Need SRS tool. Not INPA/laptop. $15 OBD-2 vs. $200 code reader?

[OnTheFence]

Bottom line, I want to reset my airbag light,
and the $15 B800 reader isn't doing it.
Can I buy something that does?


I have a $15 Veepeak ODB2 reader.
Use it with Torque and OBDFusion to read/reset codes.
Works fine.


I have an airbag light to reset and the $15 B800 reader isn't resetting.


I do not want to install INPA on an old laptop (too big a project)


I am looking at paying the dealer $150 to reset the SRS light anyways.
Is it worth investing in a "next level" code reader?
I noticed there are $200+ code readers.
What special uses are they for?






BlueDriver seems popular for $99
https://www.amazon.com/BlueDriver-Bl...dp/B00652G4TS/


I also see stuff like this in the $200 range
https://www.amazon.com/Launch-Scanne.../dp/B00EN7JPIO

[JimLev]

Did you fix the issue that caused the code?
What happens when you try to clear the code?
I have the B800 and have used it a few times on friends cars, worked OK for me.

[douglawrence42]

Creator c310 is sub $50 and claims to do it. I have used it to reset fuel trims, but I haven’t had to try airbags. But I’m optimistic. It reset the trims and sees the bmw only codes. Torque does neither of those on the same car

Edit: looks like price has gone up, and it might not do abs on certain models. I withdraw my suggestion

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WQUWV9K..._c6ZfAb2P9GP36

[Driiven]

where are you located? on the off chance you are nearby I can scan your car and clear it for free

[OnTheFence]

Did you fix the issue that caused the code?
What happens when you try to clear the code?
I have the B800 and have used it a few times on friends cars, worked OK for me.

The light is not a legit code.
I connected the battery while the airbag was removed (window regulator replace)
B800 did not work for me.



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Creator c310 is sub $50 and claims to do it. I have used it to reset fuel trims, but I haven’t had to try airbags. But I’m optimistic. It reset the trims and sees the bmw only codes. Torque does neither of those on the same car

Edit: looks like price has gone up, and it might not do abs on certain models. I withdraw my suggestion

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WQUWV9K..._c6ZfAb2P9GP36

This seems to work on E46 and user comments say it resets the airbag light.
I might get this, but am still wondering why the B800 didn't reset it.
Is this the same technology as the B800 is the question. Or is INPA another level?
I have read old threads where many people said B800 didn't clear, but a more serious tool did clear.
Question is, which category is this one in?

[edjack]

Consider the Peake SRS. Works for me.

[jp5Touring]

I gave my Indy 20 bucks when he did mine once.

[OnTheFence]

I ended up installing BMW Scanner (PA Soft) on my Win7 64-Bit.
Got it running after a few tries and cleared the SRS. Totally worth doing.

Bought this:
https://www.amazon.com/iSaddle-Scann...dp/B008RHJTS2/


Used these links:
Software: https://mega.nz/#!hhkw3IIA!28F01OwoH...NTvN9-f1c1opsM
Drivers: https://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpo...72&postcount=1

[DHoang]

Same here...PA soft running on win7 ...
was able to clear my air bag light... back when I disconnected the air bag w/o disconnecting the battery.

, plus pasoft allowed me to disable the faulty seat belt buckle switch from triggering the air bag light on.

[geargrinder]

Be careful w/ those PASoft programming options. They can brick a module. The airbag module is famous for locking up with internal error invalid config problem after trying to recode options.