Vehicle fault codes and fixes. (1 Viewer)

[Ice22]

Hi All.
I've been reading through the mechancial section and I'm very surprised not to find any information on vehicle fault codes , symptoms and fixes.
Maybe it would be a mine of information so people can let others know of their problems and how they got round to fixing themselves or having to get them fixed.
Things like,
Equipment used such as obd readers. Specific for vehicles.
Garages that offered trust worthy and fair pricing. Garaged based or mobile service.
Anyway its just a thought that might be of interest of setting-up.
Cheers
Ice22

 

[Phill D]

Hi and welcome,

Perhaps you could become a full subscriber and get it set up

 

[Jo662]

Best thing to do is google the code off the OBD reader to find out what it says the fault is. That’s what I and most others do.

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[GeoffnDee]

There are quite a few recommended garages etc to be found in the review section of the menu .

 

[gus-lopez]

 

[rod_vw]

Those who drive Volkswagen, AUDI, SEAT, Skoda, Bentley and MAN TGE models can find all that they wish to know from the Ross-Tech website and purchase VCDS from a number of UK suppliers. Yes the equipment is expensive but is the best available outside the Volkswagen dealer network anywhere in the world. Once registered as a user owners of VCDS have FOC lifetime updates on the software and tech support from the company and forum covering most known faults, updates and modifications on all models.

It's a shame owners of other European vehicles don't have such a resource to call upon.

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[Kannon Fodda]

For the Fiat Ducato there is the Multiecuscan software (runs on windows laptop), sold by Gendan in the UK. Does almost everything possible for diagnosis, adjustment, servicing.

It wont work, with the very latest incarnation of vans (x295) since Fiat have fitted some sort of anti tamper device, a Security Gateway Module, and it doesn't know of all the latest modules such as the zf auto gearbox.

 

[Ice22]

For the Fiat Ducato there is the Multiecuscan software (runs on windows laptop), sold by Gendan in the UK. Does almost everything possible for diagnosis, adjustment, servicing.

It wont work, with the very latest incarnation of vans (x295) since Fiat have fitted some sort of anti tamper device, a Security Gateway Module, and it doesn't know of all the latest modules such as the zf auto

Thank you for the welcome .
Funny that as I've recently obtained the system registered from a local chap with both cables for £27 . Got used to understanding it but despite the van running rough and smoking it doesn't find any fault codes.

 

[the1andonly]

if you look in the resource area you will find

What software/ hardware do i need to read OBD2 Codes

This a much bigger question than first appears. If we limit it to what is a cost effective DIY solution to "read my Fiat and simple maintenance issues eg change the oil in my euro 6 or add a new MAF sensor" then the answer for me reduces to...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

This is specific to fiats and like VCDS vagcom having a specific help site for fiat we have the Fiatforum with many guides on how to use multiecuscan

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[the1andonly]

This is one view on smoke colour (from ff)
white smoke unburnt fuel as seen on worn low compression diesels trying to start on a cold morning and black smoke excess fuel as in tractor pullers, boy racers and worn high mileage taxis.
With Fiats in particular knowledge of the precise engine age and type is usefull as they have charecteristic failings that those in the know know. Also a tad more info again is useful as would live data. Not all problems throw a code. Regard codes as an indicator of what country the problem is in. they are not definative change this sensor/ valve and it will work.

 

[peterc10]

if you look in the resource area you will find

What software/ hardware do i need to read OBD2 Codes

This a much bigger question than first appears. If we limit it to what is a cost effective DIY solution to "read my Fiat and simple maintenance issues eg change the oil in my euro 6 or add a new MAF sensor" then the answer for me reduces to...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

This is specific to fiats and like VCDS vagcom having a specific help site for fiat we have the Fiatforum with many guides on how to use multiecuscan

I think you need to be a subscriber to get into the Resources section

 

[the1andonly]

I think you need to be a subscriber to get into the Resources section

Well for most people it is a good enough reason to subscribe ( the resources that is )
but not for op has he already has MES.

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[Phill D]

but not for op has he already has MES.

I must have missed that where does it say the op has MES?

 

[the1andonly]

I must have missed that where does it say the op has MES?

hoping i havent totaly missunderstood the post #8

Thank you for the welcome .
Funny that as I've recently obtained the system registered from a local chap with both cables for £27 . Got used to understanding it but despite the van running rough and smoking it doesn't find any fault codes.

 

[Phill D]

hoping i havent totaly missunderstood the post #8

Thank you for the welcome .
Funny that as I've recently obtained the system registered from a local chap with both cables for £27 . Got used to understanding it but despite the van running rough and smoking it doesn't find any fault codes.

it looks like its me that missunderstood! i thought that quote was from Kannon Foda! but i can see now it s an over run on the quote.

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