Have your car repaired at the dealership costs a lot these days. It would take at least $150 just to get it scanned by the dealer without getting any useful information. Therefore, more and more BMW owners today are doing their own auto repairs. Repairing your own car not only can save you money and when done right, but is a lot of fun! If you would like to do DIY repairs, below are 5 best BMW diagnostic tools you may need.

1. BMW Scanner 1.4.0 Free shipping
Price: US$22.99

BMW scanner 1.4.0 is a basic scan tool for 1996-2006 BMW diagnosing. It can perform IKE / LCM / EWS, determination of chassis, model, engine, gearbox and complete set. The tool has been tested work by many DIYers. Comes with PA Soft, the same software that used at the dealership, it supports not only fault code reading and erasing but also coding. Here is a write up about how to use BMW Scanner 1.4.0 to do coding:
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/newforums/index.php?/topic/37973-how-to-do-bmw-coding-with-bmw-scanner-140/

2. V1.5 ELM327 Bluetooth Code Reader Free Shipping
Price: US$8.00

If you have mechanics knowledge, you may probably have heard about ELM327 scanners. They are recommended in various auto forums for simple error code reading and erasing. This Bluetooth version is one of our hot selling devices as it supports wireless connection.

3. INPA K+DCAN USB Interface with FT232RL Chip Free Shipping
Price: US$18.99

INPA is BMWs own factory software takes a bit of time to setup but is more in-depth and allows you to change setting in the ECUs. Like BMW Scanner 1.4.0 on the plus side it can tell you a lot more about fault codes.

4. V3.8 Creator C110 Code Reader Free Shipping
Price: US$53.00

Creator C110 BMW code reader is a plug and play device and will do everything a DIY mechanic needs. Its function includes read trouble codes, clear trouble codes, displays live data stream, component testing, and vehicle information. BMW creator c110 supports BMW between 2000 to 2008 years. It adds MINI Cooper test function.

5. BMW Scanner 2.0.1 Free Shipping
Price: US$88.00

BMW Scanner 2.0.1 2.01 is an improved version of BMW Scanner 1.4.0. It works with BMW 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 series and supports all electronic control units DTC read and clear.
http://www.mbstartool.com

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