DME codes

[RYAN]

I have heard of a way to bring up past error codes on M5's equiped with the onboard computer. I was told that there is a way to have the computer show old error codes, and messages. I would find this information especially useful when thinking about purchasing a second hand M5.

Does anybody know anything further about these codes. (Other than what is posted on Jonh Robinson's page?)

Thanks!

[Yves]

i think those flash codes only work on us specification cars, because european models do not have the enginecheck lamp.
a did try a few times,and after looking in the instrument cluster i noticed that there is no lamp behind the checkengine light, even after putting a lamp in it those codes didn't come up,same thing after disconnecting a few wires at the engine to make sure it should give an error .

[RYAN]

Is there a way to look up other types of error codes with out extra equiptment. such as fault codes on the euro models. Or will a dealer be able to plug the car in and find past error codes.

If this is possible, I find this to be a very valueable way to check out the history of these engines, as long as these error messages have not been erased.

Thanks

[Chris]

Only the dealer can read out and delete the DME codes with MODIC, the BMW diagnose system. there is no possibility to read these codes on another way.

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///Chris

[jordantii]

Got to this URL for fault code reading http://www.bonnevillemotorwerks.com/techtips.html
Just basic codes but helpful

Jordan
91 ///M5