# Who can read factory BMW error codes? **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [August 7, 2008, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928 "2008-08-07T07:45:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![beat90tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/43a26b/32.png) [@beat90tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beat90tsi)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2008, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928/1 "2008-08-07T07:45:34Z")
Other than the dealer preferably? ---
**Author:** ![SMort38](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smort38/32/6008_2.png) [@SMort38](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SMort38)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2008, 7:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928/2 "2008-08-07T07:58:41Z")
would it be different than a regular obd2 port? i think autozone or advance will do those for you. ---
**Author:** ![beat90tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/43a26b/32.png) [@beat90tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beat90tsi)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2008, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928/3 "2008-08-07T08:21:33Z")
> [@Just wanted to thank Whitenblue for the no call/no show tonight.Classy](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-wanted-to-thank-whitenblue-for-the-no-call-no-show-tonight-classy/37234/89): > > would it be different than a regular obd2 port? i think autozone or advance will do those for you. Yeah, it’s different. The standard emissions failures can be read through the OBD2 port. The BMW specific error codes are read through the same port, but require a special reader/software. You know, so you have to spend more. ---
**Author:** ![foz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/foz/32/6028_2.png) [@foz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/foz)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2008, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928/4 "2008-08-07T08:28:28Z")
you should pick up a scanner, if you plan on keeping that car any length of time. No offense, but you’ll end up needing it from time to time… If you don’t already know the sites (you should, they are great for almost anything bimmer) look at [pelicanparts.com](http://pelicanparts.com) and [bavauto.com](http://bavauto.com) I’ve used both for scoring cheap oem parts (pelican parts especially)… ---
**Author:** ![dyingwish](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dyingwish/32/6041_2.png) [@dyingwish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dyingwish)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2008, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928/5 "2008-08-07T10:16:27Z")
can Sailor read those codes, he’s pretty well versed in them krautmobiles. ---
**Author:** ![beat90tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/43a26b/32.png) [@beat90tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beat90tsi)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2008, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928/6 "2008-08-07T13:47:37Z")
I think I am going to order a code scanner, but it won’t get here right away, so if anyone can help, let me know. ---
**Author:** ![1st\_v-dub](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/ee7513/32.png) [@1st\_v-dub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1st_v-dub)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2008, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928/7 "2008-08-07T13:51:48Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/37115/45): > > I think I am going to order a code scanner, but it won’t get here right away, so if anyone can help, let me know. I briefly googled bmw code readers and found some forums where people were talking about a computer program that could be downloaded for free, but I didn’t recognize the name and I didn’t see any links, but I didn’t look that hard. If you find software that you can download I have an obd2 to usb cable that could be used to interface. LMK what you find. ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2008, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928/8 "2008-08-07T20:05:12Z")
i can do it, but i would be using shop tools which means it would be on shop time because i cant exactly take home a $5000 scan tool. ---
**Author:** ![beat90tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/43a26b/32.png) [@beat90tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beat90tsi)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2008, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928/9 "2008-08-07T21:36:56Z")
Ah, yes, where is the shop? ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2008, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928/10 "2008-08-08T07:04:55Z")
1200 stoops ferry road coraopolis 15108 there is a shit ton of porsche 911 turbos and 944 turbos, a few bmws, and a slue of other high end shit sitting in the parking lot. just look for the cars, since there is a few body shops/garages on the road–but all the german sitting in one spot kinda sits out. white vw golf itb race car sits at the end of the lot near the road. ---
**Author:** ![jmd471](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ebca7d/32.png) [@jmd471](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jmd471)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2008, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928/11 "2008-08-08T09:31:45Z")
I have this: [http://www.peakeresearch.com/fcx3.htm](http://www.peakeresearch.com/fcx3.htm) I don’t have the adaptor for 01-07 cars though. I also have the SRS tool. ---
**Author:** ![beat90tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/43a26b/32.png) [@beat90tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beat90tsi)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2008, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928/12 "2008-08-08T11:14:35Z")
I think that’s the same one I just ordered, mine is a 98 though, so I didn’t get the later model package either. You live in Eighty-Four? ---
**Author:** ![jmd471](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ebca7d/32.png) [@jmd471](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jmd471)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2008, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928/13 "2008-08-08T11:29:31Z")
Yeah, are you nearby? If you ever need the SRS tool let me know. ---
**Author:** ![beat90tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/43a26b/32.png) [@beat90tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beat90tsi)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2008, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928/14 "2008-08-08T12:11:42Z")
Well I’m in Murrysville. I’ll be in Greensburg tonight. ---
**Author:** ![Black\_Integra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5daacb/32.png) [@Black\_Integra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Black_Integra)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2008, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928/15 "2008-08-08T22:54:37Z")
I love the electrical system in my bmw…my brake light/abs/traction control lights all come and go whenever they want. not to mention my brakelight that burns out then magically fixes itself a week later. OHH, and not to mention on my way to florida my radio decides to turn off and wont turn back on (yes fuses are good) Any one else have these problems??? ---
**Author:** ![slowgto1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3bc359/32.png) [@slowgto1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowgto1)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2008, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-read-factory-bmw-error-codes/198928/16 "2008-08-09T09:25:23Z")
I work at foreign traffic in allison park, we have an autologic touchscreen scanner. It will give manufacturer specific codes.