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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: tunnie on 25 January 2016, 18:41:42
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Time for me to invest in a decent code reader, not after a mobile based one with a Bluetooth dongle.
Thinking something like this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Autel-Autolink-AL319-EOBD-Reader/dp/B007XE8C74/ref=sr_1_8?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1453747010&sr=1-8&keywords=obd2+scanners+2015 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Autel-Autolink-AL319-EOBD-Reader/dp/B007XE8C74/ref=sr_1_8?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1453747010&sr=1-8&keywords=obd2+scanners+2015)
Recall this one having good reviews here previously?
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Bought one of these Autel Autolink AL519 last May/June does it's job just fine :y
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Ooo 519 that one is a 319. Googles....
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Get one that displays live data. This will enable you to actually diagnose problems, rather than hope the fault codes are useful.
I don't find the Android/Bluetooth is any less reliable, but it is a lot slower to use.
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I have the one in your link. Might not be the most advanced but it seems to cover codes from ecu and gearbox codes also live data. :y
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I have the one in your link. Might not be the most advanced but it seems to cover codes from ecu and gearbox codes also live data. :y
Talking of which...
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I have the one in your link. Might not be the most advanced but it seems to cover codes from ecu and gearbox codes also live data. :y
Talking of which...
Sounds good to me then :)
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For £28 not a big issue if no good - however these Autels not too bad
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Be aware there are a lot of fake chinese Autel clones floating about .. if it is very cheap it is probably so for a reason .. that has nowt to do with luck ..... :)
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I'd get it from Amazon on that link :y :y
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I have an Autel Maxiscan MS509, kindly given to me by a member here at OOF.
Seems to work pretty well although it has had a couple of 'computer says no' moments.
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Fake or genuine I really can't tell.
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Fake or genuine I really can't tell.
On some of the Autel's (MS509 being one of them, although no longer sold) you can tell a fake by going in to the settings, scroll down to Serial No. and if it has a number you may be ok, but if the serial number is made up of numbers/hashes/ asterisks etc it is fake.
My first MS509 was purchased from Amazon, from a seller that warned of fake Autel's, and carried a footnote to notify Autel if you came across a fake MS509.
The MS509 delivered to me by them was fake. ::) ;D
If buying from Amazon just be careful and read the seller reviews first. :y
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Fake or genuine I really can't tell.
On some of the Autel's (MS509 being one of them, although no longer sold) you can tell a fake by going in to the settings, scroll down to Serial No. and if it has a number you may be ok, but if the serial number is made up of numbers/hashes/ asterisks etc it is fake.
My first MS509 was purchased from Amazon, from a seller that warned of fake Autel's, and carried a footnote to notify Autel if you came across a fake MS509.
The MS509 delivered to me by them was fake. ::) ;D
If buying from Amazon just be careful and read the seller reviews first. :y
I'm pretty sure my reader has such a number.
However, as the Omega is so reliable ::) ::) I haven't used it for a while, so could be wrong.
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Fake or genuine I really can't tell.
On some of the Autel's (MS509 being one of them, although no longer sold) you can tell a fake by going in to the settings, scroll down to Serial No. and if it has a number you may be ok, but if the serial number is made up of numbers/hashes/ asterisks etc it is fake.
My first MS509 was purchased from Amazon, from a seller that warned of fake Autel's, and carried a footnote to notify Autel if you came across a fake MS509.
The MS509 delivered to me by them was fake. ::) ;D
If buying from Amazon just be careful and read the seller reviews first. :y
If its Amazon Market place, or "Supplied by XYZ, fulfilled by Amazon", its generally best to give it a wide berth in my (sadly far too extensive) experience.
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Tunnie, seeing as you have 2 Omegas, I personally would recommend a Tech2, which can obviously do much more than just engine, and if your really lucky, gearbox.
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But aren't the Tech2 something like the price of 20 Omegas?
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But aren't the Tech2 something like the price of 20 Omegas?
Yes.....I can't imagine Mr Tunnie reaching that deeply into his pocket.
