Is there a cheap volvo fault code reader?

[galloot633]

Originally Posted by GJB

Would this do the job?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320502280608&ssPageNam e=STRK:MEWNX:IT[/url]

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that seems too good to be true, if someone can confirm it works on our cars I'll buy one today , Ive used the elm unit on other volvos , but it only goes as far into the software as the law says they have to give us access, Ive never used one but these are supposed to be the bees knees ,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

the trouble is , its a bit expensive for the occational use .
dave

[Des O'Brien]

Anyone got information on this unit which can be seen at www.eobd2.eu Will it work on a 2000 S80? Is says it will work with 2001 on petrol and 2004 on diesels. Anyone tried it? Will it read volvo specific codes.

DES

[stuarthartley]

and me please if poss cheers.

[D5Gill]

I have no desire to be associated with any particular seller, so if anyone wants one, have a trawl through eBay - thats where I found mine

[GJB]

Took the chance and purchased via ebay OBD2 Universal Diagnostic Scan Tool Auto code reader used it today and came up with no error codes.as I have no problems at present would have expected that but at the price it is not the end of the world if I do get a problem will put up a further information ( Delivery a bit of a long wait as it was from China about 3 weeks)

Ebay item number 320502280608

[bobdabuilda]

Originally Posted by GJB

Took the chance and purchased via ebay OBD2 Universal Diagnostic Scan Tool Auto code reader used it today and came up with no error codes.as I have no problems at present would have expected that but at the price it is not the end of the world if I do get a problem will put up a further information ( Delivery a bit of a long wait as it was from China about 3 weeks)

Ebay item number 320502280608

I bought that one about three weeks back too.(arrived today) Unfortunately it does not work on my 07xc90. Keeps coming up with a connection error. I have the ignition on position II when I try it, is that what you do too? What year is your car please?

[D5Gill]

Originally Posted by D5Gill

I have no desire to be associated with any particular seller, so if anyone wants one, have a trawl through eBay - thats where I found mine

Sorry guys, that ebay auction is long over. 5 minutes spent on ebay will give you what you are looking for

[Des O'Brien]

I have spent the last year searching for a code reader for my y2000 S80 B5204T5. I am confused and frustrated. Maybe someone out there can help me. From all I have read do I have it correct?

My understanding of OBD:
OBD were introduced for emissions systems which lit the check engine light also known as the MIL malfunction indicator light.

OBDI appears on American vehicles pre 1996. Manufacturers use their own codes to identify the faults. Registered major discrepancies in emissions system. Protocols SAE J1850 VPW mostly on GM vehicles. SAE J1850 PWM Ford. ? other vehicles.

OBDII introduced in 1996 in America and 2001(petrol) 2004(diesel) introduced to European cars. OBDII has defined codes for all vehicles and is more stringent in the tolerances for failure. It does more and can detect timing etc. Also has more systems in the diagnostics and a quicker computing speed. ISO9141-2 mostly used on European cars 2000 to 2004 ISO14230-4 (KWP2000) us cars 2003+

CAN OBD Introduced in US 2008. New protocols. ISO15765-4 (CAN-BUS)

Anyone got information on the following:
What is DICE (Diagnostic Communication Equipment). Is it anything more than a fancy name for an onboard diagnostic(OBD) tool or is it something specific.
What is VADIS? (is this American)
What is VIDA? (is this American)

I believe DICE is the one for a year 2000 S80 B5204T5 engine(my car) A bit pricey for a DIY compared to those shown on this thread.
http://www.cardiag.co.uk/volvo-vida-...c-tool-56.html

What about this reader http://www.diydiagnostics.com/Pro-seriesspecs.htm

All thoughts appreciated
DES

[Des O'Brien]

hancym
Member

Have not got 30 posts so could not reply directly.

I am still as i was and still searching none the wiser. I am thinking about contacting Autel and asking them for any information.

DES

[hancym]

Originally Posted by Des O'Brien

hancym
Member

Have not got 30 posts so could not reply directly.

I am still as i was and still searching none the wiser. I am thinking about contacting Autel and asking them for any information.

DES

Sorry, I thought this was a forum and the idea is to share thoughts and information with many in the interest of gaining more than from single dialogue... or have a missed something really obvious.