Hi guys

My EML has come on this week, with no discernible reason for doing so and currently no change in driveability.

I guess I need to have this 'read' by plugging in to the onboard diagnostics thingy. How easy is this to do? What do I need to buy / download?

The car is a 1.2 16v Sporting (2002), it has CANBUS system.

Cheers in advance! :-D

HebdenHedgehog said:

Hi guys

My EML has come on this week, with no discernible reason for doing so and currently no change in driveability.

I guess I need to have this 'read' by plugging in to the onboard diagnostics thingy. How easy is this to do? What do I need to buy / download?

The car is a 1.2 16v Sporting (2002), it has CANBUS system.

Cheers in advance! :-D

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A cheap obd scanner works okay for engine diagnostics : ) codes and reset

Just plug into the obd port in the interior fuse box and the device will get the code

There is also mes
Multi ecu scan

Its a crackin bit of software even the free version
That will also allow u read diagnose and clear codes for many modules
Some are locked to paid versions tho

Ziggy

with phone torque+ bluetooth or wifi adapter, computer mes + cable
both are free

Cheers Ziggy

I'll look up the leads and no doubt will be back here with another query soon!

James

Is this the right lead?

http://www.newfrog.com/p/elm327-usb...ndJK7f36B8KzVqfiRQMvq4BV91QwTkSDKIaAkQ98P8HAQ

flisko said:

with phone torque+ bluetooth or wifi adapter, computer mes + cable
both are free

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Not sure how I'd use my phone to interact with the car (other than the stereo!) but is the lead link above the right one?

I did download a MES software info the other month, which I think inc Fiats as well as Alfa Romeo?

for phone you need torque app and bluetooth obd2 adapter
that cable is for laptop

flisko said:

with phone torque+ bluetooth or wifi adapter, computer mes + cable
both are free

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I didnt realise how cheap the bluetooth connectors were, just ordered one myself and will take a look at the Torque app - Thanks

So to be clear - that cable is the right one for my Punto?

Cheers

its right one, but you will only be able to connect to engine ecu unless you remove one chip from inside

HebdenHedgehog said:

So to be clear - that cable is the right one for my Punto?

Cheers

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If you have an old laptop spare then see the below:

Cables = http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alfa-Rome...918365?hash=item2ef7626cdd:g:xXsAAOSwGOZTxWZ2

Software = http://www.multiecuscan.net/Default.aspx

flisko said:

for phone you need torque app and bluetooth obd2 adapter
that cable is for laptop

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Note: Bluetooth will NOT work with Apple devices, only Android and some windows phones.

Robert G8RPI.

flisko said:

its right one, but you will only be able to connect to engine ecu unless you remove one chip from inside

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Not sure what "chip" you are refering to, I've never heard of an integrated circuit removal being required.

Some of the very cheap <£10 Chinese adaptors have a resistor fitted on the CAN bus that can affect connection to some modules. This can be removed but you need to be handy with a soldering iron. The better ones
that specifiy modified for use with MES are OK e.g. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271275445368 or for full set of leads http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161715574389 (I've used both sellers before).

There is a limited trial version of MES but at €50 the full version is a bargain and less than a main dealer will charge you for one diagnostic read.


Robert G8RPI.

i meant resistor

that cable connects to all ecus thru mes?

flisko said:

i meant resistor

that cable connects to all ecus thru mes?

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Hi,
The more expensive set of leads will connect to just about any Fiat ECU with MES as long as the car has a 16 pin OBD socket.
The single lead will connect to the "standard" port to read fault codes and the engine ECU on most cars.

Robert G8RPI.

I bought a cheap OBD scanner off eBay, £10.50 delivered [MaxiScan MS309] ideal for reading codes then deleting them, nice bit of kit to have in the garage.

Sorry guys - not done this yet, but intend to do so today /tomorrow!

Can someone please give me a definitive link to the correct cable /s so I can plug into my 2002 punto sporting and see what is wrong with the poor thing? And please avoid ebay links as then my wife will find out what I'm doing!

Many thanks - James

Sorry to revive an old thread but would rather revive with the info here then start a new one.

I got a Bluetooth OBD2 scanner but it won't connect to the ECU or read any codes. It's a cheap Chinese one anyone know why or how to make the damn thing work???

Tried it with torque and several other apps

If your car's year is '99 or 2000, it may happen that it's not fully eobd compatible. If your check engine light is red, this may be the case. Later models have yellow warning light. It may happen that the bluetooth interface is faulty. Is it an elm327 clone?