Ob11

[qector]

Anybody bought a OB11 on E-bay, the cheap ones,are they compatable with Aust. cars and complete with faults chart.

[Burnout124]

they may be able to read the code but i wold still look the code up in the book

[VS_Pete_1]

A work mate is getting one I think he said $145.
Better that the cheap one.
He has seen this one in action so after I see it I`ll let you know the name of it I think I will get one too.
If you just want to check for codes use this.
Checking your Computer for Faults (VN - VP)

[ari666]

you mean OBD2? i have a cable that is canbus for the mustang. hopefully itll work on my new engine too. there are programs available on the net which will help you clear error codes, but if you are planning on getting the nuts and bolts of your timing/mixtures then you will have to buy something a tad more expensive:

EFILive Web Site

[PRAVX II S]

I think OBD2 is complaint VZ onwards.
Have a read of this link.

GM 8192/160 Baud ALDL Interface

[VS_Pete_1]

I think this is the one. No ABS
You can download the manual.
Autel MaxiTrip Auto/Car Computer/Scanner/Guages/OBD2 | eBay

But you have to shop around. $15 cheaper same seller.
Autel MaxiTrip Auto/Car Computer/Scanner/Guages/OBD2 for sale | quicksales.com.au item 11404861

[VS_Pete_1]

But you can check error codes with paper clip.



To check the ABS error log, using the same trusty calibrated paper clip, you simply bridge pins 5 and 12 of the connector.

To find pins 5 and 12, start at the top left hand corner. That is pin one. Going to the right, you count pin 2,3,4 etc. Once you get to the end, jump back to the start of the bottom left level of pins and keep counting. Pin 5 is about halfway along the top row, pin 12 is a little left of the middle in the bottom row.

Reading the error codes is the same procedure (counting the flashes), except now, the ABS light flashes (as opposed to the engine light when checking the engine codes).

The ABS log also uses code 12 firstly, with any errors logged shown after that. If no errors are logged, the 12 will flash again.

Error codes for the ABS error log (VR/VS) are as follows:

12 Diagnostic system operational
21 Right hand front wheel speed sensor fault
23 Right hand front wheel speed sensor continuity fault
25 Left hand front wheel speed sensor fault
27 Left hand front wheel speed sensor continuity fault
28 Wheel speed sensor frequency error
31 Right hand rear wheel speed sensor fault
33 Right hand rear wheel speed sensor continuity fault
35 Left hand rear wheel speed sensor fault
37 Left hand rear wheel speed sensor continuity fault
41 Right hand front inlet solenoid valve circuit fault
42 Right hand front outlet solenoid valve circuit fault
45 Left hand front inlet solenoid valve circuit fault
46 Left hand front outlet solenoid valve circuit fault
55 Rear inlet solenoid valve circuit fault
56 Rear outlet solenoid valve circuit fault
61 Pump motor relay circuit fault
63 Valve relay circuit fault
71 ABS control module internal fault

[PRAVX II S]

I think this is the one. No ABS
You can download the manual.
Autel MaxiTrip Auto/Car Computer/Scanner/Guages/OBD2 | eBay

But you have to shop around. $15 cheaper same seller.
Autel MaxiTrip Auto/Car Computer/Scanner/Guages/OBD2 for sale | quicksales.com.au item 11404861

Hey mate i dont think that will work on the VY commodore.
They have the OBD2 connector but dont speak OBD2.
VY has the aldl data stream with the OBD2 connector

[VS_Pete_1]

Well the next thing is to ask the seller about them like he has said send your car details.

[VS_Pete_1]

And in the ad it`s got

Works with all 1996 & later OBDII compliant vehicles.

[PRAVX II S]

And in the ad it`s got

Works with all 1996 & later OBDII compliant vehicles.

Yeh mate Australia was a bit behind the first Real OBD2 car was the VZ.

[VS_Pete_1]

OK I see thanks for that.

[Jezza]

yeah i bought a cheap obd2 bluetooth device to use with the Torque app on my htc desire and it doesnt work on my vy or a mates vs but it work on another mates ve

[VS_Pete_1]

Found this aswell.


OBD2 in Australia. In Australia, our Vehicle industry caught up in January 2006 by law. all cars in Australian have to be OBD2 compliant after Jan 2006.

Between 1997 & 2006 is a lot of confusion, You may have to ask seller to make sure your Vehicle is OBD2 or EOBD compliant before you bid if you are not sure.

Contact Me

THERE WAS NO STANDARD IN AUSTRALIA BEFORE 2006

Basically, almost all vehicles made after 2004 are OBD2 or EOBD.


MaxiScan MS509 OBD2 Scanner Code Reader Live Data | eBay

[rb26dett]

Yeh mate Australia was a bit behind the first Real OBD2 car was the VZ.

I think the first were the LS1 engined VT's

[QldKev]

Yeh mate Australia was a bit behind the first Real OBD2 car was the VZ.

I think the first were the LS1 engined VT's

Since the first LS1 commodore, the V8's run OBDII.

I am not sure about the V6
edit: Google said this
"All sixes from VR to VY run ALDL, the alloytech on the VZ is the first commodore 6 to run OBDII."

For my VX LS1, I have one of these (from this seller) and used the software that came with it, it works no problems. Not only can you display/clear the codes you can display engine revs, IAT, ECT, map, throttle position etc while driving. You will need a laptop to be able to use this.
USB Car V1.4 ELM327 OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner for VW/AUDI | eBay

You can also get a bluetooth version, but I have never used it
ELM327 OBDII OBD2 V1.4 Bluetooth Diagnostic Interface | eBay
You can get software for Android and Symbian (Nokia) phones, maybe for others too. You need a bluetooth device to use this.

The MaxiScan MS509 is a stand alone unit. I haven't used one.



QldKev

[PRAVX II S]

I think the first were the LS1 engined VT's

I was only talking about the V6s well until the VZ. The v8 have OBD2 thats old news mate