The grebo Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Hi there I want to buy a decent fault code reader to use on my 2004 mondeo and any other car with OBD. I want to spend up to 150 pounds, can anyone recommend a good make or mode please, Many thanks - Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegtuk Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 £150? are you wanting it gold plated and diamond studded you can get one that definitely works on fords for a tenner, with it being obd it should work on other obd cars too. this is the general reader http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/U480-Universal-OBD2-CAN-BUS-Fault-Code-Reader-Scanner-diagnostic-scan-tool-UK-/141287309764?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item20e56141c4 this one is for fords and is a more comprehensive one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-F-Super-USB-Code-Reader-Diagnostic-Interface-Scanner-KA-Mondeo-Fiesta-OBD-/121228248129?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item1c39c44441 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmaldon Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/U480-Universal-OBD2-CAN-BUS-Fault-Code-Reader-Scanner-diagnostic-scan-tool-UK-/321360042220?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4ad28d18ec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Have a look at my signature, you dont need to spend £150 to get a decent setup. If you want to spend that sort of money, you might be able to buy a VCS clone. Alternatively F super or a similar product is best for Ford's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOCA Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Agreed, the F-super works best for ford but needs a laptop, it has to be Windows XP or Windows 7 (may even have to upload the W7 drivers, as well) i dont think windows 8 drivers are available - this is a bit inconvenient if you have a windows 8 laptop - it also requires a bit of setting up/ messing around - the "stand alone" plug in readers are easier/ more convenient to use There are several different protocols from different manufacturers', there are Ford- specific ones, not all readers have them Also, 2004 was the change-over to OBDII being compulsory for diesels, before that it may be OBD1 - further complicating things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The grebo Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Hi there thanks for your replies, much appreciated and just to be a bit clearer I don't need a gold plated one but I also don't want a ten pound one off eBay, I want one that can be used for most cars and gives a reading of the exact fault rather than a numerical code that I then have to match to a database in a book or whatever. It's a tool I don't mind spending a bit of money on because it saves a it of time and money in the long run. I just remember last time a mechanic plugged one into my car it had proper menus and a colour screen rather than just a hand held thing that brings numbers up. I've also got a laptop if anyone thinks that may be a better route to go down but I fancied something I can keep in the workshop. I do a lot of servicing on my friends cars and I wanted to invest in a decent bit of kit that will be easy to use etc, cheers people - Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The grebo Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 What about this one? http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/220971744630?cmd=VIDESC&gxo=true Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Looks very good and is the sort I would get if I had the money, convenient, standalone, clear. All the properties of an excellent tool Sent from my MY SAGA C2 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOCA Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 What about this one? http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/220971744630?cmd=VIDESC&gxo=true Cheers guys Its ok but does not work on pre 0BDII cars (potentially your car, as it is a 2004 diesel - plug/ socket is the same, but OBDII only readers (like the one you put the link to) are incompatible with OBD1 cars - as i mentioned in post#5) and does not list cars after 2008, will not load on 64bit Windows Operatiing Systems (some versions of XP, 7 and most windows 8) Save your money and get the F-super for your 2004 Ford diesel, - you could get something else as well for your friends car garages/ mechanics spend a lot of money kitting themselves out with code readers and often still do not cover every car on the market (even heard of main Ford stealers not having ones that work on some Fords ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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