[mattyninegrand]

Hi

Firstly I will appologise if this is in the wrong section, I can't really work out should it be in electrical or mechanical or both or neither so decided to put it here as I am sure someone will put it where they think it fits.

I know there is a way of reading the fault codes on a mk1 with a lightbulb and have tried it and works great. Is there a way of reading them on a mk2? or is there a torrent software that I can load into my laptop and buy a connector to read the code.

Would appreciate it if anyone knows about such thing.

Regards

M9G

 

[Garybee]

Yes, I have the software on my laptop and the cable that plugs in under the dash. A company called tekmate can supply you with all the kit, cost me 70 but i think it is only 50 quid now. It works really well and also displays real time readings from all the engine sensors.

 

[mattyninegrand]

Thanks

so is the cable USB one end and the other connector on the other? how many pins has the cable got?

Also i see that it displays rev counters and all that sort of thing but can it read the fault codes?

Regards

M9G

 

[Garybee]

There are USB and serial versions available and yes they also read fault codes and can reset/delete old ones. I am also happy to read anyone's codes from this forum if they are near me.

 

[mattyninegrand]

excellent, where are you based. Is the connector a 9pin, I only ask coz i wouldn't know what one to order if i go ahead with it.

Regards

M9G

 

[Garybee]

Sleaford, Lincolnshire, so unfortunately no use for you mate. Which connector are you referring to?

 

[mattyninegrand]

oh yeah bit far for me. The end that plugs into the car.

I now have the software - went to their website and the software is available for download in the support section, so just need to get hold of a cable, so need to know from you if poss what cable i need.

Many thanks

Regards

M9G

 

[Garybee]

The end that plugs in the car is trapezoidal in shape and has 16 pins (got it in front of me now so i'm sure about this). I've got the USB version, it's the same as the serial version but with an adaptor. This means that you can use it as either so buy this one as it's more versatile.

 

[mattyninegrand]

Hi

Sorry for all the questions but need to make sure it is right what i order.

The website advertise a 3ft PC 9-pin to OBD-II Cable for $16.95

 

[Garybee]

No apology necessary mate.

http://www.tekmatetools.com/

If you look at the package contents on the right hand side this should answer your question.

 

[Garybee]

Looks like they have changed it since i bought one, this is what you want now.

http://www.gendan.co.uk/product_ELMPWMU.html

 

[mattyninegrand]

Ordered thanks

M9G

 

[mattyninegrand]

Ah ha!!!!!!!

Just thought of the next step......

ecu re-mapping, anyone know off or have pc software for doing this?

It's a longshot but there must be software out there.

Regards

M9G