"OBD" Code reader - how much demand?

loki_the_glt · Aug 20th, 2018, 20:14

There's probably already a thread in the main section that would answer this question but...

I posted in the "Wanted" section yesterday offering to build some of these, but wanted statements of intent from at least 5 people. So far I've had 4 positive responses.

I reckon that £20 will cover the construction and P&P for the device, and it might even be slightly less.

Either a PM to me or a "Yes please" in either this thread or the one in the "Wanted" section is all that's required.

AndyV7o · Aug 20th, 2018, 20:18

As there are ready-made obd readers widely available for that budget, Im intrigued... Would they offer something different? Like full volvo specific codes as a vida/dice would?

loki_the_glt · Aug 20th, 2018, 20:25

My understanding is that the 900-series isn't OBD I compliant; certainly when an RAC patrol tried to read my 940's codes he couldn't.

I'm working from a diagram that has been posted on the forum, and the price is provisional and the maximum I'd charge, as the components may be markedly cheaper if bought in bulk rather than piecemeal.

AndyV7o · Aug 20th, 2018, 20:27

Ah I see! Pre obd compliant code reader, good work fella!

Shroudedknight · Aug 20th, 2018, 20:37

I'll have one please

loki_the_glt · Aug 21st, 2018, 08:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shroudedknight

I'll have one please

Certainly - yours is the fourth commitment. Can you PM me an email address so I can let you know about payment details please?

LPTJoe · Aug 21st, 2018, 10:01

Payment made

827Roverman · Aug 21st, 2018, 12:25

Pm sent

loki_the_glt · Aug 21st, 2018, 14:17

That's the initial 5 spoken for, and likely to go to their recipients early next week. If anyone else wants one, then don't worry that you've missed the boat as I'm quite happy to produce them on an as-and-when basis: if the demand is there then I'll try to meet it.

All of the components have been ordered except the Jiffybags(TM) and it's now in the laps of Royal Mail and assorted white van men!

canis · Aug 21st, 2018, 14:24

I will be wanting one at some point in the near future. Estimate a month or maybe two.

Presumably it would work just as well on a V40, right?

Aug 20th, 2018, 20:14	#1
loki_the_glt Torquemeister Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 15:20 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asgard, Cheshire	"OBD" Code reader - how much demand? There's probably already a thread in the main section that would answer this question but... I posted in the "Wanted" section yesterday offering to build some of these, but wanted statements of intent from at least 5 people. So far I've had 4 positive responses. I reckon that £20 will cover the construction and P&P for the device, and it might even be slightly less. Either a PM to me or a "Yes please" in either this thread or the one in the "Wanted" section is all that's required. __________________ loki_the_glt - Skipper of the Exxon Valdez, driver of Sweden's finest sporting saloon - and pining for another Slant-4.

Aug 20th, 2018, 20:25	#3
loki_the_glt Torquemeister Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 15:20 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asgard, Cheshire	My understanding is that the 900-series isn't OBD I compliant; certainly when an RAC patrol tried to read my 940's codes he couldn't. I'm working from a diagram that has been posted on the forum, and the price is provisional and the maximum I'd charge, as the components may be markedly cheaper if bought in bulk rather than piecemeal. __________________ loki_the_glt - Skipper of the Exxon Valdez, driver of Sweden's finest sporting saloon - and pining for another Slant-4.

Aug 21st, 2018, 14:17	#9
loki_the_glt Torquemeister Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 15:20 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asgard, Cheshire	Update That's the initial 5 spoken for, and likely to go to their recipients early next week. If anyone else wants one, then don't worry that you've missed the boat as I'm quite happy to produce them on an as-and-when basis: if the demand is there then I'll try to meet it. All of the components have been ordered except the Jiffybags(TM) and it's now in the laps of Royal Mail and assorted white van men! __________________ loki_the_glt - Skipper of the Exxon Valdez, driver of Sweden's finest sporting saloon - and pining for another Slant-4.

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Aug 20th, 2018, 20:18	#2
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	As there are ready-made obd readers widely available for that budget, Im intrigued... Would they offer something different? Like full volvo specific codes as a vida/dice would?

Aug 20th, 2018, 20:27	#4
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	Ah I see! Pre obd compliant code reader, good work fella!

Aug 20th, 2018, 20:37	#5
Shroudedknight New Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2021 13:24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stoke on Trent View Photos By: Shroudedknight	I'll have one please

Aug 21st, 2018, 10:01	#7
LPTJoe Senior Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2022 06:54 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Southampton	Payment made

Aug 21st, 2018, 12:25	#8
827Roverman VOC Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2022 16:02 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK	Pm sent

Aug 21st, 2018, 14:24	#10
canis Non Fragile Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 05:46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	I will be wanting one at some point in the near future. Estimate a month or maybe two. Presumably it would work just as well on a V40, right?

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