Copyright Peake Research Corporation

IMPORTANT: DISCLAIMER:

R5/SRS

Thank you for purchasing the R5/srs scanner/resetter for BMWs. This product was designed to provide a long service
life and ease of use at a low cost. In designing this product we went to great lengths to assure compatibility and safe
operation with BMWs built from 1994 to 2000. As with any software-based device, there is a risk that a small number
of SRS controller variants may not be compatible with this device. Peake Research Corp may not be held liable for
any problems resulting from incompatibilities or the use or mis-use of this product. Additionally, the code definitions
contained in this manual should be regarded as a starting point for diagnosing a problem - the codes your BMW
generates can often be misleading, and there may be errors in our code definitions. Before spending your money on
a repair, make sure you have a clear understanding of the problem by using additional sources of information, such
as a good quality repair manual, expert advice, the Internet, etc... Peake Research Corporation may not be held liable
for any expenses you incur in response to the codes or instructions contained in this manual.

IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE PROCEEDING

Instruction Manual & Code Charts
for the R5/SRS scan and reset tool for
BMW Airbag (SRS) System

Important: Read Entire Manual !!

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Never perform SRS system repairs without proper

training.

Never reset the SRS light without knowing the cause of

the code

Disconnect main car battery before servicing the SRS

system.

Never service the SRS system or use the R5/srs while a

person is in the vehicle.

Keep your head and body at least 24 inches from any

airbag while working on SRS system or while using the
R5/srs.

Owning the R5/srs device does not qualify you to

perform replacement of deployed Airbag or
components. New and replacement SRS component
installations must be performed by BMW-trained
technicians at a properly equipped facility.

WARNING: The Airbag is literally an explosive device. Handling or installing of airbag

components (modules, wiring, charges, sensors) without proper training, equipment and
safeguards can be extremely dangerous. Tampering with or mishandling of SRS
components can result in unintended airbag deployment or failure to provide protection
during an accident.
WARNING: NEVER PERFORM SRS SYSTEM REPAIRS ON YOUR OWN CAR. In no
way does the ownership and use of the R5/srs qualify you or equip you to repair a damaged
or deployed SRS system. All repairs relating to your SRS system must be performed by
properly trained technicians at a properly equipped facility. The R5/srs scan and reset tool
allows you to diagnose why the SRS light came on, and allows you to reset the SRS light.
But, due to the complex nature of the SRS system and the obvious dangers inherent in
things that explode, we strongly recommend that all repairs relating to your BMWs SRS
system be left to trained dealership professionals.
Do-it-yourself, non-repair, procedures:
Often the SRS warning light is triggered for minor reasons that do not require a repair, in
other words, nothing is broken. For example: installing a racing seat for a race weekend;
accidentally disconnecting SRS components while installing a stereo/alarm; a fuse is pulled
for an SRS component while troubleshooting a problem unrelated to the SRS system. The
solution to these problems is often simple and obvious; use the R5/srs to diagnose and
confirm the condition, plug in whatever was unplugged, and then use the R5/srs to reset
the SRS warning indicator then re-check for codes. Anything more than that, or if the fault
returns or persists, Contact a BMW dealer.
Other information sources:
No matter how much we would like to, we at Peake Research Corporation are not able to
give repair advice. Though we know of no book written specifically for the SRS system, we
highly recommend the following manual sources for further reading.
Robert Bentley Publishing: 1-800-423-4595
Alldata: 1-800-859-3282
Chiltons: 1-800-695-1214
www.bmwtis.com (BMWs pay per use site)

Mitchells: 888-724-6742
Haynes: 1-800-442-9637
And, of course, the Internet

Contents

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front
Disclaimer and further warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Locating Diagnostic Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tool Face Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

LOCATING THE DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR

The R5/srs plugs into the 20
pin diagnostic connector
shown below. The car image
at right shows approximately
where the diagnostic
connector can be found. The
images below show what it
looks like, covered and
uncovered.
Black squares show possible locations

Directions - Using the R5/SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Function Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Code Reading Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Code Tables (which one to use) . . . . . . . . 6
Code Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 13

BMW Diagnostic Connector:

Left- dust cap on.
Right- dust cap removed.

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
If you can not find the connector shown above, see page 17. You may need an adaptor.

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adaptor Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Insertion Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

R5/srs FACE PANEL

1. Display: Shows menu selections, activity and fault codes.
2. Select button: Used to review and select
the available functions. (See page 5)
3. Go button: After using Select to choose a
function (see page 5). The Go button
causes the function to execute.

Making sense of the codes

DIRECTIONS
1.)
2.)

3.)

Turn on key (DO NOT START ENGINE)

Plug tool into diagnostic connector (see page 4 for description,
and page 18 for warning)- Tool is ready to use when it displays
FA. (Reverse steps 1 and 2 if you encounter problems)
Use the Select button to select one of the following functions:

Functions:
Read Airbag Faults.
How to Read Airbag Faults. The tool automatically starts in the FA
mode, (though it wont read the fault codes until you press the Go button).
When GO is pressed the first number shown will be the correct code chart
to use. Note: if the R5/srs shows --, there are no codes to display.
Pressing GO a 2nd time will display the first fault code (see page 6 for
explanation.) To view the next fault press Go again, and so on. At the end
of the fault list the display will show --. Press Go to return to FA. If you
encounter problems see troubleshooting page 15

1.) On the following pages, locate the correct chart for your car
according to the first two digit number displayed by the tool:

Code Reading Example:

After plugging in the tool, FA is displayed (See page 5)
Pressing GO will start the process. Before showing a code the tool
will first tell you which code chart to use:
First indication is the Chart # :
First indication is never a fault code! In this
example, the tool is telling you to use the chart
labeled FF (see page 7)
Press GO again - the first code will be displayed, example:
This is an example of a code: 1b (not 16)

Clear Airbag Light / Faults:

How to Clear the Airbag (SRS) Light. It is important that you know
exactly why the airbag light came on before resetting it always read the
code and look it up first.
WARNING: DO NOT PROCEED WITH RESET UNTIL TAKING
APPROPRIATE ACTION TO DIAGNOSE, UNDERSTAND AND
SOLVE THE PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.

2.)

Look up the two digit code in the chart to obtain meaning

After resetting a code, drive vehicle over 15 mph and re-check. If

code persists or the SRS light returns contact a BMW dealer.

1.) Using the Select button, select CA : Press Go

The tool will reset the SRS light and display

If Airbag light does not appear to reset, or it comes right back on the
moment you reset it, then there is still a problem with the SRS
system that needs to be fixed.
5

USE THESE CODE DEFINITIONS WISELY:

The code definitions contained in this manual should be regarded as a starting point for diagnosing
a problem. The codes that your BMW generates can be misleading. There may also be errors in
this manual. Before spending your money on a repair or replacement parts, make sure you have a
clear understanding of the problem.

Table 01 Continued

Code Tables
USE THESE CODE DEFINITIONS WISELY:
The code definitions contained in this manual should be regarded as a starting point for diagnosing
a problem. The codes that your BMW generates can be misleading. There may also be errors in
this manual. Before spending your money on a repair or replacement parts, make sure you have a
clear understanding of the problem.

Table FF
Code
1
2
5
0D
13
14
1B
21
2A
2B
2C
2D
2E
2F
31
32

Fault
Crash sensor closed once
Crash sensor closed more than once
Crash sensor closed permanently
Two firing circuits short-circuited
Crash-sensor supply wire, left, open circuit
Crash-sensor supply wire, right, short circuit
One firing circuit, short circuit to positive
One firing circuit, short circuit to earth
Resistance in the driver's airbag firing circuit too low
Resistance in firing circuit II (seat-belt tensioner or
passenger's airbag) too low
Resistance in firing circuit III (passenger's airbag or
equivalent resistance) too low
Resistance in the driver's airbag firing circuit too high
Resistance in firing circuit II (seat-belt tensioner or
passenger's airbag) too high
Resistance in firing circuit III (passenger's airbag or
equivalent resistance) too high
Airbag warning light
Diagnostic unit faulty

Table 01
Code
1
2
3
4
5
6

Fault
Control unit fault, A/D Convertor
Firing circuit, driver's airbag
Firing circuit, belt tensioner, driver's side
Firing circuit, belt tensioner, passenger's side
Firing circuit, passenger's airbag
EEPROM
Warning 1: Codes can be misleading and there may also be errors in this manual.
Never depend solely on fault codes for diagnosis.
Warning 2: Most SRS repairs require a BMW factory trained technician.

