Engine code for 96 disco

[Morpheus]

Is there anyway to get an engine code on a 96 disco without hooking it up to a computer? If not how much should I plan on spending for the diagnosis from a repair facility?

 

[andrewv]

I've heard that Autozone and others will scan it for free. Most shops charge anywhere from $45 to whatever their full labor hour is. Many of our customers that we've formed great relationships with don't get charged.

 

[Morpheus]

Where is the connector to plug the scanner in?

 

[andrewv]

Under the drivers side dash, down by your knees. Can't remember if it's left or right on a DI.

 

[cmondieyoung]

If you plan on doing a lot of work on your rig yourself over the lifespan of your truck, buying an OBDII reader is a good investment. They're usually around $200, although you can probably sniff out a deal somewhere.

If not, AutoZone will read your codes for free. Just make sure to write down the number itself---they'll offer you a diagnosis, but my experience has been they match the codes for a Ford or Dodge, not a Rover.

Yeah, it's under the steering column for a DI.. can't miss it.

 

[DiscoJag]

Obdii

I got an OBDII "interface" for under $100. It's a small box between two cables. One end plugs into the OBDII post under steering wheel of '96 and up Disco and the other plugs into serial port on laptop or desktop. The software is free from the guy's website who makes up the interfaces. It'll read codes, reset them, and give you charts and graphs of diagnostic info, and also give you the code definitions and likely diagnosis. Of course none of these things will give you a definitive answer, but you can find them relatively cheap now.
DiscoJag

 

[firelandy]

obdii

discojag, where did you get your obdii interface. Do you know if it will work on my 1998 discovery. Sounds like a good deal for a great tool.

 

[DiscoJag]

Firelandy, I got it from OBDDiagnostics.com. I have no affiliation, etc., etc. But the thing works for me and should work with any OBDII vehicle.
DiscoJag