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astrauturbo
2nd July 2009, 10:45 PM
I am looking at fault code readers on EBAY...


any suggestions on which one i should get..

Do the Astra G's support OBD2 - ???


Check out the links.. Link3 and 4 are the cheapest and would probably opt for one of them... anyone got any suggestions on purchasing them...
Also any suggestions the software to use?

link1 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/USB-Car-Diagnostic-Code-Reader-OBDII-CAN-OBD-II-OBD2_W0QQitemZ200356452212QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2ea62cd774&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C 301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

link2 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OPEL-Vauxhall-IMMO-IMMOBILIZER-Code-Reader-Interface_W0QQitemZ220442418461QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ AU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3353645d1d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C 301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

link3 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OBD2-OBDII-OBD-USB-Interface-Scanner-Scan-tool-CAN-BUS_W0QQitemZ280365218276QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car _Parts_Accessories?hash=item414711b9e4&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C 301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

link4 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Scan-tool-Automotive-OBD-OBD2-ODB-Diagnostic-Scanner_W0QQitemZ260434655759QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU _Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ca31d7a0f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C 301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)
CNBLU
2nd July 2009, 10:52 PM
what fault codes do you have?
astrauturbo
2nd July 2009, 11:04 PM
well its just for general use.. But the ones that were scanned for oxygen sensor. and i got 1 cylinder that keeps misfiring. due eaither
a- coil pack overheating
b- the oxygen sensor
c- running to rich

my first step is changing the oxygen sensor
second step is putting it on a dyno to see whats going on..
vectraguy01
2nd July 2009, 11:10 PM
hey marko, ur's is obd2 compliant so will work fine, if you wanted something good try going for the op-com module.
astrauturbo
2nd July 2009, 11:17 PM
hey marko, ur's is obd2 compliant so will work fine, if you wanted something good try going for the op-com module.


like this one - link (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OP-COM-08-Opel-COM-2008-CAN-BUS-Interface-for-OPEL-cars_W0QQitemZ270396170521QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ef4de2119&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C 301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)
vectraguy01
2nd July 2009, 11:50 PM
like that 1, but doesnt have to have can bus, the dearer ones like that $50 or $60 is wat matt has.
daiflu
3rd July 2009, 02:02 AM
I have this one:
http://www.obd-ii.de/prodos.html
Works pretty good and can monitor several parameters at once.

This is a screenshot from when I was monitoring my O2 sensors:
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/3113/warm.jpg

Another option is:
http://www.autoxray.com/product_detail.php?pid=94
Best part is you don't need to use a laptop and it can datalog.
auzvectra
3rd July 2009, 07:18 AM
the op-com without canbus is only the old shitty tech 3 module, get the canbus 1 if u go for the opcom.
astrauturbo
3rd July 2009, 06:49 PM
yeah ended up getting the one with CAN BUS. just waiting for it to arrive. Been quoted $432 for the rear sensor and $170 for the dump pipe sensor. Anyone know if i can just get a generic one and wire it up to the original plug. >???
astrauturbo
3rd July 2009, 06:56 PM
I have this one:
http://www.obd-ii.de/prodos.html
Works pretty good and can monitor several parameters at once.

This is a screenshot from when I was monitoring my O2 sensors:
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/3113/warm.jpg

Another option is:
http://www.autoxray.com/product_detail.php?pid=94
Best part is you don't need to use a laptop and it can datalog.



says its 375 euro.,., thats expensive :s
daiflu
3rd July 2009, 07:03 PM
says its 375 euro.,., thats expensive :s

Any genuine product seems expensive when you've bought the cheap chinese knock-off equivilent.
auzvectra
3rd July 2009, 07:59 PM
considering the holden trade price for the 2nd sensor is just over $300, that us exey!!
astrauturbo
3rd July 2009, 09:29 PM
that us exey!!

a bit confused, wat does that mean
9090GO
3rd July 2009, 10:07 PM
Any genuine product seems expensive when you've bought the cheap chinese knock-off equivilent.

It works just like a genuine product but at a much much lower price. If I was running a workshop, I will buy the real stuff for sure!
glider
3rd July 2009, 10:28 PM
a bit confused, wat does that mean


in english 'that is expensive'
auzvectra
3rd July 2009, 11:07 PM
in english 'that is expensive'

;)
vectraguy01
6th July 2009, 03:05 PM
go onto the bosch website for the bosch part numbers for o2 sensors n wateva else then try going to autobarn or somewhere like that for prices, might be a better option for price :)
astrauturbo
6th July 2009, 10:12 PM
go onto the bosch website for the bosch part numbers for o2 sensors n wateva else then try going to autobarn or somewhere like that for prices, might be a better option for price :)



that is the prices for the non genuine... going to call holden see what they quote me...