I need a cheap fault code analyser

knightstyle

OK, I have ordered one like the one in #3. I know fault codes 0130-0134 are the turbo sensor and 0136-0140 are the exhaust sensor.
I am quite confident I can clean/replace the faulty one. Main problem will be freeing it as they seem to "weld" themselves in but will soak in WD40 and I have good spanners.
As for not messing with things I don't understand I have stripped/rebuilt many car engines plus electric motors, I have even helped replace valves in sealed fridge compressors not many people have done that!
So don't anticipate this will be too difficult technically and this is an MSE forum!

takman

thescouselander wrote: »

Don't get a self contained scanner. Better to buy a Bluetooth OBDII adapter and connect it to your phone or computer. That way you can often get specific software for your vehicle that can read the manufacturers codes.

Something like the device linked below should do nicely.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00UR5BRZU/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1509197597&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=elm327+bluetooth&dpPl=1&dpID=51ktm-4z3qL&ref=plSrch

I wouldn't be paying that for one you can get it for £3.30 on eBay including postage:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2016-ELM327-HH-ODB-ODB2-V2-1-Advanced-Bluetooth-Car-Auto-Diagnostic-Scanner-Tool/282033619063?epid=1868675767&hash=item41aa838077:g:FTQAAOSw4CFY4hvG

But I agree these are the best option for value for money considering what they can do with the right app.

thescouselander

takman wrote: »

I wouldn't be paying that for one you can get it for £3.30 on eBay including postage:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2016-ELM327-HH-ODB-ODB2-V2-1-Advanced-Bluetooth-Car-Auto-Diagnostic-Scanner-Tool/282033619063?epid=1868675767&hash=item41aa838077:g:FTQAAOSw4CFY4hvG

But I agree these are the best option for value for money considering what they can do with the right app.

Be careful - they're not all equal. It's best to get one with a proper elm327 chip - some of the super cheap adapters don't provide proper support. Still if there's good reviews it might be worth a punt.

knightstyle

The code analyser arrived today and by following the instructions I found out it was indeed the sensor in the exhaust, I have reset it using the analyser but I expect it will come back on soon.
Not a difficult job to replace so will do it soon.