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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: oz3litre on July 31, 2015, 10:27:03 AM

Title: OBDII scanners
Post by: oz3litre on July 31, 2015, 10:27:03 AM
Have any of you guys purchased an OBDII handheld scanner and if so, which one and how did it perform? I am thinking about buying one as there seems to be quite a few available online for $40 upwards. They are supposed to work with all cars using that protocol, but it is difficult to know how they go on our Alfas. We have a 159 2.4 JTDM and a 2004 GT 3.2 V6.
Title: Re: OBDII scanners
Post by: ALFAAA on August 01, 2015, 08:52:02 AM
Hi oz3litre,

If you have a laptop, log in to www.Multiecuscan.net and buy the software for 50 euros. All you only then need is to purchase the cables from Ebay.
I have calibrated my selespeed actuator and diagnosed faulty sensors on varies Alfa's with this and it works.
It worked for me. :)

I tried to use OBDII readers but had no luck :'(
Title: Re: OBDII scanners
Post by: oz3litre on August 01, 2015, 09:54:38 AM
Thanks for that. Have you tried their free version?
Title: Re: OBDII scanners
Post by: ALFAAA on August 01, 2015, 10:21:05 AM
I have tried there free version but it only does the basics and you are limited ,gives you a picture how it works,
Once you are registered , You can clear or diagnose errors faults that come up.
Title: Re: OBDII scanners
Post by: oz3litre on August 14, 2015, 03:02:06 PM
Thanks for the info. Sounds like the best way to go. What cables are needed?