Retrieving Codes (Using BMW Service Tester): Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 BMW 525iT, 1995 BMW 525i, 1995 BMW 325is, and 1995 BMW 325i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Use BMW MoDIC (hand-held scan tester), BMW Service Tester (Sun 2013 Engine Analyzer) and applicable BMW diagnostic software to enter self-diagnostics. See SELF-DIAGNOSTICS FEATURE and READ DEFECT CODE MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION for additional information.
Select and monitor DEFECT CODE MEMORY (D 900). Contents of defect code memory should be printed (press "R" key) to ensure codes are not lost or unintentionally cleared during test/repair procedures requiring disconnecting control unit or its power supply. Display of a stored fault code on screen is as follows: