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Code busting???
« 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???
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Re: Code busting???
« Reply #1 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 ?
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Re: Code busting???
« Reply #2 on: 15 November 2012, 20:05:11 »
Quote from: 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 ?
Thanks, will do. I am sure I had a fault a few years ago and sorted it with a LAUNCH kit???
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Re: Code busting???
« Reply #3 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
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Re: Code busting???
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Code busting???
« Reply #5 on: 15 November 2012, 21:04:02 »
Quote from: 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.

That might explain it then  :-\
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Re: Code busting???
« Reply #6 on: 15 November 2012, 21:05:49 »
If memory serves .. only the DBW cars are OBDII compliant ...  :(
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Re: Code busting???
« Reply #7 on: 15 November 2012, 21:09:46 »
Quote from: 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

Told you!  :-X
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Re: Code busting???
« Reply #8 on: 15 November 2012, 21:13:54 »
Had to laugh at that autocorrect.
I need'nt have added the disclaimer!   ;D
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Re: Code busting???
« Reply #9 on: 15 November 2012, 21:29:44 »
Quote from: 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.
What reader will work? I though being a 2000my, it would be OBDII???
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Re: Code busting???
« Reply #10 on: 15 November 2012, 21:37:55 »
Quote from: HockeyDave55 on 15 November 2012, 21:29:44
Quote from: 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.
What reader will work? I though being a 2000my, it would be OBDII???

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« Last Edit: 15 November 2012, 21:39:54 by Andy B »
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Re: Code busting???
« Reply #11 on: 15 November 2012, 21:39:27 »
I find the green ones work best.   :D
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Re: Code busting???
« Reply #12 on: 15 November 2012, 21:40:50 »
Quote from: Murph on 15 November 2012, 21:39:27
I find the green ones work best.   :D
really-thought rd one better ;D
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Re: Code busting???
« Reply #13 on: 15 November 2012, 22:13:57 »
Quote from: Andy B on 15 November 2012, 21:37:55
Quote from: HockeyDave55 on 15 November 2012, 21:29:44
Quote from: 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.
What reader will work? I though being a 2000my, it would be OBDII???

 ;)


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?
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Re: Code busting???
« Reply #14 on: 15 November 2012, 22:19:26 »
Quote from: HockeyDave55 on 15 November 2012, 22:13:57
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Is this the kit I need?

I have something similar ...... it works for me. :y
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