Which fault code reader to get ?

[Robbo82]

Hi guys...

What fault code reader should I be looking to pick up ? Ideally one on amazon or Ebay.

Lots on amazon in the 20 to 40 quid range, only need something basic to read and reset etc thanks in advance for your thoughts guys!

Mods pls move as not sure where or post this
Cheers

 

[eddiemunster]

Don't waste your time with cheap scanners, 99% of them will do 90% of what you want but not the final 10%. Most of them will return the wrong codes, most won't do ABS systems, and that'll lead you down a cul-de-sac of time and money that'll eventually drive you mad!

I have this style Delphi (bluetooth), as well as the genuine Delphi (wired), and this unit does absolutely everything that the original unit does.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Delphi-2016-4in1-Universal-Multisystem-Scanner-with-BLUETOOTH-for-CAR-TRUCK/333364002568?hash=item4d9e0aff08:gGcAAOSwL-FdpuyL

 

[Robbo82]

Cool thanks will take a look seems if you get a z4 you need one of these :lol:

 

[ph001]

Not seen the Delphi one before but as it’s a universal one, I’d be surprised if it could interrogate things like the airbag ecu / valvetronic.

If you want something intuitive I’d go for something like the C110+ or C310+ from Amazon. Otherwise I’d suggest the INPA install suite (laptop required) from somewhere like Bcables.

 

[terryo]

have you read this https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=104863

 

[terryo]

in my repair business we had multiple tools . not every tool works perfectly with every make and model, no matter how much you pay. only the very high end tools will let you do advanced things like uploading new software. 1st hand experiences from other people are the only thing to go by..ignore any and all marketing claims