M3 CSL Code Reader

[nigelonich]

I am considering buying a code reader and hopefully one that can reset my engine warning light which came on last week. Who can tell me the best/cheapest one that reads and resets?
Ta!

[rstoughy]

Anyone??

This is also something that id be interested in purchasing as a nice to have.

:smokin:

[DuncanR]

Search Tom, NZ_M3 from New Zealands posts, he is the man for this sort of thing

[shane@mbtech]

Most little fault code readers will suffice to just clear the fault code.

Ill check our automotive mags in work tomorrow and give you my opinion.

[Rutkowski]

peake code reader

http://www.peakeresearch.com/

simple and effective

[NZ_M3]

Technically speaking you can 'download' the BMW factory tool and then install it into any laptop running a 32 bit windows system and then just buy an OBDII USB cable and do a bit of modification and it'll work just like the real thing. But to do this you'd need a bit of knowledge with computers.

Alternatively, search on ebay UK for BMW GT1 (on any laptop) plenty of guys out there selling this kit.

Or quicker still, find BMW INPA EDIABAS (version 4.4.7 will do for M3 CSLs - you don't need 5.0.2) online and buy a 10Euro cable from ebay ... much easier to use than the GT1 and lot quicker too in clearing codes and reading fault memories.

The diagnostic section on bimmerforums.com is a good place to start learning.

[rstoughy]

Technically speaking you can 'download' the BMW factory tool and then install it into any laptop running a 32 bit windows system and then just buy an OBDII USB cable and do a bit of modification and it'll work just like the real thing. But to do this you'd need a bit of knowledge with computers.

Alternatively, search on ebay UK for BMW GT1 (on any laptop) plenty of guys out there selling this kit.

Or quicker still, find BMW INPA EDIABAS (version 4.4.7 will do for M3 CSLs - you don't need 5.0.2) online and buy a 10Euro cable from ebay ... much easier to use than the GT1 and lot quicker too in clearing codes and reading fault memories.

The diagnostic section on bimmerforums.com is a good place to start learning.


The jedi master shares his knowledge once again :notworthy: :notworthy:

Nice one Tom thanks :smokin: :beer:

[MKoop]

I am considering buying a code reader and hopefully one that can reset my engine warning light which came on last week. Who can tell me the best/cheapest one that reads and resets?
Ta!

I have AutoEnginuity with BMW interface. Comes in handy when you need did the SMG adaptions & general resets.

Very easy to use and great for diagnostics.

Cost over €500 for the lot. Willing to sell for €380

http://www.autoenginuity.com/

[nigelonich]

bought a simple reader and its a pressure fault in the drive train which has cleared and not come back for over 600 miles. Ill put that down to a glitch..........:whistle:

I used the Sealy one BTW. Doesnt turn the MIL off but ill get one that does.