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Old 02-11-2009, 12:03 PM
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Hi all,

Are these actually any good?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EOBD-...1%7C240%3A1318


What I'd like to be able to do is find out what any possible faults/error codes I might have and reset lights, etc without having to pay my local stealership £45 + VAT each time just to tell me whats up, becasue thats an expensive car wash PLUS I can wash it better myself!

Last time the muppets were going to charge me £120 on top of the price of the cam sensor, just to fit the thing! So I bought it from them and fitted it myself, job done and £120 richer! Still have the SES light on though LOL!
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Old 02-11-2009, 02:43 PM
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I would be interested to know the answer to your question too.
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I was just about to ask the same question. I'm trying to purchase an OBD II tool for the same reason.
Thanks.
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*BUMP*

Surely some techie would know, or may have an idea.

Anyone?
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Why not just give it a try? It's only like $30
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Here's another OBD product that I've wondered about as well:

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.16923
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Why not get the Peake Research Tool.
http://www.peakeresearch.com/fcx3.htm
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Why not get the Peake Research Tool.
http://www.peakeresearch.com/fcx3.htm
I think they want more than just clearing the codes.
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Old 02-12-2009, 02:20 PM
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I think they want more than just clearing the codes.
It reads codes too.
I have one, so I should know.
Won't do airbags/SRS.
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It reads codes too.
I have one, so I should know.
Won't do airbags/SRS.
yeah but those OBD2 usb cables plus right softwares allow you to monitor life data and various information from different sensors (if supported)
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