OBD2 scanner
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Look at the engine buy, somewhere in there there is a sticker that says "Complies with OBDII standards".
Maybe his equipment isn't OBDII?
Make sure you have ignition set to the second position when you connect it. Starting the car isn't necessary... I think
Maybe his equipment isn't OBDII?
Make sure you have ignition set to the second position when you connect it. Starting the car isn't necessary... I think
Last edited by giandanielxk8; 05-13-2014 at 05:51 PM.
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JagV8, do you have a OBD2 scanner if so what model is it? And was your car built before or after 2000. For the US guys, the person who sold the scanner to me claims that UK cars after 2001 are OBD2 compatable and the US market cars from 1996 were compatable. Paul I am looking at the same scanner you use but with what I'v been told maybe my car is not compatable being a 2000 model.
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My Actron CP9580 works fine with my (U.S.) 2000 XKR.
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JagV8, do you have a OBD2 scanner if so what model is it? And was your car built before or after 2000. For the US guys, the person who sold the scanner to me claims that UK cars after 2001 are OBD2 compatable and the US market cars from 1996 were compatable. Paul I am looking at the same scanner you use but with what I'v been told maybe my car is not compatable being a 2000 model.
However, various scanners are more or less junk, laws not withstanding
If you're in UK quote Sale of Goods Act and get your money back. They've not a leg to stand on.
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Hi dpm.
I have a 1997 XK8. I purchased "Torque" downloaded to my android phone and a cheap Chinese Bluetooth interface - it didn't work ! So ..... spent a few more beer tokens on a PLX Kiwi Bluetooth interface (for "Torque") and it's brilliant. Obviously, it will only read OBD2 data, so ABS / gearbox / Jaguar "specific" codes are unavailable, but for basic diagnostics, it's very good. Will reset fault codes, there's GPS track mapping, "real-time" gauges including fuel trims, engine temperature etc, plus fun-stuff like 0-60 times and Horsepower / Torque.
So .......... YES .......... your car is OBDll compliant and I can't see why you can't get your money back. Not the cheapest, but can recommend the PLX/Kiwi kit + Android Torque. Not sure if it's available for iPhone - suspect not.
I have a 1997 XK8. I purchased "Torque" downloaded to my android phone and a cheap Chinese Bluetooth interface - it didn't work ! So ..... spent a few more beer tokens on a PLX Kiwi Bluetooth interface (for "Torque") and it's brilliant. Obviously, it will only read OBD2 data, so ABS / gearbox / Jaguar "specific" codes are unavailable, but for basic diagnostics, it's very good. Will reset fault codes, there's GPS track mapping, "real-time" gauges including fuel trims, engine temperature etc, plus fun-stuff like 0-60 times and Horsepower / Torque.
So .......... YES .......... your car is OBDll compliant and I can't see why you can't get your money back. Not the cheapest, but can recommend the PLX/Kiwi kit + Android Torque. Not sure if it's available for iPhone - suspect not.
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