Aftermarket Diagnostics Code reader

Keith · **April 12, 2012, 11:13:42**

OK Chaps & ladies?

Anyone know if there is a code reader available for the i30?
I usually buy one for any car I have unless I already have one.

Dont panic... the i30 is fine...

The Picanto is fine too!
However... the Mitsubishi Colt I bought may need some luvin...

So... I have established on the Colt UK Forum that I need an OBD2 reader... but it would be smart to get one that would also... read the Hy & Kia ports too!

Any ideas?

Cheers... Keith.

Dazzler · **Reply #1: April 12, 2012, 11:18:34**

I think Captain Shambles might be able to help with that one.. Sure he has a reader

Keith · **Reply #2: April 12, 2012, 11:20:11**

Cheers Daz how's things down under?

We just had one of the longest & heaviest hailstorms I remember in all my years!

Dazzler · **Reply #3: April 12, 2012, 11:23:37**

Quote from: Ffoxy. on April 12, 2012, 11:20:11

Cheers Daz how's things down under?

We just had one of the longest & heaviest hailstorms I remember in all my years!

Not damaging stones I hope

..

Did you see the threads on our 5000km mainland Road trip (in Club Meets and Trips)

Keith · **Reply #4: April 12, 2012, 11:34:22**

No the stones were pea sized... normal... just went on so long it was white over all around!

And No again... I'll have to make a point of checking that Trip of yours out.

Shambles · **Reply #5: April 12, 2012, 11:48:49**

That's why we have a search button

Lazy git

https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=13356.msg146873#msg146873

Keith · **Reply #6: April 12, 2012, 12:09:29**

I saw that Steve but its not what I am after so didnt apply...

I want a stand alone plug in device as I have for all the other makes we have had.

Not a laptop / i-pod / i-phone link lead with Software...

Shambles · **Reply #7: April 12, 2012, 13:44:18**

Quote from: Ffoxy. on April 12, 2012, 12:09:29

I saw that Steve but its not what I am after so didnt apply...

I want a stand alone plug in device as I have for all the other makes we have had.

Not a laptop / i-pod / i-phone link lead with Software...

That bluetooth dongle is a standalone plug in device which pairs to my Android phone - no leads required (but software is)

But I see where you're coming from - you want a device with the software built in

Amazon have a decent selection:

Keith · **Reply #8: April 12, 2012, 14:32:24**

Yes mate thats what I'm after... if I am lucky, I can use one like that (CAN / OBD2) on the Mitsubishi AND the Kia / Hyundai brace...

Shambles · **Reply #9: April 12, 2012, 14:44:46**

£29.99 delivered from Amazon. Bargain. So damned useful these things, especially if you can help your mates out too (or have more than one car yourself)

Keith · **Reply #10: April 12, 2012, 14:47:36**

Good call & really appreciate that Steve

rustynutz · **Reply #11: April 12, 2012, 15:12:35**

Quote from: Shambles™ on April 12, 2012, 14:44:46

£29.99 delivered from Amazon. Bargain. So damned useful these things, especially if you can help your mates out too (or have more than one car yourself)

Is this one the same?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Diagnostic-Scanner-CAN-Bus-Trouble-Diagnose/dp/B005FOIC3I/ref=pd_cp_ce_2

Even better price.....

Keith · **Reply #12: April 12, 2012, 15:19:14**

Yep same one Rusty...

I cant believe that my Post in the Colt Owners Club Forum has had 10 Views & no-one would seem to know what Code reader to buy...

Unlike here...

rustynutz · **Reply #13: April 12, 2012, 15:28:06**

Quote from: Ffoxy. on April 12, 2012, 15:19:14

Yep same one Rusty...

I cant believe that my Post in the Colt Owners Club Forum has had 10 Views & no-one would seem to know what Code reader to buy...

Unlike here...

They are Colt owners, what can you expect?

At least you're sensible enough to also own an i30....

Keith · **Reply #14: April 12, 2012, 15:44:33**

Its a first car for a 25 year old New Driver, Rusty.
A better choice than the usual young 'uns cars... 206, Saxo, Corsa, Fiesta etc.

Keith · **Reply #15: April 12, 2012, 18:10:19**

And breathe....

It turns out I already have a Memoscan U480 in the garage...
Both the Kia & the Hyundai have No Codes!

Now I just have to see if the thing reads the Mitsubishi...

rustynutz · **Reply #16: April 13, 2012, 02:27:50**

A blonde moment? oh wait......

Keith · **Reply #17: April 13, 2012, 09:46:16**

Quote from: rustynutz on April 13, 2012, 02:27:50

A blonde moment? oh wait......

Bwahahahaaaa...

Been so long since I needed it

perakharimau · **Reply #18: June 04, 2012, 13:58:33**

Hey guys - I read somewhere on here that the odbc plug is in the driver footwell ? what about the diagnostics port in the enginebay above the ecu ?

Shambles · **Reply #19: June 04, 2012, 14:31:22**

The OBD socket on mine is near the drivers right knee, in/below the dash. The one in the engine bay is a mystery

perakharimau · **Reply #20: June 05, 2012, 06:37:31**

Yes - guessing from reading the other threads that its for a dealer supplied diagnostic reader software uploader/updater.