BMW OBD INPA not communicating

[nathan liston]

Hi All,

I've got an ABS light on the dash and when trying to connected the OBD i cant access the ABS side of things, i can get into the "clear engine light ect " part but i cannot read the ABS faults.

the OBD powers up but throws up a communication error.

has anyone on here had this issue before?

i would be forever in your debt if you can point me in the right direction. I really want to get the car MOT d and be out in the sunshine.

Thanks in advance.

Nath

 

[nathan liston]

Sorry its on a Z3 M SPORT 2.2 2002

 

[t-tony]

Which connection port are you using Nathan?

Tony.

 

[nathan liston]

Hi Tony,

The one under the steering column.

Nathan

 

[Jack Ratt]

You need to use the round 20 pin diagnostic port in the engine bay

 

[mrscalex]

Hi Tony,

The one under the steering column.

Nathan

You need to use the under bonnet round ‘pacman’ connector. You will need an adaptor from eBay for about £5.

Under dash is for DME/engine only.

 

[nathan liston]

Hi Jack,

where about is that? i had a quick look and couldn't see one.

 

[nathan liston]

where about is that? i had a quick look and couldn't see one.

 

[Jack Ratt]

Mine is near the off side suspension tower. It's approx 50mm dia black circular connection

 

[nathan liston]

You need to use the under bonnet round ‘pacman’ connector. You will need an adaptor from eBay for about £5.

Under dash is for DME/engine only.

where about is that? i had a quick look and couldn't see one.

 

[Jack Ratt]

Both my cars are prefacelift 2.8 and my diagnostic port is on the left side of the engine near the suspension tower. You need to unscrew the black round cover

 

[nathan liston]

Mine is near the off side suspension tower. It's approx 70mm dia black circular connection

Ive just had a "proper look" and ive found it

 

[mrscalex]

where about is that? i had a quick look and couldn't see one.

Just put ‘bmw 20 pin’ into eBay.

 

[nathan liston]

Just put ‘bmw 20 pin’ into eBay.

ive got one from amazon same day delivery

 

[t-tony]

The one under the dash isn't just for the engine, if you have an Auto it reads that too.

Tony

 

[nathan liston]

Hi guys,

The adaptor turned up and I managed to communicate! Thanks for the advice guys.

I’ve got these codes do you think it’s both sensors or something more sinister?

 

[t-tony]

View attachment 106483

 

[nathan liston]

View attachment 106483

Hi tony, that attachment is flagging up and error.

Could you send it again please?

 

[Brian H]

Clear the codes and run the car, some of these could be historical. If/when the lights illuminate again re read the codes and see what appears.

 

[t-tony]

Hi tony, that attachment is flagging up and error.

Could you send it again please?

Hi Nathan, I just took a screenshot of your code reader and rotated the picture but it wouldnt load properly mate.

Tony.