OBDII tool compatible with Renaults

[ed_172_cup]

Anyone reccommend a good diagnostics tool for home use (using laptop) and where to get one/how much to pay?? cheers

 

[16v_jon]

clip is the only 'tool' that will read a clio properly even our 4grand snap on diagnostics tool will only do 50% what a clip can do

 

[ed_172_cup]

'Clip'?? can you give me any more info please mate? website etc? just googled it and didnt find anything called that.. What about Auto Enginuity scan tools, or ESP Automotive tools? not looking to spend 4k...more like £200

 

[edde]

'Clip'?? can you give me any more info please mate? website etc? just googled it and didnt find anything called that.. What about Auto Enginuity scan tools, or ESP Automotive tools? not looking to spend 4k...more like £200

Clip is the name given to the Renault laptop and cpompters dignostic stuff its £5k new its consists of a cumpter with a fancy box of trick which allows comunication with the cars. Since its Renault properly gettiong software can be difficult after all its ther legally own version.

Forget getting anything useful for that much though.

There another on the market I forget the name £4k or so its almost a Clip but thats £4k just for the Renault stuff the software and wiring no computer etc.

 

[Guy]

ive got a normal obd11 reader that works on vaux's, fords etc.. dunno if it will work on renaults though?

 

[edde]

ive got a normal obd11 reader that works on vaux's, fords etc.. dunno if it will work on renaults though?

On your car nope. Only later Mk2's were OBD2 compliant as it was law but even then its Renault protocalls which are different.

 

[ed_172_cup]

yeh most cars (petrol) made after 2000 should be OBD2 compatible. there are a few models iv found that say they have been tested on renaults so they must work...Renault uses ISO i think?

 

[Guy]

ive got a normal obd11 reader that works on vaux's, fords etc.. dunno if it will work on renaults though?

On your car nope. Only later Mk2's were OBD2 compliant as it was law but even then its Renault protocalls which are different.

i meant.. ive got one that i use on my vx that works on most newer cars

but like VAG have their own one dont they. so not sure if my generic one works on 182s etc as never tried it..

 

[edde]

yeh most cars (petrol) made after 2000 should be OBD2 compatible. there are a few models iv found that say they have been tested on renaults so they must work...Renault uses ISO i think?

Yep ISO 1902 somthing like that.

What you'll be able to see is limited.

 

[ed_172_cup]

the units costing £000's surely are only this expensive because they come with a monitor/computer?? im only really interested in the fault diagnosis' available and possibly some info regarding engine rpm/power/ignition advance etc. (not planning on trying to remap the ecu or anything!!)

 

[Tom]

OBD is supported in its most basic format.

You will get a few readings and the option to clear error codes.
But dont expect anymore.

Ive tested several devices and most work.

 

[ed_172_cup]

which ones have you tested tom?

 

[7MAT]

I'm looking for a cheap scan tool to remove the emission light caused by my de-cat. Any available which are guaranteed to work?

 

[edde]

I'm looking for a cheap scan tool to remove the emission light caused by my de-cat. Any available which are guaranteed to work?

They'll remove the light but it will come back on almost imediatly.

 

[7MAT]

I'm looking for a cheap scan tool to remove the emission light caused by my de-cat. Any available which are guaranteed to work?

They'll remove the light but it will come back on almost imediatly.

Are you sure it took 8 months for the light to come on the first time.

If I had to reset it every 6-8 months I wouldn't mind.

 

[7MAT]

There are a few on ebay from £30 upwards. Do I need a can-bus version as I have a late '05 model?

 

[edde]

They'll remove the light but it will come back on almost imediatly.

Are you sure it took 8 months for the light to come on the first time.

If I had to reset it every 6-8 months I wouldn't mind.

Its completly random when it wil come on might come on 1 second later might never come on.

You want on with ISO 9141 I think from memory.

 

[///AMG]

Call this guy at www.talktomycar.co.uk he is very knowledgable been shifting this kind of stuff for years.. And he's a mate of mine so I know he won't try and rip you off...

 

[7MAT]

Call this guy at www.talktomycar.co.uk he is very knowledgable been shifting this kind of stuff for years.. And he's a mate of mine so I know he won't try and rip you off...

Thanks - just sent them a mail.

Looks like this might do the trick for £31.99;
http://www.talktomycar.co.uk/Shop/Code_Readers/mj004.htm

 

[7MAT]

I got one from him, he's slightly cheaper on ebay.

It arrived today and I'm pleased to say that it removed the emission light.

Been driving around most of today and the light hasn't come back on!

RESULT!!!!

 

[chrisn01]

Just brought a GS300 OBD Reader off ebay and works perfect

 

[Matt 16v]

will these scan tools be able to tell me if my fuel pump or coilpack is broken, i'm not finding anyone who can help me out atm and my car is stuck on my driveway :S

 

[chrisn01]

I would have thought so mate, it told me when my O2 sensor wasnt working and covers loads of fault codes. Only cost £25 as well

 

[edde]

will these scan tools be able to tell me if my fuel pump or coilpack is broken, i'm not finding anyone who can help me out atm and my car is stuck on my driveway :S

Nope it will tell you of missfires which points to a coil pack failure won't give you an exact whats failed guide though just codes of what errors have happened.