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by Manta69
Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:30 pm
Forum: 7 Series (E23, E32, E38,E65/66,F01/02)
Topic: OBD Scanner
Replies: 6
Views: 11020

Generic OBDII Scan Tools

I can also say (just putitng my $.02 in) that Generic OBDII scan tools often will not work properly with many European vehicles. They will establish communication, so long as the data BUS isn't faulty and the 16 pin OBDII connector has proper power and ground, however the data retrieved may wind up ...
by Manta69
Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:15 pm
Forum: 7 Series (E23, E32, E38,E65/66,F01/02)
Topic: Synthetic Oil
Replies: 6
Views: 11648

Oil Service and Inspection Light Reset

On 2001 and newer BMW's, resetting the maintenenance lights is done strictly through the OBDII connector under the dashpanel to the left of the steering column (where there is no round 20 pin connector present under the hood). Peake makes a tool for about $125 which will do that in addition to retri...
by Manta69
Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:24 pm
Forum: Driver Schools
Topic: Driver School Vehicle Inspection
Replies: 7
Views: 6734

Total SElf Jynx

You're probably right, there are still quite a few 178,000 mile parts (178,160 to be exact) that I keep close tabs on. One thing that I will be doing before I make it out there will be replacing the rear struts and strut mounts, in addition to flushing out the brake fluid. The beer cans on the rear ...
by Manta69
Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:42 pm
Forum: Driver Schools
Topic: Driver School Vehicle Inspection
Replies: 7
Views: 6734

Thanks!!

*Wow*
Aside from flushing the brake fluid and addressing a minor oil leak from one of the Crankshaft Position Sensor bolts (a couple of drops after the engine is shut off), my E32 M30 needs nothing... ~Cool~

Hopefully I'll get to see you folks at one of the tracks! :-)
by Manta69
Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:27 pm
Forum: Driver Schools
Topic: Driver School Vehicle Inspection
Replies: 7
Views: 6734

Driver School Vehicle Inspection

Does anyone know where I can view the vehicle inspection checklist used at the Driver School? I tried clicking on the link mentioned within the details page and kept coming up with a "File Not Found" type of message. I'm thinking of possibly trying that out, maybe even making a habit of going on a r...