M3 CSL Code Reader

nigelonich · 03-11-2011, 10:08 AM

I am considering buying a code reader and hopefully one that can reset my engine warning light which came on last week. Who can tell me the best/cheapest one that reads and resets?
Ta!

rstoughy · 04-11-2011, 09:37 AM

Anyone??

This is also something that id be interested in purchasing as a nice to have.

DuncanR · 04-11-2011, 11:34 AM

Search Tom, NZ_M3 from New Zealands posts, he is the man for this sort of thing

shane@mbtech · 04-11-2011, 09:54 PM

Most little fault code readers will suffice to just clear the fault code.

Ill check our automotive mags in work tomorrow and give you my opinion.

Rutkowski · 05-11-2011, 02:10 AM

peake code reader

http://www.peakeresearch.com/

simple and effective

NZ_M3 · 08-11-2011, 03:55 AM

Technically speaking you can 'download' the BMW factory tool and then install it into any laptop running a 32 bit windows system and then just buy an OBDII USB cable and do a bit of modification and it'll work just like the real thing. But to do this you'd need a bit of knowledge with computers.

Alternatively, search on ebay UK for BMW GT1 (on any laptop) plenty of guys out there selling this kit.

Or quicker still, find BMW INPA EDIABAS (version 4.4.7 will do for M3 CSLs - you don't need 5.0.2) online and buy a 10Euro cable from ebay ... much easier to use than the GT1 and lot quicker too in clearing codes and reading fault memories.

The diagnostic section on bimmerforums.com is a good place to start learning.

rstoughy · 08-11-2011, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZ_M3

Technically speaking you can 'download' the BMW factory tool and then install it into any laptop running a 32 bit windows system and then just buy an OBDII USB cable and do a bit of modification and it'll work just like the real thing. But to do this you'd need a bit of knowledge with computers.

Alternatively, search on ebay UK for BMW GT1 (on any laptop) plenty of guys out there selling this kit.

Or quicker still, find BMW INPA EDIABAS (version 4.4.7 will do for M3 CSLs - you don't need 5.0.2) online and buy a 10Euro cable from ebay ... much easier to use than the GT1 and lot quicker too in clearing codes and reading fault memories.

The diagnostic section on bimmerforums.com is a good place to start learning.

The jedi master shares his knowledge once again

Nice one Tom thanks

MKoop · 08-11-2011, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigelonich

I am considering buying a code reader and hopefully one that can reset my engine warning light which came on last week. Who can tell me the best/cheapest one that reads and resets?
Ta!

I have AutoEnginuity with BMW interface. Comes in handy when you need did the SMG adaptions & general resets.

Very easy to use and great for diagnostics.

Cost over €500 for the lot. Willing to sell for €380

http://www.autoenginuity.com/

nigelonich · 22-11-2011, 10:44 PM

bought a simple reader and its a pressure fault in the drive train which has cleared and not come back for over 600 miles. Ill put that down to a glitch..........

I used the Sealy one BTW. Doesnt turn the MIL off but ill get one that does.

03-11-2011, 10:08 AM	#1
nigelonich Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 27 Casino cash: $399	M3 CSL Code Reader I am considering buying a code reader and hopefully one that can reset my engine warning light which came on last week. Who can tell me the best/cheapest one that reads and resets? Ta!

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rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,946 Casino cash: $25356	Anyone?? This is also something that id be interested in purchasing as a nice to have. __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

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DuncanR CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olney, Bucks Posts: 3,735 Casino cash: $9984	Search Tom, NZ_M3 from New Zealands posts, he is the man for this sort of thing __________________ " I use Gleaming Kleen.... for that new car look " I wish I had used - Race Data Systems - Motorsport Data Loggers forgive me Nathan !

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shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	Most little fault code readers will suffice to just clear the fault code. Ill check our automotive mags in work tomorrow and give you my opinion.

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Rutkowski S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Poland/London Posts: 464 Casino cash: $4132	peake code reader http://www.peakeresearch.com/ simple and effective

08-11-2011, 03:55 AM	#6
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	Technically speaking you can 'download' the BMW factory tool and then install it into any laptop running a 32 bit windows system and then just buy an OBDII USB cable and do a bit of modification and it'll work just like the real thing. But to do this you'd need a bit of knowledge with computers. Alternatively, search on ebay UK for BMW GT1 (on any laptop) plenty of guys out there selling this kit. Or quicker still, find BMW INPA EDIABAS (version 4.4.7 will do for M3 CSLs - you don't need 5.0.2) online and buy a 10Euro cable from ebay ... much easier to use than the GT1 and lot quicker too in clearing codes and reading fault memories. The diagnostic section on bimmerforums.com is a good place to start learning.

22-11-2011, 10:44 PM	#9
nigelonich Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 27 Casino cash: $399	bought a simple reader and its a pressure fault in the drive train which has cleared and not come back for over 600 miles. Ill put that down to a glitch.......... I used the Sealy one BTW. Doesnt turn the MIL off but ill get one that does.