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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: amba on 18 May 2011, 15:18:01

Title: Fault Code reader for 2.2
Post by: amba on 18 May 2011, 15:18:01: Anybody recomend a decent fault code reader at a sensible price which is capable of reading codes from a 2003 2.2,as my mate is going round the twist trying to get his car running properly.
Title: Re: Fault Code reader for 2.2
Post by: RobG on 18 May 2011, 15:32:45: Some of us use this. Does the job OK
http://www.amazon.co.uk/MAXSCAN-GS500-READER-SCANNER-Vehicles/dp/B001MOD5UU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305729096&sr=8-1
Title: Re: Fault Code reader for 2.2
Post by: amba on 18 May 2011, 15:43:26: Thanks Rob..will pass on those details to him.
Title: Re: Fault Code reader for 2.2
Post by: amba on 18 May 2011, 15:54:56: Would that also be compatable with the Mototronic ecu on the V6 models 1997/8/9 ?
Title: Re: Fault Code reader for 2.2
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 May 2011, 16:33:29: Quote
Would that also be compatable with the Mototronic ecu on the V6 models 1997/8/9 ?

I doubt it. It looks like an OBDII reader.
Title: Re: Fault Code reader for 2.2
Post by: Andy B on 18 May 2011, 16:53:34: Quote
Would that also be compatable with the Mototronic ecu on the V6 models 1997/8/9 ?

code reader for them is ............. ;) ;) ;)

(http://www.saidaonline.com/en/newsgfx/paper%20clip-saidaonline.jpg)
Title: Re: Fault Code reader for 2.2
Post by: Nick W on 18 May 2011, 17:06:49: Quote
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Would that also be compatable with the Mototronic ecu on the V6 models 1997/8/9 ?

I doubt it. It looks like an OBDII reader.

It is an OBDII reader and it works well(use mine daily). But it won't read my 2000 V6 Omega.

Specs are 2001 onwards for petrol engines, and 2004 for diesels. It's pretty limited for diesels. Although it has a library of manufacturer specific codes, I frequently have to look up unlisted ones. Internet connected phone is very handy here!
Title: Re: Fault Code reader for 2.2
Post by: ndmv6 on 19 May 2011, 23:02:14: autel gs500 code reader from ebay,works on my 2001 omega 2.2 petrol...paper clip wont work on the 99> facelift models...