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20 pin port.
Where is it? I just received my software for my e46 325i and I can't find the port. I says it is either by the left shock tower, the right shock tower, or the intake manifold. Yeah right! That means it could be anywhere.
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03-24-2003, 09:54 AM
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Are you referring to the diagnostic port on the car?
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03-24-2003, 10:14 AM
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Yes, they sent me a Conforti-like programmer. But the port they are talking about is rectangular and inside the car now. Not round and in the engine bay. They don't have a programmer that fits 2001 and up e46 yet.
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03-25-2003, 12:40 PM
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Im thinking that you have to plug it in directly to the ECU. This should be directly above the glove box.
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03-25-2003, 03:10 PM
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Just found out that there is only one port that you can connect to. It is used for diagnosing problems (reading OBD-II codes), setting options, resetting your service lights or guage. It is also where you attach to reprogram the ECU.
For a 2001 and up e46, the port is located below the steering wheel, near the hood release. It is under a little plastic lid labeled OBD-II. The dealer has a remote device he can attach to your port and reprogram your car from across the room. Yes, it is wireless, they sit at a keyboard and read your data and make any changes. The Shark Injector also attaches to this port. But they don't have one that fits the new design of this port. |
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03-26-2003, 06:16 AM
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I've seen the dealer one...
too bad someone doens't make a kit for use with a laptop. Things like setting up the factory alarm, etc would be nice to be able to do yourself. Good info tho! Chuck
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