Just following up on a topic brought up in my previous post on another subject.
I have a cheap (£20) OBD-II code reader - Streetwize SWOBD3. There are various free apps that can be used with it -
Car Scanner
Auto Doctor
Four Stroke
InCarDoc
Torque (this one costs money)
Does anyone please have experience and could say which would be best (i.e. most comprehensive) for a Peugeot ?
I'm using Car Scanner right now but in truth it's not been very revealing. But I suppose no bad codes is better than finding lots !
Thank you
OBD-II Code Reader and Software
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RelayLoser
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Re: OBD-II Code Reader and Software
A little late but general consensus on forum is getting a Lexia 3 interface (from ebay/amazon/aliexpress) which connects your car OBD to your laptop.
On the laptop you want Diagbox/PP2000 software which is what the dealerships use, it's sometimes packaged with purchases of the Lexia 3. Try to get a copy installed in a Virtual Machine as you'll be able to run it on your PC. If your car was made 2014/2015+ then diagbox v9 should work with your vehicle, you may need to pay to connect to PSA servers for more advanced features but general diags should be good
On the laptop you want Diagbox/PP2000 software which is what the dealerships use, it's sometimes packaged with purchases of the Lexia 3. Try to get a copy installed in a Virtual Machine as you'll be able to run it on your PC. If your car was made 2014/2015+ then diagbox v9 should work with your vehicle, you may need to pay to connect to PSA servers for more advanced features but general diags should be good
