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10-09-2014, 06:29 AM | #1 |
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Code Reader - Autel AL301 Problems?
I just purchased a Autel AL301 OBDII code reader as recommended in a prior thread. Has anyone had a bad experience or problems with it's use or with the use of similar code readers? I simply want to read the problem code and clear the check engine light on my Z4 3.0i. Call me a "Nervous Nellie" but, with the extensive electronics/computerization on this car, I don't want to screw something up forcing me to make a trip to the dealer or worst than that have the car towed to the dealer. Any feedback welcome.
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10-09-2014, 07:05 AM | #2 |
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I have some cheap reader from ebay, reads/clears, no issues. Only time I'd be worried is if you had some more fancy thing that can do coding and start fiddling around with settings on the car.
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10-09-2014, 11:40 AM | #3 |
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Maybe you are interested in a bit more than reading error codes and have an Android smartphone or an Iphone:
http://www.ivini-apps.com/apps_detai...t_android.html http://www.ivini-apps.com/apps_detai...at_iphone.html Then you could use these adapters: http://www.amazon.com/gp/node/index....qid=1412013992 Best regards Mick |
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10-10-2014, 10:43 AM | #4 |
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Code readers dont program. They can clear codes but that is it. It isnt the same as flashing the ECU or anything so you will be good to go.
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