Code reader

[TonyinEngland]

Hi chaps,

X5 3.0 diesel sport, auto, 2002 at 130,000 miles.

I am looking for a code reader, tried the Autel, Maxiscan MS300, but get Link Error.
Q. Is my car compatible with these readers, I believe the petrol were compatible some years before the devils juice powered cars were.
If so, please recommend another code reader.
TIA

[Zulu95]

This works great for me in a gas powered. Their ad states they work with the CI engines also.

Reset and Scan Tools for BMW Check-Engine, SRS, Oilservice Inspection

[TonyinEngland]

Thanks Zulu, I will add these to my list.
I need a scanner more than a reset tool.
Still looking

[Zulu95]

The Peake is a scanner.

[TonyinEngland]

Autel have replied with this

Original Autel MaxiDiag Elite MD702 Full System with Data Stream Update Online

Which is compatible with my car, tho it is a bit rich ££££££

Still thinking

[stackz]

do you have a smart phone?? if so, download torque. its a bluetooth app that you can not only read/erase obd2 codes but you can also setup a virtual dashboard to view various information in gauge format...and you can also watch all the engine sensors in real time as well.

great for helping determine if a sensor is going out and such.

I bought my 2001 3.0 x5 on monday and used mine to check codes in the dealer lot, found a p0135 (o2 sensor bank 1 heater circuit) and used that to help negotiate the price down lower.

If it works on my 01, it should work on your 02.

NEW Wireless Bluetooth ELM327 Interface Obdii OBD2 Auto CAR Diagnostic Scanner | eBay

here's a youtube video review to give you a better understanding of how it works. and yeah, I've had mine for a couple years now and it works perfectly. Used it on SEVERAL cars.

just the first video I found, there's lots of them that show more features this can do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay-ZvTn3fLo

[tmv]

I would order a cable and get INPA/EDIABAS. The BEST diagnostic tool for your bimmer since it's the official tool for bimmers in that era.