pies 0 Report post Posted May 4, 2009 I'm just wondering if there is a way to check the diagnostics fault codes on the early E30 engines? specifically a 1984 E30 323i (M20B23 i think?) i foudn this: http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticl...gnostics%20.htm but it says it doesnt apply to the earlier engines... thanks for any help... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2079 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Pretty much no. The PFL's have the older Diag Port which tells you a heap of bugger all. Even the FL's diag port tells you little of use. You have to go step by step the old way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Yeah, Don't think Jetronic throws any codes anyways though. Diag port allows you to reset oil service etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Sorry...simple answer NO...its too early Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) Sorry...simple answer NO...its too early What about later motronic? (moto 1.3 specifically) Is there a way to setup a diagnostics system for yourself? IE with a laptop and correct software? Or does this not work at all? Edit: Sorry to hijack Edited May 6, 2009 by QuickSilver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted May 6, 2009 What about later motronic? (moto 1.3 specifically) Is there a way to setup a diagnostics system for yourself? IE with a laptop and correct software? Or does this not work at all? Edit: Sorry to hijack Motronic cars with the later model round diagnostic plug has minimal diagnostic capability. Most faults have to be diagnosed the old fashion way... Brains & the correct tools Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
