Just bought an obd2 reader...have questions.

[Jeff Discos]

Okay, so I just bought the software and necessary equipment from Mr. Peper at www.obd-2.com. I've seen good reviews from people on various sites about this guy's product. If anybody knows or owns this product, do you know if it allows you to reset the codes as well as inspect?

I know it has some great functions such as examining each individual o2 sensor to check for function, which I'm looking forward to. It's just that I have had the infamous check engine light on for some time now and would like to say goodbye to it.

Disco runs great, minus the funny starting at times, and subpar gas mileage. Although 15mpg isn't that bad, I was getting 20mpg for a long time on the freeway. And yes, o2 sensors are suspect. But they looked new and shiny when I was under the vehicle. About 1/3 of the time it kind of hiccups or even skips a beat when starting...causing a pretty bad sound at times. Could that be attributable to a crappy cheap battery that is in the car presently? Not that crappy...but still. I know even small things can make a rover act funny. Hmm, maybe I should've make a separate thread for that question. Oh well.


Maybe I should also take this rare posting moment for me to state that I enjoy this site a lot, and have learned a bunch from when I was lurking till now. Thanks everyone.

Jeff

 

[joey]

I am not that fimilar with that OBD2 scanner software, but I have read about it. Yes it will clear the check engine light and the codes associated with it. But before you do the clearing of codes, you may want to find out what the codes are and what is causeing them... you may have some minor underlying issues that may need resolved before you just clear things. Or they will just come back again.

 

[LRWheelman]

Hey Jeff! I'm not familiar w/that software at all, but I do use obd2.com from time to time. I have a Kal Equip scanner from napa.(about $240.00, I think) to read & clear codes. Keep a notebook of date & info for later comparision. The Kal unit also allows running diagnostics & freeze frame data which I find helpful. It will even check A/C system on later vehicles, but not mine. Most of my CEL problems occur @ STARTUP! I have only had 1 problem occur after warm up 1 time, now repaired. I find the freeze frame data very helpful re: operation. Good Luck! LRW.

 

[JJMyerz]

Jeff,

Let us know how this works out, I've read nothing but good things about this program and I would love to get it but I'm on a Mac platform. If you find it helpfull maybe I'll go diving in the dumspters for an old laptop.

Justin

 

[Jeff Discos]

I'll be recording the codes before I clear them, and investigating any causes. I'll fix it, don't worry. I just didn't want to take it into the shop any more if I didn't have to, hence the reason I have a check engine light on. hehe

Updates on product will be posted once I get the software downloaded and rover plugged in.

 

[Jeff Discos]

Now I'm looking for a good power inverter so I can run my laptop in my car. Any suggestions on good ones? I've seen the usual ones online at bestbuy.com, sears.com, and crutchfield.com. None of them really stand out. I'll probably pick one from Best Buy.

 

[LRWheelman]

Hey Jeff, a Rover bro just bought an inverter @ Best Buy, or Circuit city, I can't remember but I do know that it works well w/his Sony VIAO? Also, the real people in the know on this topic are James? Merriam (from the adventure team challange) & Lee Garret (Both on the Flatland Rover Society board) those two have been doing this "Invertin' the power" thing for a long time. They Know their stuff. Jim's got outlets in the dash of his Rangie. Thank You, LRW.