OBD scanner, code reader

[Raul]

I’m helping someone out with a fiesta that has a EML on, and failed to get the code with the on board diagnose method. It comes back with DTC none. I’m sure there is a stored code as the eml will not go out after starting. Can anyone recommend a cheap but effective ford reader please? I can’t take it to a test for the next two weeks and would like to fix this if posible. I had a look on eBay for the Bluetooth interfaces that works with a app, are they worth it? Never used one in the past 10 years. Used to have a Vauxhall specific reader that worked well, those things are no longer available.

 

[pappajohn]

Cheap readers usually only read generic codes.....this may be a specific Ford code and needs a dealer.

 

[Raul]

It’s not going to a dealer, I’m trying to save a vehicle destined for scrap, at minimum cost. It runs but when it heats up, it has a stutter, like something intermittent. Could be anything from the throttle position sensor, O2, ignition coil, or even a bad earth to a sensor and not reporting. I have cleared two squirrel nests from under the bonnet, all the nuts, shells and so far wires look ok.

 

[Lorryman100]

If the tool allows it use the clear dtc function. Afterwards start and stop the engine 4 times, as long as the fault that initially failed the test has not reoccurred the eml will extinguish. The dtc will be logged as a historic dtc and can be seen with a Ford specific tool. As the eml was illuminated a failed self test on the emissions side caused the tested dtc. HTH.

 

[pappajohn]

Maybe can't clear the code without dealer input.
I have two readers, one handheld and the other a plug-in Bluetooth module (Torque Pro) and both only read and clear generic codes.

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[Bobby-gg]

You haven't said if you are android or iPhone, but on my old scrapper vw golf I had a few year's back, that would throw codes at you like they were apples falling from a tree.

I've got a few of the Bluetooth EM327 and found an excellent VW fault code app that would read and clear all codes, I kept the dongle plugged in permanently and cleared the codes with ease from that app.

Might be worth a look for specific "Ford" apps first

 

[Raul]

Pappajohn, thank you for the feedback, I was actually looking at Torque pro.
Bobby-gg, I’m after something that works with IOS supported apps, found the elm327 and most are android.
Found one called Vident obd scanner that supports life data and other few things like : service light reset, air bag , abs reset etc. for just over 32quid delivered. Anyone heard of this vident? They do a pro version as well, not for what I need.