scann tool no reading

bamarider · 02-13-2016, 12:57 PM

I have 3 yellow warning light on my dash and plugged my innova 3160d to obd ll port but it wouldn't connect to my car. The scanner works with other veichels so I'm sure the tool is ok. Will this tool work with my bmw or will need something else?
Could i try disconnecting the negative terminal from the battery for a few min. to clear the lights.
I have yellow brake, dsc, & flat tire warning lights.

Steeler · 02-13-2016, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bamarider

I have 3 yellow warning light on my dash and plugged my innova 3160d to obd ll port but it wouldn't connect to my car. The scanner works with other veichels so I'm sure the tool is ok. Will this tool work with my bmw or will need something else?
Could i try disconnecting the negative terminal from the battery for a few min. to clear the lights.
I have yellow brake, dsc, & flat tire warning lights.

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bamarider · 02-13-2016, 09:33 PM

I've read about the trifecta lights, but i don't have the abs light that talked about there.

StickMon · 02-13-2016, 11:44 PM

That looks like a high quality reader. I'm surprised it won't connect.
Can you go to a local auto parts store and borrow their reader?
AutoZone used to loan them out in CA, but now it's illegal.
If you think you'll be reading more codes, you may want to invest in something like the Peake Research reader. Not very fancy, but reasonably cheap and reads BMW specific codes.

bamarider · 02-14-2016, 01:21 PM

Yea I'm surprised it didn't connect too. Took it to my jeep gc and it connected right up. I understand that I'll be limited with that scanner, but thought it should connect and read codes if any. Going to call innova tech support tomorrow for help.
I'm sure also going to check battery voltage later to eliminate that possibility.

02-13-2016, 12:57 PM	#1
bamarider Enlisted Member 3 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2004 black z4 with 6 speed Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: alabama iTrader: (0)	scann tool no reading I have 3 yellow warning light on my dash and plugged my innova 3160d to obd ll port but it wouldn't connect to my car. The scanner works with other veichels so I'm sure the tool is ok. Will this tool work with my bmw or will need something else? Could i try disconnecting the negative terminal from the battery for a few min. to clear the lights. I have yellow brake, dsc, & flat tire warning lights.
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bamarider Enlisted Member 3 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2004 black z4 with 6 speed Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: alabama iTrader: (0)	I've read about the trifecta lights, but i don't have the abs light that talked about there.
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StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	That looks like a high quality reader. I'm surprised it won't connect. Can you go to a local auto parts store and borrow their reader? AutoZone used to loan them out in CA, but now it's illegal. If you think you'll be reading more codes, you may want to invest in something like the Peake Research reader. Not very fancy, but reasonably cheap and reads BMW specific codes. __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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02-14-2016, 01:21 PM	#5
bamarider Enlisted Member 3 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2004 black z4 with 6 speed Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: alabama iTrader: (0)	Yea I'm surprised it didn't connect too. Took it to my jeep gc and it connected right up. I understand that I'll be limited with that scanner, but thought it should connect and read codes if any. Going to call innova tech support tomorrow for help. I'm sure also going to check battery voltage later to eliminate that possibility.
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