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Fault Code Reader
« on: 06 November 2010, 00:20:02 »
Here we go...

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Now I know that the cry will be "Not as good as a Tech 2" etc.. which is fairly obvious given the price, but is this at all useful, or am I better off with the trusty paperclip?

Thoughts, please boys and girls?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Fault Code Reader
« Reply #1 on: 06 November 2010, 07:53:13 »
hmmm i would be interested in this if only to be able to clear codes, so anybody in the know please advise  :y
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Re: Fault Code Reader
« Reply #2 on: 06 November 2010, 07:58:33 »
This is an illegal copy of a genuine piece of kit that costs £600, I have the genuine version. Don't expect the link to be there for long!

You'd be better off buying a MaxScan or a Sealey VS8700 than fake junk really :y
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Re: Fault Code Reader
« Reply #3 on: 06 November 2010, 11:00:35 »
I can recommend the ELMScan 5, about £50 and diagnoses/deletes codes.  Has the ability to monitor and log data, but not tried that myself.
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Re: Fault Code Reader
« Reply #4 on: 06 November 2010, 18:06:11 »
I use the Maxscan GS500. Don`t know whether this is any good. Anybody used one

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Re: Fault Code Reader
« Reply #5 on: 06 November 2010, 18:14:05 »
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I use the Maxscan GS500. Don`t know whether this is any good. Anybody used one
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that's not too dis-similar (sp?) from my 'Cheapo Tech II' but mine has a serial port plug on it. It doesn't do live data but it has read codes for me set a couple of air bags & reset the ABS light on this Astra  :y  :y  :yMore than paid for its initial outlay of £25  :y
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Re: Fault Code Reader
« Reply #6 on: 06 November 2010, 18:20:24 »
Was wondering to get it as a back-up (as it resets the bag light) but it`s only a 1.1 USB interface
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Re: Fault Code Reader
« Reply #7 on: 06 November 2010, 18:28:43 »
I keep wondering about the Maxscan fro her Smart, but not sure exactly what I need. The Smart is OBDII so it should be OK  :-/  :-/
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Re: Fault Code Reader
« Reply #8 on: 06 November 2010, 19:10:01 »
Apologies to Admin, as didnt realise this was bootleg. Not endorsing the sale of such things, just thought I was doing fellow oofers a favour! Now I realise I am aiding and abetting!  :o

So it sounds ok to use, but there are 'pukka' ones out there for 25-50pounds. Thanks all  :y
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Re: Fault Code Reader
« Reply #9 on: 06 November 2010, 20:44:49 »
Think this is covered in FAQ....?
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Re: Fault Code Reader
« Reply #11 on: 07 November 2010, 12:13:59 »
Its a bloody simple rule. It must be, I can understand it. Anybody can understand it. So why do I have to keep going through editing posts  >:(


"My Naff Code Reader" is not available legally in the UK. Its called Vaux-com here, and is only available from the distrubtor (UKOBD) for around £600.  Opelscanner is around £300, and again not available on egay.  Maxscan is around £80, and not distributed through egay.


So, any brand new, Vauxhall targeted, scanner of any description on egay for less than £1000 isn't going to be a legal version.


Simples.
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