Stop relying on the fuzzy dice store's generic tool and start using a Peake Tool today. All of them at once, in fact. You will end up replacing parts that might not be faulty. However, you still cannot access all systems, but you can read info on some of them. Pleases reply if you use this tool or know someone that does. I am the owner of a 1999 528i 126,000 miles that I just purchased about a month ago and I love it even though it has many little quirks! The code booklet has served me well many times for my 1996 328is E36. Let me know if you want to know anything else.
Although any one code has a specific definition, often there are many possible failures that could trigger the code. Application information below is for reference only and should not be used to determine the exact vehicle fitment. If you have have any questions or concerns, please contact our Customer Service. It would be nice to know what's going on when there is a check engine light calling for my attention in my E39 530i or Z3 2. Check it out, or Innova's website, for more info.
Returned merchandise must be in saleable condition and in the manufacturers original packaging. If you wish to unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time, open one of our newsletter emails , scroll all the way to the bottom and you will see an unsubscribe link. Should I even bother with the dealership here in Socal? However, you still cannot access all systems, but you can read info on some of them. It is covered by a round dustcap which twists off like the lid of a jar see photo at right. Unfortunately, it takes time and resource to figure this out days and weeks, if not months so I'll be spinning my wheels for a while have day job to take care of, too , but I have a deep suspicion that those devices links to which I've put into message 4 are, in fact, that equivalent, and I just need to know how to make them talk to the right system. You will receive your first newsletter within 1-2 weeks.
I should have it in a week, and I will post my impressions. Most often found on the driversside toward the front of the car , high up and readilyaccessible. Have you been searching the web for auto parts for your vehicle? Maybe that is a place to start,Definitely is. The only reason more people don't use it is that it is slooooow. Hope this helps someone out with their decision : Bluebee, thanks for the suggestion! Realize that the links I provide are somewhat vetted, in that the garbage is weeded out, and the best are added, over time.
It does almost everything a highend scanner tool can do for a fraction of the cost. Especially the 3140 that according to their chart has the greater coverage. Now, I would certainly agree that the part that stands behind the hardware interface controller may not be capable of interpreting some interface protocol subsets, but that's a question on a different level. However, the Ethernet card you've plugged into the socket doesn't care, and can potentially talk to any device - on Ethernet level. Most of them physically don't have the pins necessary to communicate with all systems.
Plugs in under the hood. Note: Ifyou find a connector which has wires sticking out of the cap,you have found the wrong connector Once the dust cap is removedyou will have access to the diagnostic connector. If you use the wrong key with the wrong car, you can let the smoke out. A shop guy showed me the internal memo which he shouldn't have done, but thanks to him anyway that literally said: - no more performing code reads, for liability reasons; - if the customer asks for the tool, give it to him. I replaced the precat O2 sensors, amongst other things myself, and I have to do the drive cycle to set all the monitors. This tool pays for itself the first time you use it and will save you hundreds of dollars in dealer labor charges over the life of the car.
It has saved me tons of money. To be sure youhave found the correct connector count the number of pin holes,there should be fifteen. Also resets Check Engine, Service and Oil Change indicator dashboard lights. It is covered by an oval dust cap which snaps off can be a little difficult to remove the first time. So unless you pony up to the pro level, really the only benefit is to reset codes including oil service. It even allows you to record different sensors along with gps location and store the data on a cloud server so you can view any trips you take and the real time data at any point in your travel. With just two buttons, using this tool requires no special training or complex understanding of auto mechanics.
Personally, I use this one to good effect! I guess you have to explicitly ask. The caveat is, they will give the tool to do it yourself. That is, if your car even needs a repair. Where are the protocol specifications? I haven't owned the car long enough to have any experience in this area. No refund will be granted on any part that has been installed, modified or that is not in saleable condition in its original packaging. I have used it constantly on my 2000 323i and several other cars since buying it.