Recent content by macguy

Thank you for all the information! I already have a handheld scanner — I bought the Thinkcar 662 model, and for basic scanning and maintenance I’m pretty happy with it. However, @bigwinn and I are currently trying to solve an issue with my ECU. Since I can’t reach the ECU with my Thinkcar...

Hi everyone, I have a BMW Z4 from 2005 (2.2) and I’d like to connect it to my laptop via OBDII to do some basic maintenance and diagnostics. I already ordered one cable that came with a CD, but since my laptop doesn’t have a CD drive, I wasn’t able to install the drivers and the cable isn’t...

I was talking with @bigwinn , and he told me that we can do this together, by video call or something. I purchased DME from @GenZed – currently waiting for it to arrive by post. I also ordered a USB-OBDII cable to connect to my laptop. @bigwinn sent me the software link, and I think that’s...

Thanks to all for quick respond. Part number is: 12147561381, so @Street you are correct :). Also a photo of mine DME : @GenZed Are you ready to sell yours? If it's the same as mine and it's working, I'm ready to buy it.

I am looking to buy a new or used DME (ECU), so before trying to purchase elsewhere, I decided to ask you first. I am specifically looking for a DME from a BMW Z4 (2003–2005), 2.2 liter, manual transmission (5-speed). Only this exact specification, please. The DME must be in perfect working...

I am looking to buy a new or used DME (ECU), so before trying to purchase elsewhere, I decided to ask you first. I am specifically looking for a DME from a BMW Z4 (2003–2005), 2.2 liter, manual transmission (5-speed). Only this exact specification, please. The DME must be in perfect working...

Hy everybody. I’m experiencing exactly the same issue described here: the engine idles roughly and cuts out after about 10 seconds, even though it starts reliably on the first turn of the key. For context, the car had been sitting unused for about 2–3 years, and this problem only appeared when I...