Obd 2

[such]

Does anyone know if the 197 is OBD 2 compliant? I have a contact who has OBD 2 diagnostic equipment and i'm looking to give it a whirl. If they are, wheres the diagnostic port?

 

[Foxspeed]

yes - as it was legislation that made most cars obd2 compliant from 2002 onwards

 

[Ed...]

diagnostic port is on underside of centre console. . . . . behind a little flap

 

[Roy]

wot is obd???

 

[Ed...]

on board diagnostic

 

[saintetienne]

on board diagnostic

I see this is an old thread - wondered if anyone could recommended any software that works well ,

thanks

 

[ben_r1]

Them £80 eBay scanners do not work on the 197/200. Simply says 'unable to connect'.

Other than that it's worked on every other car I tried out perfectly.

 

[steveblackxt]

I'd be keen to know if any 200 owners are running either a Scangauge 2 or the PLX kiwi wifi units.

Just as a reference for cars performance and any error codes thrown.

 

[Foxspeed]

Them £80 eBay scanners do not work on the 197/200. Simply says 'unable to connect'.

Other than that it's worked on every other car I tried out perfectly.

thats because your using the wrong ignition switch on sequence!

 

[Foxspeed]

unlock car
put keycard in slot
plug in obd2
without pressing the brake pedal or clutch press and hold the start button until the steering lock clicks off - this has now forced an "ignition on" and you should have the dash warning lights on as well
the obd2 will now connect correctly...

 

[saintetienne]

Thanks

I will give that a go

 

[ben_r1]

Foxspeed I have the cup, I don't have any keycards or having to press brakes, electronic steering lock etc.

Just a key and an ignition barrel im afraid lol

 

[Foxspeed]

Foxspeed I have the cup, I don't have any keycards or having to press brakes, electronic steering lock etc.

Just a key and an ignition barrel im afraid lol

if thats the case then ignition position 2 on the key should be all thats needed :bored:

 

[ben_r1]

You would think but it says unable to connect. My mates laptop software version has same problem.

 

[Pdlk24]

You would think but it says unable to connect. My mates laptop software version has same problem.

Sometimes hand-held scanners dont support the correct protocol...
including some laptop software....

I.e Most early Renault are iso so it will not work with a kwp 2000 interface!

Trial and error with certain machines...

Just to add if you can connect with a CHEAP £50 handheld not all fault codes are supported in the database so you may get alot of un-documented code's
But the the P0 code's should be generic if you google them...

This Website covers most codes!
http://www.ecutesting.com/fault_code_library.html

 

[sideways danny]

My snap on kit connects just fine

 

[Foxspeed]

You would think but it says unable to connect. My mates laptop software version has same problem.

My snap on kit connects just fine

the one i use scans the obd2 with all the protocols until it connects - not a bad bit of kit for the price

 

[R1chard]

I got a cheap Elm obd bluetooth connector off fleabay for about £15, it works a treat with the torque app on Android!

 

[martinoutfront]

I got a cheap Elm obd bluetooth connector off fleabay for about £15, it works a treat with the torque app on Android!

Me too!!! :thumbup:

 

[GrumpyTwig]

Can do HP calculations too which is surprisingly accurate.