obd1 Code retrieval

[marleymon]

Is there a "gas pedal method' for retrieving engine codes on the obd1 m42?

fact or myth?


thks- josh

[318tiRedLeather]

yes their is i forgot how it worked but i've done it. I think that you have to hit the gas pedal 5 times in 5 sec or something like that.

[3DGE]

I will try that tomorrow, I have no radio!!

[marleymon]

it'd be cool if we could confirm a method and add it to the KB.

3dge----- you can't find your radio code????? If it's not in your manual binder in the glovebox, you are going to have to go to the dealer. They may need the vin off your radio so pop it out and carry it in. Do it nOW!! jkjk

(btw- i drove my ti home from DC (when I bought it) with no radio. Once the wrong code is entered 5 times, you have to reset it. Turn the key one click forward for 20-25mins....then re-enter the right code...voila...I was pissed I didn't call the dealer to find this out before my 8.5 hour trip home.)

[mooseheadm5]

Originally Posted by 3DGE

I will try that tomorrow, I have no radio!!

???
This won't help your radio problem...
-Paul

[Kraln]

Engine Codes? Yep - works great. Turn the key to the 'on' position, but don't start the car. Press the gas pedal down all the way (wide open throttle) and release it all the way five times. I can't emphasize enough to do it smoothly, and quickly (but not "fast").

The Check Engine Light should blink with trouble codes, or 'no more codes'.

[marleymon]

cool - I'm on it....


....ah not working here....what year is your car?

i guess i got it to blink the check engine, but no numbers showed up.

[Kraln]

That's all it does, is blink the check engine light - it's like morse code, except for check engine lights. Mine is a '95 ti. (google for bmw fault code blink or similar)

[campaiar]

Originally Posted by marleymon

Is there a "gas pedal method' for retrieving engine codes on the obd1 m42?

fact or myth?


thks- josh

FACT. There is already a KB article on this. It lists all the ODB-I codes as well.

Good luck...

[roadrash]

Originally Posted by campaiar

FACT. There is already a KB article on this.

The article here is basically a link to the article at Pelican Parts.

So, there ya go, I saved ya from searching the Knowledge Base. :-p