"OBD" Code reader - how much demand?

[loki_the_glt]

Originally Posted by Pennti Pete

Hello Loki, I am interested in one of your code readers, I have a 1998 940 with the SRS light on so I need to find the fault and reset the SRS, will your code reader do this?

Unfortunately it won't read the SRS codes, although I am hoping that a unit that a friend owns but no longer needs might. He's about 200 miles from me so it's not simply a case of nipping round to his place.

It will flash Ignition, Fuel, ABS and Cruise Control codes.

[MiniNinjaRob]

Call me stupid (I am) but how would I know if I need one of these or if a normal unit would be ok? I have a 1997 (nearly 1998) 940 2.3 turbo. Just let me know what I need to check to find out!

[griston64]

I think ( although I'm not expert by any means ) if you have an OBD port in your centre console thingy it will work. If you lift the lid you should see a panel in the middle that lifts up to reveal the OBD port

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by griston64

I think ( although I'm not expert by any means ) if you have an OBD port in your centre console thingy it will work. If you lift the lid you should see a panel in the middle that lifts up to reveal the OBD port

Only with a Volvo code reader! I can't remember where i read it last night but apparently as the 940 was discontinued in the USA from 1995, they didn't bother updating the engine management and OBD-II came about in around 2000 with manufacturers having to comply by 2001 i believe, by which time the 9xx was history anyway. As such, i don't think any 9xx models ever had OBD compliant (either I or II) DTC reading available.

[griston64]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Only with a Volvo code reader! I can't remember where i read it last night but apparently as the 940 was discontinued in the USA from 1995, they didn't bother updating the engine management and OBD-II came about in around 2000 with manufacturers having to comply by 2001 i believe, by which time the 9xx was history anyway. As such, i don't think any 9xx models ever had OBD compliant (either I or II) DTC reading available.

I thought Loki's one worked in that port ?

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by griston64

I thought Loki's one worked in that port ?

I believe it does but it uses a different method of reading. It switches the pulsed outputs to the LED so the flashes can be counted and cross-referenced in the chart in the FAQ, linked to earlier in this thread.

[Pennti Pete]

Thank you Loki for the info, could you let us know please whether you manage to get hold of the bit of kit from your mate and whether it will read SRS.

cheers

Pete

[loki_the_glt]

Originally Posted by Pennti Pete

Thank you Loki for the info, could you let us know please whether you manage to get hold of the bit of kit from your mate and whether it will read SRS.

cheers

Pete

I spoke to him on Wednesday evening and he's tidying out his garage at present so should have located it in the next couple of days.

Once I've received it I'll post in this thread...

[andrewjp86]

Hi, please could I have one?
Shall I pm you to get bank details and send my address?
Thanks so much!
Andrew

[loki_the_glt]

Originally Posted by andrewjp86

Hi, please could I have one?
Shall I pm you to get bank details and send my address?
Thanks so much!
Andrew

PM sent.