| Author | Message | ||
     Frank Rafka (Mongosd2) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Mongosd2 Post Number: 231 Registered: 02-2003 |
Anybody using one? Frank | ||
| Craig Kobayashi (Koby) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Koby Post Number: 788 Registered: 02-2002 |
I've got two. http://www.iequus.com/item.asp?cid=10&pid=3100 http://www.obd-2.com/ The www.iequus.com reader is just a code reader. It will also erase codes. The www.obd-2.com reader appears to be much more robust and a bit more complicated. It reports on dozens of parameters from O2 sensor readings to vehicle speed. It can purportedly erase codes as well, but I have not tested this yet. the obd-2.com reader plugs into a laptop, so it is not the most portable obd-2 reader out there. | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 646 Registered: 02-2003 |
I have the obd-2 reader. It needs to run on a laptop, but it gives you a lot of info. It can also read (and translate into english) some Rover specific codes, and yes, it can clear out error codes also. - Axel | ||
| Brad Noviski (Bradnoviski) Member Username: Bradnoviski Post Number: 88 Registered: 02-2003 |
I just got one for Christmass. It is called the carchip by Drive right and can be puchased at Sears. It can read codes and reset them also. Seams to work fine. It can also log data and then down load it to your pc. You will need a pc to clear the codes, but it is very easy to use. There are a few versions to choose from. http://www.davisnet.com/drive/products/carchip_products.asp is the mfg web site | ||
| charles pastrano (Charles) Senior Member Username: Charles Post Number: 354 Registered: 08-2002 |
Axel Where did you get the cables to plug into the laptop? I have got the testbook software but can't find a place to buy the cables. | ||
| Frank Rafka (Mongosd2) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Mongosd2 Post Number: 232 Registered: 02-2003 |
thanks... frank | ||
| charles pastrano (Charles) Senior Member Username: Charles Post Number: 357 Registered: 08-2002 |
Can anyone direct me to the serial cables. | ||
| Tyler kinghorn (Flippedrover) New Member Username: Flippedrover Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2003 |
Out of curiosity anyone know where I can get a code reader for a '94 90? Tyler | ||
| Brad Noviski (Bradnoviski) Member Username: Bradnoviski Post Number: 89 Registered: 02-2003 |
Charles, If all you need is a standard serial cable or even a null modem cable, you should be able to pick them up at a local computer store, staples,best buy etc. Or you can order them online. there are countless computer parts suppliers on the net. If you need a special connector to connect directly to the OBD port on the truck, you may need to make one or maybe the people at www.obd-2.com can sell you one. here is a pic froom their web site. good luck  | ||
| Brad Noviski (Bradnoviski) Member Username: Bradnoviski Post Number: 90 Registered: 02-2003 |
Tyler Pre 96 models are based upon OBD1. I have seen a bunch at sears, autozone etc. Go to Autozone and ask them to read you codes with their unit and if it work, buy one just like that one. But does the 94 90 have a read out box underneath the seat like the 95 disco? I am not sure . Try the D-90 page, some one there might know Brad | ||
| charles pastrano (Charles) Senior Member Username: Charles Post Number: 358 Registered: 08-2002 |
That is exactly what I need. I looked at the link previous to your post, but could'nt find where they sell this separately. I will look again. I just a bought laptop for the testbook and data disk software. Hopefully this will be the last thing I need. Thanks Charles | ||
| Brad Noviski (Bradnoviski) Member Username: Bradnoviski Post Number: 91 Registered: 02-2003 |
Charles, Where did you get your software and how much was it? here is hte link where I got the picture.http://www.obd-2.com/routepit.htm | ||
| charles pastrano (Charles) Senior Member Username: Charles Post Number: 359 Registered: 08-2002 |
Email me offline. I found it. I will call them on Monday. | ||
| Brad Noviski (Bradnoviski) Member Username: Bradnoviski Post Number: 92 Registered: 02-2003 |
Charles Here is a link to a company that sells the connectors. http://www.multiplex-engineering.com/products.htm good luck | ||
| Brad Noviski (Bradnoviski) Member Username: Bradnoviski Post Number: 93 Registered: 02-2003 |
here is another site http://www.scantool.net/ and another http://www.bb-elec.com/product.asp?sku=OBDIIJ1962&dept_id=25 I found these site at http://www.cardlabs.com/CardLabs_obd2.htm. Good luck let us know what happens Brad | ||
| Ron Brown (Ron) Senior Member Username: Ron Post Number: 632 Registered: 04-2001 |
Your 94 D90 has a built in code display, P/S footwell on the outer edge, you have to remove a trim panel if you have ac. | ||
