Code Reader - Where to buy?
 

Anyone know where to buy a good code reader for a 2001 X5 3.0i?

September - bad exhaust cam sensor - P/L $280
December - bad intake cam sensor - P/L $340

Should have bought the extended warrenty!

Ahhh
Kevin
Phoenix

:thumbup: Try bavauto.com they sell pretty much everything for Bimmers.

code reader
 

I checked BA, but they want $190 for both the reader and the adapter.
Wondered if anyone knew of other brands as the BA one is their brand.
Thanks
Kevin

I bought a used Actron OBD-II scanner several years ago on eBay and it works great. I think I paid around $40 for it.

code reader - Actron OBD-II
 

I take it all these code readers have add on adapters for each make of car's unique data ports?

Cheers
Kevin
Phoenix

The OBD-II interface port is standard across all vehicles. The port is located in the driver's side foot well, under the dash.

thanks - pocket vs. full size scanner?
 

Thanks for your help, off to ebay to price out the actron. Any reason to get the big unit vs. the pocket size?

Cheers
Kevin

Here's the one I have

http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/crew/u...mages/OBD2.jpg

differene between code readers
 

I found out more info on the ACTRON CP9125 POCKETSCAN OBD II CODE READER/ERASE (released in Oct 2004)

The pocket size is just for checking and erasing codes. I got a new one for $50 on ebay.

There are 3 more advanced ones that are hand held and they get more into checking emissions, and reading older types of cars.

Bottomline: the ACTRON CP9125 POCKETSCAN OBD II CODE is fine for checking codes.

I was in Sears the other day an noticed and Actron for $175. I was pretty set on getting it since I just paid $75 for a code diagnosis and reset. I didn't have to replace parts. For ~$50, its worth it since I could have just looked up the code and determined if I could do the replacement myself or seek an experts. Good research and thanks to all. :thumbup: