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by all means, get a good/cheap Foxwell scan-tool
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Originally Posted by bcredliner
If you plan on DIYing a good scanner like the 510 and 520 is a must have tool. There are others. I have found the Foxwell scanners to be the most user friendly and intuitive. Clear the codes and see what comes back....
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+1 on using an NT510 Elite. Bought it for $179 (including a case), pre-loaded with GM programming (I didn't yet have the X5). I immediately used it to bi-directionally activate my "stuck" A/C compressor clutch, not possible with my other scan-tool (Innova 3100i), or Android apps (Torque Pro & OBDLink). Saved me $50 or more on first usage. I've used it several more times on my GM vehicles, including "autobleeding" the ABS on my wife's Cobalt, today. More money saved.
When I acquired the X5, I immediately went online and bought the programming for BMW from Foxwell, for $80.
I've only used it once on the X5, but I anticipate using it more in the future. Seems to be a great tool to have, especially if you haven't got a PC with ISTA/INPA/etc., yet.
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01 BMW X5 E53,3.0i-5L40E, 7/13/01
topas-blau,Leder-grau,"resto-project car"
Here:
14 Lexus ES350,3.5L-U660E
09 HHR Panel,2.2L-4T45E
04 Chevy 2500HD,6.0L-4L80E
98 GMC Sierra 1500,5.7L-4L60E
Gone:
66 Chevelle Malibu 2dr ht.,327>441c.i.-TH350>PGlide/transbrake
08 Cobalt Coupe,2.2L-4T45E
69 & 75 C10s,350c.i.-TH350
86 S10,2.8L-700R4
73 Volvo 142,2.0L-MT4
72 & 73 VW SuperBeetles,1.6l-MT4
64 VW,1.2l-MT4
67 Dodge Monaco 500 2dr ht.,383c.i.-A727
56 Chevy 210 4dr,265c.i.-PGlide
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