Sorry about delay in getting back. I had to do a few jobs.

I think my cam sensor was U/S. I had difficulty starting when it was hot. Had to wait untill it cooled down before it would start. Still not tested properly if changing the sensor has cured the problem. Will be taking it out for a proper run and test tomorrow. But have started it untill temperature reading normal. Then I have been able to start it ok after about 20 mins. it wouldn't start before after being left for about 20 mins, so fingers crossed. Still got to remove inlet manifold and clean that as well as disableing the ega.

Chris T,

I've been wondering the web looking to buy an OBD2 sacnner for my 2001 v6 freelander. I was wondering how you got on with yours from China? Did it work?

Chris T bone... Fink yull be needin this...


Standard OBDII fault codes

Fink they are ok. . . . . but Porky sis wen yer plug it in [the doors fall orft] and leaves er big Chink. . . .oh un the headlights go all slitty. . . .

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Feckin ell Ming.. wunt be gittin wun uf them then!!!




Me un Jess ate Slittis!!!

Hippo, Got mine from China and it werks .

Not sure if its does everyfink it should, as I not got owt wrong with my TD4. But it does speak to the car using the freebee software from the tinternet. I'm still on the lookout for better software at the mo.

By the way my cam sensor was duff. Its now werking great. No more probs with starting when hot. So thanks to everyone who recommended me changeing it. Saved me a few hundred quid by not taking it to the stealer

lites turnin all slitty yet.......

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Chris T

Thanks for the reply. I’ll be buying one too now. I understand that I’ll only be able to read engine data, and not the air bag stuff etc. This is ok for me. I have found someone who will sell me a device that does everything, but this is £450. It’s also licensed to your vin number, and won’t work with any other car. That’s too expensive to be worth it for me.

I plan to buy a pc based device, and will probably buy some software too. Will try it out with the free stuff first. Will post a thread about it when I do. Probably near the end of the year.

I too have been “taken” on several occasions by main dealers. Last year he needed a replacement auto gear box. Also a 60k services, and new pads/disks. Cheeky muppets even sent me a letter today reminding me it’s time to flease me again.

Going to try to do the 72k cam belt service myself early next year. If it all goes ok, LRO have sort of agreed to publish it in the mag, if it's good enough.

Guys

Was recommended to use this company by my mate who works for green flag, dont know if they are any good but hey swears by them. Not a chinese sellers on ebay either. Hope this helps.

OBD2 Code Readers for DiY vehicle diagnostics using Code Scanners for DTC

[quote=ccflyguy;640570]Guys

Was recommended to use this company by my mate who works for green flag, dont know if they are any good but hey swears by them. Not a chinese sellers on ebay either. Hope this helps.

OBD2 Code Readers for DiY vehicle diagnostics using Code Scanners for DTC[/quote]

The U581 @ £68 sounds good, maybe someone on the group can comment on it's spec. Should be under £50 soon.