Rumour has it he is as tight as a ......... ::) ::) ::) ;)
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But aren't the Tech2 something like the price of 20 Omegas?
Yes.....I can't imagine Mr Tunnie reaching that deeply into his pocket.
Rumour has it he is as tight as a ......... ::) ::) ::) ;)
Nope, don't be so unkind on a duck's arse. Tunnie is far tighter ;D.
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If I had the cash for Tech2, I'd buy a better car with the money instead ;D
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I don't think you would have to pay a couple of grand for one these days. More like £500 - 600 if your lucky. ;)
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Certainly worth getting something PC based that you can store a data log with. Fault codes and a couple of live data parameters is all you'll get out of a handheld, and it's of limited use, IMHO.
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I don't have a suitable Laptop these days to run software for car work, only have MacBooks now. So hand held is best option for me.
Ordered the Autel 319, reviews look good, has live data.
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I don't have a suitable Laptop these days to run software for car work, only have MacBooks now.
*sigh*, I thought you were over this style/badge over functionality stuff, or are you still hankering for a Merc :P
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I got that auto 319 and does the job, reads the gearbox and engine , and all the cars without problem :)
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I don't have a suitable Laptop these days to run software for car work, only have MacBooks now.
*sigh*, I thought you were over this style/badge over functionality stuff, or are you still hankering for a Merc :P
Must have a MacBook for work reasons :y
Merc yup, CLS 320 or E Class Estate or newer shape Jag XJ. But that ain't happening, I suspect my next car purchase will be a 7 seater Zafiria or Galaxy ::)
So unlucky for you lot I'll be running an Omega for some time yet. :
I got that auto 319 and does the job, reads the gearbox and engine , and all the cars without problem :)
Good to know. Should be arriving Saturday. Looking forward to getting it :)
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I don't have a suitable Laptop these days to run software for car work, only have MacBooks now.
*sigh*, I thought you were over this style/badge over functionality stuff, or are you still hankering for a Merc :P
Nothing wrong with Mercs.
As long as they are at least 20 years old. :)
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Merc yup, CLS 320 or E Class Estate or newer shape Jag XJ. But that ain't happening, I suspect my next car purchase will be a 7 seater Zafiria or Galaxy ::)
How many sproglets are you planning on having!? :o
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Merc yup, CLS 320 or E Class Estate or newer shape Jag XJ. But that ain't happening, I suspect my next car purchase will be a 7 seater Zafiria or Galaxy ::)
How many sproglets are you planning on having!? :o
Indeed... We manage with ours and a dog :y
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I have one, bought it after reading tunnie,s post. Iv,e not tried it as yet, but thought it would be handy regards a 2.2dti which a paper-clip is no good. it comes with a disc that is,nt compatible with windows 8, 8.1 or windows 10 :-\
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Merc yup, CLS 320 or E Class Estate or newer shape Jag XJ. But that ain't happening, I suspect my next car purchase will be a 7 seater Zafiria or Galaxy ::)
How many sproglets are you planning on having!? :o
Indeed... We manage with ours and a dog :y
Talking 3 or 4 years down the line ;)
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Clearly, because if you need five seats for kids that's at least 36 months from now :P
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Merc yup, CLS 320 or E Class Estate or newer shape Jag XJ. But that ain't happening, I suspect my next car purchase will be a 7 seater Zafiria or Galaxy ::)
How many sproglets are you planning on having!? :o
Indeed... We manage with ours and a dog :y
Do you mean the car, or the one and a dog :D
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Must have a MacBook for work reasons :y
I *NEVER* use my works laptop for anything other than work. All my other laptops are mine :)
I suspect my next car purchase will be a 7 seater Zafiria or Galaxy ::)
Life is obviously over. Dignitas/
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Shooting would be cheaper and more efficient :D
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Must have a MacBook for work reasons :y
I *NEVER* use my works laptop for anything other than work. All my other laptops are mine :)
I suspect my next car purchase will be a 7 seater Zafiria or Galaxy ::)
Life is obviously over. Dignitas/
Remind me, what is your 3rd car? ::)
Anywho code reader arrived today. Just tried it, will read codes. But it won't read live data, says not supported. :-\
For those with this reader, did you have to update it first via USB cable to get live data?