| Tyler kinghorn (Flippedrover) New Member Username: Flippedrover Post Number: 5 Registered: 12-2003 |
Thanks. I've had the computer replaced and was just curious about being able to read the codes in the future. Tyler | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 661 Registered: 02-2003 |
Not exactly. If you want to make your laptop communicate with your cars OBD2 system, you need a special connector. This connector is key, as it has circuitry in it to translate the signals from the OBD2 system into a serial stream your laptop can understand. And yes, www.obd-2.com will be more than happy to sell you their connector, as the connector is their main product. As a matter of fact, you can download their software for free, since it is useless withouth the connector. When you purchase the connector from them, you also get a serial cable, and a key that tells their software which connector you are using, since there are 3 different OBD2 protocols, US, European and Japanese. - Axel | ||
| Will Cupp (W_cupp) Senior Member Username: W_cupp Post Number: 256 Registered: 07-2003 |
So is the OBD-2.COM worth the money? | ||
| Ron Brown (Ron) Senior Member Username: Ron Post Number: 633 Registered: 04-2001 |
Do you have your old computer? I can probably fix it. evilfij(At)yahoo.com | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 662 Registered: 02-2003 |
To me it is. If you have to ask that question however, I suspect that you are looking to clear your check engine light for the least amount of money, so the obd-2.com product probably is not for you. The cheapest way to get rid of the light is to remove the bulb, allthough that is not a method I would recommend. - Axel | ||
| charles pastrano (Charles) Senior Member Username: Charles Post Number: 360 Registered: 08-2002 |
Does anyone know if all Landrovers take the same obd-2 plug? Is there something special in the obd-2.com cable v. the link to multiplex engineering? | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 665 Registered: 02-2003 |
All obd2 vehicles have the same connector. There is however 3 different flavors of OBD2 (for the manufacturer specific codes, I imagine), depending on if the car is a US, European or Japanese model. The TRICOM connector from obd-2.com is able to read all protocols. The obd-2.com connector has a chip in it, so the connector is the actual reader. It then connects to a laptop with a regular serial cable, and you run their software on your laptop. I don't know if their cable will work with other software as well, I imagine that depends on the software you are trying to run. My guess though, is that if you try to run the Land Rover testbook software through a third party connector, it won't work. I would be very surprised if the testbook software don't require some kind of proprietary connector. - Axel | ||
| Frank Rafka (Mongosd2) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Mongosd2 Post Number: 235 Registered: 02-2003 |
Your right Axel, the Testbook software has a proprietary connector, as with the odb-2.com stuff. I also found this www.rovacomlite.com...it's pricy, but I plan on never getting rid of my DII, so it's a worth while investment for me. I really want more than just clearing the generic odb-2 codes...I'll let u know what i find out about the rovacomlite stuff... cheers frank | ||
| charles pastrano (Charles) Senior Member Username: Charles Post Number: 361 Registered: 08-2002 |
"I would be very surprised if the testbook software don't require some kind of proprietary connector". That is what I anticipated. A friend of mine said I could borrow a cable to see if it works. I am going to try this first. | ||
| Blue (Blue) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Blue Post Number: 995 Registered: 04-2003 |
the obd2.com looks like a good investment that iequus reader is neat too good info on this thread LOL, for what I just paid last week for diagnostics, I could have almost equipped myself with the obd2.com stuff | ||
| Jon Button (J_button) New Member Username: J_button Post Number: 10 Registered: 11-2003 |
Does anyone know what type of system is used by the dealer service technitions? Does LR sell some sort of Diag. tool? | ||
| Frank Rafka (Mongosd2) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Mongosd2 Post Number: 246 Registered: 02-2003 |
Jon, it's called "TestBook"...I just got Rovacom Lite and its expensive, but like I said early, I plan on keeping my DII forever so it's a worthwhile investment... Frank | ||
| Mike Bowers (Mikebowers) New Member Username: Mikebowers Post Number: 3 Registered: 11-2003 |
I was wondering if the obd-II would work on my 95 disco. | ||
| Craig Kobayashi (Koby) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Koby Post Number: 806 Registered: 02-2002 |
Mike- No, the OBD-II code readers will not work with your OBD-I system. You have an integrated OBD-I code display box under the driver's seat of your Disco. |
