Hi,
I've been given the loan of a small handheld OBDII reader. How useful would this tool be for diagnosing faults on a Panda?
Regards,
Dipole.

I'm pretty sure the Panda supports OBD-II so probably quite useful - have you tried doing a fault code scan?

Chris

If it's like the one I have that will read and display the fault codes in plain english, pretty useful.

You looking to diagnose anything in particular?

https://www.fiatforum.com/panda-new/156917-electrical-problems-i-think.html

hasn't occurred since last Sunday but I haven't spent any time on a motorway since then.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-Diagnostic-Code-Reader-Scanner-OBD2-CAN-U581-2008_W0QQitemZ290250277365QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290250277365&_trkparms=72%3A636%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1308

is very similar to mine, gives real time data like road speed, rpm, ignition advance etc. so should help you see if the speed sensor is playing up.

HP said:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-Diagnostic-Code-Reader-Scanner-OBD2-CAN-U581-2008_W0QQitemZ290250277365QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290250277365&_trkparms=72%3A636%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1308

is very similar to mine, gives real time data like road speed, rpm, ignition advance etc. so should help you see if the speed sensor is playing up.

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Hello Pete,
I am looking for a code reader for my Multijet Panda (57 plate). The one you refer to is not on ebay any more. I have found this one amongst the many http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayIS...sPageName=ADME:B:WNASIF:GB:1123#ht_6613wt_955.
I have no idea if it is suitable, or if I would be able to work out using it. I have maintained and overhauled my own cars and motorbikes in the past and am an IT technician. Do you think I will be ok using one of these things? Is it possible to damage the ECU, or is this sort of thing risk free?
I hope you don't mind my quizzing you about this, but I don't want to spend a fortune again on getting so called experts to cost me a fortune on components I don't need.
Thanks very much,
Richard.