[stooge166]

How do I read error codes on my 2004 166 3.2?

What reader can I use, will the RAC one from argos do?, and where is the port? How do I interpret the codes?

 

[Guest]

Hello
I assume you mean the On board diagnostics (OBD) warning light and associated codes.If so then you can get these quite easily i bought mine off ebay for around £30 and it comes with the code meanings .
I bought one as the engine management light was coming on a regular basis and it correctly diagnosed the problem a really handy item .
The plug in port is positioned behind the fuse box lid next to the steering column and is mounted at the top with a pull off cover ,one type fits all if your car as your car will have the little engine picture type light and not the injector picture type light fitted to early engine management systems.
They are designed so as you can operate the reader from the driving seat.

 

[stooge166]

Hello
I assume you mean the On board diagnostics (OBD) warning light and associated codes.If so then you can get these quite easily i bought mine off ebay for around £30 and it comes with the code meanings .
I bought one as the engine management light was coming on a regular basis and it correctly diagnosed the problem a really handy item .

Can you give some details on the item you bought and the supplier please. Cheers.

 

[Guest]

Hello
For you car being a 3.2 it would be a post January 2000 car so you need an OBD II compliant reader , mine is a CAN U480 OBD II/ EOBD II memo scanner bought off ebay that did my job and i keep it in the boot now ,just in case!

 

[MickT]

The same as I bought, correctly identified a lambda fault on mine, loads on ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Diagnostic-Scanner-Fault-Code-Reader-EOBD-OBD2-II-U380-/120640850568?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item1c16c14a88