Code Reader HELP Plz

1. iowtheme Newbie Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 5 VTR

   #1 24th April 2011, 19:53

   Hi All
   
   I have Saxo VTR 1998
   
   Looking for code reader on ebay can anyone HELP Plz
   
   ECU
   
   
   
   Bosch MP5.2
   
   
   
   16 pin socket
   
   
   
   Thank
2. ecurepair Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 110

   #2 24th April 2011, 20:07

   Hi,
   
   That ECU doesn't support EOBD so you won't find a standard cheap code reader, as before 2001 each manufacturer had different protocols, on top of my head I would say your best chance is the Snap on Ethos, or an old second hand Solus, but then you need to make sure they can do your model, which they normally do as they are design to support many manufacturers, so you looking to spent over 500£ just for your car? Anyway hope this helps.

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3. iowtheme Newbie Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 5 VTR

   #3 24th April 2011, 21:14

   Thank ecurepair
   
   sound like a lot of money not the road i want to go down,
   
   but is there a PC ver, USB or rs232 + software
   
   thank
4. simonwillis1988 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 174

   #4 24th April 2011, 23:43

   im sure an eobd reader would work??
5. Aksel Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Denmark Posts: 193 Mk2 VTR

   #5 25th April 2011, 09:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by simonwillis1988 im sure an eobd reader would work??

   It didnt work on my VTR from 2000.... The cheap universial dont have a so called K-line in the interface...
6. Aksel Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Denmark Posts: 193 Mk2 VTR

   #6 25th April 2011, 09:48

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by iowtheme Thank ecurepair sound like a lot of money not the road i want to go down, but is there a PC ver, USB or rs232 + software thank

   As i just posted in another thread:
   
   I just bought a lexia from china. Works great, and should work on all citroens with any diagnostics. All cables and programs are included. I payed 138 usd including postage to Denmark... And then some import fees.
   
   Bought i from this shop:
   http://www.autokmfactory.com/
   
   Their site isnt that good, i just wrote Huang at this email: autofactory@126.com, and made an agreement about price, postage and payment.
   I had the package a week later.
7. simonwillis1988 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 174

   #7 25th April 2011, 11:54

   I use a Snap on Solus on my VT and that works... thats a OBD and EOBD reader...
8. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

   #8 25th April 2011, 11:55

   I have an RAC fault reader, it works a treat
9. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #9 25th April 2011, 12:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Bikekid450 I have an RAC fault reader, it works a treat

   Does it work on your 99 vtr though?because i`m after a reader for my 97 saxo & can`t get 1 anywhere.
   
   
   Steve.
10. ecurepair Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 110

    #10 25th April 2011, 22:17

    As Aksel said the lexis interface is an option and it seems cheap enough.
    
    Thanks.
11. Aksel Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Denmark Posts: 193 Mk2 VTR

    #11 26th April 2011, 16:41

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ecurepair As Aksel said the lexis interface is an option and it seems cheap enough. Thanks.

    Yeah is cheap, and the best thing is that you can also read ABS and Airbag codes and alot more. They say you should be able to do everything citroen does except flash new ecu's....
    
    Look at this thread: Saxo 1999 OBED II?
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=374996
    He found one in uk for the same price...