Airbag light is on...Which scan tool?

[NY98M3]

Well outta nowhere the light came on and now I have to get the code. My question is which code reader do I use? There are the Peake Reseach tools but it says it only goes up to 2003?

Does anyone know which tool to use so I can get this code off my 04 X5?

[flyingmachine]

There are two different Peake Reseach tools. One is for OBD code scanner and another one is specifically for airbag reset. Not sure it supports only up to 03' but I wouldn't pay buy something that's only for airbag reset.

If you don't mind driving to NJ, I can help you to reset it. I have autoenginuity.

[NY98M3]

Originally Posted by flyingmachine

If you don't mind driving to NJ, I can help you to reset it. I have autoenginuity.

Awesome! Where in NJ are you located?

[flyingmachine]

Originally Posted by NY98M3

Awesome! Where in NJ are you located?

pm'd you the info.

[NextGen]

I have an 04 X5 also and the same problem. My light came on about 3 weeks ago. I looked at AutoEnginuity and had a little sticker shock. The scan tool is $249.95 and then you have to get the BMW specific software for an extra $229.95. After searching around I found Bavarian Technic for $287.

The Technic includes hardware where one side connects to the car and the other end connects to a PC to run the software. It is a good deal if you have access to a laptop or can move your computer to be near the car.

[vskchoi]

mine came on today all of a sudden, 2003 4.6is, does it reset itself after couple of starts, or do i need to bring to dealer.

[flyingmachine]

Originally Posted by vskchoi

mine came on today all of a sudden, 2003 4.6is, does it reset itself after couple of starts, or do i need to bring to dealer.

I don't think airbag light will reset by itself.