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PSA... info requested to avoid code reader problems
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Originally Posted by AV8R4AA
I was trying to clear a service engine soon light.
I used a cheap code reader. Something in the reader caused many systems to not
work. I think it shorted out.
The code reader went dead and the car alarm went off....
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Just as a Public Service Announcement, and as a favor to other BMW owners with less than stellar diagnostic equipment (including myself, with only an Innova 3100i and Foxwell NT510 Elite, and no PC with INPA, ISTA, etc software), could you identify the cheap code reader that you used? It may help someone else avoid your calamity.
There are crummy readers out there, especially if less than $50, or perhaps not compatible with BMW at all. I only use my Innova for general checks of OBD2 readiness monitors, and use the Foxwell for more-specific items, requiring programming for the manufacturers involved (my Foxwell came with GM programming, and I purchased BMW programming later...all my vehicles are now covered).
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01 BMW X5 E53,3.0i-5L40E, 7/13/01
topas-blau,Leder-grau,"resto-project car"
Here:
14 Lexus ES350,3.5L-U660E
09 HHR Panel,2.2L-4T45E
04 Chevy 2500HD,6.0L-4L80E
98 GMC Sierra 1500,5.7L-4L60E
Gone:
66 Chevelle Malibu 2dr ht.,327>441c.i.-TH350>PGlide/transbrake
08 Cobalt Coupe,2.2L-4T45E
69 & 75 C10s,350c.i.-TH350
86 S10,2.8L-700R4
73 Volvo 142,2.0L-MT4
72 & 73 VW SuperBeetles,1.6l-MT4
64 VW,1.2l-MT4
67 Dodge Monaco 500 2dr ht.,383c.i.-A727
56 Chevy 210 4dr,265c.i.-PGlide
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