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Old 10-20-2013, 03:13 AM   #2
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I don't have the program myself, but I think I may help. I had a 2000 E39 M5 with the 20-pin and OBDII port. I would read the engine's status using a Creader via the OBDII port.

The early OBDII BMW's give you full access to the engine's data. You can read what all the engine sensors are reading and it can tell you about emissions equipment working or not. It gives enough information so when you go in for inspection, the tester can find out if all emissions systems are working and if the car is legally modified. I remember seeing O2 sensor voltages, LTFT and STFT, MAF readings, timing, idle speed and some more.

What it can't tell you about is about the other computers, as BMW didn't integrate them into the OBDII port yet. That means you cannot find out about your airbag light, brake light, etc.
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