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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: pscocoa on 15 March 2010, 08:56:00

Title: Code Reader
Post by: pscocoa on 15 March 2010, 08:56:00

A year ago TB did a review of Code readers.
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1236032406

I am just about to contact Camberley Auto Factors to see what they have but noticed a few posts regarding Sealey devices. All I want is something to reset the eml and give basic fault code advice beyond pedal trick. Halfrauds have something but it is £130 - Gunson OBDII.

There is a Sealey VS8700 for £70 on Ebay - will that do the basic job I want. I may get the emissions sensors moved at some stage but not convinced on need yet as problem of eml can take months to reappear.

Can I do something dangerous with the Sealey basic - like messup settings - if it is just a reader  then this would be better for me

Title: Re: Code Reader
Post by: Dave DND on 15 March 2010, 09:06:51

We have a "general purpose" code reader here for when cars come in with EML lights on, and I must say I`m very pleased with its performance and ability to communicate with the majority of cars - also has a nice printer facility !!

Maxiscan MS509 and can be picked up for around the same price as the basic ones around now.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-DIAGNOSTIC-SCANNER-CODE-FAULT-READER-MAXISCAN-MS509_W0QQitemZ110505588831QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment?hash=item19baa5785f

 :y

Title: Re: Code Reader
Post by: Entwood on 15 March 2010, 09:51:21

Looks like that is an updated and improved version of the GS500 that I have ... and I'm well pleased with it... this one is also slightly cheaper !! (but make sure it's genuine .. there were a lot of fake GS500's around when I got mine ..)   :)

Title: Re: Code Reader
Post by: RobG on 15 March 2010, 09:53:46

OBDII reader but only works on post 2001 petrol cars :-?

Title: Re: Code Reader
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 March 2010, 10:06:08

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OBDII reader but only works on post 2001 petrol cars :-?

Yep, worth noting that those readers recommended will, I would imagine, only work with OBDII compliant Omegas (2.2/2.6/3.2).

Kevin

Title: Re: Code Reader
Post by: Welung666 on 15 March 2010, 10:17:45

I have a Sealey VS8700 and it's excellent, but like Kevin says will only work on post 2001 cars. It can be a little funny with the 2.2's as well but I find if you start the car rather than the red lights it'll read it every time.

Title: Re: Code Reader
Post by: Andy B on 15 March 2010, 12:14:51

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We have a "general purpose" code reader here for when cars come in with EML lights on, and I must say I`m very pleased with its performance and ability to communicate with the majority of cars - also has a nice printer facility !!

Maxiscan MS509 and can be picked up for around the same price as the basic ones around now.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-DIAGNOSTIC-SCANNER-CODE-FAULT-READER-MAXISCAN-MS509_W0QQitemZ110505588831QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment?hash=item19baa5785f

 :y

Is this a stand-alone reader? You don't need a laptop too (apart from printing off live data)?

Title: Re: Code Reader
Post by: Dave DND on 15 March 2010, 13:29:20

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We have a "general purpose" code reader here for when cars come in with EML lights on, and I must say I`m very pleased with its performance and ability to communicate with the majority of cars - also has a nice printer facility !!

Maxiscan MS509 and can be picked up for around the same price as the basic ones around now.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-DIAGNOSTIC-SCANNER-CODE-FAULT-READER-MAXISCAN-MS509_W0QQitemZ110505588831QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment?hash=item19baa5785f

 :y

Is this a stand-alone reader? You don't need a laptop too (apart from printing off live data)?

Standalone reader with a good LCD display for the graphs / data etc.

There is a serial port on the top that plugs into your PC for downloading / printing, as very few printers can take a direct input from an external device.

Title: Re: Code Reader
Post by: Andy B on 15 March 2010, 16:57:42

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We have a "general purpose" code reader here for when cars come in with EML lights on, and I must say I`m very pleased with its performance and ability to communicate with the majority of cars - also has a nice printer facility !!

Maxiscan MS509 and can be picked up for around the same price as the basic ones around now.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-DIAGNOSTIC-SCANNER-CODE-FAULT-READER-MAXISCAN-MS509_W0QQitemZ110505588831QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment?hash=item19baa5785f

 :y

Is this a stand-alone reader? You don't need a laptop too (apart from printing off live data)?

Standalone reader with a good LCD display for the graphs / data etc.

There is a serial port on the top that plugs into your PC for downloading / printing, as very few printers can take a direct input from an external device.

Thanks Dave. It looks a good contender then to talk to her Smart.  :y  :y

Title: Re: Code Reader
Post by: pscocoa on 15 March 2010, 17:09:50

OK have bought Maxiscan MS509 off Ebay - thanks Dave DND.

Also bought updated copy of TIS 2000 - my version is old and does not have wiring diagrams.