New to the 135i lifestyle

jamis33 · 05-08-2016, 05:22 PM

Having some issues with my ABS system. What tool is the best for affordability scanning ABS and other codes. Does anyone have experience getting diagnostic tools in Ontario. I'm new to bmw ownership and am wondering if there are better options than shipping/duty or shipping to the US and getting at a later date. Similar for parts.

NorthernDancer · 05-08-2016, 11:08 PM

Try and talk with other BMW owners to find a really good BMW indy garage; you may get a good code reader but you'll likely not be able to fix it.
Go to Bavauto.com and ask for their free catalogue. Go to "blog" on their site for many DIY's videos.
Join your local BMW Canada Club (well Trillium is not exactly local).
Join BMWCCA; great monthly magazine and its a ticket to getting absolutely the best and quickest technical advice from Mike Miller.

The Wind Breezes · 05-08-2016, 11:11 PM

You can install the bmw standard tools if you want to do some work setting them up.

If you get a JB4 or Cobb they will also read all codes.

jamis33 · 05-09-2016, 04:59 AM

Cobb will not read abs codes. My regular scan tool will also not read abs codes. This requires a tool specifically with abs.

qualitycontrol · 05-09-2016, 05:51 AM

I have a D+Kan cable coming. If you want to go the old fashion route.

Bav cable scanner is awesome. It really breaks down the sub categories really well. JB4 is good too. I pondered just getting the JB4 for scanning, but from the consensus I found around the forums, look for the BAV scanner if you plan on keeping the car.

jamis33 · 05-09-2016, 06:49 AM

Issue was 5dc2 when I pulled the code on a scanner from a guy at work that he let me use. I cleaned out the hole and figured it was the sensor because it didn't go away. Replaced sensor on Saturday and light went out. Then yesterday as soon as I pulled out of the driveway everything came back. 5dc2 is right rear. I don't really want to throw parts at it and hope it gets fixed. Was hoping if I could find a scanning system that works I could watch speed sensor data and see if it's reading and if it's reading right. Can torque app work for wheel speed sensors? I have iOS but could pick up a tablet if it would solve my problems.

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jamis33 Private 5 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Guelph, Canada iTrader: (0)	New to the 135i lifestyle Having some issues with my ABS system. What tool is the best for affordability scanning ABS and other codes. Does anyone have experience getting diagnostic tools in Ontario. I'm new to bmw ownership and am wondering if there are better options than shipping/duty or shipping to the US and getting at a later date. Similar for parts. __________________ 2001 Honda Civic boosted/built- paperweight/race car 2009 Chevy cobalt ss/tc -292whp/348wtq -SOLD 2015 Subaru WRX rally blue- SOLD 2008 BMW 135i: Cobb AP, VRSF CP w/HKS SSQV3, BMS DCI- daily driver/new project Last edited by jamis33; 05-08-2016 at 08:28 PM..
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NorthernDancer Colonel 848 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	Try and talk with other BMW owners to find a really good BMW indy garage; you may get a good code reader but you'll likely not be able to fix it. Go to Bavauto.com and ask for their free catalogue. Go to "blog" on their site for many DIY's videos. Join your local BMW Canada Club (well Trillium is not exactly local). Join BMWCCA; great monthly magazine and its a ticket to getting absolutely the best and quickest technical advice from Mike Miller.
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The Wind Breezes Lieutenant Colonel 912 Rep 1,850 Posts Drives: 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	You can install the bmw standard tools if you want to do some work setting them up. If you get a JB4 or Cobb they will also read all codes.
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jamis33 Private 5 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Guelph, Canada iTrader: (0)	Cobb will not read abs codes. My regular scan tool will also not read abs codes. This requires a tool specifically with abs.
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qualitycontrol Private First Class 8 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i - Alpine white Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	I have a D+Kan cable coming. If you want to go the old fashion route. Bav cable scanner is awesome. It really breaks down the sub categories really well. JB4 is good too. I pondered just getting the JB4 for scanning, but from the consensus I found around the forums, look for the BAV scanner if you plan on keeping the car. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i - Alpine White - Coral Red Interior - JB4 G5 w/ anti lag, 2 step, dp fix - ER CP with HKS BOV - BMS DCI - CPE Catted downpipes - Berk resonated mids with stock axle back - Waiting to be installed: ER Comp intercooler - H&R super sports
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jamis33 Private 5 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Guelph, Canada iTrader: (0)	Issue was 5dc2 when I pulled the code on a scanner from a guy at work that he let me use. I cleaned out the hole and figured it was the sensor because it didn't go away. Replaced sensor on Saturday and light went out. Then yesterday as soon as I pulled out of the driveway everything came back. 5dc2 is right rear. I don't really want to throw parts at it and hope it gets fixed. Was hoping if I could find a scanning system that works I could watch speed sensor data and see if it's reading and if it's reading right. Can torque app work for wheel speed sensors? I have iOS but could pick up a tablet if it would solve my problems.
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