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Old 8th June 2006, 07:59   #1
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Which scan tool is the best?
I would like to know if AutoEnginuity ScanTool Software is better than Peake Research R5/FCX-II Scan/Reset Tool and what is + or - for those 2 tools (from beastpower shop)?

Can i use both of them on my 1999 E39 M5? What other stuff do i need(laptop etc..)?

Thank you all in advance!
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Old 8th June 2006, 08:18   #2
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wow, awesome thread. u read my mind. i was going to start the same thing. i will add one more to the mix:

Actron CP9175. $149 at your local auto zone.
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Old 9th June 2006, 06:07   #3
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So any advice would be very helpfull for my decision which scan tool to buy....
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Bump. Curious here as well...
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For OBDII i ordered this one from onboarddiagnostics: http://www.onboarddiagnostics.co.uk/...hop/ScanMaster
Works really well
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I just found this one - haven't tried it, but it looks pretty interesting:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/8426/
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I have the AutoEnginuity tool - fantastic tool - but still haven't gotten it to work with my '01 M5. I think I may need to purchase an additional agent for the M5 - anyone know for sure or gotten their AutoEnginuity tool to work?
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SEVERAL people on this forum love the Peake R5/FCX-II and I have one as well.
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