santa 3 Report post Posted August 18, 2021 Hi After a stand alone scanner that is able to show trans fluid temp and reset the trans computer on E87 and E90 as well as all the usual service and reset tools. Other family have Ford and Landrover so hopefully l0oking to cover those brands as well with one tool. Not particularly interested in paying annual subscription either - am I asking to much??? oh and dont want to spend much over $500.................................... Tried to down load and set up ISTA etc but failed miserably. Been looking at the Foxwell NT530 https://www.stahlcar.nz/systems-tools/foxwell-nt530?sort=p.number_sales&order=DESC&limit=30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mop 9 Report post Posted August 18, 2021 I have that one, it’s been great for reading codes on my e61 and r53 mini. Not sure if it does those functions, but I hope it does as I’m planning to change my trans fluid soon. You get to choose 1 make when you buy it and can then purchase additional makes from there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ00Z3 187 Report post Posted August 18, 2021 I have the Foxwell NT530 scanner with BMW software. Not a bad mid range scanner. I like it. Use it in OBD2 mode for fuel trim diagnostics (trims in %) and general engine work. Use it in BMW mode for all other modules. It does most of the stuff that INPA does. It has a little less fun functionality in the "Activation" menus than INPA. The BMW software also covers OBD1/ADS for the older BMW's like E30's and some E36's etc. One thing it does not do, is it will not code new/replacement modules. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2157 Report post Posted August 18, 2021 Have you tried Bimmergeeks protools? Im pretty sure it does all that, failing that downloading the installing the BMW software package from their site (with ISTA/INPA etc) is pretty painfree. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
santa 3 Report post Posted August 19, 2021 Hi Jacko Will have a look at the Bimmergeeks site. The main issue I have found is that theISTA/ INPA programmes I tried wont run on a WIN10 system or requires you down load files from several sources and play around with them which is beyond me. The other tool which looks good on paper is the TopDon SMARTDIAG MINI ODB Diagnostic Scanner (Launch ThinkDiag) but is a subscription based system. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted August 19, 2021 Bimmergeeks also does the Protools app for your phone, could be worth looking into? Looks really indepth and gets good reviews. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
santa 3 Report post Posted August 19, 2021 The Bimmergeeks looks good, of course I have an apple phome..............................😎 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
