OBD2 Code Reader (1 Viewer)

[Stewart J]

Recently whilst travelling through Spain the engine management liht illuminated and it beeped at me. Gave the engine a good run at 3000rpm and it cleared. Obviously something like this when a long way from home is a trifle worrying. Thinking of buying an OBD2 code reader there is a bewildering selection on EBay has anyone any recommendations?

Many thanks

 

[hilldweller]

Do a search, they have been discussed on here.

Our 2003 has the ODB2 socket but does not work with a reader, the output was mandatory by EU law a bit later for diesels.

 

[The Dudess]

Recently whilst travelling through Spain the engine management liht illuminated and it beeped at me. Gave the engine a good run at 3000rpm and it cleared. Obviously something like this when a long way from home is a trifle worrying. Thinking of buying an OBD2 code reader there is a bewildering selection on EBay has anyone any recommendations?

Many thanks

Same thing happened to us at the weekend. Googling the problem suggests that you start it 4 or 5 times - did this and light went off. Took it in to garage anyway - diagnostics didn't show any problems. They suggested we use superior grade diesel every 4th filling and they put some 'magic' stuff in the fuel tank. Filled up tank with Shell high grade diesel - tank was already 1/2 full. Told us to give it a good run without going higher than 4th gear. All appears OK now. Garage said they don't rate Tesco cheapo fuel as it's not refined enough (or sumat like that).

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[Stewart J]

Do a search, they have been discussed on here.

Our 2003 has the ODB2 socket but does not work with a reader, the output was mandatory by EU law a bit later for diesels.

From what I could find Brian the ones discussed are remote using Bluetooth or Wi Fi and a phone or tablet app, would prefer an inexpensive all in one unit as in link.

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[hilldweller]

From what I could find Brian the ones discussed are remote using Bluetooth or Wi Fi and a phone or tablet app, would prefer an inexpensive all in one unit as in link.

That one looks good to me.

The only advantage to one used with some form of computer is better display so it can display speed/revs/fuel consumption etc on one screen.

 

[Derbyshire wanderer]

Recently whilst travelling through Spain the engine management liht illuminated and it beeped at me. Gave the engine a good run at 3000rpm and it cleared. Obviously something like this when a long way from home is a trifle worrying. Thinking of buying an OBD2 code reader there is a bewildering selection on EBay has anyone any recommendations?

Many thanks

The Autel 301 is probably the cheapest decent reader available. They do make some very high tech gear as well but this DIY unit is great for reading and clearing faults.
Beware though as they are so good, there are a lot of fakes about. £20 should get you a genuine one so beware if using eBay

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[Peter & Elaine]

I bought this of eBay seems to do the job it took a bit to set up but once I managed to sort instructions out it's ok
You need a app on a smart phone to link I used torque for android about a fiver
So for under £20 its a bargain
Plus on our van I leave it plugged in permanently so can keep a eye on things
you can live monitor things and it will reset fault codes one thing I did like if phone is connected to Internet you can click on faults and it searches for meaning of code
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122064328004

 

[andy63]

diesels had to be obd compliant in 2004 i think,,,,, but light commercial not until 2007..
they are handy for power train generic fault codes, but unless they also have manufacturer specific files then you can't see their fault codes which can be more useful.. also not usually able to do any other systems like brake or restraint/air bag systems..
thats my understanding,
andy

 

[tonka]

I have one of these... WIFI version but you can also get bluetooth...
Bought originally to use with ipad / i phone but i have now moved to android..
Free apps will read codes.. Pay for full version to clear them..

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@Techno has some relevent threads on here ref the subject.

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