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10-23-2013, 05:29 PM
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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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10-23-2013, 05:44 PM
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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
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10-23-2013, 06:37 PM
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10-23-2013, 06:43 PM
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10-23-2013, 06:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timpo
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
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10-23-2013, 07:17 PM
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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.
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10-23-2013, 07:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pb.kidz
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.
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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.
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10-23-2013, 08:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pb.kidz
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.
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Just read some on mine, worked fine.
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10-23-2013, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.C
Just read some on mine, worked fine.
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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...
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10-23-2013, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by meme405
I did not think BMW charged for just reading codes, if they do shame on them...
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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.
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10-23-2013, 08:46 PM
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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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