Date:         Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:02:29 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: VW OBD Handheld Code Reader Questions (Jetta conversion)
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@gmail.com>
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You could have taken mine for a test drive the other day Neil!  ;)  Its an
OBDII/CANBUS reader that works pretty well for  my simple needs...when I
remember its name (or go under the back seat) I'll let you know what its
called.

I was in the O'Reilly Auto parts on Meridian in Bellingham today and saw the
same unit on sale for $129.95 with a free multimeter - less than what I paid
for mine at Lordco...

Jake



On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 9:59 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> I need a smaller handheld OBD scanner. OBD2 code readers can read OBD1
> correct?
>
> I have a 2x2 to "OBD2" cable. (Pic of type:
> http://www.alpha-bid.com/media/Product-Pics/2X2/2WayAdapter.JPG )
>
> Any recommends on an affordable but thorough code reader? Using Ross Tech
> freeware I found this DTC: "Intermittent Short To Ground Coolant sensor"
> DTC. I need something for the engine management that is that thorough. For
> lack of a better term.
>
> Jason Newton recently used his Snap On scanner and found the same DTC. (he
> also gave me some trouble shooting pointers which were really helpful.
> Thanks Jason!) I don't need something that comprehensive, (!) but just to
> give a POV on how in depth I need to get.
>
> Don't need air bag etc scanning abilities. Just engine management.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
>



--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

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