Yep he was wrong. I don't think he knows what he's talking about.
95 and previous models are OBD1, 96+ models are OBD2. The newest BMW's compuer systems are too complex to reprogram the software, who knows what version it is anymore. Am I the only one who likes older cars because they are more simple?!
That 20 pin connector doesn't determine whether or not you have OBD 1 or 2. It's simply there for diagnostics and resetting engine codes/service lights.
Nah Auto...I wish I had known this stuff before every buying a BMW. I think the 95 and older models are great, especially for tuning. I'm in the market for a 95 M3 :rock
Originally posted by BlantonG13@Jul 20 2004, 11:21 AM Nah Auto...I wish I had known this stuff before every buying a BMW. I think the 95 and older models are great, especially for tuning. I'm in the market for a 95 M3 :rock
Originally posted by bigred318@Jul 19 2004, 11:51 PM so does that mean 325isbaby was wrong, when he said a 95 325 wasnt odb1? becuase i thought it was?
Ok here's the deal...I'm going to assume that your car (just like my 1995) is equipped with DME Version M3.3.1 which is chipable....prior to M3.3.1 the DME was only programmable. And only progammable 14 times...I hope this clears things up for you.
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Originally posted by 325isBaby+Jul 20 2004, 06:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (325isBaby @ Jul 20 2004, 06:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-bigred318@Jul 19 2004, 11:51 PM so does that mean 325isbaby was wrong, when he said a 95 325 wasnt odb1? becuase i thought it was?
Well, since European cars weren't concidered OBD I, I guess I'm not wrong. [/b][/quote]
I don't understand what that means. Where did you get that information?
Even a Eurospec M3 is OBD1, why wouldn't it be considered OBD1? :confused
OBD in it's early stages was really only an American designation...Established by the EPA and CARB. German (as well as other imported vehicles) did not adopt the OBD idea untill it became standardized (or in other words required or you don't sell your car here kind of deal) in 1996 with the introduction of OBDII...BMW has been using a form of On Board Diagnosis (via 20 pin connector) for many years, but it is commonly refered to as BMW Diagnosis...same principal idea, a way to keep your powertrain/emissions in check.
IF you convert the M52 back to OBDI you have similar power and chipability of the '95 ///M3 without the pricey maintenance, An ///M3 is undoubtedly the better car, but the aforementioned isn't a bad idea at all....
hahaha wow all that made me really confused all of a sudden! ill just go with my idea haha
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