Best way to clear codes before dealer visit?

bonsai · 10-31-2010, 02:11 PM

Hey guys, just wondering what the best off-the-shelf tool is for clearing codes prior to a dealer service visit.

I want the beat bang for buck possible, and I need to pick it up today as my service appt is for tomorrow. I guess I could reschedule, but I'd rather just deal with this as soon as possible.

On that note, anyone in te SF Bay Area willing to help a fellow tuned n54 out with some code clearing help? I'll bring a six pack for your troubles

galahad05 · 10-31-2010, 02:32 PM

BT scan tool.

Kevin Harney · 10-31-2010, 02:40 PM

isnt that now replaced with the CAN tool ? BMS could you chime in on this one ?

BTM · 10-31-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Harney

isnt that now replaced with the CAN tool ? BMS could you chime in on this one ?

Can tool is only for 08+ at the moment so while it is certainly compatible with OP's car, the BT has not been phased out completely yet

bonsai · 10-31-2010, 02:57 PM

excellent, exactly the info I needed. So I guess I'll start scouring this forum for CAN tool deals

Kevin Harney · 10-31-2010, 03:36 PM

i think it is in beta testing now so probably only avail thru BMS

e90TiAg335i · 10-31-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Harney

i think it is in beta testing now so probably only avail thru BMS

yep, it's in beta production. I doub't OP will find a used one though. best bet would be burgertuning.com

bonsai · 11-02-2010, 01:01 PM

thanks for the great info guys!

fdriller9 · 11-02-2010, 01:32 PM

You can go to an autoparts store, Autozone, Pepboys etc, and have it scanned and cleared for free. Though having a BT scan tool is a great convenience. I use mine at least twice a month.

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galahad05 Brigadier General 158 Rep 3,158 Posts Drives: '07 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	BT scan tool. __________________ Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. --Mark Twain
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Kevin Harney Captain 20 Rep 767 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Herndon, VA iTrader: (0)	isnt that now replaced with the CAN tool ? BMS could you chime in on this one ?
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bonsai OG 3er 84 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3/2018 F82 M4 Compet Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA. iTrader: (0)	excellent, exactly the info I needed. So I guess I'll start scouring this forum for CAN tool deals
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Kevin Harney Captain 20 Rep 767 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Herndon, VA iTrader: (0)	i think it is in beta testing now so probably only avail thru BMS
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bonsai OG 3er 84 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3/2018 F82 M4 Compet Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA. iTrader: (0)	thanks for the great info guys!
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	You can go to an autoparts store, Autozone, Pepboys etc, and have it scanned and cleared for free. Though having a BT scan tool is a great convenience. I use mine at least twice a month.
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