fault code reader

[beg]

Any recommendations on obd code readers for IG .

 

[emax]

Not yet. The standard readers will do the standard decodings, but not the vendor specific codes. They first need some reverse engineering and this will likely take some time.

I'd wait until something useful is available.

 

[Kruegerruda]

Is there any OBD Code reader not available?

 

[[ Adam ]]

I have had good luck using the ObdLink MX+

 

[Tom109]

I have an old ScanGauge 2 that has historically worked on all my vehicles. It has to be 20-years old, but even resets codes without required drive cycles until “ready” for inspection.

 

[Cheshire cat]

The Autophix 9000 was highly recommended on the Australian websites. I couldn’t find the same in UK so ordered from Australia at £135.00 delivered. Just heard back from Autophix in China who tell me it is the same software as the UK suppled OM129 @ £79.00 on Amazon. Too late for me but a heads up for others.

 

[Tazzieman]

The Autophix 9000 was highly recommended on the Australian websites. I couldn’t find the same in UK so ordered from Australia at £135.00 delivered. Just heard back from Autophix in China who tell me it is the same software as the UK suppled OM129 @ £79.00 on Amazon. Too late for me but a heads up for others.

You can read but not clear from my understanding. And this.

 

[Cheshire cat]

Typical!! Just ordered the 9000 from Aus’ only a few hours ago.

 

[Eric]

Typical!! Just ordered the 9000 from Aus’ only a few hours ago.

email them quickly, they may be able to cancel it.

 

[Cheshire cat]

email them quickly, they may be able to cancel it.

Just done as you suggested. Thanks for suggesting. Might work.

 

[Cheshire cat]

The other alternative, if quick. How did you pay for it? If by BACS or a bank card it will need to go through currency transfer, your bank could stop it, BUT there may/will be a charge (usually £25) which may mean it is not worth doing and you have another OBD. Don't know anything about PayPal don't use it.

Hi Eric
Thanks for the suggestion but I will now wait to see how 4x4 & Camping respond. If I am too late, not the worst thing as I have several other vehicles. Just a pity I paid as much as I did compared to the UK price for the same software as found in the OM129. (£79.00)

 

[Tazzieman]

Typical!! Just ordered the 9000 from Aus’ only a few hours ago.

Those bloody Australians!

 

[[ Adam ]]

You can read but not clear from my understanding. And this.
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Perhaps I'm not understanding what they are saying, but I've had no issues clearing codes.

 

[Tazzieman]

Perhaps I'm not understanding what they are saying, but I've had no issues clearing codes.

That's good to hear , but until at least a dozen people report success across several systems I'm keeping the credit card at home!

 

[Eric]

Perhaps I'm not understanding what they are saying, but I've had no issues clearing codes.

It may clear generic codes but not Ineos specific drill down codes

 

[Tom109]

I keep my ScanGageII in the Gren, but not needed it (touch wood).

 

[emax]

If INEOS has decided to "close" the ECU for external clearing attempts, they have very likely set a secret code/a password to do so if they want to do this themselves.

So it could eventually make sense to install a can-bus sniffer in the car to record the entire communication to find out how they do it. It should be something which does not hook in at the CAN protocol level but on a lower layer - which may sound easier than it actually is.

 

[Cheshire cat]

If INEOS has decided to "close" the ECU for external clearing attempts, they have very likely set a secret code/a password to do so if they want to do this themselves.

So it could eventually make sense to install a can-bus sniffer in the car to record the entire communication to find out how they do it. It should be something which does not hook in at the CAN protocol level but on a lower layer - which may sound easier than it actually is.

Sounds like a completely obvious solution to me.

 

[Tazzieman]

Sounds like a completely obvious solution to me.

I'm on the case

 

[Jeffrey]

I'm using a ScanGuage 3 on my MBZ Sprinter. Would be nice to know if it would work on the IG.