Take apart Peake scan tool

[ryanmkincaid]

I have a BavAuto Scan tool which basically is the Peake R5 housing. Is there a way to take the tool apart or am I regulated to just breaking the plastic housing?

[328 Power 04]

But why?



You can just break it, why not.
The Peake tool is essentially a tool of antiquity with huge limitations.

[ryanmkincaid]

So it's actually a BavAuto Scan tool (repurposed Peake housing). I like keeping it in the car in case the CEL comes on. It's served me well since 2006 and I still have and drive my e36 and just purchased an e46. That's why I'd like to keep it working.

But why?



You can just break it, why not.
The Peake tool is essentially a tool of antiquity with huge limitations.

[328 Power 04]

I mean, but why take it apart?



Nowadays phones are so smart that they can be a complete diagnostic suite of tools for cars, with live logging of sensor data, etc. That was the meaning behind my last sentence.

[ryanmkincaid]

Yeah I know it's limited, but I've found it pretty trustworthy. I have a laptop set up with inpa but I'd hate to trash a tool that works so well for my needs.

But why?

You can just break it, why not.
The Peake tool is essentially a tool of antiquity with huge limitations.

[ryanmkincaid]

With thanks from Spitfire980 i'm posting a look at the internals of the Peake / Bavauto scan tool

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[ryanmkincaid]

More photos

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I hope this helps someone in need. These tools are still great today and that's why I keep one in my car.

[spitfire980]

Glad I could help! These tools are awesome on the m70/m73 engines