508 Diagnostic communication error

[Hanso]

Hi.

2012 508SW GT 2.2 diesel
I have refilled my dpf tank and am trying to reset the counter with diagbox. It reads all the faults but after initiating the reset it just comes back with a "unsuccessful" and "communication error". I took it to a independent garage and they encountered the same problem. Not too sure what diagnostic equipment they were using.

[GiveMeABreak]

Unfortunately this can be an issue. It should be done via the repair menu in Diagbox, but - if you bought a cheaper diagnostic clone it may not be able to communicate with full CAN vehicles. The VCI needs to be a revision 'C', full chip unit which cost more than the cheaper versions that have some of the hardware missing.

If you do have a full chip kit, then your DIagbox software version may be the issue - what Diagbox version are you using? Stick to V7.58 or 7.62 if you can, which should be more than adequate for a 2012 model.

Failing that, you may need the Peugeot dealer to do it using their kosha kit, unless the pump has had it.

[Hanso]

Hi Marc,

Thanks for the reply. It's v7.02. I'll update it to the mentioned version and try again. Not too sure about the interface. According to the seller it's the latest version.

[GiveMeABreak]

Ok, don't go past 7.62 as certain features are removed on versions later than this. See how you go.