Re: 1998 1.0 12v skint build self diagnostic device

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Re: 1998 1.0 12v skint build self diagnostic device

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Has any body used a autel maxiscan ms309?
I'm wondering because I think my idle controll valve is packing up but I want to be certain, without involving a garage and there fees :lol:
Or is there otheres I can buy good and cheap?

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If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway :thumbs:
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Is that the only type that work?
I got one today and it didn't work :?
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I just replaced my ICV today using a cheap ebay part (£20) and so far it's been working fine. What problems are you having? My engine management light would flash on and off and the car would randomly judder while driving and the idle revs would sometimes bounce up and down... Does this sound familiar?
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Opcom didnt work or just a branded one
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway :thumbs:
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I haven't any judering it hunts on idle at the minit
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johnny wrote:Opcom didnt work or just a branded one
I have no idea'i just got it off ebay :(
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Opcom is the best as its designed soley for opel and vauxhall
If it doesn't fit,
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If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway :thumbs:
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I found the problem with mine! According to my cack laptop the interface driver hasn't installed!!

I'll have to hunt online and see if I can find a downloadale one :)

Is it worth getting the other code reader? Or will it not work atall?
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Buy opcom lol comes with the disk
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway :thumbs:
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All sorted I've got another opcom comimg for the end of the week :lol:
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when i get the new diagnostic ill let you all know how it went :lol:
thanks for helping!!!!
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All done the opcom came today!!!
I checked the car and there isn't a fault :lol:
It was probably something going through the system, i suppose
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Least you always have opcom.now its an awesome bit of kit
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway :thumbs:
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Its brilliant!!!!!
Thanks to opcom im looking forward to the mot now :lol:
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