paolone Posted September 20, 2009 Report Posted September 20, 2009 Hy I have a Ford Galaxy 2.3 ghia 1998.I would like to buy a usb cable and a software to chek my galaxy, (i have read the posts on the forum) but i don't know wich i have tu download from Ross-Tech, the 409.1 or 311.2? or any other software that allows to check and adjust my car. And wich usb cable to buy, because in ebay all the vag-com usb cable are for audi-wv-seat and don't show ford galaxy or seat alhambra or wv sharan. Please help me, Thank in advance Paolo Quote
insider Posted September 21, 2009 Report Posted September 21, 2009 As you have the 2.3 Ford engine VAG-COM will not be able to communicate with it. Quote
paolone Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Posted September 21, 2009 As you have the 2.3 Ford engine VAG-COM will not be able to communicate with it.Hy,Which kind of cable and of software i have to find, please? thanks Paolo Quote
sparky Paul Posted September 21, 2009 Report Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) As you have the 2.3 Ford engine VAG-COM will not be able to communicate with it. VAG-COM will only communicate with the SRS airbag system. For everything else, including the engine, you need a EOBD/OBDII type interface. I use a generic ELM327 based cable and the ScanTool software... works with most non-VAG vehicles from 2001 onwards. Pre-2001 vehicles may not be fully OBDII compliant, and some functions may not be available. It works on my 1999 model, I would think it should on yours too - however, as there were some major changes to the electrical systems for 99-on models, I cannot be 100% certain. If anything will work, it's an OBDII interface. Edited September 21, 2009 by sparky Paul Quote
paolone Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Posted September 21, 2009 As you have the 2.3 Ford engine VAG-COM will not be able to communicate with it. VAG-COM will only communicate with the SRS airbag system. For everything else, including the engine, you need a EOBD/OBDII type interface. I use a generic ELM327 based cable and the ScanTool software... works with most non-VAG vehicles from 2001 onwards. Pre-2001 vehicles may not be fully OBDII compliant, and some functions may not be available. It works on my 1999 model, I would think it should on yours too - however, as there were some major changes to the electrical systems for 99-on models, I cannot be 100% certain. If anything will work, it's an OBDII interface. Thanks,Where i can find the ScanTool Software (which is the correct name) and where i can buy the OBDII cable? Have you some links on internet (site, ebay)? Paolo Quote
mikej Posted September 21, 2009 Report Posted September 21, 2009 Quote i use a generic ELM327 based cable and the ScanTool software... works with most non-VAG vehicles from 2001 onwards. Pre-2001 vehicles may not be fully OBDII compliant, and some functions may not be available. Sparky Paul what exactly can you do with these tools/software ie what can you monitor,reset, etc. I have a 2001 2.3 and have been thinking of purchasing my own but don't really know if it's worth it or not? ;) SORRY to butt in on your post Paolone. Quote
sparky Paul Posted September 22, 2009 Report Posted September 22, 2009 (edited) Where i can find the ScanTool Software (which is the correct name) and where i can buy the OBDII cable? Have you some links on internet (site, ebay)?I got mine off fleabay, about Edited September 22, 2009 by sparky Paul Quote
paolone Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Posted October 5, 2009 Thanks for all i'll try to buy it. some other name of software that i can buy to have a complete vision of my car (galaxy 2.3 ghia petrol 1998)instead of the freeware software that the cable includes? Bye Paolo Quote
sparky Paul Posted October 6, 2009 Report Posted October 6, 2009 some other name of software that i can buy to have a complete vision of my car (galaxy 2.3 ghia petrol 1998)instead of the freeware software that the cable includes? To be honest, the ScanTool software will do what you need engine wise, reading all sensors, error codes and resetting, etc. The problem with the petrol models is that to access everything, including the airbag system and automatic gearbox, you also need a VAG-COM cable and software, as well as the the OBDII/EOBD cable. Quote
paolone Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Posted October 6, 2009 Thanks Sparky, But you in the 4 Quote
paolone Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Posted October 6, 2009 I have find this one: http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIt...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT is the right one? Thanks in advance SparkyPaolo Quote
sparky Paul Posted October 6, 2009 Report Posted October 6, 2009 (edited) I have find this one: http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIt...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT is the right one?That is the cable I use, and it works with the ScanTool software, usually supplied with the cable. My car has a manual gearbox, and this cable will read all the car's systems, except the SRS airbag system - you need VAG-COM cable and software for airbag. If your car is an automatic, you will need VAG-COM for gearbox too. So, if you want to access everything on the petrol models, you need TWO cables - the cable above with ScanTool software, AND a vag-com cable and software. OBDII cable + Scantool software will connect to engine, abs, electrical systems, etc. VAG-COM cable + software will connect to airbag, auto gearbox. Edited October 6, 2009 by sparky Paul Quote
mikej Posted October 6, 2009 Report Posted October 6, 2009 Just ordered one myself so hoping for some tips mr sparky paul when it arrives ;) Quote
paolone Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Posted October 9, 2009 While the cable arrives, can you say me please where is located the connector on the Galaxy 2.3 ghia 1998? thank Paolo Quote
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