OBD2 help.
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OBD2 help.
Good afternoon folks! You guys have pointed me in the right direction for my fault code questions, now iv got another noob question sorry. Iv got an 03 wrx and want to read/clear fault codes and log my cars data. iv been told to get a VAGCOM lead and im going to use romraider and also get the cheap bluetooth OBD2 setup to keep in-car. ..... NOW, is there a specific type of connection lead i need exactly as most i search for are for other car manufacturers. does OBD2 fit any car? can i just buy any OBD2 lead?? ..... not sure on anything. Thanks in advance.
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Good afternoon folks! You guys have pointed me in the right direction for my fault code questions, now iv got another noob question sorry. Iv got an 03 wrx and want to read/clear fault codes and log my cars data. iv been told to get a VAGCOM lead and im going to use romraider and also get the cheap bluetooth OBD2 setup to keep in-car. ..... NOW, is there a specific type of connection lead i need exactly as most i search for are for other car manufacturers. does OBD2 fit any car? can i just buy any OBD2 lead?? ..... not sure on anything. Thanks in advance.
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ok bro, thanks for the heads up. All it is, i changed my lambda probe and the management light comes up with a no data so the car isn't complaining of anything, just want to keep check myself instead of going to the shop every time. So just incase i want to get an openport cable, what would i search for exactly? or could somebody give me a link for one? be much appreciated. 👍
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if its just to check codes and turn the light out:
one of those will do the job rightly, if you want to map/flash the car then you need the openport lead:
http://www.tactrix.com/index.php?opt...hk=1&Itemid=53
It's a fair bit of cash but I think it's worth it for the amount of use i've gotten from mine.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/DUSIEC-Bluetooth-Protocols-Diagnostic-Scanner/dp/B0085JE3X8/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1430237964&sr=1-4&keywords=elm327+bluetooth
one of those will do the job rightly, if you want to map/flash the car then you need the openport lead:
http://www.tactrix.com/index.php?opt...hk=1&Itemid=53
It's a fair bit of cash but I think it's worth it for the amount of use i've gotten from mine.
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It's just to keep check on what my car is doing and clear codes that have been sorted, but as you say, it's going to come in handy if i need an openport lead. Thanks a lot for that mate 👍. Just one more thing, whilst I'm logging my performance, is it ok to leave the cable in the port for lengthy times? I plan on going to York in a few weeks and wanted to log my whole trips performance. doesn't put more load on the ECU or affect the car if i left it plugged in whilst driving for a few hours would it?
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