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    OBD scan software

    Can any of you guys recommend me a software package with cable for scanning and clearing codes for a 05 bmw 330ci? I looked around and its a lot of information to digest. I don't need the most highend package but something that is worth investing some money into. Thank you for any and all input on you can provide.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jagdtiger View Post
    Can any of you guys recommend me a software package with cable for scanning and clearing codes for a 05 bmw 330ci? I looked around and its a lot of information to digest. I don't need the most highend package but something that is worth investing some money into. Thank you for any and all input on you can provide.
    You can't go wrong with PA Soft 1.4x. Lot's of options and abilities. You will need a laptop with Windows XP (or 8 as I have heard) and if you don't have one, Craigslist and $50 will find you one.

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    Thank you sir for the reply i'll look into that I got a laptop but it has win 10 on it. I'll have to see if I can dig out my winxp cd and duel boot with it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jagdtiger View Post
    Thank you sir for the reply i'll look into that I got a laptop but it has win 10 on it. I'll have to see if I can dig out my winxp cd and duel boot with it.
    If you plan on keeping your E46 for many years, then a a dedicated laptop with PA Soft is always good to have around.
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    Which pasoft for e46cabrio do you suggest?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sixelaaaa View Post
    Which pasoft for e46cabrio do you suggest?

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    Whatever version comes with your OBDII USB Cable will be fine.

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    Any suggestions about the russian programmer software?

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    I have also been looking at carly which it seems pretty sweet. I cannot for the life of me find that damn xp cd. Does PA Soft not make any newer versions of there software?

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    Bavarian Technic is one of the better ones (although I haven't used it on an E46.)
    Torque is another Android-based one that people like, although I don't believe it's as completely flexible.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jagdtiger View Post
    I have also been looking at carly which it seems pretty sweet. I cannot for the life of me find that damn xp cd. Does PA Soft not make any newer versions of there software?
    They may have software for newer BMW cars but the E46 has been out of production for 10 years now so expecting a newer version is kind of like asking for an update to Windows XP.

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    Use OBDFusion for your smart phone. It's a vastly updated version of Torque. You'll need to buy the interface device that plus into the OBD plug on the underside of the dash. You'll need a wifi device for iOS, and bluetooth for android.

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    Which device for android is best?have you used one?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sixelaaaa View Post
    Which device for android is best?have you used one? ???????? ??? ?? LG-D855 ??? ??????????????? Tapatalk
    OBDFusion is the best app available for android. I have it in my iPhone and it works great!

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