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04-06-2007, 12:31 AM
Back by popular demand, we bring you Free Shipping on all Peake Research Scan Tools - an encore appearance! Here's how you can save some money on the industry-leading, hand held BMW scan and reset tools.
Not familiar with the products? Here's a brief description:
Generic OBDII scan tools like those used by many auto parts stores and small shops will not read BMW specific codes. You do have an option beyond the expensive computer-based scan tools/software.
Having the BMW factory code may lead to spending less money chasing down a vague problem.
Peake Research makes a scan and reset tool that will read factory codes, as well as reset the oil/inspection interval reminders. Peake's tools are able to work on cars that pre-date OBDII as well, should you own multiple BMWs.
From Peake's literature:
The R5/FCXII (Scan tool) is not an OBDII device, it is a factory-code scanner. Meaning, it reads the full range of detailed BMW factory codes (which are the same codes the dealer has access to.) In contrast, OBDII tools use a government-mandated, generic code language, and do not read any BMW factory codes. OBDII is not inherently bad, but for BMWs and other European makes, OBDII tools suffer significant limitations. The two most common complaints about OBDII are a.) "unknown code" messages, or misleading codes that prompt unnecessary replacement of perfectly good engine components, and b.) the OBDII device would not reset the service reminder lights.
Our R5/FCX-II resets the BMW Oilservice and Inspection maintenance reminder lights. OBDII tools absolutely will not reset those, as they are manufacturer specific, not generic.
The R5/FCX-II code tool will reset the Check Engine light, Service Engine Soon light, the Oilservice and Inspection lights and the Maintenance Mileage indicator, and it can often reset other lights by association. What that means is that there are other systems in the car that check the health of the main ECU (also called a DME), if the DME's got a problem then the light for the other system comes on too. For instance the automatic transmission light will come on when there is a sudden fault in the DME. Resetting the faults in the DME, which Also reset the Engine light, will bring the DME back to normal status and all systems monitoring it.
We supply a code definition book with each R5/FCX-II, R5/SRS and R5/EMX. Our devices have a small, two digit display screen which displays the fault codes (example: tool shows "F6". Simply look up "F6" in the book to see the meaning of the code.)
Bimmertools is proud to offer the full line of Peake Research tools at very competitive prices. We sell the basic engine code reader for only $139.95. We also offer a package including both the engine code/oil service scan/reset tool AND SRS airbag scan/reset tool for $258. Click the photo below for details on all the Peake products we offer.
http://www.alkendesign.com/PeakeFCX.jpg (http://www.whatsyourconcept.com/shopCategories.asp?categoryID=143)
To have shipping fees deducted from your order, simply enter coupon code PEAKESHIP at checkout.
This offer ends Sunday, 4-8-07 at 11:59pm (Eastern).
As always, please don't hesitate to contact me with any specific questions - alkendesign @ gmail . com.
Not familiar with the products? Here's a brief description:
Generic OBDII scan tools like those used by many auto parts stores and small shops will not read BMW specific codes. You do have an option beyond the expensive computer-based scan tools/software.
Having the BMW factory code may lead to spending less money chasing down a vague problem.
Peake Research makes a scan and reset tool that will read factory codes, as well as reset the oil/inspection interval reminders. Peake's tools are able to work on cars that pre-date OBDII as well, should you own multiple BMWs.
From Peake's literature:
The R5/FCXII (Scan tool) is not an OBDII device, it is a factory-code scanner. Meaning, it reads the full range of detailed BMW factory codes (which are the same codes the dealer has access to.) In contrast, OBDII tools use a government-mandated, generic code language, and do not read any BMW factory codes. OBDII is not inherently bad, but for BMWs and other European makes, OBDII tools suffer significant limitations. The two most common complaints about OBDII are a.) "unknown code" messages, or misleading codes that prompt unnecessary replacement of perfectly good engine components, and b.) the OBDII device would not reset the service reminder lights.
Our R5/FCX-II resets the BMW Oilservice and Inspection maintenance reminder lights. OBDII tools absolutely will not reset those, as they are manufacturer specific, not generic.
The R5/FCX-II code tool will reset the Check Engine light, Service Engine Soon light, the Oilservice and Inspection lights and the Maintenance Mileage indicator, and it can often reset other lights by association. What that means is that there are other systems in the car that check the health of the main ECU (also called a DME), if the DME's got a problem then the light for the other system comes on too. For instance the automatic transmission light will come on when there is a sudden fault in the DME. Resetting the faults in the DME, which Also reset the Engine light, will bring the DME back to normal status and all systems monitoring it.
We supply a code definition book with each R5/FCX-II, R5/SRS and R5/EMX. Our devices have a small, two digit display screen which displays the fault codes (example: tool shows "F6". Simply look up "F6" in the book to see the meaning of the code.)
Bimmertools is proud to offer the full line of Peake Research tools at very competitive prices. We sell the basic engine code reader for only $139.95. We also offer a package including both the engine code/oil service scan/reset tool AND SRS airbag scan/reset tool for $258. Click the photo below for details on all the Peake products we offer.
http://www.alkendesign.com/PeakeFCX.jpg (http://www.whatsyourconcept.com/shopCategories.asp?categoryID=143)
To have shipping fees deducted from your order, simply enter coupon code PEAKESHIP at checkout.
This offer ends Sunday, 4-8-07 at 11:59pm (Eastern).
As always, please don't hesitate to contact me with any specific questions - alkendesign @ gmail . com.