11-17-2011, 08:58 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Kirkland, WA to Alexandria, VA - Now in Marysville, WA
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Originally Posted by e39_touring
I use an IBM T30 laptop dedicated to car diagnostics because it's the last/best thinkpad with a true serial port.
You can use any laptop though as long as you have at least 1gb memory and >30gb free hard disk space.
The hardware you need is a BMW INPA interface. Search ebay and you can find them for ~$25 for the serial version or ~$50 for USB. Don't buy the software on ebay as it's available for download in many places on the net. I can help out with any setup issues you run into. It has gotten much easier over the years!
I use my setup to service a 2000 E46, 2000 E39, and 2005 E53.
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I've got CDH from Bimmerforums making me the same laptop so I can code my 740iL 6spd swap properly.
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