Diagnostic/fcr Recommendations

[sniper]

I am looking to get something so I can check fault codes, clear service indicators and generally use the diagnostic interfaces in my cars - both '98 petrol Ghia models - a 2.3 Galaxy and a 2.0 Mondeo (see sig.)

 

I'd love something like Vag Com - but what is available/suitable?

 

I had a quick look at http://www.talktomycar.co.uk/ but there doesn't seem much info on what is applicable to what car.

 

Your experiences and recommendations would be much appreciated.

[HalfPint]

just e-mail him or better still ring him at talktomycar he is very helpfull and could just have what you want on the shelf.

[Stevoo]

Service light is done using the trip meter button on your dash, cant remember what u do, but i think u hold trip button down and turn igniton on!!

 

Find someone like me but close to home who has an OBD2 reader.

[sharanthing]

I had some issues with my 2002 1.9tdi sharan which needed fault codes looking at and clearing. I bought of ebay a usb lead (actually serial cable) and VAG409 software (freeware). It worked ok but was a bit limited so I had a look round and bought a handheld VAG5053 scanner (about

[insider]

... but it won't work with the Ford 2.3 engine.

[Stevoo]

... but it won't work with the Ford 2.3 engine.

 

My OBD2 reader works fine on my 2.3 ford engine :D

[sniper]

My OBD2 reader works fine on my 2.3 ford engine :D

Which particular OBD2 reader do you have?

 

Mind you, I really want to find something that'll handle both cars, although the focus right now is on the Galaxy.

[Stevoo]

I have this one

http://www.memoscan.cn/en/showproducts.asp?Cid=9

 

Got it off ebay for 40.00 del.