Secret codes

Stock4Evr · 02-17-2017, 06:39 AM

Now that the 1-series has been out of production for some time has BMW released all the computer specifics so other repair shops can work on our cars?

Gangplank · 02-17-2017, 08:14 AM

Any shop can work on BMWs as long as they have the right tools. They can read the codes w/ a BMW specific scanner or software. You can read your own codes with a smart phone & Carly app + OBDii dongle.

Stock4Evr · 02-19-2017, 05:37 AM

Thank you for your reply which puts my pea-brain to rest.

Gangplank · 02-19-2017, 08:12 AM

Personally I take mine to a local independent mechanic that specializes in BMW & Mini. My Indy is a trained BMW master technician and has all the tools & software the ship would. Recommend you search around/ask around your area and read reviews.

Stock4Evr · 02-19-2017, 01:03 PM

Still doing research on repair shops in my area. Believe I have settled on one and will try them out the next time I have to take it in for repairs. Thanks for your response.

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Stock4Evr RetNavSpook 67 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 2012 135i - 2016 320i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canyon Lake, Texas iTrader: (0)	Secret codes Now that the 1-series has been out of production for some time has BMW released all the computer specifics so other repair shops can work on our cars?
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Gangplank Brigadier General 1541 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2011 e82 135i n55 Sport w/ DCT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Any shop can work on BMWs as long as they have the right tools. They can read the codes w/ a BMW specific scanner or software. You can read your own codes with a smart phone & Carly app + OBDii dongle. __________________ 2011 135i w/ DCT \| ZSP Sport Pkg \| PPK \| Ohlins R
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Stock4Evr RetNavSpook 67 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 2012 135i - 2016 320i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canyon Lake, Texas iTrader: (0)	Thanks Thank you for your reply which puts my pea-brain to rest.
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Gangplank Brigadier General 1541 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2011 e82 135i n55 Sport w/ DCT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Personally I take mine to a local independent mechanic that specializes in BMW & Mini. My Indy is a trained BMW master technician and has all the tools & software the ship would. Recommend you search around/ask around your area and read reviews.
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Stock4Evr RetNavSpook 67 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 2012 135i - 2016 320i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canyon Lake, Texas iTrader: (0)	Still Still doing research on repair shops in my area. Believe I have settled on one and will try them out the next time I have to take it in for repairs. Thanks for your response.
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