Best value on OBD-II code reader?

[BryDog]

What is the best value on OBD-II code reader?

I am interested in reading my codes, resetting the codes, etc. I would also be interested in engine management. Is there a one-device-meets-all?

Any recommendations ?

BryDog

[nighthawk328i]

There isn't a device that meets all of those. The peake research scan tool works great and gives you genuine bmw codes and comes with a book that explains everything. And its only $129 i believe, almost as much as a dealer code diagnostic. As for engine management there aren't a lot of people who use it. Are you talking about a standalone or a piggyback?

[mva]

I just used an Innova OBD2 code reader to read O2 sensor codes and reset the check engine light on my 2000 M Roadster. It worked fine and costs under $100.

It gives you the generic OBD2 code and the specific BMW code.

Check out canobd2.com

[united323is]

I have a C-reader IV, and it reads the codes and tells you what the code means on the display. Costs about 50 bucks new. Everyone I use it around has bought one. Even techs here at the Dealership have them to quickly diagnose a car while waiting for an available GT1.

EDIT: Here's a link: http://www.devildogtools.com/lacrposctoob.html

[DSrugis]

I bought an Actron CP9145 and it works great. Does all the basic stuff but also gives me real time data of O2s, STFTs, LTFTS, etc...

Got it for $50 used on ebay.

Dave

[I hump my M3]

I have a C-reader IV, and it reads the codes and tells you what the code means on the display. Costs about 50 bucks new. Everyone I use it around has bought one. Even techs here at the Dealership have them to quickly diagnose a car while waiting for an available GT1.

EDIT: Here's a link: http://www.devildogtools.com/lacrposctoob.html


It says on the website that this code reader works from 2001 up does it work for your 98 M3 ?