Diagnostic scanner.....

m2n · 15th March 2018, 18:27

I want to buy a diagnostic scanner for my R75 any recommendations gentlemen.......

marinabrian · 15th March 2018, 18:48

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Originally Posted by m2n

I want to buy a diagnostic scanner for my R75 any recommendations gentlemen.......

I've one of THESE

Or you could drop Phil-T4 a PM for something entirely more sensibly priced

Brian

m2n · 15th March 2018, 18:55

Gulp! How much!

BigRuss · 15th March 2018, 19:11

That's just the basic mobile version

The full kit costs a lot more than that

Originally the full dealer kit came in two versions @£16000 for the large dealer kit and @£12000 for the smaller dealer version IIRC.

Later versions without the trolly and printer used to be approx £4,500 up to a couple of years ago.

Dealer versions do come up for sale from time to time and fetch anything from £1600 upwards depending on condition and if it's all there or not

Russ

COLVERT · 15th March 2018, 21:12

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Originally Posted by m2n

Gulp! How much!

Right. Now you've picked yourself up from the floor ask yourself do you really need it that much.------------

SCP440 · 16th March 2018, 06:46

It depends on what you are trying to do, if all you want is a code reader you can get these from about £10 plus the postage from China,. A good middle point is the tools a lot of garages use made by companies like Snap On, used these can be picked up from £150 upwards used off Ebay. I borrow one when I need it and what they can do on some vehicles is amazing considering they are not factory tools.

Personally I think anybody with an interest in the health of there modern car should have a basic code reader/clearer in there glovebox. At least with one of these you can see what is wrong if a light comes on and maybe even clear the code. Treat it like the screwdriver and socket set your father would have carried around.

Sheraton · 16th March 2018, 07:07

I have one like this - does the what i'd expect of it

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/28254987558...3D282549875586

Paul.

coab · 16th March 2018, 07:24

If you buy a cheap one you will get a generic trouble code. 99% of diagnostic scanners for DIY people will not have MG Rover on them as they ceased to exist over 13 years ago. I go to loads of jobs and I see cheap Chinese scanners in the footwell where they have had a go. If you do get a code just match it up to what Rover say the code means. You dont want to be spending loads on a gadget you hopefully wont need very often. Better still try to hook up with a member nearby who might have one and get them to take a look at your car for the price of a pint or two.

Anyone in or around my area is free to contact me if they need anything reading F.O.C.

Vanbursta · 16th March 2018, 07:59

Just download Toaf for free, it does pretty much all you'll need, but be careful if you don't know what you're doing.

JonMs · 16th March 2018, 10:06

As above, I fine that TOAF works well for reading codes and changing options.

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m2n Gets stuck in Rover 75 2004 Contemporary SE 2.5 Auto Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Preston Posts: 513 Thanks: 67 Thanked 56 Times in 46 Posts	Gulp! How much! __________________ To have and not need, than need and not have. Eve was born on: Tuesday 14th September 2004 @ 07.54.23 Date of first Registration: Friday 24th September 2004 She was the: 103,715th 75 to run off production line, out of 112,381 She was the: 382nd 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary SE to be made out of 686 She was the: 1,415th 75 in Firefrost Red (code CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75's

15th March 2018, 19:11	#4
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,411 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	That's just the basic mobile version The full kit costs a lot more than that Originally the full dealer kit came in two versions @£16000 for the large dealer kit and @£12000 for the smaller dealer version IIRC. Later versions without the trolly and printer used to be approx £4,500 up to a couple of years ago. Dealer versions do come up for sale from time to time and fetch anything from £1600 upwards depending on condition and if it's all there or not Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

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Vanbursta Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Conn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stainton Grove Posts: 1,637 Thanks: 266 Thanked 406 Times in 257 Posts	Just download Toaf for free, it does pretty much all you'll need, but be careful if you don't know what you're doing. __________________ I am NOT a number, I am 75

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SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,508 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	It depends on what you are trying to do, if all you want is a code reader you can get these from about £10 plus the postage from China,. A good middle point is the tools a lot of garages use made by companies like Snap On, used these can be picked up from £150 upwards used off Ebay. I borrow one when I need it and what they can do on some vehicles is amazing considering they are not factory tools. Personally I think anybody with an interest in the health of there modern car should have a basic code reader/clearer in there glovebox. At least with one of these you can see what is wrong if a light comes on and maybe even clear the code. Treat it like the screwdriver and socket set your father would have carried around.

16th March 2018, 07:07	#7
Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	I have one like this - does the what i'd expect of it https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/28254987558...3D282549875586 Paul.

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coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,147 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	If you buy a cheap one you will get a generic trouble code. 99% of diagnostic scanners for DIY people will not have MG Rover on them as they ceased to exist over 13 years ago. I go to loads of jobs and I see cheap Chinese scanners in the footwell where they have had a go. If you do get a code just match it up to what Rover say the code means. You dont want to be spending loads on a gadget you hopefully wont need very often. Better still try to hook up with a member nearby who might have one and get them to take a look at your car for the price of a pint or two. Anyone in or around my area is free to contact me if they need anything reading F.O.C.

16th March 2018, 10:06	#10
JonMs Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ilkley Posts: 152 Thanks: 39 Thanked 26 Times in 21 Posts	As above, I fine that TOAF works well for reading codes and changing options.