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      09-23-2019, 08:26 AM   #1
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Need OBD recommendation for '12 X5M

My wife's X5M threw a CEL, and my el-cheapo scanner won't read the code.

I was told it required a special BMW scanner?

If not, what do you recommend I buy?
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Bimmergeeks Protool is awesome but kinda pricey, however it codes and can reset modules. Carly also works pretty good for basic scanning/error clearing/basic coding.
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You are welcome to use mine. I live in NYC....

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What about this one on Amazon: AUTOPHIX BM Scan Automotive 7810
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My wife's X5M threw a CEL, and my el-cheapo scanner won't read the code.

I was told it required a special BMW scanner?

If not, what do you recommend I buy?
Actually, the cheapo one does work fine. I tried it. Just that it does take like 2 or 3 minutes to read the codes!! Just wait for a long time, and it will eventually come up.
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