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johnl320
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Sun May 27, 2012 10:13 pm

Can anyone recommend a fault code reader compatible with the wife's E36? Needs to be able to retrieve ABS codes. Its a '97 318i

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Sun May 27, 2012 10:33 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_npmv= ... SS:GB:1150

Ediabas/INPA software is pretty good if you have an old laptop.

or try the small pocket fault readers that just give basic codes;
Amazon OBD fault code readers
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Sun May 27, 2012 10:43 pm

Thanks mate, may I just ask, why an old laptop? Sorry, not too hot on things computery
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Sun May 27, 2012 11:24 pm

Most use an older RS232 port to connect the lead.
Some modern leads use a USB but I havn't tried them yet as my old one still works :)
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Mon May 28, 2012 10:27 pm

Thank you :D
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