Can anyone recommend a cheap OBD reader that will reset 2007 Mini Cooper vanos adaptations?

 

If you think you have the problem fixed and you want to clear the ECU you can disconnect the negative terminal on battery for 15 minutes and that should do it. I finally figured the trick to get my scanguage to clear codes. I think you can get a obd2 Bluetooth and use torque pro or if you want a hand held tool then https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben...020sch01a~scf/

 

Another vote here for the Foxwell Schwaben. Great little code reader. I wouldn't exactly call it cheap but it's cheaper than taking it to a dealership and having it plugged up

 

Thank you. That looks like a nifty little machine. Does it have more functions than the Foxwell nt510, cos I can get one of those for around the same price here in the UK?

 

I did a little digging and it appears that they are the same scanner except for color. Foxwell manufactures them, then Schwaben and ECS buy them, load the BMW/Mini software onto them, and them sell them on their site. So really the only difference (at least from what I can tell) between buying one from ECS and Buying one from Foxwell is that the Schwaben already has the BMW/Mini software to read all the BMW/Mini specific codes, run diagnostics, and things of that nature preinstalled, in addition to reading all the generic P-Codes on any OBDII equipped vehicle. If you buy one from Foxwell, it will still function just like every other code reader and read your generic P-Codes but you'll have to purchase the BMW/Mini software if you want to have the functionality I described out of the box you'll get from the Schwaben. You can also run software for (I believe) up to 5 auto makes on either scanner so if you own other vehicles than BMW's or Mini's (For instance I've got Toyotas) you can have the same functionality (to a degree depending on manufacturer) and aren't restricted to just reading the generic P Codes.

Here's a link that might also help explain it: http://www.foxwellsupport.com/schwab...-with-foxwell/

Hope that helps!

 

I have an Obdlink LX, it's about $60 and has worked with every car I've plugged in.

 

DTMorris007, Thank you so much for looking into that. I really appreciate it.

Zrickety. Does the OBDlink LX do vanos adaptation reset?

 

Personally have not tried that, just reset codes. There is an MX model for $80 that is supposed to be more of a scan tool.