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Is there a handheld OBD II tool that reads Volvo proprietary codes?? 850 1996

posted by  ScottintheNW on  Thu Jan 6 04:20 CST 2005
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I've done a little looking in the forum archives and on the Web and haven't been able to find a solid answer on this one. If there is there is such a beast that is under $150 I'd like to know about it please. Otherwise I'm leaning towards the Equus/Innova 3100 to read the "generic" codes.

I dont have a laptop so the laptop+required software option is not one I can do.

Scott








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    Is there a handheld OBD II tool that reads Volvo proprietary codes?? 850 1996

    posted by  Hamfisted on  Thu Jan 6 05:43 CST 2005
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    I have both the Equus 3100 and the Actron 9135 and I like the Actron better. Easier to read, easier to use, made in the USA instead of Taiwan like the Equus. The more expensive reader/scanners are not necessary because the 850's ECU doesn't support most of the stuff. You can find an Actron 9135 on Ebay for around $100 or so. Just my two cents worth.


    Mike
    '95 850T







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    Is there a handheld OBD II tool that reads Volvo proprietary codes?? 850 1996

    posted by  jrothe on  Thu Jan 6 05:24 CST 2005
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    Jim Rothe, '99 S70 T5M,
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    Is there a handheld OBD II tool that reads Volvo proprietary codes?? 850 1996

    posted by  V70BB on  Thu Jan 6 05:23 CST 2005
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    Hi Scott,

    I believe the proprietary codes did not start until MY 99. I just picked up the Equus 3100, and from what I can tell it should do the job. There are quite a number of sites about ODBii that will provide you with good info also. Do a search on Google and also check out www.volvospeed.com forums. There is a pinned post regarding the P codes.

    BB







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