I have both a 1985 3181 and a 1987 528, both have the same diagnostic port on them. Unfortuantly, all I can find for these cars is a diagnostic light reset tool. I cannot find any code readers. Do these cars have the capibilty of storing engine codes, and if so where would I find a reader for them? Any help would be greatly apreciated.
1985 Code readers
- Thread starter mazlak
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Both your early 85' 318i and your 87' 528 ecu's have the ability to store engine fault codes.
Can't quite remember what you do to throw the code, i think it is along the lines of "switch ignition on, press brake pedal 5 times" and "check engine" will flash a code and simply line it up with this : (e30) http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/Mult-Code_Reading/Mult-Code_Reading.htm though i'm not sure, others will chime in on this.
My e30 is an 84' just before the new "Fandangeled" code flashing option.
Good luck.
Can't quite remember what you do to throw the code, i think it is along the lines of "switch ignition on, press brake pedal 5 times" and "check engine" will flash a code and simply line it up with this : (e30) http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/Mult-Code_Reading/Mult-Code_Reading.htm though i'm not sure, others will chime in on this.
My e30 is an 84' just before the new "Fandangeled" code flashing option.
Good luck.