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[Mat Jackson]

Ok, dull newbie question I know. I am assuming opcom is a diagnostic tool to pick up engine code errors, but I have some questions about it. What do you need? I assume you need a physical plug in unit which connects the car to a pc, and then software to display the codes. Where does it plug in? The is a multi plug in the passenger footwell, is this where it plugs in? Wheres the best place to buy and how much? I guess I would need software and reader, and are there different versions an types? Car would not start earlier, and it would have been good to plug it in to see any errors... Thanks, Mat

[smiley]

U480 obd scanner; simple stand alone (handy abroad) and cheap. It can read and clear the codes you have. http://cgi.ebay.co.u...em=271298542958

 

OPCOM vauxhall maintenance tool; requires laptop plugin. Much more powerfull, and besides reading codes can be used to change car settings, program new keys etc. http://cgi.ebay.co.u...em=400659377652

 

Scangauge II; on board computer device, that plugs in into obd. Usually mounted permanently in the car. Can monitor a lot of car info, and of course read/clear codes. http://cgi.ebay.co.u...em=261385080723

 

List of codes:

http://www.speedster.../z22secodes.pdf http://www.auto-edit...z20letcodes.pdf

 

They all plug into the obd connector, which is dangeling under the middle of your dashborad.

Edited by smiley, 07 February 2014 - 08:52 PM.

[Mat Jackson]

Thanks that's what i call a comprehensive reply. I guess some people may have the cheap option and the laptop option. I can see that would give you some flexibility. thanks will be ordering 1 today

[Mat Jackson]

The opcom doesnt specify vx220s but I assume it works ok with them?

[hainesy]

yes should be fine, there is a link to the software you need if you search op-com on here. I cant copy link for some reason

[The Fat Man]

Thanks that's what i call a comprehensive reply.

:, maybe it should be saved to the Guides and Tutorials section?

[smiley]

 

: , maybe it should be saved to the Guides and Tutorials section?

 

 

For that i would like to make it more comprehensive before. (due to the 10min allowed edit times for a post)

[Kieran McC]

Opcom  software can be hard to install with Windows 7it does not always recognise the drives , Works fine with windows XP

[Crunchie]

Does it work with Windows 8?

[Kieran McC]

Does it work with Windows 8?

try it

[WrightStuff]

You can also buy a bluetooth dongle that will talk to an android phone and report faultcodes I think ?

[techieboy]

You can also buy a bluetooth dongle that will talk to an android phone and report faultcodes I think ?

 

You can. 

 

But if you need the power of OpCom, you have to get OpCom or take it to a dealership and get their Tech2 on the case.

[-Dab-of-Oppo-]

You can also buy a bluetooth dongle that will talk to an android phone and report faultcodes I think ?

Or a more expensive WiFi adapter if you use an i device.