Code reading

uweric5985 · 07-05-2011, 11:38 PM

I have a D-Can cable that I use to do coding, can I use it to read the error code shown on the dash?

Which software can do code reading?

Thanks

Neutrino45 · 07-06-2011, 12:06 AM

Yes, it's possible. See my post: <delete>

uweric5985 · 07-06-2011, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino45

Yes, it's possible. See my post: w w w .b m w c o d i n g .com/showthread.php?183-How-to-check-Service-Engine-Soon-message

Thanks Neutrino45 for your input, I can read the stored error codes...

I surprise to see so many error codes in my car, can anyone please translate them?

uweric5985 · 07-06-2011, 04:16 AM

and why is the code not in P1xxx format?

Neutrino45 · 07-06-2011, 08:40 AM

You can look up the codes in this 4 digit format or in the P1xxx format. Just try to search for them on Google.

You have to use INPA to open the specific modules to see the errors in detail. You'll see the P codes in the detail screen. For example, to see the DME error in detail, you'll go to the Engine screen (I think) then read the detail error. Go to the DSC module to see the detail DSC error. KOMBI is the instrument module. I hope that makes sense.

I've noticed that coding the car will generate some errors but once you clear them, they don't come back.

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uweric5985 Private First Class 32 Rep 133 Posts Drives: BMW E90 LCI 323i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Macau, China iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 323i [9.50]	and why is the code not in P1xxx format? __________________ Performance: K&N High Flow Air Filter \| AA Tune Stage 2 \| SuperSprint Quad Exhaust Handling: KW V2 \| AP Racing 5200 4 Pots Front Calipers with 330mm J-Hook Drilled Disc \| Matt Black 19" Advan RZ-DF Cosmetic: Gloss Black Roof \| Gloss Black Front Grilles \| M3 Style Trunk Spoiler \| Performance Front \| M-Tech Rear Bumper \| M-Tech Steering Wheel
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Neutrino45 Major 62 Rep 1,452 Posts Drives: XXX Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: milky way iTrader: (2)	You can look up the codes in this 4 digit format or in the P1xxx format. Just try to search for them on Google. You have to use INPA to open the specific modules to see the errors in detail. You'll see the P codes in the detail screen. For example, to see the DME error in detail, you'll go to the Engine screen (I think) then read the detail error. Go to the DSC module to see the detail DSC error. KOMBI is the instrument module. I hope that makes sense. I've noticed that coding the car will generate some errors but once you clear them, they don't come back. __________________
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