Who here owns diagnostic tools?

[nwe30]

What do you use?

http://www.bavariantechnic.com/buy.aspx

[Gary Horneck]

I use DashDyno. http://www.dashdyno.net Supports just about everything from 1996 on up.

[James Crivellone]

CarSoft
SSS Progman
DIS
Playing with ISIS
Inpa/KFP for programming

[Dj Buttchug]

I use a matco scanner for my OBDII stuff.

[nwe30]

would you guys say that there is a diagnostic tool that works best for e30s? i have an m50 non vanos and looking to invest in a diagnostic.

[James Crivellone]

My DIS setup with a yellow-head is what the dealer used back in the day.

Expensive, but its factory

[VinniE30]

http://www.peakeresearch.com/fcx3.htm

This is what I have. Reads codes on all BMWs 87-06.

[nwe30]

http://www.peakeresearch.com/fcx3.htm
This is what I have. Reads codes on all BMWs 87-06.

Oh wow, 149.99 not bad at all! How's it working for you?

[nomansland92]

I also have the peak tool. I think it's a great thing to have around and it works great in my opinion. Also resets service and oil lights;)

[mikeedler]

ISIS and ISAP
still have the DIS at work, but I fogot more now than I know.

what do you possibly want to see with a scan tool on a non vanos M50 in an E30???? your wasting your time.

[10Toes]

Stomp test, it's free...

[dnguyen1963]

^ +1

[nwe30]

ISIS and ISAP
still have the DIS at work, but I fogot more now than I know.

what do you possibly want to see with a scan tool on a non vanos M50 in an E30???? your wasting your time.

Why is it a waste of time?
And the stomp test doesn't seem to work on my car...IDK why.

[Stanley Rockafella]

I thought this thread was about REAL tools like compression testers and leakdown tools.

this thread fails!

[Stanley Rockafella]

Why is it a waste of time?
And the stomp test doesn't seem to work on my car...IDK why.

try swapping out your ECU for a different one. I did then my codes started flashing again.

coudl also be a problem with your TPS switch, I'd try cleanign that first.