Any good cheap fault code readers?

PeterLucas · 30-12-2009, 09:39 PM

After a cheap fault code reader (under 100) seen the rac ones in argos, anyone use these or know if they work ok.

Ive bought the software and lead for a laptop but it never bloody worked!

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studabear · 30-12-2009, 09:59 PM

autel gs500 on ebay is decent I've had 1 for a while, come down in price now

Buying 1 from gendan next, to use off laptop just under £80 as it will let me record sensor data and hopefully suss the wifes car out

Rossco · 30-12-2009, 10:17 PM

IMO you get what you pay for, garages dont spent thousands on theirs for the fun of it.

A mate has a Mac Tools one, think it was about £80, its only worked on a couple of cars ive tryed it on and even then it could not turn warning lamps off etc.

RichieST · 30-12-2009, 10:18 PM

I got one off ebay, was about 15-20 quid, works fine on all cars i've used it on so far, resets warning lamps etc.

Here it is

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/U380-OBD-2-II-...item3ef0d29d25

focusjohn · 30-12-2009, 10:20 PM

Ive got a gunson one it does ther job well.

Rs Baz · 30-12-2009, 11:54 PM

dont bother with that rac stuff its shit and only works on 2004 in model cars so ive been told

marky_g · 31-12-2009, 12:33 AM

just a good snap on one and pay monthly

GTi-R23 · 31-12-2009, 08:27 AM

I bought the same one as Rich170, also worked fine on every car I've tried it on, but the car needs to have OBDII protocol to work correctly with mine.

cossiejsy · 31-12-2009, 08:39 AM

try ebay mate

Stevie RS Boy · 31-12-2009, 12:17 PM

ive got the mac tools one (red) and its the best £70 i spent

saph4be · 31-12-2009, 12:23 PM

i got a little launch one reads fau;ts amd resets lights on all eobd cars i tryed it on was 60 sheets iirc

Madbradz · 31-12-2009, 12:58 PM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/U581-Diagnosti...item23048643c7

Works really well also does live data.

Had mine about 6months now! cant fault it

reisskahn · 05-01-2010, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madbradz

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/U581-Diagnosti...item23048643c7

Works really well also does live data.

Had mine about 6months now! cant fault it

Hi mate does this work on the older and cheaper cars 1990 - 2000 as am looking to purchase one and been told they only work on 2001+ cars?

What kinda cars have you used it on and did it work fine or Some it did and some it didnt?

thanks

utternutter · 05-01-2010, 04:02 PM

im just about to sell my snapon but i was 400 for mine

30-12-2009, 09:59 PM	#2
studabear PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: at home Posts: 3,493 Rep Power: 10	autel gs500 on ebay is decent I've had 1 for a while, come down in price now Buying 1 from gendan next, to use off laptop just under £80 as it will let me record sensor data and hopefully suss the wifes car out __________________ Megasquirt project underway, hope my clutch can stand 20psi of boost

30-12-2009, 10:17 PM	#3
Rossco PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Near Ipswich. Posts: 4,978 Rep Power: 12	IMO you get what you pay for, garages dont spent thousands on theirs for the fun of it. A mate has a Mac Tools one, think it was about £80, its only worked on a couple of cars ive tryed it on and even then it could not turn warning lamps off etc. __________________ www.area-six.co.uk Check the progress here: http://www.passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=73553

30-12-2009, 10:18 PM	#4
RichieST 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 12,465 Rep Power: 20	I got one off ebay, was about 15-20 quid, works fine on all cars i've used it on so far, resets warning lamps etc. Here it is http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/U380-OBD-2-II-...item3ef0d29d25 __________________

30-12-2009, 10:20 PM	#5
focusjohn St. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St.andrews Scotland Posts: 372 Rep Power: 5	Ive got a gunson one it does ther job well. __________________ BIG JOCK KNEW

31-12-2009, 12:33 AM	#7
marky_g Fleet Manager Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Thurrock Essex Posts: 5,351 Rep Power: 13	just a good snap on one and pay monthly __________________ Click to see my RS Turbo project http://passionford.com/forum/showthr..._g#post3406438

30-12-2009, 11:54 PM	#6
Rs Baz PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: im on to you Posts: 5,110 Rep Power: 13	dont bother with that rac stuff its shit and only works on 2004 in model cars so ive been told

31-12-2009, 08:27 AM	#8
GTi-R23 The ladies love it French Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chester Posts: 1,574 Rep Power: 5	I bought the same one as Rich170, also worked fine on every car I've tried it on, but the car needs to have OBDII protocol to work correctly with mine. __________________

31-12-2009, 08:39 AM	#9
cossiejsy PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St Helier,Jersey Posts: 7,589 Rep Power: 15	try ebay mate __________________ Dont like my drivin then stop watchin me Jersey Rs Owners Club member of the daytime pf talk bollocks and random shite club #65

31-12-2009, 12:17 PM	#10
Stevie RS Boy PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 444 Rep Power: 5	ive got the mac tools one (red) and its the best £70 i spent

31-12-2009, 12:23 PM	#11
saph4be Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mansfield Posts: 2,466 Rep Power: 8	i got a little launch one reads fau;ts amd resets lights on all eobd cars i tryed it on was 60 sheets iirc

31-12-2009, 12:58 PM	#12
Madbradz Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bedford Posts: 886 Rep Power: 6	http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/U581-Diagnosti...item23048643c7 Works really well also does live data. Had mine about 6months now! cant fault it

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utternutter BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: hampshire Posts: 645 Rep Power: 0	im just about to sell my snapon but i was 400 for mine

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