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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: worzelof10acrefield on 08 January 2013, 23:53:51

Title: OBD computer software
Post by: worzelof10acrefield on 08 January 2013, 23:53:51: Hi all.

Can anyone reccommend a good reliable OBD software to read the on board computer via my laptop.
I do have a Scantech system worth £2000 new but it is too big to keep moving about. need a bit mor mobility.
Seen some on Ebay but a bit warey. Not sure due to possible cr*p cheap copies and non working software.
I run windows 7 64 bit on my laptop.

Any ideas please.
Had a mis-fire lately. not aprob now as it has gone but just like to keep abreast of any probs.
Nice if it can read the Miggy as well as the Galaxy too.

Thanks.
Jay
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: Lazydocker on 09 January 2013, 05:42:05: I'm sure Entwood will be along later with what he's got... ELM 327 rings a bell :-\

I would be very wary about the laptop based ones as they can be a bit hit and miss, without considering the legality of the copy you can buy from eGay :-X ::)
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: doz on 09 January 2013, 06:23:21: What year is the Galaxy? is one of the older ones built in calibration with VAG? if so then the software you want is VCDS. Very very good and they even do a freeware version. If it's the later 08 on car then you want FORscan. Once again a freeware works with an ELM 327 interface. If you want generic keenly priced legit OBD program then try Gendan's enginecheck pro. Also uses ELM 327 interface. Gendan also do a Vauxhall specific version but it doesn't go as deep as Tech 2. All the above are legal versions. Just type the titles into Google.
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: worzelof10acrefield on 09 January 2013, 08:22:00: Thanks.
Galaxy is 2004
Omega is 2001

Thanks again.
Will have a look.
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: zirk on 09 January 2013, 12:52:01: If you want something truly portable try it on your Mobile with a ODB/ELM327 Bluetooth reader, about a tenner on the Bay.

The demo software I tried is free, and also lets you reset EML light.

http://auto-mobile.ca/

Edit: forgot to mention ODB2 only so 2001 onwards for Petrol cars.
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: Entwood on 09 January 2013, 13:54:47: Quote from: Lazydocker on 09 January 2013, 05:42:05
I'm sure Entwood will be along later with what he's got... ELM 327 rings a bell :-\

I would be very wary about the laptop based ones as they can be a bit hit and miss, without considering the legality of the copy you can buy from eGay :-X ::)

I binned the ELM 327 some while back .. use a stand alone maxscan now ... laptop based stuff too unreliable and a pain in the ..... to use .. maxscan is dead simple :)
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: Lazydocker on 09 January 2013, 16:40:46: Quote from: Entwood on 09 January 2013, 13:54:47
Quote from: Lazydocker on 09 January 2013, 05:42:05
I'm sure Entwood will be along later with what he's got... ELM 327 rings a bell :-\

I would be very wary about the laptop based ones as they can be a bit hit and miss, without considering the legality of the copy you can buy from eGay :-X ::)

I binned the ELM 327 some while back .. use a stand alone maxscan now ... laptop based stuff too unreliable and a pain in the ..... to use .. maxscan is dead simple :)

I knew ELM 327 rang a bell :-X ::)
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: worzelof10acrefield on 09 January 2013, 22:44:32: Hi.
Thanks for the info. all very much appreciated.

The Maxscan?
Is this it..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autel-MaxScan-VAG405-Code-Scanner-Diagnostic-Tool-/170969205166?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item27ce8f09ae

Thanks.
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: Entwood on 09 January 2013, 23:55:24: Quote from: worzelof10acrefield on 09 January 2013, 22:44:32
Hi.
Thanks for the info. all very much appreciated.

The Maxscan?
Is this it..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autel-MaxScan-VAG405-Code-Scanner-Diagnostic-Tool-/170969205166?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item27ce8f09ae

Thanks.

That one looks dedicated VW/Audi (VAG) I have a generic one .. try here .. the GS500 is very good for what it does .. but is now a tad old ... I think the GS509 is its replacement

http://www.talktomycar.co.uk/products/codereaders/codereaders.htm
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: dbug on 10 January 2013, 16:48:35: Quote from: Entwood on 09 January 2013, 23:55:24
Quote from: worzelof10acrefield on 09 January 2013, 22:44:32
Hi.
Thanks for the info. all very much appreciated.

