Diagnostic Cable 1999 Xsara

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Diagnostic Cable 1999 Xsara

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Hi, i've just bought a 1999 xsara westcoast 1.4 petrol and was wondering what diagnostic cable i need. i have lots of software for diagnostics etc but dont know which cable i need.

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EDIT found an image of it
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i think this socket is called EOBD

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thing is its not actually shaped like that its more like a rectangle so ive ordered an ELM327, said i could return it if it wasnt the correct tool.
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sounds like you must have the one like early XANT's and this one is called a 30 pin conecter

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Post by wheeler »

Thats the right socket, xsaras only ever came with the 16 pin socket. It might appear rectangular but it may have little lugs at the edges so only that type of connector will fit it.
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Post by d3xt0r »

Yes wheeler, it is a 16 pin that is a similar shape to the image above. i managed to get the ELM327 kit hooked up but it was a tight fit due to a lump on 1 side were there was no gap on the kit but got connected anyway eventually except i get an ECU error.

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This is the furthest i got, other software wouldnt even recognise the device.

I dont know why it wont connect to the ECU :?

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Post by MikeT »

Try a slower baud rate, like 9600.
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Just tryed that aswell mate, its all configured right, but i cannot find out anywere if this model is ODB or ODB-II AutoData doesnt say and i cannot find the info online anywere.

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Post by handyman »

All pre-2001 Citroens and Peugeots use a different software language to EOBD and EOBD2. The only software that can read and interrogate all PSA electronic functions has to be based on this software. You may get readouts but that is all you'll get. You'll need to get either Lexia or Proxia based diagnostics.

The makers of some of this cheap DIY diagnostic gear omit to tell Citroen and Peugeot owners that it wont work on their cars.

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So do i need a new tool or just special software?? Im confused
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I doubt you will be able to download any Citroen based diagnostic software onto your diagnostic equipment unless the equipment is designed specifically for PSA, Citroen or Peugeot cars.

As I stated, Citroen and Peugeot do not use EOBD or EOBD2 as their diagnostic language prior to 2001, so any diagnostic equipment using another software language will not provide all the diagnostic functions.

Have a look at some of the recent posts about Lexia, as this is the diagnostic system used by Citroen. If you do not wish to buy a Lexia system, you maybe able to find a FCF member near to you that does have the equipment and will plug in your car for a small fee. There is a location map available on the forum.

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Post by d3xt0r »

Shame Lexia stuff is so expensive or i would have bought the kit.

thanks for your help guys

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