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julienguyen 10-23-2013 05:29 PM
most cost effective way to get bmw warning signal scanned?
 
Hey there,

Just wondering if you know a good place to get my code scanned within the same day?

Also what is the ususal price associated with this.

Thank you
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Timpo 10-23-2013 05:44 PM
Just use OBDII scanner

you can pick one up at Canadian Tire.

They can be pricey(usually $100 or more) but mine was on sale and got it for $59.99

Harvey Specter 10-23-2013 06:37 PM
Give Nixon a shout;

Nixon Automotive | BMW Parts and Service Specialists in Burnaby, BC

knight604 10-23-2013 06:43 PM
Ask a friend. No costs.

dared3vil0 10-23-2013 06:45 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Timpo (Post 8345543)
Just use OBDII scanner

you can pick one up at Canadian Tire.

They can be pricey(usually $100 or more) but mine was on sale and got it for $59.99
What do you drive? If you don't answer, Nissan will cease production of the GTR. Permanently. :troll:

pb.kidz 10-23-2013 07:17 PM
A generic code reader will not read BMW codes! None of those Canadian Tire ones will.
Depending on what BMW you have I have a scanner.

Lomac 10-23-2013 07:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by pb.kidz (Post 8345618)
A generic code reader will not read BMW codes! None of those Canadian Tire ones will.
Depending on what BMW you have I have a scanner.
OP never specified if it's a BMW-specific code he needs reading or just a general CEL that's been triggered. The latter can be read with a generic OBD2 reader.

Mr.C 10-23-2013 08:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by pb.kidz (Post 8345618)
A generic code reader will not read BMW codes! None of those Canadian Tire ones will.
Depending on what BMW you have I have a scanner.
Just read some on mine, worked fine.

meme405 10-23-2013 08:43 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.C (Post 8345668)
Just read some on mine, worked fine.
There are generic codes that an OBDII scanner can identify on almost every car regardless of make or model.

But there are some BMW specific codes that takes a special scanner.

I did not think BMW charged for just reading codes, if they do shame on them...

lowside67 10-23-2013 08:45 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by meme405 (Post 8345686)
I did not think BMW charged for just reading codes, if they do shame on them...
Shame on them? It takes time, space, personnel, and liability for a shop to do that for you. Why would you expect them to do that for free?

Ridiculous.

Harvey Specter 10-23-2013 08:46 PM
If a generic code reader doesn't work than you'll need someone with INPA. I have the software downloaded but there's quite a bit to the program before I want I hook up to my car and start messing around.


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