7
0C
0D
0E
0F
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
3A
3B
3C
3D
3E
3F
41
43
44
45
46
47
48
49

SPI communication
Ignition voltage, driver's airbag
Ignition voltage, belt tensioner, driver's side
Ignition voltage, belt tensioner, passenger's side
Ignition voltage, passenger's airbag
Voltage autarkey capacitor
Supply voltage
Control unit fault, TZ-locking wire
Fault lamp
Seat occupancy passenger
Pressure sensor driver
Pressure sensor passenger
Control unit fault, temperature
Seat belt buckle driver
Seat belt buckle passenger
Control unit fault, autarkey case marker
Control unit fault, safety switch / supervision
Control unit fault, airbag driver LSH
Control unit fault, airbag driver LSL
Control unit fault, TZ- locking wire
Control unit fault, ignition contact feet point
Control unit fault, belt tensioner driver LSH
Control unit fault, belt tensioner driver LSL
Control unit fault, swinging voltage test
Control unit fault, belt tensioner passenger LSH
Control unit fault, belt tensioner passenger LSL
Control unit fault, power source fault,
Control unit fault, airbag passenger LSH
Control unit fault, airbag passenger LSL
Control unit fault, reed coil
Control unit fault, mutiplexer
Control unit fault, autarky capacitor
Control unit fault, ignition capacitor airbag driver
Control unit fault, ignition capacitor belt tensioner driver
Control unit fault, ignition capacitor belt tensioner passenger
Control unit fault, ignition capacitor airbag passenger
Control unit fault, signal track M1
Control unit fault, signal track M2
Short circuit between firing squibs

Warning 1: Codes can be misleading and there may also be errors in this manual.
Never depend solely on fault codes for diagnosis.
Warning 2: Most SRS repairs require a BMW factory trained technician.

Table 01 Continued
4C
4D
FF

Control unit fault, Universal ZAE fault

fault crashtelegramm
Unknown error location

Table 02 and 38 Continued

21
35
36
FF

Sensor, side airbag, right, Line fault

Sensor, side airbag, left: Coding data
Sensor, side airbag, right: Coding data
Unknown error location

Table 02 and Table 38

Table 40

Code
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0A
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
1A
1B
1C
1D
1F
20

Code
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0A
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Fault
internal ECU error
warn lamp
Supply voltage
Firing circuit, driver airbag
Firing circuit, belt tensioner, driver side
Firing circuit, belt tensioner, passenger side
Firing circuit, passenger airbag
Firing circuit, side airbag, front left side
Firing circuit, side airbag, front right side
Firing circuit, side airbag, rear left side
Firing circuit, side airbag, rear right side
Firing circuit, head airbag, front left side
Firing circuit, head airbag, front right side
Firing circuit, battery disconnection
Firing circuit, passenger airbag, Stage 2
Seat belt buckle switch, driver
Seat belt buckle switch, passenger
Sensor, side airbag, left, data line
Sensor, side airbag, left, parameter fault
Sensor, side airbag, left, data fault
Sensor, side airbag, right, data line
Sensor, side airbag, right, parameter fault
Sensor, side airbag, right, data fault
Seat occupancy detector, passenger
Seat occupancy detector, passenger
Seat occupancy detector, passengr: Coding data
Child seat detector
Child seat detector
Child seat detector: Coding data
Child seat detector: Hardware
Sensor, side airbag, left, Line fault

Warning 1: Codes can be misleading and there may also be errors in this manual.
Never depend solely on fault codes for diagnosis.
Warning 2: Most SRS repairs require a BMW factory trained technician.

