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(Message started by: dogma on Apr 1^st, 2007, 9:57pm)

Title: FAULT CODE READERS ON EBAY
Post by dogma on Apr 1^st, 2007, 9:57pm

Hi, i see on ebay hundreds of fault code readers that say they will work on a scorp that has a OBD 2 or OBD 11 system. I have a 2.9 V6 12v P reg 1996 and was wondering if one would work on it
has anyone bought one and do they work and and and and are they any good lol
many thanks
jim

Title: Re: FAULT CODE READERS ON EBAY
Post by harry.m1byt on Apr 1^st, 2007, 10:35pm

The V6 12V has an OBD II socket, but it doesn't use OBDII. It has an EEC IV ECU, which needs either the Star type diagnostic unit, or the unit several of us with this particular car are in the process of putting together ourselves. You are a little late to join us, but take a look at this thread:-
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Advice;action=display;num=1169912580

Nothing at all to stop you buying the bits and building one by yourself though. They just make the diagnostic process that bit easier, they don't do anymore than the basic Star tester.

There is a very simple circuit for the Star tester on the main site - I posted a thread describing how that could be improved with the addition of a piezo sounder. It is a matter of throwing a switch at the correct time and counting flashes of the LED (or buzzes), to work out the fault codes, then checking a list of fault code numbers to determine the actual fault.

Title: Re: FAULT CODE READERS ON EBAY
Post by TiberiuS on Apr 2^nd, 2007, 5:20pm

If you can get hold of the parts Jim, I'll build you one...one extra won't be a problem :)