|
|
SUPPORT ZPOST BY DOING YOUR TIRERACK SHOPPING FROM THIS BANNER, THANKS! |
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
07-26-2010, 04:10 PM | #1 |
Dark Sider
129
Rep 1,779
Posts
Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Missouri
|
OBD II code readers
Anyone using an OBD II code reader for your car? Saw one at Harbor FRT. I know probably piece of crap. Anyway, seeing what you all are using as I get sick of running to the dealer everytime I have an issue. I've also heard only BMW's tool will read "hidden codes" Truth?
Heres the HF tool http://www.harborfreight.com/obd-ii-...mpaign=buylink
__________________
[URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/]
2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings |
07-26-2010, 08:07 PM | #2 |
Lieutenant General
2429
Rep 11,667
Posts |
I don't know much about them, but it wouldn't surprise me if the generic readers didn't get to all the BMW codes.
FWIW, LeatherZ carries the Peake tools
__________________
'21 M2C Hockenheim Silver
'18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold) |
Appreciate
0
|
07-27-2010, 01:48 AM | #3 |
Colonel
479
Rep 2,782
Posts
Drives: ESS/G-Power Z4M, VF Z4, 996tt
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Los Angeles
|
I bought the one off the shelf at Walmart, and it's worked fine so far. Innova 3100. The website on the tool says www.canobd2.com
I believe it was around $99. There's no airbag reset option. |
Appreciate
0
|
07-27-2010, 08:36 AM | #4 |
Certified Adrenaline Junkie
42
Rep 1,325
Posts |
The one your looking at is an ODB2 reader which reads generic ODB2 codes which is helpful to diagnose problems but it doesn't read the more advanced "BMW" codes. For that you would need a GT1 running DIS.
If your light comes on, you can pull the code and see what it is but with the GT1 you will get more specific information and readings. Last edited by Blind32; 07-27-2010 at 08:43 AM.. Reason: Worlds. Best. Speller. |
Appreciate
0
|
07-27-2010, 09:35 AM | #5 | |
Lieutenant General
2429
Rep 11,667
Posts |
hmmm.... looks like LeatherZ has dropped most of the Peake tools.
The Peake code reader will do the BMW codes. Quote:
__________________
'21 M2C Hockenheim Silver
'18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold) Last edited by inTgr8r; 07-27-2010 at 09:41 AM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-27-2010, 11:08 AM | #6 |
Dark Sider
129
Rep 1,779
Posts
Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Missouri
|
Thanks guys for the help. The GT1 looks pretty cool but some of the cheaper sources(under $500) (ebay Hong Kong)seem iffy, Would be nice to be able to program some things though but not for $1000 plus. The Peake tool looks good for diaging codes.
__________________
[URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/]
2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|