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Title: Code busting???
Post by: HockeyDave55 on 15 November 2012, 19:24:14
Hi,
Can anyone tell me a way to clear fault codes?
I have tried several code readers and nothing wants to communicate with my car....   :-\
This brings me to my next question, Any ideas why nothing will talk to my car???
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: jonny2112 on 15 November 2012, 19:29:36
Not sure if ex plod have been fiddled with ( ooh er  :D ) in this respect?
Otherwise I'd speak to TB or one of our resident Tech2 guys ?
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: HockeyDave55 on 15 November 2012, 20:05:11
Not sure if ex plod have been fiddled with ( ooh er  :D ) in this respect?
Otherwise I'd speak to TB or one of our resident Tech2 guys ?
Thanks, will do. I am sure I had a fault a few years ago and sorted it with a LAUNCH kit???
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: jonny2112 on 15 November 2012, 20:53:00
I borrowed a Sealey OBDII thing recently and found it took a couple of tries to make it communicate with the car  ???
In the end I was able to clear the codes, but I don't know anything about readers tbh.
I gave it back sharpish in case I broke it  ;D
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: Murph on 15 November 2012, 21:02:48
The OBDII readers will not work on the 2.5/3.0 models.
For those you'll need "My Naff Code Reader" (not the cheap knockoffs of course) or Tech2.
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: jonny2112 on 15 November 2012, 21:04:02
The OBDII readers will not work on the 2.5/3.0 models.
For those you'll need "My Naff Code Reader" (not the cheap knockoffs of course) or Tech2.

That might explain it then  :-\
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: Entwood on 15 November 2012, 21:05:49
If memory serves .. only the DBW cars are OBDII compliant ...  :(
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: jonny2112 on 15 November 2012, 21:09:46
I borrowed a Sealey OBDII thing recently and found it took a couple of tries to make it communicate with the car  ???
In the end I was able to clear the codes, but I don't know anything about readers tbh.
I gave it back sharpish in case I broke it  ;D

Told you!  :-X
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: Murph on 15 November 2012, 21:13:54
Had to laugh at that autocorrect.
I need'nt have added the disclaimer!   ;D
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: HockeyDave55 on 15 November 2012, 21:29:44
The OBDII readers will not work on the 2.5/3.0 models.
For those you'll need "My Naff Code Reader" (not the cheap knockoffs of course) or Tech2.
What reader will work? I though being a 2000my, it would be OBDII???
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: Andy B on 15 November 2012, 21:37:55
The OBDII readers will not work on the 2.5/3.0 models.
For those you'll need "My Naff Code Reader" (not the cheap knockoffs of course) or Tech2.
What reader will work? I though being a 2000my, it would be OBDII???

 ;)
(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRPNsu27pAjog9lHE0m2JzRDXlkNG-lr153kMgM7CS_Cf_tTwBn)
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: Murph on 15 November 2012, 21:39:27
I find the green ones work best.   :D
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: symes on 15 November 2012, 21:40:50
I find the green ones work best.   :D
really-thought rd one better ;D
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: HockeyDave55 on 15 November 2012, 22:13:57
The OBDII readers will not work on the 2.5/3.0 models.
For those you'll need "My Naff Code Reader" (not the cheap knockoffs of course) or Tech2.
What reader will work? I though being a 2000my, it would be OBDII???

 ;)
(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRPNsu27pAjog9lHE0m2JzRDXlkNG-lr153kMgM7CS_Cf_tTwBn)

Thanks for the advice ;-) pink and/or brown both work for me! ;-) lol....
I did the paperclip and I now what to clear those faults to see if they come back rather than just fire new parts hoping I get a fix.
I found this on the bay, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Tech2-Diagnostic-fault-code-Reader-Scanner-OBD-/150944835401?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2325036749
Is this the kit I need?
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: Andy B on 15 November 2012, 22:19:26
...
Is this the kit I need?

I have something similar ...... it works for me. :y
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: Murph on 15 November 2012, 22:20:13
That's not a tech2!

 ::)
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: HockeyDave55 on 15 November 2012, 22:23:31
That's not a tech2!

 ::)

That's what I thought... Tech2 is a hand held unit? And costs £000's
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: Andy B on 15 November 2012, 22:23:35
That's not a tech2!

 ::)

No ....... it's a 'cheapo Tech II'  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: HockeyDave55 on 15 November 2012, 22:32:36
That's not a tech2!

 ::)

No ....... it's a 'cheapo Tech II'  ;) ;) ;)
But it will do what it says it will?
Could prove useful???
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: Murph on 15 November 2012, 22:37:45
Yes and Yes.
It will read fault codes and can perform many useful tasks so would be useful, but it is no substitute for a proper tech2.
Title: Re: Code busting???
Post by: HockeyDave55 on 15 November 2012, 22:43:31
Yes and Yes.
It will read fault codes and can perform many useful tasks so would be useful, but it is no substitute for a proper tech2.

I'm sure the "real" tech2 would be awesome, I work at Nissan tech centre and our system is amazing!

I would only need baic functions like, read and clear codes....

Thanks for the help guys, I think I'll give it a go... :y