V50 Electrics : - What OBD2 scanner

7050man · Nov 8th, 2009, 20:08

I'm looking to buy a diagnostic scanner to investigate intermittant limp home mode conditions.

I know there are quite a few posts for other models, but can anyone recommend a code reader scanner for a my2006 2.0D E4.

There are many on the market but one that seems to be recommended is the PPC scanner on the link below.(http://nordicpartsdirect.co.uk/maile...g/ppcdiag.html)

Does anyone have any knowledge of this on V50 range or perhaps another recommendation.

Thanks.

Guru · Nov 8th, 2009, 22:13

You can't go wrong with a PPC scanner at that price 7050, they're being sold for even more second-hand, when they show up on e-bay that is.

Alternatively, you can wait for This Interesting Gadget to hit the market, it shows you data in real time while driving after hooking it up to the OBD2 port. Still not sure whether it will communicate with our cars though, too early to tell.

7050man · Nov 10th, 2009, 21:18

Thanks Guru. That gadget does look interesting. I've also seen other devices on ebay that also display dynamic data (which the PPC device might also do) as well as giving codes.

Have you used the PPC ?

andycallaghan · Nov 10th, 2009, 22:31

PPC is highly recommended.
How do I get one for that price?!

Guru · Nov 10th, 2009, 22:45

I haven't, but after reading about it on so many Volvo forums it seems like everyone that has one seems to be happy with it.
After all, it was built in Sweden especially for Volvo cars "2001-->2007"

see also http://www.ppc-diagnostic.com/ for a list of all the DTC codes it can handle.

Good luck.

Paul240480 · Dec 2nd, 2009, 08:45

A search on 'OBD2' bought this thread up......................

Okay. I too am thinking about one of these gadgets for my 96' 850, which has the OBD2 socket behind the coin tray.

These ones seem to be for later models.

I've had a quote for one from gsf & its £239 + vat!

Seen some on fleabay for around £30 quid. There must be a major difference in a £30 one to a £239 one surely? Anyone have any experience of the cheaper units as no way can I press to £239

Thanks

Mad Malc · Dec 5th, 2009, 19:41

Have a look at this, it may be what you want. http://www.scangauge2.co.uk/

Nov 8th, 2009, 20:08	#1
7050man Master Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2019 17:19 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kent	What OBD2 scanner I'm looking to buy a diagnostic scanner to investigate intermittant limp home mode conditions. I know there are quite a few posts for other models, but can anyone recommend a code reader scanner for a my2006 2.0D E4. There are many on the market but one that seems to be recommended is the PPC scanner on the link below.(http://nordicpartsdirect.co.uk/maile...g/ppcdiag.html) Does anyone have any knowledge of this on V50 range or perhaps another recommendation. Thanks.

Nov 8th, 2009, 22:13	#2
Guru Premier Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2023 07:46 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between chair and keyboard	You can't go wrong with a PPC scanner at that price 7050, they're being sold for even more second-hand, when they show up on e-bay that is. Alternatively, you can wait for This Interesting Gadget to hit the market, it shows you data in real time while driving after hooking it up to the OBD2 port. Still not sure whether it will communicate with our cars though, too early to tell. __________________ Volvo S40 2.0D momentum \| 100kw/136bph \| 2005 \| Euro III \| 49mpg \| Electric silver

Nov 10th, 2009, 22:45	#5
Guru Premier Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2023 07:46 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between chair and keyboard	I haven't, but after reading about it on so many Volvo forums it seems like everyone that has one seems to be happy with it. After all, it was built in Sweden especially for Volvo cars "2001-->2007" see also http://www.ppc-diagnostic.com/ for a list of all the DTC codes it can handle. Good luck. __________________ Volvo S40 2.0D momentum \| 100kw/136bph \| 2005 \| Euro III \| 49mpg \| Electric silver

Dec 2nd, 2009, 08:45	#6
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	A search on 'OBD2' bought this thread up...................... Okay. I too am thinking about one of these gadgets for my 96' 850, which has the OBD2 socket behind the coin tray. These ones seem to be for later models. I've had a quote for one from gsf & its £239 + vat! Seen some on fleabay for around £30 quid. There must be a major difference in a £30 one to a £239 one surely? Anyone have any experience of the cheaper units as no way can I press to £239 Thanks __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Nov 10th, 2009, 21:18	#3
7050man Master Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2019 17:19 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kent	Thanks Guru. That gadget does look interesting. I've also seen other devices on ebay that also display dynamic data (which the PPC device might also do) as well as giving codes. Have you used the PPC ?

Nov 10th, 2009, 22:31	#4
andycallaghan VOC Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2012 21:26 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kent/London	PPC is highly recommended. How do I get one for that price?!

Dec 5th, 2009, 19:41	#7
Mad Malc Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:15 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Filey	Have a look at this, it may be what you want. http://www.scangauge2.co.uk/

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