17
18
19
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E

Fault
Firing circuit, driver airbag, Stage 1
Firing circuit, belt tensioner, driver side
Firing circuit, belt tensioner, passenger side
Firing circuit, passenger airbag, Stage 1
Firing circuit, side airbag, front left side
Firing circuit, side airbag, front right side
Firing circuit, side airbag, rear left side
Firing circuit, side airbag, rear right side
Firing circuit, head airbag, front left side
Firing circuit, head airbag, front right side
Firing circuit, battery disconnection 1
Firing circuit, passenger airbag, Stage 2
Firing circuit, driver airbag, Stage 2
Firing circuit, head airbag, rear left side
Firing circuit, head airbag, rear right side
Firing circuit, battery disconnection 2
Supply voltage
error lamp (AWL)
information lamp (HWL)
Seat belt buckle switch, driver
Seat belt buckle switch, passenger
Satellite, left sensor (for side airbag), comms fault or open
circuit
Satellite, right sensor (for side airbag), comms fault or open
circuit
external over roll sensor (UERS)
seat occupied recognition 2 (SBE2)
seat occupied recognition 1 (SBE1)
crash telegram memory
Firing circuit coupling, driver airbag, Stage 1
Firing circuit coupling, belt tensioner, driver side
Firing circuit coupling, belt tensioner, passenger side
Warning 1: Codes can be misleading and there may also be errors in this manual.
Never depend solely on fault codes for diagnosis.
Warning 2: Most SRS repairs require a BMW factory trained technician.

Table 40 Continued
1F
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
2A
2B
2C
2D
2E
2F
30
F0
FF

Firing circuit coupling, passenger airbag, Stage 1

Firing circuit coupling, side airbag, front left side
Firing circuit coupling, side airbag, front right side
Firing circuit coupling, side airbag, rear left side
Firing circuit coupling, side airbag, rear right side
Firing circuit coupling, head airbag, front left side
Firing circuit coupling, head airbag, front right side
Firing circuit coupling, battery disconnection 1
Firing circuit coupling, passenger airbag, Stage 2
Firing circuit coupling, driver airbag, Stage 2
Firing circuit coupling, head airbag, rear left side
Firing circuit coupling, head airbag, rear right side
Firing circuit coupling, battery disconnection 2
Checksum coding data
Satellite, front, comms fault or open circuit
Seat back locking driver
Seat back locking passenger
Seat back locking K-Bus
Control unit fault, internal error
Unknown error location

Table 10 and Table 04

Code
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0A
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F

Fault
Firing circuit, driver airbag, Stage 1
Firing circuit, belt tensioner, driver side
Firing circuit, belt tensioner, passenger side
Firing circuit, passenger airbag, Stage 1
Firing circuit, side airbag, front left side
Firing circuit, side airbag, front right side
Firing circuit, side airbag, rear left side
Firing circuit, side airbag, rear right side
Firing circuit, head airbag, front left side
Firing circuit, head airbag, front right side
Firing circuit, battery safety switch 1
Firing circuit, passenger airbag, Stage 2
Firing circuit, driver airbag, Stage 2
Firing circuit, head airbag, rear left side
Firing circuit, head airbag, rear right side
Warning 1: Codes can be misleading and there may also be errors in this manual.
Never depend solely on fault codes for diagnosis.
Warning 2: Most SRS repairs require a BMW factory trained technician.

Table 10 and 04 continued

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
3A
3B
3C
3D
3E
3F
40
41
42
43
44
45
50
51
52
60
61
62
63
64
70
71
72

