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Attn BMW owners: scan tool
Dave
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08-06-2009, 09:34 AM
I'm considering getting a scan tool for resetting maintenance lights and and checking CELs, but wanted to see if anybody had any recommendations or experiences that they could provide.

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Also, if anybody already has one and is willing to share/rent it, that'd be good to know. Otherwise I'll probably end up getting it and will rent it to MMers if they need it.
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REED
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08-06-2009, 09:44 AM
I got a deal on all 3 of them, CEL, SRS, Oil Light Reset - pretty useless since the CEL does it too.

I'm really glad I got them, I've only thrown one CEL and after reseting it never saw it again, but I feel its a worthy investment.

I'm pretty sure you aren't in nova, so if you end up needing one, let me know and I'll get it down to you.
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08-06-2009, 09:49 AM
I'm going to need to reset my maintenance countdown pretty soon. I'd love to borrow / rent the tool from someone.
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08-06-2009, 10:14 AM
REED Wrote:I got a deal on all 3 of them, CEL, SRS, Oil Light Reset - pretty useless since the CEL does it too.

I'm really glad I got them, I've only thrown one CEL and after reseting it never saw it again, but I feel its a worthy investment.

I'm pretty sure you aren't in nova, so if you end up needing one, let me know and I'll get it down to you.

Can I borrow the CEL (it does oil light resets right?) ?
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08-06-2009, 10:30 AM
BMWs need a special tool to reset your maintenance light? Ouch. It can be done on my Acura from the steering wheel.
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08-06-2009, 10:47 AM
I've got a scangauge II which isn't a specific BMW tool but something for any car with an OBD-II port. It can read and reset CELs but it sounds like the maintenance lights are specific for BMWs?
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08-06-2009, 11:44 AM
95 m3= OBD1.
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REED
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08-06-2009, 12:50 PM
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:
REED Wrote:I got a deal on all 3 of them, CEL, SRS, Oil Light Reset - pretty useless since the CEL does it too.

I'm really glad I got them, I've only thrown one CEL and after reseting it never saw it again, but I feel its a worthy investment.

I'm pretty sure you aren't in nova, so if you end up needing one, let me know and I'll get it down to you.

Can I borrow the CEL (it does oil light resets right?) ?

JohnC Wrote:I'm going to need to reset my maintenance countdown pretty soon. I'd love to borrow / rent the tool from someone.

if either of you want to borrow the maintence / CEL Reset shoot me a PM
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