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Aug 31, 2017 17:36:31 GMT
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Thread revival here. Bit over a year on so some new devices out there probably...... And I have an issue with a Kia C'eed with ABS light permanently on plus engine management and EPAS lights intermittently on and need to read a wide range of codes. All issues appeared about the same time and have checked battery voltages / charging voltages,fuses and major earths without result. What codes reader / scanner to read a fullish spectrum of Kia codes? Nick Could be a wheel speed sensor or reluctor ring, resistance check of each sensor might show up a fault and a good old fashioned battery reset |
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Aug 31, 2017 19:29:58 GMT
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Thanks. Agree the ABS is probably a wheel sensor. Suspect electrical as the light comes on and stays on before the car has turned a wheel whereas when I've had issues with reluctor rings in the past (on VAG cars) the light has gone out initially then come back on soon after moving off due to implausible readings. Suspicious that the multiple lights for different equipment areas indicates a more general electrical issue though the EPAS may well be upset by not getting a speed signal from the ABS system. I will try measuring the impedance of each sensor tomorrow and check the reluctor rings are clear.
Only asking for general advice on code readers as this is no retro ride, barely even a car - it's just a transport appliance..... I do have and ancient copy of VAG-COM though I doubt it'll talk to this car.
Cheers
Nick
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1967 Triumph Vitesse convertible (old friend)
1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant (still durability testing)
1972 GT6 Mk3 (Restored after loong rest & getting the hang of being a car again)
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Sept 2, 2017 19:17:02 GMT
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Well, ok. I already have a "car related" laptop (even has SSD). I've also got a cheap Chinese OBD/USB cable that is intended for VAG-COM. I have no idea whether it would work with anything else though? An even it did, does anyone offer software that will talk to KIA/Hyundai?
Incidently, I managed to blag 10 mins with a Snap-on one from a friend in the trade. This refused to acknowledge the existence of a Kia C'eed but was quite happy to talk to the car if we pretended it was a Hyundai I30. It showed that all codes pointed back to a faulty RH front wheel sensor. This measures 135 ohms when apparently it should be about 10 times that so I've ordered a new one.
Still curious about code readers / laptop software though.
Nick
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1967 Triumph Vitesse convertible (old friend)
1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant (still durability testing)
1972 GT6 Mk3 (Restored after loong rest & getting the hang of being a car again)
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Sept 2, 2017 22:26:10 GMT
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The most complex thing is setting the software to Windows XP compatible, as it's usually written for old systems and gradually updated for the same operating system. I found you can pretty much do everything with them.
There's more advanced stuff like writing to ECU memory customised settings. This is useful for remote fob one touch operation (ie open a window on two presses etc). The Volkswagen/Saab (and probably loads of others) ECU's can be live mapped to increase power.
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ChasR
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OBD diagnostic scanners adviceChasR
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Sept 2, 2017 23:08:44 GMT
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I do know that kosher VCDS leads can work as an OBD lead better than a cheapo reader. But of course their functions will be limited.
I was going to use my cable as a generic diagnostic lead on other cars but I was warned not to ; my lead can also map the car and rewrite the car's ECU. I have already done a gearbox update and a couple of other things on it like the Sport button memory which to be fair has saved me £100 before I even get to the diagnostic value of the car.
I "may" buy a cheaper lead (mine from what I understand is basically a K-Line lead)
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