Wanted! Not quite a OB2 code reader for '96 940 - Page 5

barkster1971 · Oct 17th, 2013, 19:29

Got mine built at work so I could figure out the rotary switch connections and found my LED was knackered. Got it all working. Was adised a resistor would be useful to stop the LED burning out so put in a 1K one. Tried it out and got 1-1-1 so all good.

crogthomas · Oct 21st, 2013, 12:43

If the LED is not bright enough you should be able to get away with a much lower value resistor. About 500ohms should be fine.

Update on the code readers:
Mostly built, just awaiting knobs (!)
Once they've arrived I'll test the readers and let you know.

barkster1971 · Oct 23rd, 2013, 20:01

I didn't have any near to 500 , it was 180 or 1000. The LED is pretty big so it's bright enough. The slightly cr@p running and high CO was due to the end bit of a spark plug missing! Christ knows how it had come off, so the HT lead didn't grip very well. I did get 30mpg driving from Lincolnshire to Salford though probably due to the 50 mph restrictions on the M1 and M62. It was 2000 rpm at 50 for most of the way there:- 250 miles on half a tank

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crogthomas · Oct 23rd, 2013, 22:50

Five code readers built and tested. One already on it's way.
The other four:

OBD reader by crogthomas, on Flickr

I've tested them all for use with Ignition (I), Fuel (F) and ABS (A), but not Cruise Control (C) because my car doesn't have it. No reason to believe it wouldn't work though.

Instructions for using the code reader (and doing other clever stuff) can be found here:
http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/Engi...agnosticCodesi
Plus I've put the basics on the back so it can be left in the glovebox for reading and erasing codes whilst using the car.

Can the five people on the first list contact me to let me know if they still want one. Thanks!

Laney760 · Oct 24th, 2013, 00:48

Money sent Craig, thank you so much for this

Laney760 · Oct 29th, 2013, 18:32

Thanks Craig, received today in post. Can't wait to play with my new toy, hoping for boring results of 1-1-1

crogthomas · Oct 31st, 2013, 14:52

Glad to hear it. Hope it comes in useful.

crogthomas · Oct 31st, 2013, 14:53

All 5 code readers have now been claimed. Thanks for the interest.

lnparry · Oct 31st, 2013, 19:14

Well done Craig. Let me know if you ever plan a re-run.
Cheers,
LeeP

FossilFish · Nov 6th, 2013, 13:12

As I started this thread its time to finish it, Many thanks to CrogThomas for his help.

For those who missed out I got mine from globetrotter and he makes a small reader and a mirco one. Like these:

It comes with fault code list, he builds to order. Hope this helps those who missed out.

Oct 17th, 2013, 19:29	#41
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	resistor Got mine built at work so I could figure out the rotary switch connections and found my LED was knackered. Got it all working. Was adised a resistor would be useful to stop the LED burning out so put in a 1K one. Tried it out and got 1-1-1 so all good. __________________ new engine! new car!

Oct 23rd, 2013, 20:01	#43
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	led I didn't have any near to 500 , it was 180 or 1000. The LED is pretty big so it's bright enough. The slightly cr@p running and high CO was due to the end bit of a spark plug missing! Christ knows how it had come off, so the HT lead didn't grip very well. I did get 30mpg driving from Lincolnshire to Salford though probably due to the 50 mph restrictions on the M1 and M62. It was 2000 rpm at 50 for most of the way there:- 250 miles on half a tank. __________________ new engine! new car!

Oct 23rd, 2013, 22:50	#44
crogthomas Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 08:24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK	OBS code readers. Five code readers built and tested. One already on it's way. The other four: OBD reader by crogthomas, on Flickr I've tested them all for use with Ignition (I), Fuel (F) and ABS (A), but not Cruise Control (C) because my car doesn't have it. No reason to believe it wouldn't work though. Instructions for using the code reader (and doing other clever stuff) can be found here: http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/Engi...agnosticCodesi Plus I've put the basics on the back so it can be left in the glovebox for reading and erasing codes whilst using the car. Can the five people on the first list contact me to let me know if they still want one. Thanks!

Oct 24th, 2013, 00:48	#45
Laney760 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 12:17 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Henley on Thames	Money sent Craig, thank you so much for this __________________ [IMG]Volvo2 by Strider'swoman, on Flickr[/IMG] Current '96 945 2.3 lpt - Aurigas, tailgate spoiler, sports grille, lpg fuelled Previous '88 764 TD, '92 945 TD, '88 745, '81 244 DL

Oct 29th, 2013, 18:32	#46
Laney760 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 12:17 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Henley on Thames	Thanks Craig, received today in post. Can't wait to play with my new toy, hoping for boring results of 1-1-1 __________________ [IMG]Volvo2 by Strider'swoman, on Flickr[/IMG] Current '96 945 2.3 lpt - Aurigas, tailgate spoiler, sports grille, lpg fuelled Previous '88 764 TD, '92 945 TD, '88 745, '81 244 DL

Oct 21st, 2013, 12:43	#42
crogthomas Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 08:24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK	If the LED is not bright enough you should be able to get away with a much lower value resistor. About 500ohms should be fine. Update on the code readers: Mostly built, just awaiting knobs (!) Once they've arrived I'll test the readers and let you know.

Oct 31st, 2013, 14:52	#47
crogthomas Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 08:24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK	Glad to hear it. Hope it comes in useful.

Oct 31st, 2013, 14:53	#48
crogthomas Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 08:24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK	All 5 code readers have now been claimed. Thanks for the interest.

Oct 31st, 2013, 19:14	#49
lnparry Senior Member Last Online: Oct 31st, 2022 17:05 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Caterham	Well done Craig. Let me know if you ever plan a re-run. Cheers, LeeP

Nov 6th, 2013, 13:12	#50
FossilFish Thank fossils for fuel! Last Online: Yesterday 17:05 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London	As I started this thread its time to finish it, Many thanks to CrogThomas for his help. For those who missed out I got mine from globetrotter and he makes a small reader and a mirco one. Like these: It comes with fault code list, he builds to order. Hope this helps those who missed out. __________________ 'If you are not one of us, you are one of them'

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