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E36 General discussion and technical help for (E36) 1992-1999 3 series cars. 318, 323, 325, 328.

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Old 09-22-2010, 07:31 AM   #1
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Question 1993 E36 On Board Diagnostic activation

How do I activate the display to view the OBD for my 1993 E36 320i? I think it has OBD1 with Motronic version 3.x. - going by the year of the vehicle anyway. I have tried the foot activation method but the 'Check Engine' light doesn't light up. Or am I trying to activate a function that doesn't exist with this version?
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Old 09-23-2010, 06:42 AM   #2
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I think you may find that this http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tech...de_Reading.htm only works with US spec cars. I use Peake Tools/Carsoft/INPA and DIS.
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Old 09-29-2010, 08:14 AM   #3
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OBD code access

An aspect that i had not thought about - I tend to agree with you although why the code access should not be available for imported cars to Oz is a bit sad. Thanks for that.
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Old 09-29-2010, 08:49 AM   #4
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If you are ever around the SE corner of Qld, give me a yell and I will hook it up for you, otherwise have a look at the posts here http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...prune=30&f=233 and you should be able to set something up yourself for under $100 if you have an old laptop.
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me too i dont know how before. then i take my car on a Car Diagnostic procedure and notice that i have the same problem as yours for the activation.
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