Wheeler Dealers - 02 Saab - lost the plot?

[944fan]

P-Jay said:

That's what i took from it too, I suppose if you have the logger, you wouldn't need the reader as well?

The logger may record fault codes but it wont let you delete them so you wont be able to turn of a MIL light with it. Oh and the £50 code readers are st! They will only read powertrain faults, so if you have a fault with the transmisson, ABS etc the codes wont show. Also there are a lot of marque specific codes which are outside of the scope of OBD-II and most readers wont be able to read them either. Look for some marque specific software and cables for a decent scanner for your car. E.g. VCDS for the VAG range of cars is excellent and costs very little indeed.

[simonrockman]

Morningside said:

At least I managed to learn a couple of things from it.

2) You can get a OBD reader for under £50 - Looks an interesting tool to keep. I also like the logger thing as well.

There is a great OBD II Android App: http://torque-bhp.com/

[deanocool]

i watch wheeler dealers all the time. its cool but itd be better if my mrs didnt rattle on in my ear all the time that ed needs to seriously do something with his hair.

the m3 was a good one, as was the sierra cosworth. whether or not the strength brace (which wasnt cheap) on the bulkhead of the saab would actually sell the car when most people (myself included) wouldnt have a clue about the cracking problem? more over budget yet again lol

most of the best bits are hardly diy, well they are with a workshop and ramp. ill remember that the next time i need to drop the engine out of a porsche or change an m3 gearbox in situ lol

great program

[pokethepope]

deanocool said:

i watch wheeler dealers all the time. its cool but itd be better if my mrs didnt rattle on in my ear all the time that ed needs to seriously do something with his hair.

the m3 was a good one, as was the sierra cosworth. whether or not the strength brace (which wasnt cheap) on the bulkhead of the saab would actually sell the car when most people (myself included) wouldnt have a clue about the cracking problem? more over budget yet again lol

most of the best bits are hardly diy, well they are with a workshop and ramp. ill remember that the next time i need to drop the engine out of a porsche or change an m3 gearbox in situ lol

great program

More and more of those garages are popping up where you rent the ramp for a tenner an hour or so, so these sorts of jobs can increasingly be done DIY.

[Prof Prolapse]

944fan said:

The logger may record fault codes but it wont let you delete them so you wont be able to turn of a MIL light with it. Oh and the £50 code readers are st! They will only read powertrain faults, so if you have a fault with the transmisson, ABS etc the codes wont show. Also there are a lot of marque specific codes which are outside of the scope of OBD-II and most readers wont be able to read them either. Look for some marque specific software and cables for a decent scanner for your car. E.g. VCDS for the VAG range of cars is excellent and costs very little indeed.

Ironically most budget OBD-II readers won't pick up SAAB faults. You need the GM specific readers.

[P924]

hora said:

Remember the knackered (tired interior) old Lotus one?

funnily enough, I know where that car is. Its parked up in Gib. Doesnt look like it moves day-to-day

[deanocool]

pokethepope said:

More and more of those garages are popping up where you rent the ramp for a tenner an hour or so, so these sorts of jobs can increasingly be done DIY.

yeah i keep hearing about these garages but not seen or heard of any round my way yet.