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So it reads live data on the 3.2 fine, does the I/M Readiness thing, but no worky on the 2.2 :(
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Remind me, what is your 3rd car? ::)
The way I feel, life is almost over. Drowning in your own snot is not as dignified as Dignitas :(
You may find the older car is not entirely compatible with generic readers.
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Merc yup, CLS 320 or E Class Estate or newer shape Jag XJ. But that ain't happening, I suspect my next car purchase will be a 7 seater Zafiria or Galaxy ::)
How many sproglets are you planning on having!? :o
The sproglets don't take up much space - it's all the stuff that simply must go everywhere they go.
We got a cheap Galaxy so that 4 adults and 2 toddlers could have a family holiday touring Ireland. We left one of the seats at home but it was still a squeeze getting the luggage in...........
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Merc yup, CLS 320 or E Class Estate or newer shape Jag XJ. But that ain't happening, I suspect my next car purchase will be a 7 seater Zafiria or Galaxy ::)
How many sproglets are you planning on having!? :o
The sproglets don't take up much space - it's all the stuff that simply must go everywhere they go.
We got a cheap Galaxy so that 4 adults and 2 toddlers could have a family holiday touring Ireland. We left one of the seats at home but it was still a squeeze getting the luggage in...........
As an extended family of 10, we toured Europe on our way back from Cyprus to the UK when I was very young. So everything we needed for the several weeks had to be packed into the cars. How many cars did we use? 2.
One was a Fiat 850 Sport Coupe:
(http://allfotocars.com/data_images/gallery/01/fiat-850-sport-coupe/fiat-850-sport-coupe-02.jpg)
Other was a Citroen DS Safari (only a pukky green):
(https://www.shannons.com.au/library/images/auctions/I9E0Y7P4074Z816A/full/1973-citroen-ds-23-safari-wagon.jpg)
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Can you tell I'm not into all this namby pamby mollecodalling of our infants.
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Can you tell I'm not into all this namby pamby mollecodalling of our infants.
;D ;D
SWMBO is one of 4 sisters. MIL had a mini traveller.
3 sisters on the back seat. 4th sister in the boot in her carrycot. The door latches aren't great on traveller rear doors so one day they swung open and the carrycot slid out and landed on the road. MIL went back and collected the carrycot. No harm done apparently :)
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Remind me, what is your 3rd car? ::)
The way I feel, life is almost over. Drowning in your own snot is not as dignified as Dignitas :(
You may find the older car is not entirely compatible with generic readers.
Bugger. Trip to Brackley needed then?
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Remind me, what is your 3rd car? ::)
The way I feel, life is almost over. Drowning in your own snot is not as dignified as Dignitas :(
You may find the older car is not entirely compatible with generic readers.
Bugger. Trip to Brackley needed then?
I vaguely recall putting latest ECU firmware on. Or have I dreamt that? If we haven't, that *may* help with live data.
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Remind me, what is your 3rd car? ::)
The way I feel, life is almost over. Drowning in your own snot is not as dignified as Dignitas :(
You may find the older car is not entirely compatible with generic readers.
Bugger. Trip to Brackley needed then?
I vaguely recall putting latest ECU firmware on. Or have I dreamt that? If we haven't, that *may* help with live data.
Perhaps with 3.2, not sure on 2.2 :-\
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Remind me, what is your 3rd car? ::)
The way I feel, life is almost over. Drowning in your own snot is not as dignified as Dignitas :(
You may find the older car is not entirely compatible with generic readers.
Bugger. Trip to Brackley needed then?
I vaguely recall putting latest ECU firmware on. Or have I dreamt that? If we haven't, that *may* help with live data.
Perhaps with 3.2, not sure on 2.2 :-\
More likely with the 2.2 I guess, based on the fact the 3.2's future was uncertain when it was parked up in your garage.
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But given how many I see, particularly back then, and how they all look alike to me, I might be talking billy 'dangle berries'
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Let's schedule a trip back then, that means I need to bring both back home at some point!