Every BMW owner knows BMW Scanner series, especially BMW Scanner1.4.0 car diagnostic tool for its low cost and high efficiency, do all kind of stuff including very easy coding. Here I would like to make a comparison between the three popular devices, they are BMW Scanner 1.4.0, BMW Scanner 2.0.1 and BMW Scanner 2.20 K+Dcan.
Vehicle models they support:
I know 1.4.0 supports models:
Apr 13, 2015 BMW scanner 1.36 is a upgraded version of the BMW-scanner for E38/E39/E46/E53 differs from the previous version (V1.25), such as the high-grade program module for work with ZKE (Body Control Module) Is added,support on updating run in IKE and LCM is added.
E38 (7′)
E39 (5′)
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E46 (3′)
E53 (X5)
E83 (X3)
E85 (Z4)
and 2.0.1 supports:
E60/E61(5′)
E63/E64(6′)
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E65-E68(7′)
E70/E71(X5/X6)
E81/E82/E87/E88(1′)
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E90-E93(3′)
BMW Scanner 2.20 k+Dcan supports the same models, or it support more earlier moddels like 1.4.0. and that is the difference between 2.0.1 versus 2.20 k+Dcan in function range, coding ant etc. 2.20 k+Dcan to work on newer models need to remove pin 8 from obd connector,
Some info got that here is the quote from a BMW thread:
“Since 2006/03, BMW use” Dcan”, means that diagnosis use no KL15, so as GT1, need to change the OBDII cable.
The old OBDII cable cannot use on cars which was assembled after 2006/03.
And Since SOP 2008/09, you must remove pin 8 then you can do everything.”
Coding:
When I first used BMW Scanner 1.4 I fell in love from first time use until i started using more and more and i got disappointed with it (Incorrect Index)
When I first used Scanner 2.xx I always keep in Mind CAS – Bricking
When I first Used INPA-Suit i used DIS along with Progman….. Until i bought a Car just too learn how to code with INPA-Suit since CarSoft BMW messed up during Service Reset, and after a Week of Loading, translating, reading, trying I learned…. after few more cars I learned been faster.
Conclusion:
1.4 is VARY SIMPLE
2.x VARY Complicated
Both of them are limited.
Hope this helps.