What Reads All N54 Codes?

techforge · 10-26-2008, 08:56 PM

I've had the SES light on for nearly 400 miles. My C-reader doesn't pull any codes. Is there a more capable unit available for diagnostics?

Stock 335i · 10-26-2008, 09:03 PM

Is the code on your 2008?

Morpheus · 10-26-2008, 10:04 PM

Maybe just a service due reminder???

O-cha · 10-26-2008, 10:08 PM

Just the BMW computer, I have one, you want it?

oddjob2021 · 10-26-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by O-cha

Just the BMW computer, I have one, you want it?

or a $10,000.00 Autologic... that should read it

O-cha · 10-26-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by oddjob2021

or a $10,000.00 Autologic... that should read it

Not as good and can't read the newer cars.

oddjob2021 · 10-27-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by O-cha

Not as good and can't read the newer cars.

it cant? why's that? autologic is a subscription that you are paying for too right? they ask you to ship them the unit and they update for you?

techforge · 10-27-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Stock 335i

Is the code on your 2008?

Yes

techforge · 10-27-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Morpheus

Maybe just a service due reminder???

I doubt it - the car only has 4500 miles on it, and it should display the car on a lift icon when it needs service.

oddjob2021 · 10-27-2008, 12:23 PM

its very strange man, even a dinky $50 code reader should pick up a Sevice Engine Soon code... how strange... take it to the stealer if you're unmodded.

techforge · 10-27-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by oddjob2021

its very strange man, even a dinky $50 code reader should pick up a Sevice Engine Soon code... how strange... take it to the stealer if you're unmodded.

I'm running a V3 and I've wondered if my HPFP has been going bad. I was getting limps every other day. Anyway the car went into the body shop this morning. I may take it to the dealer when it's back and say hey it was in a wreck and this stupid light has been on ever since - what the heck could it be

cn555ic · 10-27-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by techforge

I'm running a V3 and I've wondered if my HPFP has been going bad. I was getting limps every other day. Anyway the car went into the body shop this morning. I may take it to the dealer when it's back and say hey it was in a wreck and this stupid light has been on ever since - what the heck could it be

SHiv told you it can be the sparkplugs...I would change them out first and then take it from there...

GeorgiaTech335coupe · 10-27-2008, 03:38 PM

Precision-Sport in Sanford, FL can read it. Not sure if you are anywhere near. That's where I take my car if I need anything.

techforge · 10-27-2008, 03:55 PM

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SHiv told you it can be the sparkplugs...I would change them out first and then take it from there...

I changed the plugs over the weekend. Haven't gotten another limp but the SES light hasn't gone out.

GhOsT_E90 · 10-27-2008, 04:20 PM

I have an AutoEnginuity scan tool and it works on my 08 just fine.

techforge · 10-27-2008, 04:23 PM

Maybe the c-reader I have is defective

O-cha · 10-27-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GhOsT_E90

I have an AutoEnginuity scan tool and it works on my 08 just fine.

It reads generic OBD II codes, I guess thats what the OP was going for. But as an FYI it does not read or clear the real codes in your ECU.

Morpheus · 10-27-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by techforge

I changed the plugs over the weekend. Haven't gotten another limp but the SES light hasn't gone out.

new plugs at 4500!? I don't even plan to change oil until 7500!

techforge · 10-27-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Morpheus

new plugs at 4500!? I don't even plan to change oil until 7500!

Shiv suggested the limp I was getting could be a bad plug causing misfire with the tune, so I changed them hoping the SES light would also go out.

scalbert · 10-27-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by O-cha

It reads generic OBD II codes, I guess thats what the OP was going for. But as an FYI it does not read or clear the real codes in your ECU.

Correct, hopefully the newer version doesn't get delayed any further.

techforge · 10-27-2008, 10:08 PM

I assume by real codes you guys are talking about things like the manipulation code? Just want to figure out this service light.

O-cha · 10-27-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by techforge

I assume by real codes you guys are talking about things like the manipulation code? Just want to figure out this service light.

No like the codes the dealer will read in order to bend you over.

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