Ive been looking at diagnostic tools on flea-bay. Has anyone used any of them before?
Looks like you can get one incl. Software for under 40 quid. But theyre a bit vague about what cars they work on. Mines a 1999 Opel Frontera 2.2 (or at least it was) its a Frontera A shape though. It has a 16pin plug under the fuse box on drivers side, a sort of D shape.
Can anyone recommend one?
EDIT: Any thoughts on this? http://www.ajdirect.co.uk/index.php?mai ... cts_id=197
Diagnostic Tools
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Diagnostic Tools
by f8rdy on Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:40 pm
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NOTE: Although my fronty is on a V plate, its a Frontera 'A' shape (as its an Opel) and has the dash with the radio at the top!
Re: Diagnostic Tools
by yaki on Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:40 am
There was good article HERE on fault code reading and how to do it. Used it myself on a 2.2 16V Frontera.
Chap in work was gonna buy the PC interface kit to sort out his Vectra, will check tomorrow see if he did and if it was any good.
Chap in work was gonna buy the PC interface kit to sort out his Vectra, will check tomorrow see if he did and if it was any good.
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Re: Diagnostic Tools
by f8rdy on Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:14 pm
WELL! It arrived, and after playing with ports etc. in the settings it came back with no faults until the engine was running for 5 mins and then gave me 3 fault codes but not the description. Also, those faults weren't activating the EML so im not too worried about them.
It doesnt look asthough its recovering old codes though so im going to have to take the car on a run and hit the code read button as soon as the light comes on as its an intermittent fault and only lasts about 10/20 secs!
Ive got one of those vauxhall TIS2000 discs though which im installing to my laptop. If thats compatible with my cheapo diagnostic cable i'll be over the moon!
It doesnt look asthough its recovering old codes though so im going to have to take the car on a run and hit the code read button as soon as the light comes on as its an intermittent fault and only lasts about 10/20 secs!
Ive got one of those vauxhall TIS2000 discs though which im installing to my laptop. If thats compatible with my cheapo diagnostic cable i'll be over the moon!
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NOTE: Although my fronty is on a V plate, its a Frontera 'A' shape (as its an Opel) and has the dash with the radio at the top!
Re: Diagnostic Tools
by brachunky on Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:38 pm
Reading this thread pushed me to go out & test for fault codes using the paper clip method with the engine running.I was expecting a load of faults bearing in mind the fronty is 14 years old 
Glad to report that I got an all clear 
Code31(engine rpm sensor) came on when engine was off but as soon as I started her,It were gone 
Feel quite pleased!!!!
Glad to report that I got an all clear Code31(engine rpm sensor) came on when engine was off but as soon as I started her,It were gone Feel quite pleased!!!!
Martin
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Re: Diagnostic Tools
by yaki on Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:11 am
Had a chat with the Vectra guy and he didn't buy one as the fault magically fixed itself 
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EGR System Removed
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Roof Console
EGT/Boost Gauge and Inclinometer in Centre Console - Region: South Wales
Re: Diagnostic Tools
by f8rdy on Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:21 pm
its not an amazing peice of kit but for £40 it saved a lot of time and messing about. Diagnosed a number of oxygen sensor faults so i changed the lambda sensor (and a leaky water pipe at the same time). Have done over 50miles with no EML so its looking good 
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NOTE: Although my fronty is on a V plate, its a Frontera 'A' shape (as its an Opel) and has the dash with the radio at the top!
Re: Diagnostic Tools
by yaki on Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:23 pm
Thanks for letting us know, always wonder aout these things and how good they actually are
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Front Winch & Bumper
MR2 Seats
+4" Springs
+4" Rough Country Shocks
Calmini Front Arms
Trooper Front Axle
Front Aussie Locker
Rear Trooper Axle
Rear Aussie Locker
35mm Diff Drop
12mm Ball Joint Spacers
33" Tyres
80mm Body Lift
Extended Axle Breathers
Aisin Manual Hubs
Rear Recovery Bumper
Braided Brake Hoses
EGR System Removed
DeCat
Fuel Tank Lift
Front & Rear Anti-Roll bar removed
Roof Console
EGT/Boost Gauge and Inclinometer in Centre Console - Region: South Wales
Re: Diagnostic Tools
by f8rdy on Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:54 pm
If you need a lend of it anytime just let me know Yak, am only in Cardiff
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- Modifications: 2.0 16v Engine Transplant, CB Fitted, Wrap Around Bullbar (Irmscher?), Grey Painted Wheels, Shiny Red Valve Caps!
NOTE: Although my fronty is on a V plate, its a Frontera 'A' shape (as its an Opel) and has the dash with the radio at the top!
Re: Diagnostic Tools
by yaki on Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:27 pm
Soon to be without a Frontera after 10 years of owning one
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yaki - Lord frontera
- Posts: 2315
- Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2007 6:17 pm
- Location: South Wales
- Model: 2.8 TDI Sport 3dr
- Registration Year: 1996/P
- Vehicle Name: Eric
- Modifications: A few
Front Winch & Bumper
MR2 Seats
+4" Springs
+4" Rough Country Shocks
Calmini Front Arms
Trooper Front Axle
Front Aussie Locker
Rear Trooper Axle
Rear Aussie Locker
35mm Diff Drop
12mm Ball Joint Spacers
33" Tyres
80mm Body Lift
Extended Axle Breathers
Aisin Manual Hubs
Rear Recovery Bumper
Braided Brake Hoses
EGR System Removed
DeCat
Fuel Tank Lift
Front & Rear Anti-Roll bar removed
Roof Console
EGT/Boost Gauge and Inclinometer in Centre Console - Region: South Wales
Re: Diagnostic Tools
by f8rdy on Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:31 pm
Definately, never been offroad before so i'm 100% up for that!
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- Registration Year: 1999/V
- Modifications: 2.0 16v Engine Transplant, CB Fitted, Wrap Around Bullbar (Irmscher?), Grey Painted Wheels, Shiny Red Valve Caps!
NOTE: Although my fronty is on a V plate, its a Frontera 'A' shape (as its an Opel) and has the dash with the radio at the top!
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