[slimmie]

Hi Guys,

So my car started getting the Half Engine Light and I am not sure whether it is an HPFP issue or something else.

I read that you can read whatever codes your car is throwing if you have one of these scan tools. I would much rather have it scanned than going to the stealership and having to pay $350 for their "diagnostic" fee.

If anyone in the Highland Park/DTLA area has a scan tool and would like to earn a cool $20 bucks, please PM me for info. Another plus, if you can code me to open/close car windows with the keyfob and get rid of the yellow corner lights when the low beams are on.. I can give you more for that too =D, Also (longshot).. some BMW Coolant, another +$

To be more specific I am located on Boyle St and 7th. (Work address, hopefully someone is available during 11am-7pm times). Outside of these times, I am in Koreatown and can also meet up there.

Thanks!

Steve

[m9bm]

Any Autozone will read the code for you for free.

If you have a good relationship with any shop they should read it for you for free as well.

[slimmie]

Oh awesome!

Didnt know that. Going to go try. Thanks!

[11LMBiSTT]

Originally Posted by m9bm

Any Autozone will read the code for you for free.

If you have a good relationship with any shop they should read it for you for free as well.

Autozone and the like stores stopped reading codes a few years ago. Something about some California mandate /law that was passed. Just look out for those offer cards in the mail or pennysaver where the independent shops offer free diagnostic check engine light check ups.

[stickz23]

My bud does coding of all kinds on all BMW's. He charges cheap and can also read/ check any codes for you. If interested you will need to go to him in Norwalk. PM for his info.

[mythek]

too bad i live in orange county (near K-town in garden grove) or else i wouldve been more happy to help you. gl with the search.

[1chanc3]

Originally Posted by m9bm

Any Autozone will read the code for you for free.

If you have a good relationship with any shop they should read it for you for free as well.

I called them a couple weeks ago for my dads "check engine" light on his MB. They said they can no longer provide error reading services, and haven't for a couple years due to, like what someone else said, a law that was passed.

OP, i bought a cheap bluetooth obdii reader from amazon for like $10. Use the free torque app with any android phone and you can read and clear some codes. Torque also gives live data too.

[SeanE92]

If you were in west covina area I would have loved to help you out, otherwise try calling Offset Motorwerks. They scan and code cars for a good price.

[ferocity02]

Yes, Autozone stopped doing free code reading so you would instead have to take your car to the dealer and pay them some ridiculous amount for the 2 minutes it takes to read the code. You might be able to rent a code reader from Autozone or Oreillys. You can buy them for pretty cheap, $20-$40.

Or like mentioned, get the ELM327 bluetooth adapter and the Torque app. It will read/erase codes and a whole lot more. Works on all cars too.

If you want to read the BMW specific codes I think you need more advanced software like INPA.