[VolvokidS60R]

Ok the Matco tool man jsut showed up and dropped off a unevricle code reader for 75 bucks!!!! and its made by matco!!!! so im goin to test it out and let you know howw it works. Im betting on Xman03 to get a nother gas cap code befor weeek over!! LOL!!

 

[VolvokidS60R]

Re: Code Reader (VolvokidS60R)

Ok boys this Matco code reader is the BOOM!!!!!!! Reads codes freeze frams MIL VIN and i havent even got to mess with it. its like a pocket vida!! LOL!!!

 

[JoeLvo]

Re: Code Reader (VolvokidS60R)

Eh, it probably won't read any of the Volvo specific codes. Generic scanners should be able to read the stuff you list. I bet it's CAN compliant, but only reads OBDII codes. If I'm wrong, however, this will be a nice pickup.

 

[phuz]

Re: Code Reader (JoeLvo)

Quote, originally posted by JoeLvo »

Eh, it probably won't read any of the Volvo specific codes. Generic scanners should be able to read the stuff you list. I bet it's CAN compliant, but only reads OBDII codes. If I'm wrong, however, this will be a nice pickup.

You're absolutely right.
Palmer Engineering was talking about building in some specific Volvo codes to be read from the CANbus but not without paying a nice $$markup$$.

 

[VolvokidS60R]

Re: Code Reader (phuz)

No yea right it olny reads genaric codes doesnt give the "Volvo" specif codes. BUT! its still a good lil tool to have if your on the road you know...

Itr does so kool stuff thow
Freze fram is a BIG pluse
i mean it will get you goin if your in a pinch and for 75 bucks... cant relly go rong. you know i havent even read the book on it yet. ill let you know what all she does in a few days

 

[phuz]

lol

 

[VolvokidS60R]

Re: (phuz)

haha i did find that it will do montering test of 02 and maf fule ext bunch of poop.
HA yea me read HA!

 

[JoeLvo]

Re: (VolvokidS60R)

Keep in mind that scanners that can do what you're describing this one does, can be had for less $, and locally usually. Mine was a little more money, but I didn't shop around until *after* I bought it, and boy was I surprised.

 

[97GLTbrick]

As far as reading codes for ALL the volvo speciffic modules the PPC code reader by BSR is the best it runs about $200 but it reads and clears all including srs etc which is good because i do work at an independant volvo shop now

 

[firehawk618]

Re: (97GLTbrick)

Very good info. This looks like a VERY affordable solution to those who need to access all the modules on the canbus.

 

[97GLTbrick]

^^ Yeah the PPC tool comes with a manual that list all codes for all modules when you read a code with it just teh code comes up on screen and then look in the manual and it will give a short descrition points you in the right place at least for a resonable price

 

[VolvokidS60R]

Re: (97GLTbrick)

See i dont need a PPC scaner my friend i have VIDA all mine in my bay. Its just hard to put a desk top computer in my car and drive around lol!!!!

 

[juve021]

Re: (VolvokidS60R)

Quote, originally posted by VolvokidS60R »

Its just hard to put a desk top computer in my car and drive around lol!!!!

No its not, ask Phuz, Stagga and I!!!!!!

 

[VolvokidS60R]

Re: (juve021)

Quote, originally posted by juve021 »

No its not, ask Phuz, Stagga and I!!!!!!

WTF!!!!!!!!! LOL CRAZY!!! your right i totle forgot!!!!! im afred your cars goin to turn into night riders car

 

[juve021]

Actually, thats not a bad idea....load up VIDA or VADIS on your carputer.....volvo tools on the go! Gooooood idea nick!

 

[97GLTbrick]

haha i used to have vida in my bay then the dealer closed down lol so at the independant the ppc is awsome. but yeah for reading check engine lights and y aknow the familar you have a large leak cust. is your gas cap tight lol it works great

 

[VolvokidS60R]

Re: (97GLTbrick)

Quote, originally posted by 97GLTbrick »

haha i used to have vida in my bay then the dealer closed down lol so at the independant the ppc is awsome. but yeah for reading check engine lights and y aknow the familar you have a large leak cust. is your gas cap tight lol it works great

man im sorry what dealer..? im here at Herb Gordon in md were doin ok at the moment

 

[97GLTbrick]

^^ It was Madden Volvo in tuscaloosa, AL. It is ok though th eguy im with now worked at the dealer for 15 years so we have alot of volvo experiance plus we are getting all the cars that used to goto the dealer now that it is closed