Wanted! Not quite a OB2 code reader for '96 940 - Page 4

crogthomas · Oct 8th, 2013, 10:47

Hi all

Away for the weekend, so not much chance to get on here unfortunately.

I'm happy to make 5 code readers, but if there is someone out there already making them then perhaps it would be best just to better publicise that source?

The plan was to make a few, sold at cost, to get enough out there that they can be shared by others and help keep our cars on the road. I'm not aiming to make a profit so I'm perfectly happy to let someone else take on the work!

The ones I make will be very similar to the one gpl1968 has made in his post above. The actual parts will be different, whatever is best value at the time I order, but the function will be the same. I can make them for £28 each including postage within the UK. I'll post a picture later of the one I made for myself ages ago. If there is still interest, I'll get on and order the parts for 5.

Thanks
Craig

FossilFish · Oct 8th, 2013, 20:30

I had a ofter just after CrogThomas and this offer was on hold and seller didn't want too tread on anyone's toes.

I have thanked Craig for his generous offer to build us the units but I think it was unfair of me to expect him to do so, as he just wants to help out, this process takes time and sorry for bugging you via PM's bud, but as Craig has said he is still happy to build five so I have updated the list so the first reserve will be taking my place as I have decided to go for another unit.

If you guys want the five units make that clear to CrogThomas so a more appropriate thread is created. You now know the costing.

Updated list.

1. Laney760
2. Yoda960
3. adie moore
4. Smithy (depended on price)
5. Roadcar2000 (depended on price)

On the reserve bench:

A. Inparry
B. JamesN (dependent on price)
C. Isis
D. Does aka CTCNetwork
E. Doug2942

For those interested in the other offer I had, it was for a compact and ultra compact model with list of codes (I have posted a link for the list of codes early in the thread)

Doug2942 · Oct 8th, 2013, 21:01

I am still interested should enough people decide not to proceed.

barkster1971 · Oct 8th, 2013, 21:36

As I live 5 minutes from Maplins I'm building one this week. If it's not too much of a hassle I'll consider making some more for people.

crogthomas · Oct 8th, 2013, 22:52

This is what I intend to make. Something similar to, but probably completely unlike this:

DSCF1244 by crogthomas, on Flickr

I might make some stickers for the switch positions, rather that subject people to the writing of a five year old (mine).

crogthomas · Oct 10th, 2013, 12:19

Parts ordered for 5.

lnparry · Oct 10th, 2013, 13:05

Hi,
I'm first reserve so let me know if anyone drops out or if you decide to make more.
Regards,
LeeP

James_N · Oct 10th, 2013, 17:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by lnparry

Hi,
I'm first reserve so let me know if anyone drops out or if you decide to make more.
Regards,
LeeP

Likewise here

FossilFish · Oct 10th, 2013, 19:27

What can I say, nice one CrogThomas

crogthomas · Oct 16th, 2013, 12:21

Update:
Most of the parts have arrived and I've started assembling the readers. Just a few bits to come.

Oct 8th, 2013, 10:47	#31
crogthomas Master Member Last Online: Today 15:38 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK	Code Reader Hi all Away for the weekend, so not much chance to get on here unfortunately. I'm happy to make 5 code readers, but if there is someone out there already making them then perhaps it would be best just to better publicise that source? The plan was to make a few, sold at cost, to get enough out there that they can be shared by others and help keep our cars on the road. I'm not aiming to make a profit so I'm perfectly happy to let someone else take on the work! The ones I make will be very similar to the one gpl1968 has made in his post above. The actual parts will be different, whatever is best value at the time I order, but the function will be the same. I can make them for £28 each including postage within the UK. I'll post a picture later of the one I made for myself ages ago. If there is still interest, I'll get on and order the parts for 5. Thanks Craig

Oct 8th, 2013, 20:30	#32
FossilFish Thank fossils for fuel! Last Online: Today 18:18 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London	I had a ofter just after CrogThomas and this offer was on hold and seller didn't want too tread on anyone's toes. I have thanked Craig for his generous offer to build us the units but I think it was unfair of me to expect him to do so, as he just wants to help out, this process takes time and sorry for bugging you via PM's bud, but as Craig has said he is still happy to build five so I have updated the list so the first reserve will be taking my place as I have decided to go for another unit. If you guys want the five units make that clear to CrogThomas so a more appropriate thread is created. You now know the costing. Updated list. 1. Laney760 2. Yoda960 3. adie moore 4. Smithy (depended on price) 5. Roadcar2000 (depended on price) On the reserve bench: A. Inparry B. JamesN (dependent on price) C. Isis D. Does aka CTCNetwork E. Doug2942 For those interested in the other offer I had, it was for a compact and ultra compact model with list of codes (I have posted a link for the list of codes early in the thread) __________________ 'If you are not one of us, you are one of them' Last edited by FossilFish; Oct 8th, 2013 at 20:51.

Oct 8th, 2013, 21:36	#34
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: May 15th, 2024 16:37 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	making As I live 5 minutes from Maplins I'm building one this week. If it's not too much of a hassle I'll consider making some more for people. __________________ new engine! new car!

Oct 10th, 2013, 12:19	#36
crogthomas Master Member Last Online: Today 15:38 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK	5 Parts ordered for 5.

Oct 10th, 2013, 19:27	#39
FossilFish Thank fossils for fuel! Last Online: Today 18:18 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London	What can I say, nice one CrogThomas __________________ 'If you are not one of us, you are one of them' Last edited by FossilFish; Oct 10th, 2013 at 20:17.

Oct 8th, 2013, 21:01	#33
Doug2942 VOC Member Last Online: Aug 8th, 2021 16:34 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Leatherhead	I am still interested should enough people decide not to proceed.

Oct 8th, 2013, 22:52	#35
crogthomas Master Member Last Online: Today 15:38 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK	This is what I intend to make. Something similar to, but probably completely unlike this: DSCF1244 by crogthomas, on Flickr I might make some stickers for the switch positions, rather that subject people to the writing of a five year old (mine).

Oct 10th, 2013, 13:05	#37
lnparry Senior Member Last Online: Oct 31st, 2022 17:05 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Caterham	Hi, I'm first reserve so let me know if anyone drops out or if you decide to make more. Regards, LeeP

Oct 16th, 2013, 12:21	#40
crogthomas Master Member Last Online: Today 15:38 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK	Update Update: Most of the parts have arrived and I've started assembling the readers. Just a few bits to come.

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