Scan tool or software recommendations

[Brian425]

I am in the market for scan software or a scan tool that can read all the BMW modules, i.e. ABS, Transmission, air bag, etc. Does anyone have any advice? It will be used on a 2012 X5 50i and a 2012 Mini Countryman All4.

I checked AutoEnginuity, Car soft and Bavarian Technic (BT seems to have stopped updating in 2009)

I would prefer to stay under $500; but, for a good tool, I would spend more.

I am looking for 1st hand recommendations.

Thanks,

Brian

[buckeyewalt]

I don't think you need to spend that much. I got an INNOVA 3130 that can scan, reset and read codes. It was a little over $100.....

[Brian425]

Originally Posted by buckeyewalt

I don't think you need to spend that much. I got an INNOVA 3130 that can scan, reset and read codes. It was a little over $100.....

Do you know if it can pull the codes for transmissions, air bags, etc?

I looked at the 3160 for around $200.

[buckeyewalt]

To be honest,,,,I really don't know,,however, I don't see why not,,at least for the transmission,,not sure about the air bags,,but I think any code that is thrown,,and it registers it will pick-up!