Diagnostics or scanning tool

[Tedmur]

Whats the latest and greatest when it comes to general a diagnostics tool or laptop based for use like fault codes, reset service lights and code in new battery etc.
Not really interested in coding ability. Ideally for Newer BMW's eg F15 X5 and F83 M4 but if could be used on other makes all the better.
What are you guys using ?

[Dan335]

Bimmercode is the phone based app i have seen a lot of people use. You can use it for coding or fault code checking etc you need a cable or wireless OBD2 dongle for it

[kdevitt]

I have Carly - which is fine for basic scanning and some option coding.

[ian.j]

I bought a launch x431 this week and its very good. At 850 with 2 years updates its not expensive.

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[skyryan99]

I bought a launch x431 this week and its very good. At 850 with 2 years updates its not expensive.

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I've used the launch before........they're great even the interface makes them feel more premium than diagnostics that cost 2/3 times more.

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[Tedmur]

Thanks for the replies. Probably couldn't justify spending big money on one for the little amount of use it would get. I'll have a look at Carly and Bimmercode . Carly has a monthly subscription, don't think Bimmercode has...

[Dave]

If you look around you can get all the diagnostics with the exception of the cable for nothing

INPA
NCS EXPERT
ISTA D/P

You'll probably just need a k dcan cable which is €20 on eBay.


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[Ketron]

If you're lazy and dont want to sail the seven seas, you can get something like this:

https://www.bcables.com/

[Tedmur]

If you're lazy and dont want to sail the seven seas, you can get something like this:

https://www.bcables.com/

Some good options there. Seems to cover what I'm looking for. Just need to pick the right one now...

[rebel.ranter]

The Bcables is great but not suitable for F Series cars. If I was you I’d buy and E Net cable on EBay, then pay €60 to a guy on EBay to install ISTA/P for you.

This cable looks well made and coles with an E-Sys launcher too for coding G Series cars.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153709236570