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Date: 7-14-08 02:38 From: ryanOC in Dana Point, California Subject: is it rare to have this little diagnostic plug cover?
thought i heard or read someone mention that... actually came off my junker (first) 2002...... isn't it ironic (don't you think) looks a lot better after having cleaned it up and put in in the tii engine bay _________________ 1969 2002 Automatic w/ Sunroof "pumpkin" 1974 2002tii #2782677 (being assembled)

Date: 7-14-08 04:58 From: jgerock in Alexandria, VA Subject: Re: is it rare to have this little diagnostic plug cover?
Not sure, but I've seen most tii's with the orange cover. _________________ Jim Gerock BMWCCA # 381868 73tii "Celeste" # 2764081 71 VW Cal-look Bug

Date: 7-14-08 05:06
From: visionaut in Denver, Colorado

Subject: Re: is it rare to have this little diagnostic plug cover?

Slightly off-topic (no cover on mine, BTW), but what diagnostic set-up is that connector actually used for???

I've never seen it used, nor used it, in many years of 02 ownership, repairs, upgrades, and servicing. Since the ignition wasn't originally electronic (I have a non-tii), and the electrical system is pre-computers, I'm curious as to what diagnostics were possible and presented via that connector, as well as what model and type of Dealer/Servicing 'reader' was hooked up to it.

TIA,
Tom
_________________
I'll drive... ;-)

v i s i o n a u t i k s

Date: 7-14-08 05:16
From: jgerock in Alexandria, VA

Subject: Re: is it rare to have this little diagnostic plug cover?

Big Blue book reveals the machine connected to it.

BMW Programmtester pictured in front of my book with "11 00 009 BMW Program Engine Test". Doubtful any of these are still around (if they work).

CD and others will probably have additional information.

Kind of like an old-time Sun Diagnostic machine (huge oscilloscope) with a bunch-o' cables. VW also put one on their 70's Beetles on the firewall near the fan shroud for quick diagnosis by the dealerships.

I've seen some 02's with a connector on the valve cover next to the distributor (as pictured in the blue manual).
_________________
Jim Gerock
BMWCCA # 381868
73tii "Celeste" # 2764081
71 VW Cal-look Bug

Date: 7-14-08 05:30 From: Kidasters in Houston, TX Subject: Re: is it rare to have this little diagnostic plug cover?
covered a couple of months ago: http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/p,471948/highlight,/#471948 _________________ '73 2002, Fjord - "Deuce" '04 330i, Titanium - "Smith"

Date: 7-14-08 06:30 From: conkitchen Subject: Re: is it rare to have this little diagnostic plug cover?
I never messed with it, but looking at that 2002ner device you can remote start from that plug. I'm gonna make me a harness and button. It beats aligator clips and or long screw driver jumpers. Now where is my test light?

Date: 7-14-08 09:50 From: visionaut in Denver, Colorado Subject: Re: is it rare to have this little diagnostic plug cover?
Cool. Thanks! Must've missed that prior thread. Pretty neat, learned something today. That 2002ner is kinda slick. Tom _________________ I'll drive... ;-) v i s i o n a u t i k s

Date: 7-15-08 03:45 From: jgerock in Alexandria, VA Subject: Re: is it rare to have this little diagnostic plug cover?
Thanks for the old posting. Neat tool. _________________ Jim Gerock BMWCCA # 381868 73tii "Celeste" # 2764081 71 VW Cal-look Bug

Date: 7-15-08 08:59 From: John_in_VA in Leesburg, VA Subject: There was also an orange-capped port on the side...
of the valve cover, on a metal bracket back towards the firewall, on '74 tiis. I've only seen 2 still in place. Mine's no longer there. _________________ John in VA '74 tii "Juanita" '85 325e "Ol' Blue" '86 535i "M-POSSTR" '00 328i "Fern"

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