Hello Croma owners,

I want to buy a diagnostic tool for my Croma 1.9JTD 16v and I don`t know what to choose from the ones existing on the market. All I want is to check if there are some errors on ECU, erase the service interval when I change my oil and stuff , disable the belt buzzer which was disabled when I bought the car, but i played with the options in menu, put it on and then the belt buzzer option disappeared. I would like to know if some of you use a diagnostic tool and what can you do with it, and maybe you can help me choose one too.

I thank you in advance,
Roberto

we all use this http://www.multiecuscan.net/Default.aspx

dave said:

we all use this http://www.multiecuscan.net/Default.aspx

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Ok, but what type of interface/cable ? ELM, K-Line, CAN ?

Thank you Dave.

all the info of what cables are needed and suppliers are on the site

I got mine a couple of years ago, but I got the cheapest option, which is a transparent blue cable with a USB plug on one end and a lump that plugs directly into the car on the other. I searched ebay for VAG COM. This looks to be the best buy at the moment, loads of good feedback saying it works well...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-cable...ther_Computing_Networking&hash=item4aba3f7864

It wasn't listed as being for a Fiat when I bought it - I think it was developed for VW/Audi group cars, but there are lots of others you can use it with (they're all Bosch).

I will try the ELM 327 interface for now and I will post updates after using it. Thank you for the help.

make sure you read up on the ELM 327 before buying, some dont work

Already ordered the ELM. That`s why I asked in the first place what you guys use, so I can buy the exact interface which you already tested. On multiecuscan I saw that I can connect with ELM and OBDkey for what I want. I don`t know nothing about these tools, never needed one and again ..that`s why I asked. Also on multiecuscan website they say something about some problematic ELM interfaces, but they also say how you can repair them. I hope it`s working ...

notorious said:

that I dont need anymore as I sold the car.

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I don't remember you asking permission to leave the Croma clan! What did you replace it with?

I have a modified elm327 which was about £20, which works.

got a vagkkl switchable cable £13 on ebay.works perfect with multiecuscan on my croma.

scottybhoy77 said:

got a vagkkl switchable cable £13 on ebay.works perfect with multiecuscan on my croma.

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My very cheap one just gives access to the engine, which happens to be the only one I actually need for oil changes etc.

Does your adaptor give you full access to all the different modules?

Any chance of a link to it or similar if you can find it?

I got the interface today and I`ll be testing it after I get home from work. I`ll make some pictures and post updates. ( hope it works

Update!

Ok, got the interface, connected to engine ECU, but failed to connect to body computer or other modules. I saw something on multiecuscan site about the faulty ELM 327 interfaces, made the change, which was to remove the 120ohm resistor marked in the photos and after that I was able to connect with all the modules. I made some pictures of the ELM 327 interface if someone is interested. Cheers !

Roberto

Hi Roberto

I would have responed to save you the hassle of messing around with bad Elm interfaces but I have been away for a few days.

Firstly great knew you got it sorted.

For everybody else interested in FiatECUScan/MultiECUScan and more importanly hardware compatible with the Fiat CAN Bus then you must read the Multiecuscan website and the link (http://forum.multiecuscan.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1493)
about faulty Elm interfaces.

Secondly I would strongly recommend only buying hardware from one of the listed "Authorised Distributors" of MultiECUScan.

Here in the UK Gendan get my 5 star rating and their prices are competitive and their support excellent.

I will add that there will be other sources/suppliers of equal support and quality as Gendan provide but you must do a little research before deciding.

i blew my Gendan up along with my old laptop, laptops fault not gendans, they offered me £5 off a new one worked out it would be £40 for just the elm.
so i went out begging for free ones to test from ebay sellers, only one sent me one it was this one in here https://www.fiatforum.com/tech-talk/308659-ebay-elm-327-works-15-95-delivered.html

was my croma i tested it on

link below for 4 way switchable vag cable.my apologies for saying it was £13 was actually £13.99 + postage but works perfect for multiecuscan with engine ecu airbag ecu and abs. :slayer:




http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271036863955?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Currently in the stable a beat up 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe workhorse, a 2008 Seat Altea Xl parade horse and a 2009 Fiat Punto pony. Eyeing the restyiling 2008-2009 Croma that you guys never got for around 6000 Eur in Serbia.

How about this?
It's in Dutch, but you get the message...!
Only about 60 gbp.


http://www.diagnoseapparatuur.nl/motormanagement-auto-uitlezen/295/MaxiScan-MS309

or this:

http://www.obd2tool.co.uk/wholesale...-reader-for-obd2-compliant-vehicles-1208.html

Like S130 i got mine of Gendan,Vag com and ELM included.Only ever needed the ELM though.Worked perfect straight out the box once it was activated by Gendan.