10-06-2006, 07:23 PM | #1 |
Jeeped
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Low-down on Inspection II?
Ok guys, what's the low-down on Inspection II? Who gets it done at the dealership?
Here is what I'm seeing that is done: Things to actually be changed or repalced:
Things to be "inspected" (looked at) for wear:
According to my car's service history, I'm good on the brake fluid and radiator flush for another year, min. So, it's changing oil and replacing a couple filters, plus the inspection stuff. I think I can look at things well enough to tell if they are cracked, worn, or leaking (as it seems to be with most of the inspection stuff. The only thing I can't do (or can I?) is reset the service indicator. Independent shops are quoting $600+ for the service. My local dealership is quoting $525. Is it still recommended to take it into the dealership for the code reading and service indicator reset? Is there a way I can do that myself? |
10-06-2006, 07:25 PM | #2 |
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There is a Nintendo-like way of resetting the service indicator via the OBC stalk. Search bimmerfest. It may even be here.
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10-06-2006, 07:26 PM | #3 |
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Personally, I wouldn't pay someone to "inspect" anything.
IIRC there is a way to reset the indicator...maybe search bimmerfest. (edit: mbr beat me to it.) |
10-06-2006, 07:28 PM | #4 | |
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10-06-2006, 07:49 PM | #5 |
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I hadn't logged on to Bimmerfest in a few months, so I did the search for you.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...vice+indicator |
10-06-2006, 08:32 PM | #6 |
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I did my 'inspections" myself. Very satisfying, and you know it's done RIGHT. Well.. if you know what you're doing.
And personally, I believe coolant and brake fluid changes are a one-year item, minimum. Especially with how crappy E36 and E46 cooling system parts are. |
10-07-2006, 09:39 AM | #7 | |
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I don't know if my coolant has ever been changed.
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10-07-2006, 09:43 AM | #8 |
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Makes more sense to just change the coolant when the radiator falls off.
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10-07-2006, 11:02 AM | #9 | |
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10-07-2006, 11:55 AM | #10 | ||
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Thanks a lot guys! Big help. I think I'll definitely do the 60k myself especially if I can reset the service interval thingy.
BTW, does that method for resetting the service interval still apply for '03 cars? It seems there are two methods: Quote:
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Finally, any reason to get the diagnostic pulled from the dealer? No lights are showing up on my dash at all. I know the computers can store minor error codes but if no warning lights are showing up on the dash is there any reason to bring the car in? Thanks again! |
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