Craig P
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Registered: 9th Mar 08
Location: Carlisle,Cumbria
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Hi,
Has anybody bought one of these?
Im looking at getting one but dont know which one to get (There's that many)
Any recommendations,Advice Etc?
So far these have intrested me;
http://www.doityourselfdiagnostics.com/car-code-readers-launch-codelink/prod_16.html
http://www.doityourselfdiagnostics.com/car-code-readers-maxiscan-ms509/prod_64.html
http://www.autotec-direct.com/eobd-diagnostic-interface-and-software-kit-pck01-560-p.asp
What do people think?
Your help is much appreciated.
Thanks
Craig
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Wayne
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Registered: 19th May 04
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i have one like the 2nd one, paid £85. Worth the money for when the eml does come on. Saves paying garages around £40 each time!
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Wayne
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Registered: 19th May 04
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http://www.talktomycar.co.uk/products/codereaders/mj006.htm
that's the one i got, quickly despatched and sorted many of my cars and friends cars. Doesn't work on cars below the 2001 reg though although it does say on the site. Won't work on my 99 reg 106 gti for some reason but might work on others 
[Edited on 08-11-2009 by Wayne]
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Craig P
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Registered: 9th Mar 08
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Thanks Wayne.You think it's worth a purchase then?
Does it clearly states what's wrong with the vehicle (I.E Code P1076) Is it accurate?
Easy to use Etc?Can you do any test with it Etc?
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Wayne
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Registered: 19th May 04
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I think it is, done my friends TT my old mg zr.
Yep gives you the fault code and description i.e camshaft sensor etc...
And you can clear them once you have replaced the sensor.
I've deff got my moneys worth just, tried it on 09 plate cars and also works.
Yeah really easy to use, plug in and away you go.
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Craig P
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Registered: 9th Mar 08
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Nice one Mate,Might make a purchase.
It doesnt seem a bad bit of kit and reasonably priced aswell.Sounds like a win TBH.
Thanks
C
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fred7
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Registered: 17th May 04
Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire
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a mate got 1 of those cheap ones off ebay and used it on my 2000 206 altho it does also say wont work on cars below 2001, worked a treat, also switched the light off with no problems! his was only £25 posted!!
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AlunJ
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
Location: Newport
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I've got the rac branded one in argos, it's basic but does the trick
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PaulW
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Registered: 26th Jan 03
Location: Atherton, Greater Manchester
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I have an opcom myself, much better than the above, and can do so much more aswell...
Won't work on the pre-facelift B's though with the old ALDL style interface, only works with newer ODBII/CAN systems
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Stoneyginger
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Registered: 25th Jan 01
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if you have a corsa dont bother just look at the fault code section of www.topbuzz.co.uk
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dalejones
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Registered: 9th Dec 08
Location: Swansea, Wales
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paperclip test! free of charge and works a treat!
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Craig P
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Registered: 9th Mar 08
Location: Carlisle,Cumbria
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I do have a Corsa but i dont just want one because of that,I want one for all round vehicle's.
Thanks for your positive comments people
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
Location: Berkshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Wayne
http://www.talktomycar.co.uk/products/codereaders/mj006.htm
that's the one i got, quickly despatched and sorted many of my cars and friends cars. Doesn't work on cars below the 2001 reg though although it does say on the site. Won't work on my 99 reg 106 gti for some reason but might work on others
[Edited on 08-11-2009 by Wayne]
TalkToMyCar are a great company to deal with.. I've got loads of their stuff and they are always helpful.
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