Firing circuit, battery safety switch 2

Firing circuit, belt tensioner, rear left
Firing circuit, belt tensioner, rear right
Firing circuit, belt tensioner,rear middle
Firing circuit
Firing circuit, driver airbag, Stage 2
Firing circuit
Firing circuit, driver airbag, Stage 1
Firing circuit, belt tensioner, driver side
Firing circuit, belt tensioner, passenger side
Firing circuit, passenger airbag, Stage 1
Firing circuit, side airbag, front left side
Firing circuit, side airbag, front right side
Firing circuit, side airbag, rear left side
Firing circuit, side airbag, rear right side
Firing circuit, head airbag, front left side
Firing circuit, head airbag, front right side
Firing circuit, battery safety switch 1
Firing circuit, passenger airbag, Stage 2
Firing circuit, driver airbag, Stage 2
Firing circuit, head airbag, rear left side
Firing circuit, head airbag, rear right side
Firing circuit, battery safety switch 2
Firing circuit, belt tensioner, rear left
Firing circuit, belt tensioner, rear right
Firing circuit, belt tensioner,rear middle
Firing circuit
Firing circuit, passenger airbag, Stage 2
Firing circuit
Supply voltage
Fault lamp (AWL)
warning lamp (HWL)
Seat belt buckle switch, driver
Seat belt buckle switch, passenger
Seat belt buckle switch, rear left
Seat belt buckle switch, rear right
Seat belt buckle switch, rear middle
Seat occupancy sensor
Seat occupancy sensor II
Seat position sensor and K-Bus
Warning 1: Codes can be misleading and there may also be errors in this manual.
Never depend solely on fault codes for diagnosis.
Warning 2: Most SRS repairs require a BMW factory trained technician.

Table 10 and Table 04 Continued

73
74
75
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
90
91
F0

Seat position sensor Driver

Seat position sensor Passenger
External Roll Sensor
Satellite (MRSA), front
Satellite (MRSA), front left
Satellite (MRSA), front left
Satellite (MRSA), front left
Satellite (MRSA), front right
Satellite (MRSA), front right
Satellite (MRSA), front right
Satellite (MRSA), front right
Satellite (MRSA), front left
Coding block (CBD-Block)
Crashtelegram memory
Internal error
End of Code Tables

Warning 1: Codes can be misleading and there may also be errors in this manual.
Never depend solely on fault codes for diagnosis.
Warning 2: Most SRS repairs require a BMW factory trained technician.

requests a power/torque change from the

DME. Code indicates DME assessed the
request as being incorrect or too long.
A/C = Air conditioner
Lambda Control = Code means DME is
ABS = Anti-lock Brake System
unable
to maintain requisite air/fuel ratio
ASC = Skid control (see Intervention)
due
to
external
factor (air leak, bad injector,
ADS = Aux Throttle Position Motor
sensor,
etc...).
(also
see fuel trim)
AHK = Active Rear Axle Kinematics
LDP = Loss Diagnosis Pump
BLS = Brake Light Switch
Load Calculation Cross Check (HFM vs
Check Engine Light: on the dashboard,
TPS)= when actual air flow exceeds +/- 25%
indicates the DME has detected a problem
of calculated air flow.
CC = Check control
MDK = Motorized Throttle Valve
CO = Carbon Monoxide
MLF = Multi function Steering Wheel
DDE = ECU for Diesel Engine
MSR = Drag Torque Intervention (torque
Diagnostic Connector: Where the R5-Srs
reduction for anti skid) see Intervention
plugs into the car. See pages 4 & 17.
above
DISA =intake runner length tuning
NTC = coolant temperature sensor
mechanism
Oilservice & Inspection: Also called Si
DME = Engine ECU (Gasoline engine):
monitors and controls all engine sensors and (abbrev. for service interval) maintenance
reminder lights
functions
PWG = Pedal Sensor Potentiometer
DSC = Dynamic Stability Control
QL = idle air mass adaption (see Fuel Trim)
DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code
R5/Srs: The scan/reset tool. Subject of this
DWA = Alarm system
E = Communications error: See Flashing E manual
RAM = SRS random access memory
below
ROM = SRS program memory
EGS = Electronic Automatic Transmission
Scan Tool: Generic term for the R5/Srs
EKAT = Electrically heated catalytic
SI = Service Interval
convertor
SMG = BMW Motorsport Sequential Gearbox
EKM = electronic Body Module
SRS = Airbag
EML = Electronic Throttle Control
EVAP = relates to fuel vapor recovery often TD = Tachometer Signal
TEV = Evap, fuel tank vent / purge valve
this code indicates a loose gas cap
EWS = Drive away protection (alarm system) Ti Additive: idle fuel adaption (see fuel trim)
Ti multiplicative: adaption a percentage +/Fault Code: a code stored in the SRS
controller memory bank that indicates a past of injector time (see Fuel Trim)
TR signal = from DME, RPM and valve
or present problem.
Fuel Trim = adjustments to maintain proper position
VANOS = Adjustable Valve Train
air fuel ratio (see Lambda Control)
VDS = Vehicle Description System. VIN
Flashing E: (in R5-Srs display)
Digits 4- 7
communication problem in the vehicle,
VIN = Vehicle identification number.
please visit the following web page
ZAB = see ASC
www.R5tool.com/srstech.shtml
ZKE = Central Body Electronics
GM = General Module
For further definitions, please consult
Intervention, MSR, ASC = intervention is
documentation for the vehicle.
when another control unit (i.e. skid control)

