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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Bubba on June 14, 2012, 10:33:32 PM

Title: obd scanner
Post by: Bubba on June 14, 2012, 10:33:32 PM

going to need to buy one in the end so whats the best reasonbly priced one to get ?

Title: Re: obd scanner
Post by: gazjeep on June 14, 2012, 11:56:52 PM

I just bought one of these

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B005FOIC3I/ref=sr_1_6_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1339714460&sr=8-6&condition=new (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B005FOIC3I/ref=sr_1_6_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1339714460&sr=8-6&condition=new)

Its the same as MOCAJ lent me, reads & clears codes on a TJ ok.

I'll bring it over on Sunday & you can have a play  :icon_super:

Title: Re: obd scanner
Post by: Bishops Finger on June 14, 2012, 11:59:29 PM

Gaz...do ya know what other Jeeps it will interface with...?

Title: Re: obd scanner
Post by: gazjeep on June 15, 2012, 12:04:35 AM

TBH Stew I dont, used MOCAJ's a couple of times so bought my own, only got it this week but its a universal one so should read your fleet.

Next time we meet up, I'll bring it with us & we can try it on yours if you like. Its very simple, plug in, scan, read, delete if you want, simples  :003:

Title: Re: obd scanner
Post by: Bishops Finger on June 15, 2012, 12:08:38 AM

I thank you sir...

Title: Re: obd scanner
Post by: gazjeep on June 15, 2012, 12:30:17 AM

No worries hobbit  :icon_winkle:

Title: Re: obd scanner
Post by: Panic mechanic! on June 15, 2012, 02:52:29 AM

Obd II is the standard way for scanning problems on a vehicle,Since 1995 all cars sold in Europe had to have it, not all scanners can read or clear all codes tho

Title: Re: obd scanner
Post by: Jonny Jeep on June 15, 2012, 07:18:26 PM

If it was from 95 the 99 Rovers owned by family would have had it. I believe it it US from 96, Europe from 2000. EU diesels didn't have to be 'compatible' till 03 I think too. Earlier diesels have OBDII but the connections I have seen on pre 03 diesels have had different pin outs and wouldn't work with a generic scan tool.

Title: Re: obd scanner
Post by: isle of man on June 15, 2012, 07:23:13 PM

Look at toughbook and associated programs.

Title: Re: obd scanner
Post by: bigjeepzj on June 15, 2012, 07:44:24 PM

though books ain't cheap
I use an Android with a blue tooth scanner and this App Torque OBD  (http://torque-bhp.com/software/torque-android-obd2-adapters/)

Title: Re: obd scanner
Post by: isle of man on June 15, 2012, 07:53:46 PM

It's like a BRASS you get what you pay for!!!

Title: Re: obd scanner
Post by: bigjeepzj on June 15, 2012, 08:10:31 PM

 :iagree:

Title: Re: obd scanner
Post by: tag on June 16, 2012, 05:18:18 PM

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