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Title: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: STMO123 on 29 December 2008, 14:05:06
Has anyone tried one of these? Any opinions/feedback?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/catalogId/1500001151/partNumber/7402759.htm
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 29 December 2008, 14:48:08
No.......


But interesting to see Argos original sold those for £99.99.....then upped the price to £119.99, then have taken a massive £2 off  ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 29 December 2008, 14:51:47
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No.......


But interesting to see Argos original sold those for £99.99.....then upped the price to £119.99, then have taken a massive £2 off  ::) ;D ;D


Thats how all sale price work, I thought you knew that.   :-X ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: Proz on 29 December 2008, 15:41:33
I have one .... reads engine and gearbox only ..... got mine on ebay brand new and sealed for 35 quid  :y
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: SP_3.2 on 29 December 2008, 17:59:53
Just to check if the RAC code reader works on the omega and if anyone has them as they are only £40 and all i need it for is to reset the check lights at most and check codes.

Thanks

Steve
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: webby23 on 29 December 2008, 18:01:55
I bought a maxscan u380 for £15 plus £6 delivery off ebay and use it to clear our recurrent EML light issues on our 2001 MV6 2.6.

Orange thing it is with a SCROLL and ENTER button only on it.

Clears fault codes and resets EML light.
 
Works a treat.
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: SP_3.2 on 29 December 2008, 18:03:04
Thanks Webby will have a look into that.
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: webby23 on 29 December 2008, 18:05:21
Just do a search for U380 on ebay mate and you will see them all.

Honestly, they are well worth £15 if all u need is read codes and reset eml.

Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 December 2008, 19:43:03
These are OBDII readers so unlikely to work on pre-DBW cars and unlikely to talk to anything but the engine.

Kevin
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 December 2008, 19:45:40
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Just to check if the RAC code reader works on the omega and if anyone has them as they are only £40 and all i need it for is to reset the check lights at most and check codes.

Thanks

Steve

I can tell you what codes they will be Steve without a code reader!  ;D
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: pauldmackay on 29 December 2008, 19:57:04
got the same reader from ebay the u480  delivered today, works a treat.
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: webby23 on 29 December 2008, 21:24:18
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These are OBDII readers so unlikely to work on pre-DBW cars and unlikely to talk to anything but the engine.

Kevin

Yep agreed, but then if like me thats all he needs and he has a facelift Omega, they are a bargain in my opinion.

 :y
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 December 2008, 21:33:56
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These are OBDII readers so unlikely to work on pre-DBW cars and unlikely to talk to anything but the engine.

Kevin

Yep agreed, but then if like me thats all he needs and he has a facelift Omega, they are a bargain in my opinion.

 :y

Oh, yes. Agreed. Just mentioned it in case those with older Omegas were tempted.

Kevin
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: STMO123 on 29 December 2008, 21:35:20
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These are OBDII readers so unlikely to work on pre-DBW cars and unlikely to talk to anything but the engine.

Kevin

Yep agreed, but then if like me thats all he needs and he has a facelift Omega, they are a bargain in my opinion.

 :y

Oh, yes. Agreed. Just mentioned it in case those with older Omegas were tempted.

Kevin

I can sell them a paperclip reader very cheaply.
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: Tony H on 29 December 2008, 22:11:32
Save over £2 whoopie shit!!!!  ::)
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: philhoward on 30 December 2008, 21:41:24
Not seen anything in the Argos blurb that says its exempt from their 14 (16?) day return policy....get one, clear your codes, take it back  [smiley=wink.gif]
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: webby23 on 31 December 2008, 08:26:40
I guess you could do mate yep, and the Argos return policy has gone up to 30 days now not the old 16 days it used to be.

Arent the terms of the return that it must be returned unopened and unused though?
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: kris9128 on 31 December 2008, 08:54:52
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These are OBDII readers so unlikely to work on pre-DBW cars and unlikely to talk to anything but the engine.

Kevin


could somebody please enlighten me, what does DBW stand for, have seen it mentioned a few times.  :-? :-?
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: philhoward on 31 December 2008, 09:09:25
DBW = Drive by Wire - no throttle cable...
Title: Re: RAC Diagnostic Reader
Post by: kris9128 on 31 December 2008, 09:52:51
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DBW = Drive by Wire - no throttle cable...

ahhh now i understand. thankyou sir.  :y :y :y