Looking for code reader diagnostic tool

[RayMan101]

Hi All

I hope this is the correct section to post in.

As general question to start off with, have a few of you guys purchased your own diagnostic tool? and if so, where in CT can I get one, how much does it cost, and besides the tool, do you need a laptop with specific software to run the unit?

Then, the other question is - is there someone in CT that would be kind enough to help me out by plugging their unit in my car and do a diagnostic please?

Reason for asking is I have just had my car come back after having some work done (attached pic) as the car was doing the normal lack of power, lumpy idle and stalling, etc etc etc. and I'd like to have some facts before going back and making a scene.
And I would like to check if there are any other gremlins that popped up now as the car is doing the same thing again.

and I drive a 2010 320i E90 LCI model

Thanks.

 

[CliftonH]

Hi,

If you are not technically clued up with these softwares I advise you not to interfere with the car, you could cause more harm,

what I suggest as a start is purchase an Elm327 Bluetooth device which plugs into your OBD2 port,

then purchase an online program, I use Torque Pro, there is lots of others on play store,

sure enough they give you limited functionality but you cant break anything,

you can clear errors and check for faults and few other stuff with it,

and its cheap,

hope that helps,

 

[RayMan101]

Thanks Clifton

that's pretty much all I would like to do, clear errors and check for faults.
no point going all Dr Frankenstein on a car that doesn't really have the capabilities.

any idea on the cost of those units?

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Ok, never mind - my lazy ass found the price on the interwebs.
its a couple hundred bucks.

I look into getting one next month.

thanks.

 

[FiRi@Rennzport]

How'sit bud. I'm sure rennzport can assist here. Pop us an email maybe Charles can setup and appointment and go over things with you.

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