MT2500?

E28 technical advice asked and given! Troubleshooting, modifications and more.
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smackmybutter535i
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Post by smackmybutter535i »

does the snap on MT2500 have a OBD connector for my 1986 535i? Or is there any other way to scan the codes for my car?
al525i
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Post by al525i »

the red brick will not scan our cars. actually nothing will scan our cars unless you have a late 87-88 production 528 with the motronic 1.1. The motronic in the e28 535 does'nt store codes or give its information out. the only way to diagnose a problem with our cars is good old fashioned testing with a d.m.m. and a trouble tree if you can find one.

hope this helps.
smackmybutter535i
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Post by smackmybutter535i »

What is a trouble tree? or can I fit the motronic 1.1 harness and ECU in my car?
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Post by Guest »

You can adapt the later Motronic used in the E32/34 and late E24 6er to the E28. You need the ECU, appropriate sensors, and the engine harness from a late production E24 635csi.

Shouldn't cost you much more than retrofitting a Megasquirt. You just won't have the same tuning capabilities. You're still stuck with a chip.

Rich
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