Generic obd reader

[john ryan]

I suspect my old reader (orange U380) is not compatible with my 07 V8V. Could someone confirm a reader that does connect -possibly the updated orange U480?

[Bravo73]

This one does:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/D900-Universal-OBD2-EOBD...

[john ryan]

ASTONishingly quick reply. Thank you.

[gpb1]

I've got one of these plugged into my DB9 right now

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Auto-car-Bluetooth-CAN-B...

It's bluetooth and works with the Torque app on my Nexus 7 tablet. It won't work with Apple devices as they limit the way bluetooth works on them.

[bogie]

have you tried your old reader yet? obd II hasnt changed that much, you might be lucky, im still using an old reader that must be 12 years old now, works fine in my 2006 Vantage, and every other car Ive had for the last 15 years......

[Jibberingloon]

This is the one I use

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

Works on my other cars too

[john ryan]

Thanks all for the helpful inputs. I think my old generic reader is probably not (sufficiently) CAN compliant since although it works on an 04 Focus, it will not communicate with an 05 Disco 3 or the V8V. CAN coding was been implemented piecemeal, so it seems, from about 2001. New reader ordered today. I like to carry one to deal with engine codes logged by transients, which if minor can be cleared and typically do not return. Very useful if a long way from home.

[john ryan]

Yes, the D900 works fine (I had to identify the Aston as a Jag), and it cleared the nuisance code which has not returned. Very happy with that at £22 delivered.

[Jon1967x]

Good to hear. I've got one of those ebay jobs and some basic free software on my phone which is a bit clunky. What software did you use to clear the code?

[john ryan]

Software is built in - plug and play - and a memory to retain the cleared code should you need to refer to it later.

[Manwhoneverwas]

The Ebay D900 OBD does the job well for £20 (selecting Jag from the menu as AM not listed)
I carry mine in the Roadsters boot and have become quite proficient in clearing the regular "Emission Service" warning message (even though there is never any fault codes to read)
I may add it to my CV since I am so proficient at it now

[Jon1967x]

john ryan said:

Software is built in - plug and play - and a memory to retain the cleared code should you need to refer to it later.

Ah.. I've the bluetooth one. Might be cheaper to buy software than change the device

[matrignano]

I just bought a Creader V on Amazon (I suspect it might be a fake), and can't seem to physically plug it to the car! It feels like the plug shapes are slightly different?

Am I being a nob, are "replica" OBD2 readers a weird shape, or the Aston's?

[DB9VolanteDriver]

matrignano said:

I just bought a Creader V on Amazon (I suspect it might be a fake), and can't seem to physically plug it to the car! It feels like the plug shapes are slightly different?

Am I being a nob, are "replica" OBD2 readers a weird shape, or the Aston's?

OBD plugs on cars are all the same. Aston's is no different.

[john ryan]

My V8V has two sockets - I presume other models have two also. I doubt the engine OBD socket is the same pattern as the body diagnostics socket

[KarlFranz]

^^^^ Both the chassis and powertrain connectors are indeed physically identical.

Edited by KarlFranz on Tuesday 12th August 21:08

[mikey k]

They are but don't expect generic OBD codes out of the body port

[matrignano]

Will have to crawl down there then! Couldn't get the plugs to marry properly firstbtime round...