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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Ghosts in my machine on 25 September 2006, 12:37:04

Title: ODB II rears its ugly head
Post by: Ghosts in my machine on 25 September 2006, 12:37:04

I'm very wary of even mentioning this topic, as it just seemed to run and run in "the other place", but what the hell: [smiley=smiley.gif]

Has anyone come up with a definitive answer to the following:

Is there a cheap ODBII fault code reader for Facelift Omega's that is easy to use on the market (ie. Cheap enough to not be considered an "investment" and easy enough for Joe Average to just plug in and get an answer)?

Is there one out there that isn't in hungarian?

I  know there will be a lot opinions on the subject, but a simple answer is all thats required.

An idiots guide would be nice. ie. where to buy and how to use.

Life would be easier if Gunsons did one for Facelift Omegas! Although if they charge £15 for a glorified paper clip and LED I'd dread to think how much they would charge for ODBII!

Title: Re: ODB II rears its ugly head
Post by: TheBoy on 25 September 2006, 22:54:36

If you want to just do engines, check out scantool.net, and get a compatible ELM interface off ebay cheap. There is more than one OBDII protocol (5 at last count), and are NOT compatible with each other!

If you want to diagnose other onboard systems, you are stuck with the cheapo tech2 (and its hungarian bits!) for around £40, or same thing but updated for £500, or a real tech2 for a few £1000s.

Unless you get real tech2, you cannot do config changes, or program keys etc (though can get specialist key computers)....


Clear as mud ;)

Title: Re: ODB II rears its ugly head
Post by: M-Tek Performance on 27 September 2006, 12:24:38

Also remember, Omega's didnt become ODBII for a while either - i know my 3.0 and my dads 2.5 TD arent.