Reading codes
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Reading codes
My winter work horse (C240T) has it's BAS/ASR light on from time to time. I want to read the codes to try tracking down the problem.
Noob question perhaps, but when you connect a code reader, do you leave the ignition on or leave it turned off?
Noob question perhaps, but when you connect a code reader, do you leave the ignition on or leave it turned off?
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On my 95' C36 and E55 the engine has to be on to check codes.
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The warning light first turned on when I hit a poor road surface with the brakes on (you should see the roads on the Italian side of the Alps after the winter, a disaster zone
). I stopped, turned off then turned on the ignition and the light switched off. Came back on shortly after. Now it is one all the time.So, anymore ideas people?
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Both three (left, right and top central) brake lights work. Could be a wheel speed sensor. I'll get to read the codes this afternoon 
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I can't read the codes yet as the cable end to my laptop doesn't fit 
I have a Star clone code reader. I need to find a suitable cable but perhaps I could get a cable with a USB end. Perhaps that could work. If it's a ABS sensor, I'll see if I get it changed or not.
I may end up changing vehicle and I was thinking of something like this so as to have a pair of 43's...
If so, then I would need a set of 18" Monos to place on this one.
I have a Star clone code reader. I need to find a suitable cable but perhaps I could get a cable with a USB end. Perhaps that could work. If it's a ABS sensor, I'll see if I get it changed or not.I may end up changing vehicle and I was thinking of something like this so as to have a pair of 43's...
If so, then I would need a set of 18" Monos to place on this one.
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I can't find a suitable cable to fit the multiplexer and the laptop. I need a plug like the one in the picture with a USB plug at the other end.
Any ideas from the geeks out there?
Edited to add a photo of the type of cable I need and found image on the net. Guess I haven't tried hard enough yet finding one
Any ideas from the geeks out there?
Edited to add a photo of the type of cable I need and found image on the net. Guess I haven't tried hard enough yet finding one
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Hi Zayed,
Check my post #9 just above. You'll see the plug on the multiplexer on the left and the cable I need on the right. I have found a cable but I need to order it. So no code reading till next week sometime.
Check my post #9 just above. You'll see the plug on the multiplexer on the left and the cable I need on the right. I have found a cable but I need to order it. So no code reading till next week sometime.
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Hey Daniel,
Ahh sorry, i thought you have the same multiplexer(that use the same cables style in my photos above),
i didn't use this kind of cable before..!, does that cable available around you...??
ZAYED,,
Ahh sorry, i thought you have the same multiplexer(that use the same cables style in my photos above),
i didn't use this kind of cable before..!, does that cable available around you...??
ZAYED,,
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You want a reference or more info?
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That's brilliant,
sorry to make that off-topic, i need to relocate the MAF sensor, i domt want to cut/soldering wires, i need an extension cable that contains male & female, can't find a male connector, but female can be ordered from dealer....
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detai...671488509.html
ZAYED,,
sorry to make that off-topic, i need to relocate the MAF sensor, i domt want to cut/soldering wires, i need an extension cable that contains male & female, can't find a male connector, but female can be ordered from dealer....
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detai...671488509.html
ZAYED,,
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Thankss Daniel,
this is the MAF male connector for GM LS2/LS3/LS7,,
our connector should be exactly like the MAF lens male with 2 side pins(see attached)....
ZAYED,,
this is the MAF male connector for GM LS2/LS3/LS7,,
our connector should be exactly like the MAF lens male with 2 side pins(see attached)....
ZAYED,,
