E46 fault codes

E46 fault codes

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andyconda

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4,545 posts

233 months

Thursday 1st February 2007
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My missus's E46 broke down earlier this week - the engine cut out suddenly as a result of a faulty camshaft sensor. Luckily the breakdown happened in leafy Richmond and the AA came to her rescue quickly.

I'm a bit miffed that (a) this failure occured only a few months after the warranty expired and (b) there was no way of diagnosing this fault earlier.

Is there any software out there that lets you interrogate the engine management system?? Or is this info restricted to franchised dealers only??

I'm not massively handy with the spanners, but it would be very useful to be able to diagnose (and replace) a failed component before it becomes a problem and stops the car running.

blackspider

1,038 posts

215 months

Thursday 1st February 2007
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Snap on,Mac tools,sykes all do diagnostic equipment which will diagnose BMW systems

david87M3

1,445 posts

240 months

Thursday 1st February 2007
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www.ukobd.co.uk.

do a bmw engine scan tool for £130. does not do air bag faults though

made by peake research

I have one and it works well

eliot

11,701 posts

260 months

Thursday 1st February 2007
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david87M3 said:
www.ukobd.co.uk.

do a bmw engine scan tool for £130. does not do air bag faults though

made by peake research

I have one and it works well

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