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[Lazydocker]

Quick question guys... I'm looking for a cheap but usable code reader for my vans. Anyone tried a Maxiscan MS309? Any joy with a diesel?

[Lazydocker]

I guess not then

I might just take a punt with one and see what happens

[chrisgixer]

Looked at plugging Arron's 509 into a pug van, but it had dome oddity with the plug socket on the car.

Some sort of green clip that prevented the reader plug fitting. I presumed Peugeot want to sell their own leads.

[chrisgixer]

Ps, why the concern over a diesel variant?

[YZ250]

My MS509 communicates with my son's 07 plate Nissan Navara diesel and he's used it successfully to read and clear codes. 
Not tried it on any others though. 

[Lazydocker]

Ps, why the concern over a diesel variant?

Because the majority of the vehicles we go out to drain are diesel powered

We get particular issues with Corsa and Astra platform vehicles where the sometimes lock into limp mode until the codes are cleared

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Looked at plugging Arron's 509 into a pug van, but it had dome oddity with the plug socket on the car.

Some sort of green clip that prevented the reader plug fitting. I presumed Peugeot want to sell their own leads.

I have one. It works on the Corsa, but won't connect with the Omega.

[aaronjb]

Looked at plugging Arron's 509 into a pug van, but it had dome oddity with the plug socket on the car.

Some sort of green clip that prevented the reader plug fitting. I presumed Peugeot want to sell their own leads.

I have one. It works on the Corsa, but won't connect with the Omega.

Which Omega, DTi or Elite? My 509 connects with my 3.2 though for some reason (poxy Taiwanese scan tool most likely ) the engine has to be running..

[chrisgixer]

Looked at plugging Arron's 509 into a pug van, but it had dome oddity with the plug socket on the car.

Some sort of green clip that prevented the reader plug fitting. I presumed Peugeot want to sell their own leads.

I have one. It works on the Corsa, but won't connect with the Omega.

Strange, works on mine.

[Gaffers]

I use one for kitty, works pretty good but never used it on a weasel

[Webby the Bear]

I have a 509. Good kit. Read Martin's Rover codes and gives good, intricate live data on my ma's Fusion and on the Omega; although it won't read Omega codes (but I knew that).

Good kit, good price. imo 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Looked at plugging Arron's 509 into a pug van, but it had dome oddity with the plug socket on the car.

Some sort of green clip that prevented the reader plug fitting. I presumed Peugeot want to sell their own leads.

I have one. It works on the Corsa, but won't connect with the Omega.

Strange, works on mine.

It was kindly given to me by forum member 'Mantahatch'.

Ignition on, and even with the engine running it won't play ball with the MV6.

Your guess is as good as mine as to why not.

[TheBoy]

In the UK, All post 2001 petrols and all post 2003 diesels should be EOBD (euro flavour of OBDII). However, EOBD does not completely guarantee stuff will work together.

If its a cheapo chinese copy, even less chance of it working well.

[joshwyatt]

I use the CReader Vi, it's not a super whippy device, but has live data function and has worked on petrol/diesel vehicles. Everything from Corsa's to Bentley's.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Launch-Creader-6-Creader-VI-OBD-Auto-Car-Diagnostic-Tool-Scan-Tool-/231057999784?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item35cc2147a8#ht_2588wt_1056

[aaronjb]

If its a cheapo chinese copy, even less chance of it working well.

Does the Maxiscan count as that? It's not technically a copy (that I'm aware of) but it is Chinese (well, Taiwanese..)