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

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Old Oct 2nd, 2013, 21:12   #1
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Default Wanted! Not quite a OB2 code reader for '96 940

Hiya this is a humble request for a fault code reader like this!





Pretty please

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Old Oct 2nd, 2013, 22:18   #2
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i also don't have the skills to make one of these. could a member make a rental one. if you want to borrow it then guessing £50 deposit and £10 to borrow it. would this be possible?
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Would there be any interest if I made a few up? Not sure how much they would work out to be, probably around £25. I'll work out exactly if there is any interest.....
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Would there be any interest if I made a few up? Not sure how much they would work out to be, probably around £25. I'll work out exactly if there is any interest.....
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If it will read my '96 960 then i'll take one, i'm assuming those on ebay are no use for this model from what I've read here?

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Defo interested to buy one, you could be the man to see like Jinathan for the injectors!

£25 seem to cheap factoring parts, unless you bulk buy the componants, £35 seems fair and is about the cost of a half decent OB2 unit!

Come on Criag make it happen bud.

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If it will read my '96 960 then i'll take one, i'm assuming those on ebay are no use for this model from what I've read here?

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Your right they won't, I have wanted this since I brought my car and it will stop you or your mechanic throwing parts at a issue!

I think that there is a group of us on this site that would need one, VOC parts/tool hire don't have it so there is a gap in the market for sure.
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What part of the tester do people feel unable to tackle?

The hardest part I found was soldering the wires into the OBD2 plug.
If you don't fancy doing this you can buy the plug pre-wired: OBD-II Plug 12V to 2m Flying Lead
Un-wired plug: OBD-II Plug with Shroud + Strain Relief



From memory the parts came to ~£17.

Tools required: Multimeter, fine tipped soldering iron, thin electrical solder, screwdrivers (various depending upon components), drill & drill bits to make holes for components, wire cutter and stripper.

Components:

OBD2 plug (see above links)

All the following I bought from Maplin.
6 core cable, minimum 1 metre (or buy the plug pre wired).
Plastic box.
Grommet to protect wire as it enters the box.
Rotary switch (minimum 4 positions) & knob.
Momentary action push button switch.
12v panel mount LED

The shape/style of the components is up to you. I chose a box that would fit easily in my hand and switches that looked nice.

To make installation easier I mounted the switches/LED in the bottom of the box, NOT the cover.

Once you have fitted the components into the box, just follow the circuit diagram. It is quite simple. Use a multimeter to check your connections.
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I have never attempted to build anything electrical and didn't want to bodge it or fry anything electrical. I thought I might ask and someone who might not need or use it anymore.

Thanks for the diagram's and knowledge Gavin
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CrogThomas is happy lend his time to build five OBD2 units, Whoopee!

So many thanks for his assistance, what a champ!

We have to wait until he does all the costings and has the time to build them but for those who haven't got one or can't build it this is a good chance to get one.

Interested people can add and amend names to the list below.

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I'd be interested in one please.
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