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#1 | Error Fault Code Sites or Dictionary datum

Sun Nov 27, 2022 8:02 pm

Hello all.

Does anyone know of an online source for finding the meaning of each Fault Code? I use a MotoScan for diagnosing issues or resetting the mileage interval after service. I have a few codes that I would like to know what they are prior to clearing them. I thought I had a site in my Bookmarks but I can't find it. Maybe there isn't one but I thought I there was. I found a few sites but nothing with the codes I have all starting with 3A_ _ _ _ I believe they have to do with the servo exhaust valve or CO2 valve but it's only a guess.

Thanks all in advance
M

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#2 | RE: Error Fault Code Sites or Dictionary datum

Sun Nov 27, 2022 8:15 pm

https://bmwfault.codes/

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#3 | RE: Error Fault Code Sites or Dictionary datum

Sun Nov 27, 2022 8:56 pm

Mr. 36654
I thank you very much that is a very helpful site. As suspected the errors were with the exhaust/servo valve air mixture. That site is a keeper.

Best Regards
M

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#4 | RE: Error Fault Code Sites or Dictionary datum

Mon Nov 28, 2022 3:08 am

Zitat von Magellan44 im Beitrag #3
Mr. 36654
I thank you very much that is a very helpful site. As suspected the errors were with the exhaust/servo valve air mixture. That site is a keeper.

Best Regards
M

Your thanks should be to the creator of the MotoScan software. He sent me that link a few years ago when I had some limp mode events.

Have a good one.

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#5 | RE: Error Fault Code Sites or Dictionary datum

Mon Nov 28, 2022 4:21 pm (Last edited: Mon Nov 28, 2022 4:28 pm)

Useful resource, thanks for that.
How would one know which "engine filter" to use for the R1250RS?
My handbook says my bike has engine type A74B12M. Does not tie up with the drop-down choices in that link.

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#6 | RE: Error Fault Code Sites or Dictionary datum

Mon Nov 28, 2022 4:43 pm (Last edited: Mon Nov 28, 2022 4:43 pm)

Zitat von Steady Eddie im Beitrag #5
Useful resource, thanks for that.
How would one know which "engine filter" to use for the R1250RS?
My handbook says my bike has engine type A74B12M. Does not tie up with the drop-down choices in that link.

I would leave it as none or try A74. Most of the codes on the drop-down list appear to be BMW car engine codes.

Since you're in SA, does ECE emissions apply or what?

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#7 | RE: Error Fault Code Sites or Dictionary datum

Mon Nov 28, 2022 6:19 pm (Last edited: Mon Nov 28, 2022 6:20 pm)

Yes, A74 seems to work for some of the example fault codes in the resource. I don't think I have any fault codes present, so can't do a real check without a valid and present code, I guess.
I have MotoScan/OBDLink LX so I'll take a look with that when I find the enthusiasm to fiddle again. BMW motorcycles sold in SA are ECE spec., not USA.

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#8 | RE: Error Fault Code Sites or Dictionary datum

Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:48 pm

Zitat von Steady Eddie im Beitrag #7
Yes, A74 seems to work for some of the example fault codes in the resource. I don't think I have any fault codes present, so can't do a real check without a valid and present code, I guess.
I have MotoScan/OBDLink LX so I'll take a look with that when I find the enthusiasm to fiddle again. BMW motorcycles sold in SA are ECE spec., not USA.

If I had the intelligence, the adaptive feature of the most expensive software package variant, could be a powerful tool. Or, a means of really screwing the ECU.

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#9 | RE: Error Fault Code Sites or Dictionary datum

Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:51 pm

Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #8
Zitat von Steady Eddie im Beitrag #7
Yes, A74 seems to work for some of the example fault codes in the resource. I don't think I have any fault codes present, so can't do a real check without a valid and present code, I guess.
I have MotoScan/OBDLink LX so I'll take a look with that when I find the enthusiasm to fiddle again. BMW motorcycles sold in SA are ECE spec., not USA.

If I had the intelligence, the adaptive feature of the most expensive software package variant, could be a powerful tool. Or, a means of really screwing the ECU.

to paraphrase Frankie Howerd, "Tinker ye not."

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