Glossary:

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Common Problems /Troubleshooting / Appendix

A.) Flashing E message on tool:
Occasionally the R5/srs will flash "E" when an attempt is made to
read codes or reset the Airbag/SRS light. "E" means the car is not
responding to the tool: This happens when the data line (also called
"diagnostic bus") in the car is "hung" or disabled.
Things To Try to Resolve the Flashing E:
1.) Reversing the power-up sequence: Plug in the R5/srs in first,
THEN turning on the ignition key. This is the opposite of the routine
specified by the manual and the tool label. This procedure has
proven very effective on some cars.
2.) Insertion Depth: Check the insertion depth of the R5/srs. If it is
not fully inserted the unit will not work. See page 18 of the user
manual.
3.) Pin 19: Observe that pin 19 of your diagnostic connector is not
recessed. A number of models had pin 19 improperly installed. BMW
service bulletin 12 05 94. (Please do not Contact Peake Research
for service bulletins. Contact Central Letter Shop, BMWs authorized
publication vendor 1-800-695-0079 9:00am - 4:30pm EST) While
you're looking at the diag port go ahead and check out all the pins.
4.) Cycle power: Plug in tool, cycle the ignition key on and off two or
three times (do not start engine)
5.) Other warning lights: Observe that no other malfunction
indicator lights are on. Often a malfunctioning module (i.e. DME,
EGS/transmission, ABS traction control, etc...) can hang the
diagnostic bus (see above)
6.) Power resetting of all modules (entire car)
a.) Disconnect the main car battery.
b.) Activate the emergency flasher lights (this will fully drain
all power from all ECUs) wait 5 minutes
c.) Reconnect the main battery and try the tool again.

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7.) Module Troubleshooting: If you suspect a particular module is

malfunctioning or damaged, you may wish to consult repair
documentation for the car and attempt to isolate the problem by
removing the module from the diagnostic bus. WARNING: This
procedure is for qualified mechanics only.
ABS service bulletin 34 01 96: BMW circulated a service bulletin and
low cost repair advice detailing the malfunction of the ABS unit wiring
which caused diagnostic bus problems on a large number of BMWs.
This is often the problem on BMWs built prior to 10/1994 that are
getting the "E" message on the R5/srs code tool. (Please do not
Contact Peake Research for service bulletins. Contact Central Letter
Shop, BMWs authorized publication vendor 1-800-695-0079, or
973-808-8339, 9:00am - 4:30pm EST)
8.) The Dealer
Visit your local BMW dealership. The R5/srs will not serve it's
intended purpose if the diagnostic bus is impaired by a
malfunctioning control module. If one of the modules is inhibiting
communications it is necessary to visit a BMW dealer or qualified
repair facility to diagnose and fix/replace the bad module.

B.) Flashing E message on older BMWs:

The R5/SRS was designed to work on 1991 and later BMWs.
However, from 1991 to 1993 the tool often will not work due to two
factors: BMW did not wire the SRS controllers to the main diagnostic
lines, and BMW did not cleanly phase out the older 5WK4-025, 027
and 035 controllers (which the R5/SRS is not compatible with.)

C.) Display is not working.

