Scan Tool ? 86' ETA

[ruqknuf]

I cant seem to locate a scan tool pre - '87. Do they exist ??

[e30guy]

Yes.

[TimKninja]

That'll work on my 85 ETA

Shipped to 02840?

[BoxDriver86]

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/smart/more_info.cgi?pn=PEL-R5A&catalog_description=Peake%20Research%20R5%20Service%20Reset%20Tool%2C%20Only%20for%20Models%20with%2015-pin%20Connector%20in%20Engine%20Bay%2C%20%20BMW%201984-1988

Worth it.

[GT BMW E30]

I believe my father own is snap-on. he has a newer one but this one is more user friendly to me.

[lolcantturn]

I believe my father own is snap-on. he has a newer one but this one is more user friendly to me.

Where'd you get that ?

[bernzpeed]

Snap on tools.

[call me jack]

i think it's called a snap-on red box. pretty out dated. you'll have a hard time finding... i would just upgrade to motronic 1.1 or 1.3 (thats what i ended up doing, any way)

[e30guy]

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...MW%201984-1988

Worth it.

Save your money and do this if you need to reset your service indicator.

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/electrical/e36_reset_service_lights.html

[ruqknuf]

Ok, so upgrade to a 1.1 or 1.3. Got it. Is it just that simple ?, just swap 'em out ? Nothing else to be concerned with?

[GT BMW E30]

Ask a snap-on guy if he knows a mechanic that does not need it.

[call me jack]

Ok, so upgrade to a 1.1 or 1.3. Got it. Is it just that simple ?, just swap 'em out ? Nothing else to be concerned with?

well to be honestly, it's a little bit involved. search 327i conversion, theres a hole thread on it.

my stance on it is this; if you dont want to/can afford to do a 24v swap, this is a cheaper alternative. with that said, this project is some what involving. so your car could be out of commission for a couple of days, but after than you'll have a working CEL, and onboard diagnostics in addition to being able to use an '88 and newer scan tool.

i guess i would suggest reading that 327i conversion thread first, and weighing your options.