Xsara & OBDII compliance

LeFrog · Post by **LeFrog** » 02 Nov 2004, 12:36

I'm looking to treat myself this Christmas with some diagnostic software to run from my laptop.
Can anybody confirm two things:
1. Is the Xsara OBDII compliant?
2. Does it use the ISO comms protocol?

David Goddard · Post by **David Goddard** » 03 Nov 2004, 03:58

Phone ESB automotive on 01509 853 502
They market Scantool (a US product) - search for Scantool on Google - I understand that from 01/01/2001 ALL new cars sold in Europe have to comply with OBDII. Your's is a 2000 model. It may comply. If so it is ISO. The web has details of the OBDII connector pin outs which if your car has it is an indicator that it complies. Speak to ESB, they will advise. The box, two cables and the software come to £85 approx.

LeFrog · Post by **LeFrog** » 27 Nov 2004, 01:58

Well after getting the software, hardware & cables, I discover that my Xsara is probably not compliant. The pin config suggests it is, but the software just doesn't work.

Stuart McB · Post by **Stuart McB** » 27 Nov 2004, 15:39

Was about to treat my self last night. A top looking Renault Feugeo on E-bay last night £50 bid. About to hit the bid button when Santa's evil sister AKA the wife turned up and said "NO WAY" bah missed another winter project.