OBD2/CAN Scanner Recommendation

[spyro235]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

I understand that position too. But I've tried setting up ISTA twice on an old laptop and was not successful (I was in IT in another lifetime). Besides the foxwell is much easier to throw in a door card or glove box when travelling. Both tools have their place, but I think the Foxwell comes in handy more often than the full suite of BMW tools on a laptop.

Totally understand that notion. I have an old Carly for the in car stuff. In my e90, I had the MHD too. Now I just rely on the carly for my e90 for the "oh, a code popped up" or "hmmm, I'm towing 7k lbs, lets check the trans temp" and have the laptop for actually working on the vehicle.

[Sschwab]

I ordered the Foxwell NT530 the other day after researching options to support my small BMW fleet ('12 E70, '00 Z3, '99 E46).

I have been using fjoj's recommended OBDFusion with a VeePeak OBD2 Bluetooth scanner for the past few years. But I recently bought the '12 E70 and the prior owner told me he had a new battery installed by a friend, and wasn't sure if the battery was registered correctly.

I'm hoping to also learn more about the NT530 soon. I bought the two vehicle option as I have three Chryslers ('06 Durango, '05 Wrangler Unlimited, '02 Jeep Grand Cherokee) in the family that I support.