Engine diagnostic tool

[sbmcd]

After seeing a friend use one, I have bought an EML 327 OBD11 interface device which plugs directly into the diagnostics port on my VW, or any other vehicle with a port. very cheap on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/2623...rlsatarget=pla-181484330946&adtype=pla&crdt=0

All you need to interrogate the unit is an app for you phone, I use Torque Pro, there is a free version but the Pro version is very cheap and does more.

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/engine-link-obd-ii-vehicle/id591557194?mt=8

or if Android

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en_GB

For around £15 you can investigate your own fault codes, and clear them if required, obviously after correcting the problem.

See more on https://torque-bhp.com/

Brilliant little tool for not very much money, I have had no reason to use it on my VW but it identified an exhaust sensor issue on my wife's Honda.

 

[Loz]

Its fine for simple code reading but not more than that, for more precise diagnostics and code setting you would need a VCDS from ross-tech, I have both and each have their own uses...

 

[Andy]

I also have both bt device & VCDS & agree with Loz.
There is a thread on various apps to use with bt device.

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[sbmcd]

Had not seen the previous thread, thought it may be of interest.

 

[Stuart]

It's also good for clearing fault codes without having to go to a dealer.