The Maxscan?
Is this it..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autel-MaxScan-VAG405-Code-Scanner-Diagnostic-Tool-/170969205166?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item27ce8f09ae

Thanks.

That one looks dedicated VW/Audi (VAG) I have a generic one .. try here .. the GS500 is very good for what it does .. but is now a tad old ... I think the GS509 is its replacement

http://www.talktomycar.co.uk/products/codereaders/codereaders.htm

"Dead" link mate - website closed ;)
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: RobG on 10 January 2013, 17:23:05: http://www.obd2express.co.uk/wholesale/maxiscan-ms509-obd2-eobd-code-reader-live-data-scanner.html
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: Entwood on 10 January 2013, 18:52:38: Quote from: dbug on 10 January 2013, 16:48:35
Quote from: Entwood on 09 January 2013, 23:55:24
Quote from: worzelof10acrefield on 09 January 2013, 22:44:32
Hi.
Thanks for the info. all very much appreciated.

The Maxscan?
Is this it..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autel-MaxScan-VAG405-Code-Scanner-Diagnostic-Tool-/170969205166?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item27ce8f09ae

Thanks.

That one looks dedicated VW/Audi (VAG) I have a generic one .. try here .. the GS500 is very good for what it does .. but is now a tad old ... I think the GS509 is its replacement

http://www.talktomycar.co.uk/products/codereaders/codereaders.htm

"Dead" link mate - website closed ;)

WOW . that was working just 48 hours ago as well .. another company down the pan by the looks of it.. :(
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: tidla on 10 January 2013, 22:43:12: this is the hand held i use.

works on everything so far including the omega.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autel-Maxidiag-EU702-JP701-US703-and-FR704-Software-included-/281047609073?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item416fbe2ef1
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: biggriffin on 11 January 2013, 23:10:08: cant afford but hay ho.

http://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?fsb=y&IndexArea=product_en&CatId=340804&SearchText=tech2 (http://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?fsb=y&IndexArea=product_en&CatId=340804&SearchText=tech2)
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: Shackeng on 12 January 2013, 18:23:08: Quote from: biggriffin on 11 January 2013, 23:10:08
cant afford but hay ho.

http://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?fsb=y&IndexArea=product_en&CatId=340804&SearchText=tech2 (http://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?fsb=y&IndexArea=product_en&CatId=340804&SearchText=tech2)

Amazing choice, but which one to buy? And how do those prices work? :-\
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: Entwood on 13 January 2013, 12:02:19: Be VERY careful with alibaba .... mostly horrible chinese cloned stuff, and any dispute they simply ignore you. Luckily the only time I have actually purchased from that source I used my credit card ... and by opening a dispute with the CC I got all my money back. I was suspicious so had kept the complete papertrail which made things a tad easier .. but alibaba ?? never again
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: biggriffin on 13 January 2013, 12:12:23: i guess the top price is for 1 unit and the lower price for 5--10 units thats my guess.
If you cruise that website theres loads of gear., :)
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: biggriffin on 13 January 2013, 12:19:20: Quote from: Entwood on 13 January 2013, 12:02:19
Be VERY careful with alibaba .... mostly horrible chinese cloned stuff,!

a very broad assumption, from what i could see alibaba is just the shop window that manufacturers use to advertise there products.
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: Entwood on 13 January 2013, 12:41:26: Quote from: biggriffin on 13 January 2013, 12:19:20
Quote from: Entwood on 13 January 2013, 12:02:19
Be VERY careful with alibaba .... mostly horrible chinese cloned stuff,!

a very broad assumption, from what i could see alibaba is just the shop window that manufacturers use to advertise there products.

fine .. you buy from them then .. :)

Caveat Emptor
Title: Re: OBD computer software
Post by: worzelof10acrefield on 13 January 2013, 16:00:34: Thanks very much to all.
great selection.
just need to save up now.