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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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Can anyone please tell me what i need to buy, leads software ect, to check for fault codes ect on my laptop for my 1999 uk spec subaru impreza. Never done this before so please keep it easy lol
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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Leads: none. Software: none.
Just check using the green plugs: http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...gECUCodes#toc3
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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Is there not a OBD11 connector on my car. Thanks
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If there is, it's beneath the steering wheel.

If it's OBDII compliant, then a VAGCom cable from eBay and RomRaider / Learning View should give you access to fault codes etc.
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Many thanks, i shall have a look
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Is there not a OBD11 connector on my car. Thanks
As mentioned: yes there is, its not OBD compliant.The method I posted requires no additional equipment.
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