Diagnostic tool

quick · 11-20-2019, 08:16 AM

///M (42K miles) misfired and went into limp mode. Turned it off/on and runs fine until I get on it. My Indy's (retired) scan tool did not find any codes. Drove 70 miles to the BMW only to find out Misfire cyl 1/3 > replacing the plugs next step.

Plugs not covered under BMW extended service plan

I am bit bummed as I could have saved myself the time and the diagnostic cost at the dealer

What do you all recommend as to a diagnostic tool that works on a 2012 X5M as well as a 2007 530i?

Thanks

Sophisticated Redneck · 11-20-2019, 08:30 AM

Foxwell nt510 or higher with BMW software loaded, can find on Amazon. Or bimmer geeks protools. Both are excellent and will allow you to read BMW specific codes as well as reset adaptations, program new injectors, etc

smass · 11-20-2019, 09:09 AM

I use the Bimmer Geeks cable with ISTA+ software. It also has some testing procedures, shop manual info, adaption reset capabilities and so on.

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh....php?t=1023698

tmvatlanta · 11-20-2019, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smassey321

I use the Bimmer Geeks cable with ISTA+ software. It also has some testing procedures, shop manual info, adaption reset capabilities and so on.

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh....php?t=1023698

Thanks for the info

Nkponder · 11-20-2019, 11:01 AM

I also user Bimmer Geeks Pro Tool, you can also do coding and tweek things to your liking, highly recommend.

ryansbmw · 11-20-2019, 11:58 AM

Another vote for BimmerGeeks

Spyro235 · 11-20-2019, 12:03 PM

I'll be setting up ista+ for myself today, with a laptop.. but for the average person, protool is the way yo go. It's got a user interface that makes it easy, rather than having to work the real bmw diagnostic software.

quick · 11-24-2019, 07:00 PM

Looked at the Protool demo on the YT seems pretty simple. Few questions if you all can answer until I get them straight from them

Are Licenses (diagnostic or Coding) vehicle specific or can they be used for other BMW's I own too?

I was planning on getting an Iphone in next few days, is this system just android base and how do you solve that problem?

Can you register/code the battery with this tool?

Thanks

ryansbmw · 11-24-2019, 09:39 PM

The Protool license is not vehicle specific or locked to a particular vin. It can be used on a variety of BMWs which is one of the best features about it. Check the website for a list of all compatible platforms.

I haven’t checked the website lately but I’m pretty sure it is android based only. I bought a cheap tablet that I have dedicated to my car. (Protool and MHD)

Yep, no problem registering the battery

quick · 03-06-2020, 08:45 PM

Does Pro-Tool has the same diagnostic features as ISTA-D cable?

11-20-2019, 08:16 AM	#1
quick Captain 216 Rep 780 Posts Drives: '12 X5M, '01 E55, '91 964 Trbo Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (1)	Diagnostic tool ///M (42K miles) misfired and went into limp mode. Turned it off/on and runs fine until I get on it. My Indy's (retired) scan tool did not find any codes. Drove 70 miles to the BMW only to find out Misfire cyl 1/3 > replacing the plugs next step. Plugs not covered under BMW extended service plan I am bit bummed as I could have saved myself the time and the diagnostic cost at the dealer What do you all recommend as to a diagnostic tool that works on a 2012 X5M as well as a 2007 530i? Thanks
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Sophisticated Redneck Lieutenant Colonel 1416 Rep 1,564 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Foxwell nt510 or higher with BMW software loaded, can find on Amazon. Or bimmer geeks protools. Both are excellent and will allow you to read BMW specific codes as well as reset adaptations, program new injectors, etc
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smass Lieutenant Colonel 398 Rep 1,579 Posts Drives: 06 325i - 10 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 E90 335i [0.00] 2016 F15 35i [0.00] 2003 E53 3.0 [0.00] 2006 E90 325i [0.00]	I use the Bimmer Geeks cable with ISTA+ software. It also has some testing procedures, shop manual info, adaption reset capabilities and so on. https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh....php?t=1023698
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Nkponder Private 12 Rep 78 Posts Drives: BMW X5 E70 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	I also user Bimmer Geeks Pro Tool, you can also do coding and tweek things to your liking, highly recommend.
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11-20-2019, 11:58 AM	#6
ryansbmw Lieutenant 176 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 35i M-Sport, 2010 535x Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Another vote for BimmerGeeks __________________ VRSF CP & DP \| BMS Intake \| MHD 2+ Tune \| BavSound Stage 1 \| 20% Tint Need coding or modules reset? PM me
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Spyro235 Captain 260 Rep 714 Posts Drives: '10 X5D, '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	I'll be setting up ista+ for myself today, with a laptop.. but for the average person, protool is the way yo go. It's got a user interface that makes it easy, rather than having to work the real bmw diagnostic software. __________________ Daily/ Tow: 2010 X5 35D - 326k, Deleted w/DUDMD Stage 2, Sutphin Trans tune, Comfort seat retrofit Fun car: 2004 ZHP 6mt - 256k miles, z4m FCAB, stock. Drift car: 2001 330i for sale
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quick Captain 216 Rep 780 Posts Drives: '12 X5M, '01 E55, '91 964 Trbo Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (1)	Looked at the Protool demo on the YT seems pretty simple. Few questions if you all can answer until I get them straight from them Are Licenses (diagnostic or Coding) vehicle specific or can they be used for other BMW's I own too? I was planning on getting an Iphone in next few days, is this system just android base and how do you solve that problem? Can you register/code the battery with this tool? Thanks
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11-24-2019, 09:39 PM	#9
ryansbmw Lieutenant 176 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 35i M-Sport, 2010 535x Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	The Protool license is not vehicle specific or locked to a particular vin. It can be used on a variety of BMWs which is one of the best features about it. Check the website for a list of all compatible platforms. I haven’t checked the website lately but I’m pretty sure it is android based only. I bought a cheap tablet that I have dedicated to my car. (Protool and MHD) Yep, no problem registering the battery __________________ VRSF CP & DP \| BMS Intake \| MHD 2+ Tune \| BavSound Stage 1 \| 20% Tint Need coding or modules reset? PM me
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quick Captain 216 Rep 780 Posts Drives: '12 X5M, '01 E55, '91 964 Trbo Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (1)	Does Pro-Tool has the same diagnostic features as ISTA-D cable?
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