advice on best diagnostic scan tool for e38

[Arthur Ross]

Hi

I am about to do an engine exchange on my e38 and would like some advice on scan tool available

cheers Arthur

[TheAngryBear]

I would recommend a full EDIABAS package (INPA, NCS, etc) on a laptop.
Most of the handheld systems probably won’t meet the needs, maybe a schwaben/foxwell... maybe.
It also really depends on your engine: M62TU safest to go with EDIABAS; M73N no if ands or buts, go with proper EDIABAS setup.


2001 750iL DD74441
Stock

RIP: 2003 540iA Sport GS56111
H&R front springs, Ultimate Cup Holder, Euro Dash & Armrest, Grom, BavSound Stage1

[georgebest]

As above, INPA is the best for this car, you might like PA Soft "BMW Scanner" as well.
If you dont want to deal with a notebook I'd suggest iCarsoft i910

[Roont]

What brand do you use? Looks like there are many many options out there

I would recommend a full EDIABAS package (INPA, NCS, etc) on a laptop.
Most of the handheld systems probably won’t meet the needs, maybe a schwaben/foxwell... maybe.
It also really depends on your engine: M62TU safest to go with EDIABAS; M73N no if ands or buts, go with proper EDIABAS setup.


2001 750iL DD74441
Stock

RIP: 2003 540iA Sport GS56111
H&R front springs, Ultimate Cup Holder, Euro Dash & Armrest, Grom, BavSound Stage1

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[TheAngryBear]

What brand do you use? Looks like there are many many options out there

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I have a Schwaben handheld that was useful on my e39. It is functional on the e38 but as I have the ADS requirement (750iL) the only was I can interact (aka see live engine data) is with EDIABAS- I use DIS for now as I am working on my German and until I am comfortable with it limited INPA use here.


2001 750iL DD74441
Stock

RIP: 2003 540iA Sport GS56111
H&R front springs, Ultimate Cup Holder, Euro Dash & Armrest, Grom, BavSound Stage1

[Southern740iL]

Hi

I am about to do an engine exchange on my e38 and would like some advice on scan tool available

cheers Arthur

Like I said before.. bimmerstuff.com/diag-tools/ its basically a two in one. Codes & programming. I didn't have to scour the net for drivers, software with viruses. Got it here, simple. Done. Cheap