nicebutdim Posted August 1, 2009 Report Posted August 1, 2009 Hi, sorry if i've missed a previous answer to this question, i've looked but can't find anything specific to it. I have a ford gal 1.9tdi, mk1 2000, one of the last before the mk2 came out. The other day the engine preheat light started flashing for about 10 mins on the way home then went off. I assume this is the engine diagnostic light aswell on tdis. What I want to ask is what diagnostic tool is suitible for these engines? will the normal obdII code reader work ok? I've seen one from sealey (model no. vs8700) for the same price as a fraud dealer diagnostic session and would like to pick all your brains before I commit to buying. Thanks Quote
big_kev Posted August 1, 2009 Report Posted August 1, 2009 You would be better off with VagCom see http://www.ross-tech.com/ The basic software is free ( does most things ) and the leads are always on Ebay. You will need a Laptop ( older the better ) or a long lead for your pc . Cheaper and much better than standalone OBDII readers. Your fault could be a number of things....faulty or sticky brake switch or a dodgy relay are the favourites. However there are dozens of others that affect the engine management as well. Quote
westie Posted August 2, 2009 Report Posted August 2, 2009 Glow plug light flashing whilst you are driving, indicates a faulty brake light switch....I think !! (honest). Quote
nicebutdim Posted August 5, 2009 Author Report Posted August 5, 2009 Many thanks to both of you, I'm gonna take the route of using vag com. Had a look at the ross tech web, which program do I download? Sorry that sounds thick but I've grown up with cars (all fords) that I've been able to strip and rebuild without even touching a pc. Actually all I've really had to use is a 10 mm spanner and some meccano, lol. Has anyone used a lead from ebay? just so I know which is the best one to go for. Once again, thanks for your help. Now to have a look at the brake light switch........ Quote
gregers Posted August 5, 2009 Report Posted August 5, 2009 Many thanks to both of you, I'm gonna take the route of using vag com. Had a look at the ross tech web, which program do I download? Sorry that sounds thick but I've grown up with cars (all fords) that I've been able to strip and rebuild without even touching a pc. Actually all I've really had to use is a 10 mm spanner and some meccano, lol. Has anyone used a lead from ebay? just so I know which is the best one to go for. Once again, thanks for your help. Now to have a look at the brake light switch........ thats because its a mainly a vw, ;) :) Quote
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