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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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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
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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What car have you got?

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

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-...item2577f43bce
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by steve ex vauxhall
What car have you got?
I have wr1 2004
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Do they tell what is wrong? As well as resetting engine light??
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Old Nov 22, 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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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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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
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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Did you have good results with this mate? Easy to use?
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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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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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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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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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dan-lincs
You what?

Brilliant
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Old Dec 9, 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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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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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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