OBDII Software

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2014 Aberdeen Posts: 149 2003 Saxo VTR
    #1
    Hi all,

    Very quick question. I have procured an OBDII to USB diagnostic tool. No idea what I'm doing as I have just found out what the thing does and something of such wonder existed.

    So, what software (free) do I download?

    Engine management light is on you see.
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2010 South Wales Posts: 3078 ZX 16v, 205 GTI, 309 Goodwood, 405 MI16.
    #2
    firstly you would need to buy an OBDII compliant vehicle

    secondly, read the instructions for your tool.
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2014 Aberdeen Posts: 149 2003 Saxo VTR
    #3
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by welshpug View Post
    firstly you would need to buy an OBDII compliant vehicle

    secondly, read the instructions for your tool.
    Shit, thought a 2003 saxo VTR is OBD2 compliant?

    If I had instructions, I wouldn't posting this thread. Literally been handed over a diagnostic tool.
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by McAndy View Post
    Shit, thought a 2003 saxo VTR is OBD2 compliant?

    If I had instructions, I wouldn't posting this thread. Literally been handed over a diagnostic tool.
    Make & model of scanner?
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2008 North Wales Posts: 5576 Fabia VRS PD130/ VTR Mk2
    #5
    My cheap OBD2 scanner and my Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner both work on my 2001 VTR. So your 2003 VTR should be fine.

    I personally use the Torque app on my phone. Cant help with the PC software but thought I would confirm it should work.
  6. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2014 Aberdeen Posts: 149 2003 Saxo VTR
    #6




    LOL, you tell me? There is nothing else on it
  7. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2014 Aberdeen Posts: 149 2003 Saxo VTR
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Sam View Post
    My cheap OBD2 scanner and my Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner both work on my 2001 VTR. So your 2003 VTR should be fine.

    I personally use the Torque app on my phone. Cant help with the PC software but thought I would confirm it should work.
    Cheers mate, think I might just buy a cheap ELM327 everyone bangs on about
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2008 North Wales Posts: 5576 Fabia VRS PD130/ VTR Mk2
    #8
    This is the one I have:

    Ebay Link
  9. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2014 Aberdeen Posts: 149 2003 Saxo VTR
    #9
    OK, I think I'll get that. So I don't have to borrow my mates all the time.

    Link of other one
  10. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2014 Aberdeen Posts: 149 2003 Saxo VTR
    #10
    I downloaded easyOBDII which worked. Now I know what the code is. I'm going to create another thread to see if anyone knows what the issue is.

    EDIT: No need, I think I know what the issue is.

    Either the lambda sensor on the CAT end has gone, or my CAT has seen better days.

  11. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #11
    I made a thread on fault codes mate,it's stickied in the problems/queries section.

    Edit.http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=411670
  12. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2014 Aberdeen Posts: 149 2003 Saxo VTR
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stevo67 View Post
    I made a thread on fault codes mate,it's stickied in the problems/queries section.

    Edit.http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=411670
    Legend!!! I'm on it like a seagull on a chip.
  13. L-plater Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 94
    #13
    I got a lexia cable in the post to me cos my car being a 95 Xsi 106 has that stupid connection for ecu interface. It changes it to obd2 I think so my obd2 scanner should work yeah?
  14. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Duffy Xsi View Post
    I got a lexia cable in the post to me cos my car being a 95 Xsi 106 has that stupid connection for ecu interface. It changes it to obd2 I think so my obd2 scanner should work yeah?
    Well mine didn't work with the adaptor mate,but good luck.
  15. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition
    #15
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by McAndy View Post
    Legend!!! I'm on it like a seagull on a chip.
    You'll fit in here.

    lol
  16. L-plater Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 94
    #16
    Fuck it anyway. Anythin that would work. Mines a memoscanner u480
  17. L-plater Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 94
    #17
    Anyone know what I can use? It's the older type connection not obd2. The lexia cable changes it to normal obd port but that normally comes with a full kit with a diagnostics box that links to laptop. I just bought the cable.


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  18. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #18
    You need the lexia box lead & software,then it plugs into your laptop.
  19. L-plater Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 94
    #19
    But I can't use any other obd scanner stuff now it's converted to the obd port with that cable?


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  20. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD
    #20
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Duffy Xsi View Post
    But I can't use any other obd scanner stuff now it's converted to the obd port with that cable?


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    nah we tried, as the cars not OBD2 compliant it won't talk to the software.
  21. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #21
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by chinkostu View Post
    nah we tried, as the cars not OBD2 compliant it won't talk to the software.
    Hence why i said about the lexia,i've taken my saxo to garages and they've not been able to read it,only the snap on scanners do and lexia.
  22. L-plater Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 94
    #22
    Mutha fuck. So lexia is the ONLY stuff to read mine


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