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R50/53 Reading error codes

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Old Oct 4, 2021 | 11:15 AM
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Reading error codes

Is there a way to read the error codes without an OBD reader.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2021 | 03:07 PM
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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 03:58 AM
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If you are somewhat computer savvy, I would buy a cable to hook up to a laptop. I would then install ISTA, which is the software BMW/MINI uses to get into your cars computers (OBD & other). It can be a pain to find a copy and possibly install, but once you do it reads the codes and performs diagnostics as well as presents a service plan.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 01:24 PM
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Just get this, i used it on all my MINIs.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben...020sch01a~scf/




 
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