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Another "What Scanner" question.

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:10 pm
by dark_stranger
Guys, i want to buy a scanner, but looking on ebay, there are a varied range of devices, with a varied range of prices and therefore can someone point me in the right direction?

Cheers,

Re: Another "What Scanner" question.

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 7:36 pm
by Horizon
Is it just a BMW scanner, or a generic OBD 2 scanner, that is good for all modern cars, a lot of us have the Chinese version of the BMW Scanner 1.4.0, these are only £30 off EBay, Generic scanners are also available, but some codes are different. Also the1.4.0 you can code things too.
The 1.4.0 needs a laptop to run things, but other scanners are hand held stand alone units

Re: Another "What Scanner" question.

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 4:45 pm
by PhilUK
I bought this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW-BMW-Scanner-1-4-0-programmer-/180856292985?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a1be00679

It needed pins 7&8 bridged to allow all modules to be visible but it works fine.  ;)

Re: Another "What Scanner" question.

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 5:13 pm
by LincsX5
I got this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-1-4-SCANN ... 2c65e45bea
It does the same i.e. its a Chinese Scanner 1.4.0. UK seller with very quick delivery as I'm very impatient  :biggrin: