Can anyone recommend a basic fault code reader that will work with an 03 TD6.

I am not looking for anything fancy, just a basic plug and read system (either hand held or laptop usb) for as and when I get any faults.

I have looked around, but I dont want to buy one and find it is not compatiable with the RR.

Thanks in advance guys.

I use one of these-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CAN-Bus-Trouble-Di...amp;sr=8-1

Thanks for that, I shall be ordering one tomorrow.

I use one of these (or very similar to):
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAN-BUS-OBD-2-OBD2-O...5195e012ce

Great for reading/clearing faults, plus has the benefit of real time data logging for further diagnosis. You can also get readouts from all the various engine sensors (temps, pressures voltages etc) You just need a laptop to plug it into!



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The EAS Activate is a must have gadget too:
http://www.rswsolutions.com/index.php?opti...;Itemid=77 

hi dan, trims on the way...back to the fault software, most code readers willonly read/clear engine faults, what does yours cover
dave V8 facelift Range Rover Autobiography 22" wheels.
1976 Harley Davidson Iron Head Sportster

Mine will read all available OBD info which is limited to the engine ECU so no other systems like EAS, ABS etc.

I run the Digimoto software on it which is fairly comprehensive...

This was from my P38, you get more data from the L322:

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I got the elm one and digimoto but cant seem to get live data.

Engine light came on today on my VW golf, cant get it to work with that so need to research but think i need a new lead.

Oil & Water fine, driving fine so you reckon its alright to drive until i got time to sort it out? Sorry its not a range rover but i cant be bothered joining a golf forum...

Need to drive it this week as i cant get the range rover into most car parks i use in london..  2004 black Vogue TD6

VW cars need Vag-Com protocol: http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trk...Categories Similar, but not interchangeable.  

dan_uk_1984 wrote:

VW cars need Vag-Com protocol: http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trk...Categories Similar, but not interchangeable.

thanks mate...  2004 black Vogue TD6

Now i know you have digimoto running live date on a FFRR ill have to have another play.,,  2004 black Vogue TD6

What year is the Golf? I'm sure mk5 onwards aren't compatible with VAG-COM, well that's what I was told about my parents mk5 Golf 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

Yes a MK5

From looking at ebay there are different types, most are pre 2004 but the ones that do list as working on the mk5 are "VAG K CAN" so i bought one of them.

This one;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...K:MEWNX:IT

Fingers crossed...  2004 black Vogue TD6

letsavit wrote:

Now i know you have digimoto running live date on a FFRR ill have to have another play.,,

Sometimes you've got to change the interface type - in the bottom right of my screenshot where it says ELM323 if it says something different on mine it doesnt work propperly... 

I now have the ELM 327 interface, which works fine with the basic software that comes with it but I cant get it to work with Digimoto V4.03.

I have got it on the correct coms port but the baud rate seems wrong (when I look at the rates on the other programmes).

Do you know how to change the baud rate Dan, its greyed out, and I cannot find any way of changing it & I believe this is why I cant get the software to work? Hope I can, it looks a great bit of software! Reformed