Re: Stilo Fault code reader
Do you have the standard Stilo EOBD diagnostics connector Alex? I would have thought so but the E stands for European so I'm not certain.
Do you have this type of connector on the side or top of your body computer fuse panel?
Hi Deckchair5,
Yes, it has that connector. It would be too much of a hassle to make a different car without the connector just for our tiny market
You're brave to run a Stilo in NZ with no diagnostics capabilities.
Although a fault code reader is far better than nothing, if I were you I'd go straight for a laptop interface and software if you have a laptop.
Then you can not only check and clear codes and see and record what's happening in your engine even as you drive
Ha! Yes, it was a bit brave for a while, but then my friendly specialist (only a ~30min drive away) invested in a diagnostics tool that does a pretty good job of the Stilo (it's not a FIAT tool, but seems to give access to most of the parameters and can reset the service kilometerage etc.) He charges $80/visit, which isn't too bad (about 29 pounds). The only snag is that it couldn't communicate with my alarm system - from looking at the 'voltmeters' it appeared there was no connection to the K-line? - and so I couldn't find out what causes the Alarm Failure or the false Theft Has Been Attempteds.
The cable pinout above with the DB9 - is that for a 9-pin serial, or is that for a proprietary piece of equipment?
My laptop doesn't have a serial port. I wonder if that cable (if it is serial) would survive being mangled through a USB-serial adaptor... Also I understand that CAN is at least two serial lines, so I suppose that answers the question (you wouldn't be able to hook it up to just one serial port?)
If you have trouble getting hold of anything then we can send stuff out to you. I can take most credit cards. With diagnostics software - you just download from their site of course.
Wow. What with you and Argonought, I'm so well looked after
You operate a shop, obviously? Not many private individuals would be set up to take credit cards.
I have little money at the moment (as Argonought will tell you, poor guy) - and while this may not change overnight, I'm certainly very busy almost all days of the week trying to earn a dollar (I don't have a job, so I shuttle between various IT/Technician/Shop Assistant/Car Grooming duties). I haven't driven my Stilo for three weeks now. I have the use of a 2006 Civic Hybrid, a 1999 Hyundai Lantra (hopefully leaving tomorrow), my Uno Turbo, and my Suzuki scooter (the Stilo is trapped behind all of these in the garage
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Perhaps when it's time to reset my service interval again (in October), I'll be back in touch
Cheers and thanks again,
-Alex
PS. I stole a quote from you for my signature - I just loved it!