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OBD II Reader S40-V40

posted by  someone claiming to be SimonB on  Sun Oct 2 15:36 CST 2005 [RELATED]

I have a dreaded CEL on my V40, and would like to dignose the problem myself. The car runs fine.

Can anyone recommend a cheap OBD reader compatible with the V40, there are many on ebay, but alot say they don't work with Volvos.

Thanks

Simon








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    OBD II Reader - future compatibility S40-V40

    posted by  someone claiming to be ksg on  Wed Oct 5 03:02 CST 2005 [RELATED]

    Those of you thinking of buying an OBD scanner might want to look at www.canobd2.com and/or some other sites for a discussion of compatibility issues - regarding getting a scanner that will work on cars you might own in the future as well as those you work on now.








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      OBD II Reader - future compatibility S40-V40

      posted by  MadeInJapan on  Wed Oct 5 14:47 CST 2005
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      Right...you're talking about the new CAN-BUS system and thus the CAN compliant readers. Problem is that they are about $100 more than the other one (at least in the Equus brand). I figure that these readers are going to come down as the availability of the newer CAN-BUS becomes more abundant. I'll cross that bridge when I need to.
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      1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon








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    OBD II Reader S40-V40

    posted by  MadeInJapan on  Sun Oct 2 16:02 CST 2005
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    The one you want is called Innova made by Equus. Like the one here:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Equus-Innova-3100-OBD-II-Code-Reader-BRAND-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43989QQitemZ4579006208QQrdZ1
    I got mine off of eBay for under $80 shipped and it's worked great on my S70 and newer V70.
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    1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon








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      OBD II Reader S40-V40

      posted by  jrothe on  Mon Oct 3 06:24 CST 2005
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      That's a great deal. If the auction isn't too competitive, then E-bay's the way to go.

      FWIW, I bought the same unit a few years ago for about $150. JC Whitney has it on sale right now for $99 which, until today, was the cheapest I had seen this unit going for. BTW, JC Whitney also has a free shipping promotion going on:

      http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/CouponView/c-10101/s-10101/calc-412288113


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      Jim Rothe, '99 S70 T5M,
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      OBD II Reader S40-V40

      posted by  someone claiming to be SimonB on  Sun Oct 2 16:07 CST 2005 [RELATED]

      Thanks for the quick response, I try and get one off ebay.

      Simon








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        OBD II Reader S40-V40

        posted by  Boobaka on  Mon Oct 3 09:25 CST 2005
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        Hi Simon, Ill cast another vote for the Innova 3100. Its helped me out alot with my S70, as well as various other family members cars. If you cant find a good deal on ebay, check your local wal-mart. They usually have them for @ $99.








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          OBD II Reader S40-V40

          posted by  someone claiming to be SimonB on  Tue Oct 4 05:37 CST 2005 [RELATED]

          Thanks for the info, I found them on Amazon for $99, will be ordering one very soon.







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