My car doesn't recognize the stomp test?

[Fred/Houston]

Hi,
I have a 1994 540ia and it will not give me any reading when I do the stomp test. I know how to do it after having owned an E32, but I also read that if the phone is disconnected it won't work.
I know probably none of you even use the phone or even have it installed still, so what can the problem be?
Thanx
Fred/Houston

[Tiger]

Keep trying... I had same problem until it start spitting out flashes.

[e34musician]

Once you turn on the key to position II, you have to hit the acc paddle 5 times very quickly. The key is to start to first hit as soon as the lights on the dash come on.

I do this all the time. It should not be related to the phone.

[Fred/Houston]

Ok, I'll get more persistant with it and see if I have any luck.
Thanks
Fred/Houston
...another E34 musician :)

[bmwrp8]

do you have CEL? I wanted to do that stomp test but dont have CEL:(

[wjbell]

When I did it I followed all the instructions on the boards and couldn't get it to work. What finally worked was I turned the key to position 2, waited for the seatbelt sign to time out on the dash and then pumped the accelerator 10 times. Worked perfect every time. IIRC.

[txp135]

could you please provide a link to the procedure? Thank you.

[Fred/Houston]

Sorry but I don't know what cel is? I tried again last night in postion 2 and still no luck. I will wait for the seatbelt warning to turn off tonight and try again.
Thanks
Fred/Houston

[DaveVoorhis]

Sorry but I don't know what cel is?
Check Engine Light

[Fred/Houston]

Check Engine Light
Dang! I don't remember ever seeing a check engine light? I'll check tonight and probably be moaning for cures in the morning.
Thanks
Fred/Houston

[bmwrp8]

check.If you cant see "Check Engine" light then probably you don't have...check also you might just have a blown bulb of check engine.

[OneBeLow]

http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/JF-Tech/E30_E36_On_Board_Diagnostics%20.htm