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Old 11-18-2014, 03:51 AM
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Self leveling suspension inactive..
Ive had this since I bought the car, the suspension was never an issue, the compressor works, the shocks hold air, and the car always sits correctly...



I bought a compressor rebuild kit (figure I might as well change the seal)... I want to scan the system for codes before I replace any sensors or controllers...


I have a snap on solus unit, but it doesn't read the suspension..

Does anyone know for certain what BMW uses to scan the suspension for faults, the car is a 2001 e53 ...

It has the round connector under the hood.... I dont want to buy a scan software that in the end can not scan and diagnose the issue for certain...



Any help would be greatly appreciated..
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INPA and DIS are my (and most owners) weapon of choice, as well as the dealer's choice back then. Now they have newer software.
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thanks tmv, thats what i figured after digging around last night...
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Make sure you got the adapter for the cable. All 2001 use the connection in the engine bay for coding.
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I ordered one yesterday, does it have to have a special break out cable like vag com for audi or will a generic Usb to 16 pin, then a 16 pin to 20 pin do?
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You need the round adapter from the seller, he sells the round adapter cable with the software package if you need it.
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I found the software so i just ordered a generic round 20 pin... hope that works..
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Make sure you got the adapter for the cable. All 2001 use the connection in the engine bay for coding.
Not ALL 2001's. Some of them and all 2000's
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I found the software so i just ordered a generic round 20 pin... hope that works..
You might need to solder two leads together on that adapter. Some of them do however come pre-modded.
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You might need to solder two leads together on that adapter. Some of them do however come pre-modded.

thanks heli, just looked it up.... ill see when it comes...
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