Diagnostic OT discussion from ZedFest thread
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Will it damage anything / cause any further problems if I drive it a great distance...I realise I will still have brakes but not assisted
It won't hurt anything as long as it's simply an electrical issue (most likely).
Tony.
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Abs and asc just electronic if you bring it i always have my diag tool in boot can plug in see what fault is possibly reset
What tool have you got? As I'm looking at getting a reader but not sure which one to get
I had this problem on my E46 last year. I drove it around for a few months trying to confirm the fault with no problem. Unfortunately it was the ABS control unit and I had to bite the bullet and replace it for the MOT.
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Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292198357404
This is the same as the one i have handy for fault code scanning and won't break the bank for something that you wont use that much hopefully.
Thanks, had a look and it just seems to be OBD2 and mines OBD1 so need the round pin connector that connects under the bonnet. Doesn't look like this one is compatible.
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Sorry meant to say you need the adapter as well
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142268436624
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Does it reset ASC, air bags, service light?
As some say they do and actually don't.
I replaced the module with a matching part number from an E46 and payed £10 to code it , the lights went out striaght away but it does not work till coded.
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Asc yes as i have done this with mine airbag and service not sure as haven't attempted but a couple of members have these maybe someone else would know.
I have done it using a second hand module from an e46 and coded with NCS. its easy
step by step:
Coding ABS with NCS
1. Go to the main INPA start up menu and you will see on the right side the program called NCS …….. (don't open INPA)
2. Open NCS
3. In the file menu at the top select ‘load profile’
4. Select ‘Expertenmodus (Werkseinstellung)’ and press OK
5. Now press F1 (described as FG/ZCS/FA)
6. Press F3 (described as ZCS/FAf.ECU)
(In other words you want to interrogate the ECU's) What you will now do is select the chassis type and a module where you want to copy the code from, so
7. In the box that opens choose E36,
8. Choose EWS. This is where your cars code will be copied from (you can choose another but I used the immobiliser system)
After choosing this you should now have VIN number details filled in from your car, meaning this code is now selected and copied. Check they are correct. (If not start the program again until the details are correct)
9. Press F6 (back)
you will see the words "Get Coded" appear and "all Modules" however you do not want to copy this to all modules, just the replacement ABS ECU , so:
10. Select F4…. Process ECU
11. choose MK20… for ABS
12. press F3….. execute job
That’s it……………. Completed….. the coding is copied!
step by step:
Coding ABS with NCS
1. Go to the main INPA start up menu and you will see on the right side the program called NCS …….. (don't open INPA)
2. Open NCS
3. In the file menu at the top select ‘load profile’
4. Select ‘Expertenmodus (Werkseinstellung)’ and press OK
5. Now press F1 (described as FG/ZCS/FA)
6. Press F3 (described as ZCS/FAf.ECU)
(In other words you want to interrogate the ECU's) What you will now do is select the chassis type and a module where you want to copy the code from, so
7. In the box that opens choose E36,
8. Choose EWS. This is where your cars code will be copied from (you can choose another but I used the immobiliser system)
After choosing this you should now have VIN number details filled in from your car, meaning this code is now selected and copied. Check they are correct. (If not start the program again until the details are correct)
9. Press F6 (back)
you will see the words "Get Coded" appear and "all Modules" however you do not want to copy this to all modules, just the replacement ABS ECU , so:
10. Select F4…. Process ECU
11. choose MK20… for ABS
12. press F3….. execute job
That’s it……………. Completed….. the coding is copied!
Good info Pete, will surely help others.
Tony.
Tony.
Didnt think you were going down to Z Fest Steve.
I decide to splash out on a new one. I keep all my cars for a long time and didn't fancy the same problem a few months on.
