. If your top stops midway, you will need to get into the boot to repair the problem. You can open the boot with ProTool. Other wise you will have to contort yourself to get to the fuse panel behind the glove box and do the pin 12 trick.

Yup that’s a big plus for Protool..

 

[Bluebottle]

Hello again, I called Foxwell today for advice and to purchase a scanner. I was told the best for my BMWs was a NT530 for £164!!
Okay, so the first job is to replace the Starline 60Ah battery in my Z4 for an 80Ah Varta; apparently this is a job that requires recoding, so asked if that is correct. He then told me the NT530 cannot do this!

Is there another scanner that can, or something cheaper? Or is recoding nonsense and I just fit the Varta anyway?

Cheers.

 

[B21]

Hello again, I called Foxwell today for advice and to purchase a scanner. I was told the best for my BMWs was a NT530 for £164!!
Okay, so the first job is to replace the Starline battery in my Z4 for an 80Ah Varta; apparently this is a job that requires recoding, so asked if that is correct. He then told me the NT530 cannot do this!

Is there another scanner that can, or something cheaper? Or is recoding nonsense and I just fit the Varta anyway?

Cheers.

Coding / registration is very important..can cause premature failure of the new battery and / or various sub systems to erroneously shut down / misbehave…


The scanner debate has already been done..

 

[Bluebottle]

Okay thanks.

 

[Varixto]

LAUNCH X431 ELITE 2.0

As per my previous post, my scanner cost me £115 and can do battery reg. I am surprised that a £164 one can't. I quite like the interface of the LAUNCH X431 ELITE 2.0 and I would recommend it for the price and features.

 

[Bluebottle]

Thanks Varixto.

 

[peter2704]

LAUNCH Creader Elite 2.0 BBA is this a good one to have? compared to the x431 elite

 

[Stealth00]

I'm also looking at scanners and I'm aware that Autel have a decent reputation. I was looking at this https://www.autelstore.co.uk/wholesale/autel-maxicom-mk808bt-pro.html

Anyone know if this would be much use on the Z4, is it overkill, or are there better at cheaper prices, Bimmergeeks Protool being the obvious choice.

 

[Bluebottle]

Thanks peter2704 and Stealth00. I will look into them. :wink: