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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: hoj on 14 February 2015, 23:52:24

Title: which code reader?
Post by: hoj on 14 February 2015, 23:52:24
Just looking on the net at auction sites and noticed lots of different makes of code readers
Anyone suggest a decent one to buy .......make/model number etc etc
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 15 February 2015, 00:57:34
Personally I just use an app to check mine once a month or so and if needs be clear the codes..

If you have a android device (almost any will do) you could always try the various OBDII apps and a Bluetooth adapter.
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: Nick W on 15 February 2015, 08:46:38
You should be aware that many Omegas are not compliant with OBD code readers. Vauxhall coverage before 2001(when compliance become a requirement for petrol engines) is very spotty.
Tell us what engine is fitted to your car and we can advise further.
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: steve6367 on 15 February 2015, 08:49:18
You should be aware that many Omegas are not compliant with OBD code readers. Vauxhall coverage before 2001(when compliance become a requirement for petrol engines) is very spotty.
Tell us what engine is fitted to your car and we can advise further.

That is the problem I have - yet to work out what I need to read codes on the 2.5.....
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: Andy B on 15 February 2015, 08:56:19
You should be aware that many Omegas are not compliant with OBD code readers. Vauxhall coverage before 2001(when compliance become a requirement for petrol engines) is very spotty.
Tell us what engine is fitted to your car and we can advise further.

That is the problem I have - yet to work out what I need to read codes on the 2.5.....

A paper clip is all you need  :y
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: steve6367 on 15 February 2015, 09:09:09
I want ECU coolant temp, I don't think a paper clip can help me....
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: ted_one on 15 February 2015, 09:18:20
As already pointed out, my 2000 3.0 MV6 non OBD2 compliant= paper clip test,and the 3.2's are compliant,but really the readers have their limitations :-\ and there are better options available....depending on your budget of course :y  Not sure about dealing with your issues...but I'm sure there will be someone along to help. :y
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 15 February 2015, 09:21:06
This one works very well on all omega's and is used by quite a few long term members on here  :y

Pm incoming so as not to upset admin  ;D
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: Magwheels on 15 February 2015, 13:15:01
Why should it upset the admin if you recommend a good product?
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: Nick W on 15 February 2015, 14:00:16
Why should it upset the admin if you recommend a good product?

He's probably referring to a cheap clone of the reverse engineered Tech2. The originator of it is quite rightly unhappy about public mentions of the clone.
But, for the money, any Vauxhall owner who works on their car should consider. I used mine in the week to reset my  airbag light and to check that the temp sender on a mate's Astra is working.
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: Magwheels on 15 February 2015, 14:32:59
Oh I see, copyright/patent infringement, that's different.

I thought what was meant was a Vgate or Bluetooth piece of kit that could not be mentioned.

Still not sure if any do my old donkey!! :'(

Ooh I do like a piece of tech!! :y
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 15 February 2015, 15:18:35
I've had complete success with the Autel range on all sorts of cars. However none of them work on the Omega.
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 February 2015, 16:36:14
I wonder why we bother with FAQs ::)

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90479.0
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: hoj on 15 February 2015, 17:22:16
If we all bothered with FAQs surely no one would hardly post.
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: Magwheels on 15 February 2015, 22:25:51
That may well have been true then but those posts were posted 6 years ago, an absolute age in tech time lines.

Things have moved on somewhat since then and costs dropped considerably. Now we have Bluetooth devices etc that whilst may not reset everything/anything may read most of it to give a heads up on where to look first.
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: Nick W on 15 February 2015, 22:49:34
That may well have been true then but those posts were posted 6 years ago, an absolute age in tech time lines.

Things have moved on somewhat since then and costs dropped considerably. Now we have Bluetooth devices etc that whilst may not reset everything/anything may read most of it to give a heads up on where to look first.


They are still OBD devices, and so don't work on Omegas, in the same way that older corded ones don't. I have both, and neither work on my car.
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 15 February 2015, 23:00:21
Work perfectly fine for what they are on mine both 2002 Omegas
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: Magwheels on 15 February 2015, 23:06:25
I thought ODB 2 was mandatory from 2001 for petrol's and 2003 for diesels. Which would probably means both yours and mine are to early. The wife's Golf is 2002 diesel and works fine with Vgate scanners but I have not tried one on mine as I have not bothered borrowing it.

I am just testing the waters for future events, and I know there will be a time!!

It never hurts to put feelers out and see what comes back, which is usually not a lot for the Dti.

Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: Nick W on 15 February 2015, 23:12:15
Work perfectly fine for what they are on mine both 2002 Omegas


Which are later than the 2001 requirement for OBD compliance. Lots of earlier cars are compliant, but Omegas aren't.
Title: Re: which code reader?
Post by: cjackel492 on 16 February 2015, 23:24:27
This one works very well on all omega's and is used by quite a few long term members on here  :y

Pm incoming so as not to upset admin  ;D
I'd be interested in knowning which one would work with my early 2001 3.0.

:-)

Carl,