Obd code reader

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Reading another thread has made me think I should get one of these.....just in case ;)
Marci may be 2000 reg but has the old style reader - guidance on what I need to get please.
 
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If Marci is 2000 then she is pre OBD. There will be a 3 pin connector under the dash. You need a OBD cable with FDTI capability and then a 3 pin to OBD convertor cable. Both can be had from Ebay, search on here for the Unidiag thread, all the info you need is in there.

For anyone else who has a later car with OBD then you can still use the OBD cable and the Unidiag software to scan for codes.
 
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I'm lucky, Bella being 2001 is OBDII compliant. Cheap £10 device works a treat. Was invaluable when I had PP issues. Sure you'll get something sorted soon enough.
 
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thanks guys. the links on the unidiag thread wont work from the office but will try them when i get home.
 
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Needamaser said:
Greg,

Thread the other day mentioned Autel.
Amazon doing this one at half price but they have others cheaper. With my track record of formatting office hard drives in error I wouldn't go near one but I am the exception to most in here!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autel-Auto...UTF8&qid=1465548761&sr=8-2&keywords=obd+autel
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would this work with a 3 pin connected onto it like below?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fiat-Diagnostic-Adaptor-diagnostic-Interface/dp/B008FWA5HI/
 
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On a newer cars, is there any readers or software for BT ELM device that can read error codes of modules other than just engine? I had VCDS ebay cable for Audi before and that could read any module i.e. Brakes, convenience, doors etc.
 
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If you have an android phone then I can send you an odb reader that will connect to android via Bluetooth


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I'm currently trialling a new software called EasyMas, made my EasyOBDii. It's specific to Maserati - in the sense of all the manafactuer codes are listed automatically so no search required, also it's easy to use and no jargon to deal with (bank 1/2 etc is LH and RH). It should be available for purchase soon with their scan tool via the website, I recommended it as it has helped me a lot with fault finding and diagnostics over the last few months.
 
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Kyle4200 said:
I'm currently trialling a new software called EasyMas, made my EasyOBDii. It's specific to Maserati - in the sense of all the manafactuer codes are listed automatically so no search required, also it's easy to use and no jargon to deal with (bank 1/2 etc is LH and RH). It should be available for purchase soon with their scan tool via the website, I recommended it as it has helped me a lot with fault finding and diagnostics over the last few months.
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Does it only do the ECU, though? None of the other systems?

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highlander said:
would this work with a 3 pin connected onto it like below?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fiat-Diagnostic-Adaptor-diagnostic-Interface/dp/B008FWA5HI/
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3Pin-OBD-...861547?hash=item3ce863546b:g:HGcAAOSwfcVUGaKi

And the OBD cable has to have FTDI chip

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/***-KKL-U...566309?hash=item4175c2ab25:g:A5YAAOxy7nNTVq3Z

All the info you need is on this thread Greg. Read it and ask any questions.

http://www.sportsmaserati.co.uk/sho...or-codes-on-an-early-3200GT?highlight=UniDiag
 
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Contigo said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3Pin-OBD-...861547?hash=item3ce863546b:g:HGcAAOSwfcVUGaKi

And the OBD cable has to have FTDI chip

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/***-KKL-U...566309?hash=item4175c2ab25:g:A5YAAOxy7nNTVq3Z

All the info you need is on this thread Greg. Read it and ask any questions.

http://www.sportsmaserati.co.uk/sho...or-codes-on-an-early-3200GT?highlight=UniDiag
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Thanks Phil. You are a star.
Should have known better and I consider fate well and truly tempted by asking this Q. Came home tonight and it was an excellent black thundery sky so wanted to take the old girl out for some atmospheric shots.......2 miles down the road and CEL comes on and for the first time, limp mode. CEL staying on and she sounds like she is starting on between 2-4 cylinders, then fires to life and dies again.....:(
 
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allandwf said:
Try the battery reset Greg.
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Tried that. CEL still on and still not starting right and cutting out. Changed the relays as well given the problem I had with them recently just in case it was that again, but still the same. Not a happy bunny and the real drawback to having a maser and living 200 plus miles and 4 hours from a specialist.....and tbh, could do without another big bill for the old girl only a couple of months after an expensive service with AC condenser and radiator having been done.
 
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highlander said:
Throttle reset?
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A 3200 owner who hasn't done a Throttle reset or does it as a matter of routine!?!?!? :D

Get in, turn ignition to MAR, don't touch pedals, wait 2 minutes , key off.
Turn to MAR, foot down all the way on accelerator wait 10 seconds, release pedals, key off.
Now start the car in the normal way
 
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Contigo said:
A 3200 owner who hasn't done a Throttle reset or does it as a matter of routine!?!?!? :D

Get in, turn ignition to MAR, don't touch pedals, wait 2 minutes , key off.
Turn to MAR, foot down all the way on accelerator wait 10 seconds, release pedals, key off.
Now start the car in the normal way
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Lol. By In large, Marci has been so easy to live with. The most I've had to deal with over the last 3 years is the odd CEL coming on and going out a couple of secs later......
Will try what you suggest tomorrow night when I get home.....with fingers crossed.
 
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