Reading Datastream

[jacobsda]

Is there a way to read the datastream on BMW OBD I without a BMW scan tool with the 20-pin adapter?

- I own a Peake Research R5/FCX-II(II), which allows me to pull codes.

- I also own a Genisys, which allows me to communicate with OBD II, but not OBD I.

- I spoke with representatives from Peake Research and OTC/Genisys, and they told me that they do not have products to meet my need.

- I sent an e-mail note to the folks at Dinan, and they haven't replied yet.

- I spoke with the shop foreman at a BMW dealership, and he told me that he uses the BMW scan tool with the 20-pin adapter, but the BMW scan tool was not available to the public.

Any ideas?