Built-in Code Reading Sytem

[abemcclellan]

Pelican Technical Article Diagnostic Reader What i am talking about starts in the 4th paragraph. i tried it and did exactly what it said and it didn't work for me. maybe i'm doing something wrong. please read and tell me what you think. Help is appreciated. -Thanks

[B3M2W5i]

maybe you have no fault codes

[abemcclellan]

shiiiiiiiiiit. i forgot. i dont have any. but i thought i light is still suppose to come on even if you don't have any?

[325is1994]

ive tried that to and it didnt work for me, and my check engine light is on, does autozone give free fault code readings

[B3M2W5i]

ohh sorry bout that i dint read the whole thing

[abemcclellan]

yeah autozone hooks it up and checks your codes for free. but i don't know if they have the hook up adapter to fit our computer things.

[RIBEMR26]

they do

[325is1994]

auto zone does it for free?!!!! why do people pay to gave them read?

[streetdreams]

Originally posted by 325is1994@Nov 23 2004, 07:06 PM
auto zone does it for free?!!!! why do people pay to gave them read?

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I just got back from VatoZone, they said they only could read OBD2 computers. 96 and up. I have a 92 325i and cant find anyone to read my engine codes.

[93 325i]

Okay guys I too have tried and tried by using that articles directions. After a while of fiddling around I figured out how to do it..This is where the directions are wrong:
"...and pressing the gas pedal to the floor five times within a period of five seconds."

You have to press it 5 times as fast as you can. When you turn the key to on position a bunch of lights will illuminate and then go out within like 2 seconds. You have to press the gas pedal 5 times before those other lights go out. Got me? Try it and let me know if you got it to work..

[triggrhaapi]

I've gotten it to work on several occasions, you just have to treat it like rough sex and pump as much as you can.

[redskins]

I have tried it and it worked. I get the fault code 1221. O2 sensor. My problem is it keeps cycling the same code. I counted about 1221 fault code 20 times in a row. I can't clear the computer. I tried the gas pedal down for 10 seconds but nothing...keeps recycling. Probabley because it hasn't given the last code.

[abemcclellan]

hmmm. i need to try that new method. i knew the directions were wrong somewhere but i didn't spend time to figure it out. -Thanks guys

[3serbmdubya]

Originally posted by redskins@Nov 26 2004, 06:23 PM
I have tried it and it worked. I get the fault code 1221. O2 sensor. My problem is it keeps cycling the same code. I counted about 1221 fault code 20 times in a row. I can't clear the computer. I tried the gas pedal down for 10 seconds but nothing...keeps recycling. Probabley because it hasn't given the last code.

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thats because you need to replace your o2 sensor... autozone has the bosch one off ther website and it works mad good.

[redskins]

Originally posted by 3serbmdubya+Nov 27 2004, 05:11 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(3serbmdubya @ Nov 27 2004, 05:11 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-redskins@Nov 26 2004, 06:23 PM
I have tried it and it worked.* I get the fault code 1221. O2 sensor.* My problem is it keeps cycling the same code.* I counted about 1221 fault code 20 times in a row. I can't clear the computer.* I tried the gas pedal down for 10 seconds but nothing...keeps recycling.* Probabley because it hasn't given the last code. *

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thats because you need to replace your o2 sensor... autozone has the bosch one off ther website and it works mad good.

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Thanks, Soon as the skins get beat by the steelers I will go get one at the auto store. Is it a easy change out....??