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Freaking Codes
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My car is running great but on the way home this morning it threw a code. Unlike some codes the engine is still running VERY strong.....but I get tired of seeing codes. I'll have it checked out Monday but meanwhile:impatient :mad: :impatient :mad: :roll: :sly: :smile: :smile: OK ...I'm cool now:cool: :cool: :cool: just had to vent:cool: :cool: :cool: |
Hi Spidy....
Get a cheap code scannerr. I think Kragen has one for $40 or so. I keep popping codes, and knowing what they are makes a world of difference (the one I'm getting now is due to all my diagnostics....)
Also, with your own scanner, you don't have to give blocks of time, just to find out what popped the light..... Matt |
Originally Posted by Dr Obnxs
Get a cheap code scannerr. I think Kragen has one for $40 or so. I keep popping codes, and knowing what they are makes a world of difference (the one I'm getting now is due to all my diagnostics....)
Also, with your own scanner, you don't have to give blocks of time, just to find out what popped the light..... Matt |
With most of the in expensive " home " scanners you can also clear the codes. I know the one Peter uses does , maby you can message him for the brand as I do not remember it at this time. Also in our area some of the Kragen type stores will read and clear your codes for you at no charge so maby that is an option for you as well.
Randy M7 Tuning |
can you buy these at Pep boys or some parst store?
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I use the Peake tool. Bought it from Moss Mini I believe. My MCS automatic kept throwing the O2 code and the SES light was on more than it was off. Drove me nuts - new car with the SES light on was just not right. I got the tool and just reset it every time it came on (at least three times a week) until the firmware update from MINI eliminated the problem. The Peake tool is well worth the $130 or so it runs.
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Originally Posted by SpiderX
can you buy these at Pep boys or some parst store?
Spider I am pretty sure you can get them at Kragen or any big chain store like that. 120 to 130 sounds about rite on price. Randy M7 Tuning |
I just bought one from Pep boys for $80. I haven't used it yet but I'm sure it will be fine........I'll post the read out.
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I got he Carchip from Autozone - not only does codes but does datalogging and charting too - very cool for $100!! Workes with 99% of OBDII cars too, not just limited to your mini.
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I'd highly recommend the Peake tool instead of a generic OBD-II scanner. The Peake tool picks up the BMW-specific codes, there may be more codes in your engine than just the emissions-related generic OBD-II codes.
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Originally Posted by andy@ross-tech.com
I'd highly recommend the Peake tool instead of a generic OBD-II scanner. The Peake tool picks up the BMW-specific codes, there may be more codes in your engine than just the emissions-related generic OBD-II codes.
The code was 0171 which ironically is a lean condition |
Originally Posted by SpiderX
Is there a website for this instrument?
The code was 0171 which ironically is a lean condition |
Bob, PM me and I'll get you hooked up with one of these:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...l_OBD2-med.jpg Worth every penny, trust me:thumbsup: We used this type of equipment to monitor all the parameters during todays dyno tests. Easily diagnosed eroneous error codes caused by running on a dyno and cleared them. JS was very relieved:lol: |
Originally Posted by kaelaria
I got he Carchip from Autozone - not only does codes but does datalogging and charting too - very cool for $100!! Workes with 99% of OBDII cars too, not just limited to your mini.
Pretty nifty tool -- I'm pleased |
this is wat I use... was like $80 with tax at Autozone. works great, clear codes.
http://www.actron.com/whats_new_detail.php?id=20 |
Originally Posted by kenchan
this is wat I use... was like $80 with tax at Autozone. works great, clear codes.
http://www.actron.com/whats_new_detail.php?id=20 |
Originally Posted by W3IWI
I use the "Deluxe" (more memory) E/X Davis CarChip (see their web site here) too and have found it very useful. It can record a lot of miles of driving. They now have a USB version that is more "laptop friendly". It logs out any Check Engine faults and the time they happen; this, combined with vehicle speed, engine speed & temperature data can be useful in diagnosing a fault. It can also clear any/all fault lights (after it is plugged back in) :impatient
Pretty nifty tool -- I'm pleased http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/dtc-comparison.html |
For a home-tuner enthusiast like me the cheepo does fine. it's not like i can
go in and fix the car like you guys do after getting all the details wat/not which tripped the code. It's more like if I get the same code repeatedly i take it in to get it fixed. :smile:
Originally Posted by andy@ross-tech.com
Careful about the use of "any/all". As I mentioned above, a MINI-specific scanner like the Peake will pick up faults that a generic scanner will not. See this example from the VW world:
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/dtc-comparison.html |
Originally Posted by kenchan
For a home-tuner enthusiast like me the cheepo does fine. it's not like i can
go in and fix the car like you guys do after getting all the details wat/not which tripped the code. It's more like if I get the same code repeatedly i take it in to get it fixed. :smile: |
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