OBD2 Reader
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PeteB62

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115 posts

109 months

Saturday 5th September 2020
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On a road trip up the north of Scotland at the moment and just got the Emission System Service warning. Quick search on here and seems not to be a problem. Now looking to get an ODB2 reader and looking for best recommendation for use with Aston. Would consider both standard system or cable and connection to iPhone plus appropriate App.

two sheds

38 posts

123 months

Saturday 5th September 2020
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Check petrol filler cap is shut

john ryan

542 posts

161 months

Saturday 5th September 2020
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Common problem due to the location of the O2 sensors. Any cheap reader will do the job.

AM4884

129 posts

78 months

Sunday 6th September 2020
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Happy with my Foxtel 520. Was pretty affordable and tries to do most of the systems in the car. Doesn't get them all but worth the money.

YMMV,
Larry

leman600

223 posts

245 months

Sunday 6th September 2020
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Recommend the OBD Link MX.
Its a bit dearer than some but connects to more protocols and stability is perfect. It auto shuts off also so leave it plugged in if you like and appears no battery drain I've ever noticed.
I have the Foxwell 530 which is plug in and connects to the body control side most items. (seperate port on car) as well as the engine side.
The MX is quality and around 65 quid. Ebay new if you look hard enough.

Edited by leman600 on Sunday 6th September 13:07

EVR

2,245 posts

89 months

Monday 7th September 2020
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Pete675

98 posts

168 months

Thursday 29th July 2021
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Has anyone used an OBD2 reader to read diagnostic trouble codes and clear check engine light on a newer model Vanquish (MY2012-)? I have tried a few devices (which worked on the Vantage) but although they register the connection with the car they do not connect to the ECU on the Vanquish. Thanks, Pete.