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Feb 9, 2008 | 09:55 PM

jeffrimerman

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What is a good OBD tool that can be used with a laptop?

I used to have an audi and I had a tool that used my laptop to connect and and would give me tons of info. I could even reset my codes and have sensor readings. Is there one for the mini? It is probably the same one since it is a standard, but I wasn't sure.

Feb 10, 2008 | 03:18 PM

Modshack

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You used a Vag Com which is an awesome tool for VW's and Audi's. I'm not aware of anything similar for the Mini...

http://www.ross-tech.com

Feb 10, 2008 | 03:25 PM

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You used a Vag Com which is an awesome tool for VW's and Audi's. I'm not aware of anything similar for the Mini...

http://www.ross-tech.com

Bim-Com.

Same source, a few select people have beta versions, but it hasn't progressed past that.

Feb 10, 2008 | 04:58 PM

Modshack

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Bim-Com.

Same source, a few select people have beta versions, but it hasn't progressed past that.

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Yeah...I've seen Andy's posts here...we used to communicate on the Vag Com.. Maybe they're close to a solution..

Feb 10, 2008 | 05:07 PM

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Well if your willing to pay for it, the GT1 is about as technical as you can get for the Mini.

Feb 10, 2008 | 06:04 PM

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I use auterra for a palm but they do have a windows version for a laptop.

Feb 10, 2008 | 07:39 PM

jeffrimerman

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I use auterra for a palm but they do have a windows version for a laptop.

Sweet, I will check it out. Thanx everyone.

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Feb 10, 2008 | 10:59 PM

Nitrominis

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I use auterra for a palm but they do have a windows version for a laptop.

I also use the Auterra installed on a Plam. Never leave home without it.

Feb 11, 2008 | 12:53 PM

Marino454

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I've used AutoTap before. It's pretty nice, they have palm or laptop versions.

http://www.autotap.com/productcat.asp?topLevelid=36

Feb 12, 2008 | 06:39 AM

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OBD II

I found this yesterday... seems like it works with all OBD II vehicles.

http://www.myscantool.com/

Feb 12, 2008 | 12:47 PM

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redlinedave

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you gotta loose the Hurst shifter....sorry

Feb 16, 2008 | 10:38 PM

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Nitrominis

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you gotta loose the Hurst shifter....sorry
I coulda had a V8

There are two reason for the handle. I have used them for years and like the feel shifting with it. Yes mostly cars with + 4 slugs. If you ever used one you know what I mean. And secondly side button allows easy and controllable activation of my Flame.

quote=redlinedave; "I coulda had a V8"

been there done that a lot !!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedra...7600185742433/

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Feb 17, 2008 | 05:54 AM

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You might want to check out Autoenginuity
They have pda and laptop versions and their enhanced BMW version has more MINI sensors than the standard package.

Feb 21, 2008 | 02:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by asodestrom

You might want to check out Autoenginuity
They have pda and laptop versions and their enhanced BMW version has more MINI sensors than the standard package.

I have the autoenginuity scan tool with the BMW enhanced package. I have had some problems with the tool...for example it does not report the MODE$06 information correctly, and the graphs do not scale correctly. I have reported these two failures over a year ago and rather that look into the problem...I was told I was wrong??? These two problems continue to exist, please advise if anyone else has also seen this problem?