Code reader.....any good ??????

[1canary]

I'm thinking of buying a digital code reader but fell off my chair when I saw the prices......until I saw this one on ebay(UK).
Has anyone used one like this and are they reliable for the price?
ebay (UK) Item number: 160152589309.
Thanks in anticipation.

[Pirate_copy]

I have heard mixed review on them mate, but have never tried them myself

A Draper tool is a safer (but more expensive) bet!!

[1canary]

Thanks Pirate. Bought a Draper service light reset tool which worked great so might hunt for their code reader as well.

[SCANDINAVIAN13]

I like the Peake reader and reset tool. It's great.

[Pirate_copy]

Same thing essentially buddy :)

[1canary]

I like the Peake reader and reset tool. It's great.

Which particular model do you have and how much do they tend to sell for?

[SCANDINAVIAN13]

Peake Research R5-FCX-II Code Scan and Reset Tool
$139.95 at Pelican (http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/catalog/shopcart/BE36/POR_BE36_TOLtol_pg1.htm).

[PhilipWOT]

I have a Peake Research reset tool. I highly recommend it to any bimmer owner. As for the code readers- I highly doubt anything aftermarket will work 100% of the time, with the possible exception of Bosch.

[Pirate_copy]

He is based in the UK remember guys!

[SCANDINAVIAN13]

I always forget that.
They'll ship over there, but whether or not you want to pay the shipping totally depends on what you can find over there.

[1canary]

Thanks for the advice all. Will look out for a "peake" I think.

[Pirate_copy]

Draper is easier to find buddy

Both are very very good

[1canary]

Gawd I hate choices. Eenie Meenie, Minie....wait a Mo. If pirate says Draper, then Draper it is...I think. No,yes it will be Draper....or Peake. Yes, that's my mind made up, I shall get one of those two.

[Pirate_copy]

:rofl:

You got a spare £180 and a laptop?

[1canary]

Er...No. But I did get my avatar up at last Hoo(bl**dy)ray:D

[Pirate_copy]

Nice mate!!!