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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Garry M on 15 June 2009, 10:49:27

Title: 2.2 CDX Simtec 71 Code reader
Post by: Garry M on 15 June 2009, 10:49:27

Can anyone advise which Fault code reader will work on my 2.2 CDX (02 plate). i believe it has the Simtec 71 engine- Z22XE? . I have tried an OBD2 reader but it doesn't seem to work.

I am looking for a cheap reader to self diagnose the issues with my Omega.
Which one works?  Will the Draper Vaux/Opel reader work?
Thanks

Title: Re: 2.2 CDX Simtec 71 Code reader
Post by: Welung666 on 15 June 2009, 11:36:32

I got myself a Sealey VS8700 EOBDII reader, got it cheap off eBay, works great on my 2.2. Works on MarkMV6's 3.2 and my neigbours Ford shitbox Focus :y

Title: Re: 2.2 CDX Simtec 71 Code reader
Post by: Jimbob on 15 June 2009, 11:39:51

our 2.2 didnt work on generic readers either

used the old cheapo tech2 on it with no issues.

So guess the current versions of "My Naff Code Reader" would work as well.

Title: Re: 2.2 CDX Simtec 71 Code reader
Post by: Welung666 on 15 June 2009, 12:07:20

Jim, I had trouble getting the Sealey to talk to the 2.2 in the start. I found it connects 99% of the time if the car is running as opposed to just ign. on.

Title: Re: 2.2 CDX Simtec 71 Code reader
Post by: Jimbob on 15 June 2009, 12:09:22

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Jim, I had trouble getting the Sealey to talk to the 2.2 in the start. I found it connects 99% of the time if the car is running as opposed to just ign. on.

Can't remember what this one was, was a friends, every which was was tried, it just wasnt having it at all.

Only ever tried the 1 generic device, real tech2's and vauxhall specific readers worked fine.

Title: Re: 2.2 CDX Simtec 71 Code reader
Post by: Proz on 15 June 2009, 20:11:46

RAC one from argos works for engine and gearbox  :y

Works on my 2.2 anyway .... got mine on fleabay brand new for £35  :y

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/catalogId/1500001501/partNumber/7402759.htm