omega 24 v6
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| posted on 5/7/07 at 07:56 PM |
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Which one ???
I've been wondering about a OBD fault code reader for a while. Especially now that SWIMBOS clio has a warning light on (oops sorry it's
now off). However it's got me thinking and as you guys are the gr8 oracles tell me this.
1 If since around a while back (can't remeber date) OBD2 has been standardised on many cars why do so many fault code readers seem to be model
related.
2 most of them won't do abs or srs etc only engine management.
3 What one to get in order to be most versatile/helpfull to my freinds and rellies.
I've seen some that you can setup on the lappy with a usb port/serial port and a convertor type box with the OBD plug on it.
I was quoted today £25 just for a code read from a local garage (the guy's supposed to be a mate). I know it prolly less than the going rate but
I am a tight git. If I had my own one I'd do my mates for free (tight git but good mate to have )
So tell me all your secrets and warnings folks I'm all ears.
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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rusty
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| posted on 5/7/07 at 07:59 PM |
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Remember OBD 2 is just the sysytem used to transfer the data you will still need the required software.
Also some dedicated fault code readers don't use the OBD 2 system but a much sinpler system.
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COREdevelopments
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| posted on 5/7/07 at 08:04 PM |
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i bought a cheap code reader off ebay, only about 20quid, it works on most new cars except VAG cars as you can buy a seperate VAG code reader. i work
in a dealer and we dont charge to read codes, just to rectify them. i often use my 20quid reader in work just to see how many cars it works on, and so
far its been qiute a few. well worth the money,
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 5/7/07 at 08:07 PM |
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quote:
i bought a cheap code reader off ebay, only about 20quid, it works on most new cars except VAG cars as you can buy a seperate VAG code reader. i work
in a dealer and we dont charge to read codes, just to rectify them. i often use my 20quid reader in work just to see how many cars it works on, and so
far its been qiute a few. well worth the money,
What type/ make is it. I'm looking for recomendations for say Ford, Vaux, Renault, Also I see some of them can turn off/reset service lights.
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 5/7/07 at 08:11 PM |
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OBD & OBD 2 are just standards for getting to the data on an ecu by virtuue of a common plug out. The problem is that the manufacturers are still
being very selfish about the need for the cars to come back to them so they build in sub code systems so that although the jack out iss the same the
computer coding needed to decode the information is still manufacturer and even model specific. Good intensions by Brussels but poor implementation.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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UncleFista
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| posted on 5/7/07 at 08:11 PM |
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Thi
s one has good reviews on the Mondeo forum I frequent.
I have no personal experience, it's just the one that's mostly recommended by other forum users 
[Edited on 5/7/07 by UncleFista]
Tony Bond / UncleFista
Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra.
Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath.
At night the ice-weasels come...
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COREdevelopments
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| posted on 5/7/07 at 08:14 PM |
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try this,
[url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/L-K-VAG-VW-AUDI-U281-CODE-READER-SCANNER-OBD2-CAN-BUS_W0QQitemZ220125566867QQihZ012QQcategoryZ30921QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/ur
l]
it aint working!! just type in code reader on ebay and a load will come up, there are some good ones on there just have a good look.
[Edited on 5/7/07 by COREdevelopments]
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McLannahan
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| posted on 5/7/07 at 08:22 PM |
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The
fixed EBay Linky
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COREdevelopments
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| posted on 5/7/07 at 08:25 PM |
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cheers Mc!
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UncleFista
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| posted on 5/7/07 at 09:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by COREdevelopments
try this,
it aint working!! just type in code reader on ebay and a load will come up, there are some good ones on there just have a good look.
That one is VAG only though, the OP mentions a Renault Clio 
Or, if you're a wiz with a soldering iron....
[1]"a construction project for a stand alone handheld OBD2 analyser. It
is powered from the car's diagnostic connector, and is self-seeking for
correct comms protocol. It has a two line LCD readout, and is capable of
interpreting over 580 fault codes into plain English text. It is capable of
live data capture, and can read the snapshot of sensor data recorded in the
EMU in the event of an error being detected. It can also be used to reset an
EMU that has gone into emergency mode. They are doing a complete kit of
parts for the project, including a box with a front panel foil for the
switches, and the OBD2 cable, for a little over fifty quid."
Link
[1] Quoted from a usenet post.
[Edited on 6/7/07 by UncleFista]
Tony Bond / UncleFista
Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra.
Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath.
At night the ice-weasels come...
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