alfamaserman
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Just thought I'd share my experience re DIY diagnostic tools.
My other toy is a Morgan Roadster which threw up a CEL [sounds familiar!] during a trip back from the Factory in Malvern. Since everything was running ok I assumed the fault was eroneous and carried on home. Having checked with the Factory it was confirmed that this would be an error and a trip to a dealer to turn it off was required. Apparently this could occur again so visiting the [remote] dealer each time would be a pain. Not wanting this to be outside my control I trawled Flebay for a DIY solution. After a bit of research I came up with a MAXISCAN OBD11 by Autel. It plugs into the 16 pin socket, goes through its procedure, reads the code and invites a removal of the error. MAGIC - CEL off - all for £28!
Now then, could this be of any use on Maseratis - do our cars have the same 16 pin socket etc? [I realise it would only be for limited use].
My other toy is a Morgan Roadster which threw up a CEL [sounds familiar!] during a trip back from the Factory in Malvern. Since everything was running ok I assumed the fault was eroneous and carried on home. Having checked with the Factory it was confirmed that this would be an error and a trip to a dealer to turn it off was required. Apparently this could occur again so visiting the [remote] dealer each time would be a pain. Not wanting this to be outside my control I trawled Flebay for a DIY solution. After a bit of research I came up with a MAXISCAN OBD11 by Autel. It plugs into the 16 pin socket, goes through its procedure, reads the code and invites a removal of the error. MAGIC - CEL off - all for £28!
Now then, could this be of any use on Maseratis - do our cars have the same 16 pin socket etc? [I realise it would only be for limited use].
