Peake Research Scan Tool review

325high · 01-20-2011, 09:02 AM

Just a quick positive review for Peake. I got Peake's scan tool a month ago and so far I'm very happy. I've had a SES light on for the past few days and the tool showed 2 ECU-signal related errors. Neither seemed very urgent so i sat on it for a few days. Today the SES light went out so I saved myself a trip to the shop. Without knowing the errors, I would def have taken it in immediately (i'm neurotic like that). Also, I've emailed their tech support on a few occasions and they are responsive and provide meaningful answers to my questions. Now that I have the tool and a Bentley manual, I plan to avoid the dealership and their exorbitantly priced services.

+1 for Peake

Chriztofor · 01-20-2011, 02:40 PM

Thanks for posting that. I am still torn between peake and BT scan tool.

Jonny550 · 01-20-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chriztofor

Thanks for posting that. I am still torn between peake and BT scan tool.

BT is the way to go, It gives you a more in depth scan of codes i.e. the source of the problem etc.

Chriztofor · 01-20-2011, 04:31 PM

^ Peake tells you the exact part to place too, but the BT Tool does offer more things to do and see.

325high · 01-29-2011, 11:53 PM

i just couldn't justify the price of the BT tool. In the end, neither has the capability of a big-boy BMW tool so error codes often necessitate a trip to the shop anyway (to take care of those all-too-common ecu/sensor issues). I just wanted a tool that would tell me what the issue is so i know that i can replace the part myself or if i have to bring it in.

01-20-2011, 09:02 AM	#1
325high Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: boston iTrader: (1)	Peake Research Scan Tool review Just a quick positive review for Peake. I got Peake's scan tool a month ago and so far I'm very happy. I've had a SES light on for the past few days and the tool showed 2 ECU-signal related errors. Neither seemed very urgent so i sat on it for a few days. Today the SES light went out so I saved myself a trip to the shop. Without knowing the errors, I would def have taken it in immediately (i'm neurotic like that). Also, I've emailed their tech support on a few occasions and they are responsive and provide meaningful answers to my questions. Now that I have the tool and a Bentley manual, I plan to avoid the dealership and their exorbitantly priced services. +1 for Peake
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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Thanks for posting that. I am still torn between peake and BT scan tool. __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	^ Peake tells you the exact part to place too, but the BT Tool does offer more things to do and see. __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger Last edited by Chriztofor; 01-20-2011 at 04:37 PM..
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325high Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: boston iTrader: (1)	i just couldn't justify the price of the BT tool. In the end, neither has the capability of a big-boy BMW tool so error codes often necessitate a trip to the shop anyway (to take care of those all-too-common ecu/sensor issues). I just wanted a tool that would tell me what the issue is so i know that i can replace the part myself or if i have to bring it in.
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