Are any handheld readers able to cover different car makes? Ie laser 5091 type things?
Want a fairly decent (better than the 30 quid ebay lump of junk that hasn't found a anything on anything other than a 98 slk lol) one that doesn't break bank. Not after a Bluetooth carly type, or laptop job, just a handheld that can cover the bmw and my lexus.
Any recommendations or suggestions?
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Handheld code reader
Handheld code reader
2005 (55 plate) x5 3.0d sport, auto trans, nav tv thingy, but no dsp.
Under a turbo swap presently (fingers crossed it fixes her!)
Under a turbo swap presently (fingers crossed it fixes her!)
Re: Handheld code reader
Peake - mine has been very good & easy to use
Gone - 2002 E53 X5 4.4i Sport (Pre Facelift) Owned 2006-2016.
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Re: Handheld code reader
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Peake - mine has been very good & easy to use
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Is that bmw specific aw8?
Peake - mine has been very good & easy to use
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Is that bmw specific aw8?
2005 (55 plate) x5 3.0d sport, auto trans, nav tv thingy, but no dsp.
Under a turbo swap presently (fingers crossed it fixes her!)
Under a turbo swap presently (fingers crossed it fixes her!)
Re: Handheld code reader
Yes - I bought it to avoid any issues reading BMW codes with generic readers.
Gone - 2002 E53 X5 4.4i Sport (Pre Facelift) Owned 2006-2016.
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Re: Handheld code reader
Where di you get it? Only thing I could find was early £600 :'(
E53 X5 4.6is Carbon Black 2003
Mercedes CLK 320
Audi A6 Quattro 2.4
Mercedes CLK 320
Audi A6 Quattro 2.4
Re: Handheld code reader
I bought it off a forum member on another BMW board - private sale used.
Does what I want - idiot proof fast scanning, resets & clearing codes if needed.
Back in the day this was the default kit for enthusiasts with pre cbs cars - E39 M5 owners swore by these
Found a link
http://www.talktomycar.co.uk/products/bmw/mj110.htm
Does what I want - idiot proof fast scanning, resets & clearing codes if needed.
Back in the day this was the default kit for enthusiasts with pre cbs cars - E39 M5 owners swore by these
Found a link
http://www.talktomycar.co.uk/products/bmw/mj110.htm
Gone - 2002 E53 X5 4.4i Sport (Pre Facelift) Owned 2006-2016.
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Re: Handheld code reader
I'll take a look, ta
E53 X5 4.6is Carbon Black 2003
Mercedes CLK 320
Audi A6 Quattro 2.4
Mercedes CLK 320
Audi A6 Quattro 2.4
Re: Handheld code reader

Gone - 2002 E53 X5 4.4i Sport (Pre Facelift) Owned 2006-2016.
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