Noob here to the self-diagnosing OBDII bit. what connector?

[starrock]

noob here to the self-diagnosing OBDII bit. for my 2001 525it what tool/software would i need to read codes such as the current traction control and airbag lights (interested in ability to read any potential code, not just these 2)...what is the best bang-for-the-buck on these?

thanks!
brian

[Dirtbuster1]

You can buy the cables from Car Soft West, or look around for some cheaper cables! There is lots of info in this section.

[darkislight]

If you just have the software you still need the interface (box) that talks to your computer via the serial port.
http://13194.tradenote.net/images/users/000/113/194/products_images/BMW_Carsoft_Compatible_Interface_6_1_6_5.jpg

[Katvis]

I use this one:

ebay link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320458271632&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1522wt_1166)
The connecting cable is a bit short but it work perfectly on my DIS44 installation.

Cheers
C

[IcemanBHE]

http://www.carsoftwest.com/