Every unit goes through two display tests before being shipped to
you, so it is unlikely that the display is dead. The display on the
R5/srs is not bright enough to be read in direct sunlight or strong
indirect sunlight. Cup your hand around the display or move the
vehicle to a darker area. It is also possible that the tool is not
powered due to insufficient insertion into the diagnostic connector
(see page 18 of users manual) or recessed pins in the BMW
diagnostic connector port. See above problem 1, section 3 "Pin 19"
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Trouble shooting continued.

WARNING ABOUT INSERTION OF TOOL:

D.) Wrong Plug Style:

The tool doesnt fit the car. a.) You may not have found the correct
diagnostic plug (please closely review the illustrations on page 4) or,
the car is 2001 or newer: In order to use the R5/SRS on 2001 and
newer BMWs you will need an adaptor (part number AB03)

Applies to under-the-hood, 20 pin BMW connector: Tool must be

fully inserted in order to work properly. To check for full insertion,
first observe the faint line on the side of the connector on the
R5/Srs. That line Should be just even with the top of the BMWs
diagnostic connector. If that line is more than 1/16th of an inch
above the top of the diagnostic connector, the tool is not fully
inserted. (Note: for your reference, the bold black line above this
paragraph is exactly 1/16th of an inch thick).

The above AB03 adaptor plugs

into the R5/SRS. The other end
plugs in under the dash see illustration (right)

E.) Tool will not reset other lights:

The R5/Srs would not reset the brake lining light, the Check Engine
light, or the ABS brake light or the service interval lights. The
R5/Srs only resets the SRS/airbag light.

F.) Tool displays E at the end of reset:

Technical Support:
Technical support for the R5/srs is available online

website http://www.r5tool.com/srstech.htm

Occasionally, a successful reset of the SRS light is indicated by the

E message at the end of the reset procedure. The E message on
this case is of no consequence.

G.) R5/SRS Codes Differ from Dealer Codes:

The R5/SRS reports codes in a format called hexadecimal, or hex, whereas the
dealer reports codes in decimal format. The R5/SRS codes can easily be converted to
decimal, dealer codes as follows: Multiply the left digit times 16, and add it to the right
digit. (The letter values A through F are 10 through 15, where A=10 and F=15.
Examples: hex 22 = decimal 34; hex 1A = decimal 26; hex A2 = decimal 162
Explained: hex A2=162
A=10, so (10 X 16 = 160) + 2 = 162

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Warranty:
Peake Research Corporation of Campbell, CA., hereinafter called Peake
Research warrants, to the original purchaser, that your model number
R5/SRS, BMW reset/scan tool, hereinafter called "unit", is free from any
defects in material and workmanship and software compatibility issues for
a period not exceeding ninety days from the date of purchase.* If any
such defect is discovered within the warranty period, Peake Research will
repair or replace the unit free of charge, subject to verification of proof of
purchase, and verification of the defect or malfunction upon delivery. This
warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse, alterations, or
unreasonable use of the unit; resulting in cracked or broken parts, or units
damaged by excessive heat, cold, or moisture, or problems related to the
re-programming of the cars ECU. This warranty does not apply to
non-functional and cosmetic attributes of the unit such as color, finish, or
labels. In no event does Peake Research assume liability for any damage
beyond the refund of the purchase price of the unit. This warranty is null
and void if the unit has been disassembled or modified.
*It is the buyers responsibility to test the unit on the intended car within the
warranty period to assess its functionality and compatibility (to test, simply
read the codes (see pg 5) - does not effect the vehicle in any way) Failure
to spot and report a problem within the warranty period will result in noncoverage.
To process a warranty claim please contact the original seller for
information & return authorization. All warranty claims must be
accompanied by the original receipt. Warranty claims can only be
processed by the original purchaser. This warranty is non-transferrable.

Copyright 2003 Peake Research Corporation

0423-1123
(Rev. 1.03)
BMW is a registered trademark of BMW N.A., all rights reserved.

Copyright Peake Research. Peake Research Corporation, R5, R5/SRS,

R5AS14, R5BM20, AB01, AB02, R5UNIV, R5/FCX, R5/FCX-II, R5/FCXII16, AB03 are registered trademarks/tradenames of Peake Research
Corporation.

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