Laptop Based ECU Code Reader/Data reader?

[Carlv8415]

I am sorry if this has already been posted somewhere else, i had a look but couldn't find a straigh forward answer. Anyone know of any good software that can be purchased or "downloaded" that i can run on a laptop for fault code reading. If so then also what kind of cable would i need to plug into the edu? Link if possible?. After reading a couple of thread, people have said about 10 different bits of software and i don't really want to have to go through all of them looking to see which one is the better out of the lot.

Thanks in advance

Its for a Clio if anyone was wondering but if i can get one that does other cars thats great.

 

[mr.pink87]

RSTuner. Very capable for diagnostics (with ABS/Airbag/OBD addons) and flashing maps. Included datalogger is a great tool aswell.

 

[Carlv8415]

RSTuner. Very capable for diagnostics (with ABS/Airbag/OBD addons) and flashing maps. Included datalogger is a great tool aswell.

Yh but i was thinking on the more cheaper side instead of £150! I heard about something called "PCMscan" Any good ?

 

[mr.pink87]

Dunno. But the manufacturer specific stuff is often more expensive then the generic OBD shite.

 

[5mudge]

Ever thought of buying a handheld code reader/eraser. I bought one off eBay for just over £20. It's been great, even turned my engine management light (cat fault) off that my local garage couldn't with they're laptop. If your having a problem or need a light turning off then pop down. I'm only in Gloucester. You're more than welcome to borrow it.

 

[Carlv8415]

Ever thought of buying a handheld code reader/eraser. I bought one off eBay for just over £20. It's been great, even turned my engine management light (cat fault) off that my local garage couldn't with they're laptop. If your having a problem or need a light turning off then pop down. I'm only in Gloucester. You're more than welcome to borrow it.

Oh ok thanks mate I will have to remember that

 

[Chrisgti6]

I have a cable and software called odbwiz, seems to read most things quite well.

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Get a ELM327 and http://www.easyobdii.com/

 

[levaz]

Get a ELM327 and http://www.easyobdii.com/

+1

I use a handheld unit for quick readings, that lives in the glovebox
and on the laptop when I home / have more time I use

easyobd
pcmscan
palmers data logger
vagcom - for vag's (before it gets a comment)
+ 4 others

also got autodata, peugeot workshop manuals and ford workshop manuals
god i love my laptop lol

 

[Carlv8415]

+1

I use a handheld unit for quick readings, that lives in the glovebox
and on the laptop when I home / have more time I use

easyobd
pcmscan
palmers data logger
vagcom - for vag's (before it gets a comment)
+ 4 others

also got autodata, peugeot workshop manuals and ford workshop manuals
god i love my laptop lol

PCMscan is the software I have I just need to buy the cable. Will a ELM327 cable off eBay work and does it matter about OBD2 and EOBD

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

PCMscan is the software I have I just need to buy the cable. Will a ELM327 cable off eBay work and does it matter about OBD2 and EOBD

Get the exact one I linked. We have the same car and it works with mine!

 

[Carlv8415]

Get the exact one I linked. We have the same car and it works with mine!

Does that mean I still have to buy the cable or does it come with one?

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Does that mean I still have to buy the cable or does it come with one?

Click where it says ELM327 on my first post. It's a link to ebay!

 

[Carlv8415]

Ah sorry I only seen the second link my bad ...

 

[Carlv8415]

+1

I use a handheld unit for quick readings, that lives in the glovebox
and on the laptop when I home / have more time I use

easyobd
pcmscan
palmers data logger
vagcom - for vag's (before it gets a comment)
+ 4 others

also got autodata, peugeot workshop manuals and ford workshop manuals
god i love my laptop lol

You said you have one you stick in your glove box? Do you have a link to which one you have ?

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Ah sorry I only seen the second link my bad ...

No problem matey!

 

[levaz]

Yea, i got mine from m99.com before they shut down, paid £10 delivered including about 7 programs.

thats an elm327 cable

 

[Carlv8415]

Yea, i got mine from m99.com before they shut down, paid £10 delivered including about 7 programs.

thats an elm327 cable

Oh right so would a £20 off eBay one be any good ?

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Oh right so would a £20 off eBay one be any good ?

No need to spend £20!!!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250925123902 Windows 7 compatible as well Driver cd didn't work but windows update did

 

[Carlv8415]

No need to spend £20!!!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250925123902 Windows 7 compatible as well Driver cd didn't work but windows update did

No I on about a portable hand held one ? Sorry if I coming across as a bit slow

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

No I on about a portable hand held one ? Sorry if I coming across as a bit slow

Ohh sorry! Well looking at hand held this one gets my votes (no personal experience btw) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Shippi...iagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item19d099a867

 

[M26]

Any standard OBD2 cable will work on most (petrol) cars after 2001.

Any standard OBD2 software will only be able to read error codes relating to the engine management system.

The majority (read as all) of manufacturers have a different system for accessing everything else on the ECU such as ABS/Airbag/Service Lights etc.

Basically, the cheap code readers will only be able to do very limited code reading on cars but it is usually enough for use at home.

 

[sporty-bloke]

Ah sorry I only seen the second link my bad ...

Your bad what? You didn't finish your sentence

 

[Carlv8415]

Your bad what? You didn't finish your sentence

Ahaha sorry I meant it as an apology for not seeing the link. So I said "my bad"

 

[levaz]

No I on about a portable hand held one ? Sorry if I coming across as a bit slow

I got my handheld one from ktec about 3 years ago, paid £40 for it coz i got pissed off giving renault 80 to read it twice a month