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Old 22 November 2012, 05:54 PM
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Default Engine light on

Hi guys

Was driving home yesterday and my engine come on.

Is there a fault coder I can buy which will not cost the earth??

Any help would be great

Thanks rich
Old 22 November 2012, 06:18 PM
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What car have you got?

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Old 22 November 2012, 06:26 PM
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I've got one of these!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-...item2577f43bce
Old 22 November 2012, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by steve ex vauxhall
What car have you got?
I have wr1 2004
Old 22 November 2012, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin Fields
Do they tell what is wrong? As well as resetting engine light??
Old 22 November 2012, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rich.84
Do they tell what is wrong? As well as resetting engine light??
Copied from the auction ad!

Complete OBDII/EOBD plus CAN capability

Determines why the “Check Engine Light ( MIL)” is on and turns it off
Retrieves generic (P0, P2, P3, and U0) and manufacturer specific (P1, P3, and U1) codes
Clears codes, turns off Check Engine Light (MIL) and resets monitors
Displays DTC definitions on unit screen no need for a manual
Retrieves freeze frame data
Displays monitor and Inspection Maintenance (I/M) readiness status
Retrieves vehicle information (VIN number on supported models)
Extremely easy to use, simple interface
Plug-and-play interface, plug in link to car - simple!
Large easy-to-read backlit LCD screen
Ruggedly built and compact design
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Originally Posted by Twin Fields
Copied from the auction ad!

Complete OBDII/EOBD plus CAN capability

Determines why the “Check Engine Light ( MIL)” is on and turns it off
Retrieves generic (P0, P2, P3, and U0) and manufacturer specific (P1, P3, and U1) codes
Clears codes, turns off Check Engine Light (MIL) and resets monitors
Displays DTC definitions on unit screen no need for a manual
Retrieves freeze frame data
Displays monitor and Inspection Maintenance (I/M) readiness status
Retrieves vehicle information (VIN number on supported models)
Extremely easy to use, simple interface
Plug-and-play interface, plug in link to car - simple!
Large easy-to-read backlit LCD screen
Ruggedly built and compact design

All order cheers
Old 01 December 2012, 09:14 PM
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Did you have good results with this mate? Easy to use?
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There are many light in car and engine light is one of them and i think this light is helpful for repair and in emergency case also.
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Originally Posted by Abner
There are many light in car and engine light is one of them and i think this light is helpful for repair and in emergency case also.

You what?
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Originally Posted by dan-lincs
You what?

Brilliant
Old 09 December 2012, 02:52 PM
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Is this something that can be used instead of a VAG-COM KKL 409.1 OBDv2 Cable USB?
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the VAG-COM KKL 409.1 cable can be converted into a reflashing cable (tactrix 1.3 equiv)
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