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boiliebasher
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Post Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:57 am

Can anyone recommend a scanner that will work on my 1989 325i touring please?
I've got a engine check light constantly flashing (been like it for years lol) and I've yet to fit a scanner that is actually capable of interfacing with our e30's.....

I've got a OBD II scanning tool and adapter lead. Tried it several times but obviously won't work as our e30's are OBD I

The "stomp test" does not and will not work on our euro spec cars either.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated
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Post Sat Sep 14, 2019 4:47 pm

Which light is flashing? Does it say CHECK?

If so press the button on the computer in the roof above the rear view mirror.
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Post Sat Sep 14, 2019 8:01 pm

Yeah that one lol. Car's not near me at the moment but will see if that works . Thanks for the heads up :)