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Title: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: Auto Addict on 12 September 2006, 18:16:32
Has anyone considered this:-

http://www.gendan.co.uk/product_ELMISOU.html

It appears to come with software and clear fault codes.

Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: RonaldMcBurger on 12 September 2006, 18:26:18
No. but I will.......

..... ::)
.... :-?
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 :o

Ok. Considered. No thanks. ;D
Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 12 September 2006, 18:37:03
No....but i did have a look at this

http://www.gendan.co.uk/product_STN327.html

Same thing but lets you read CAN bus cars as well

However from what i can see, the software only read engine codes and not other parts of the car, ie not gearbox or climate etc
Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: Auto Addict on 12 September 2006, 21:50:56
So I take it, it's a no no then.
Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: Sir_Mixalot on 13 September 2006, 01:22:55
Whats wrong with the cheaper one first suggested ronnie?
Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: Davey on 13 September 2006, 12:14:03
www.talktomycar.co.uk

Great value, and the guy who sells them is very helpful.
Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: Sir_Mixalot on 13 September 2006, 14:56:16
Is there a difinative "yes/no" compatability chart for the Omega and ODBI/II?

They guy sells OBDII USB adapters for £15 - yet i am not sure if my '97 2.5 v6 would be compatible, some people say it is, some it isn't...to be truthful most of this confusion has arisen from my readings on 'the other side'...
Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: TheBoy on 13 September 2006, 15:11:59
Your 1997 Omega is NOT OBDII compatible, and cannot be read with a generic OBDII reader.
Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: CaptainZok on 13 September 2006, 15:34:06
Would it be worth putting something in the faq about what works with what regarding Tech2 and ODBII etc because I think quite a few of us are unsure what can/can't be used.
Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: nixoro on 13 September 2006, 15:39:19
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Your 1997 Omega is NOT OBDII compatible, and cannot be read with a generic OBDII reader.

I take it tech 2 is not a generic OBDII reader or have i got that wrong.  :-[ confused easily done  :D :)
Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: TheBoy on 13 September 2006, 15:57:43
Tech2 (cheapo or real) is not generic OBDII reader, and only works with Vauxhall/Opel in case of cheapo and Vauxhall/Opel/Izusu/Saab etc in case of real tech2
Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: nixoro on 13 September 2006, 16:33:01
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Tech2 (cheapo or real) is not generic OBDII reader, and only works with Vauxhall/Opel in case of cheapo and Vauxhall/Opel/Izusu/Saab etc in case of real tech2

Cheers for clearing that one up for me, not that I have any electrical issues anymore (here's hoping) just mechanical now :)
Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: Sir_Mixalot on 17 September 2006, 03:04:37
Would it work on a '98 car? I heard around this time (with mini-facelift) they changed to OBDII compatability (plus i realised today that my R-Reg is actually '98 not '97 as i previously thought :-/)
Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: TheBoy on 17 September 2006, 10:11:18
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Would it work on a '98 car? I heard around this time (with mini-facelift) they changed to OBDII compatability (plus i realised today that my R-Reg is actually '98 not '97 as i previously thought :-/)
Nope, your still not OBDII...
Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 18 September 2006, 09:26:55
2.2 is OBDII....I ahev an ELM323 interface if Auto Addict wants to try it.....
Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: Auto Addict on 18 September 2006, 17:55:35
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2.2 is OBDII....I ahev an ELM323 interface if Auto Addict wants to try it.....

I'll try anything once Mark, well almost anything.
Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: Jim on 18 September 2006, 19:49:08
Is there a compatiable Tech 1 system as i have a 1996 Omega Elite :-/
Title: Re: ELM323 Diagnostic USB Interface - ISO
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2006, 10:07:54
I have a 96CD sat on drive, and my (real) Tech2 can communicate with all onboard systems. Not sure if cheapo one can.  My Tech2 can also talk to many systems (but not all) on Tunnies 94 Elite...