Engine code reader

Technical Area Engine, Transmission, Exhaust etc
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I have looked at the thread which shows you how to make a code reader from an LED and a resistor, but can someone clarify exactly what parts are needed to make it…

 

I have looked on maplins website, and there are loads of different components, quoting diffeent voltages and the like, so I really done know what I need to get.

 

Please can someone update the FAQ (I cant find it now to post it here!)

Thanks in advance

[:D]

3

 http://www.miata.net/garage/Engine_Diagnostics.html

This any good? Got mine from Maplins long ago so can`t recall exactly what parts i bought.

4

 Thanks for the tip Dave, but that looks like pretty much the same page in the tech section on here.

I rally am useless with electrics, and there are loads of different types of resistors on maplins,but none that i can find are simply 2000 ohms or 500 ohms.

 

[:S]

5

RS are the best for this sort of stuff

resistors

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=0386622

and

near enough   http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=0386767

 

however your best bet if you have limited experience is this one

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/35  a small book by John Cookson who is the Owners Club chief technical bloke, cost £6 and includes the resistor and diode.

6

 

 Thanks Geoff, that will be perfect.

Shame I didnt find this on their site when I ordered my exhaust, would have saved me £1.45 in p&p [;)]

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Ordered one this morning, hopefully get it tomorrow as I have another day off work then.

Hopefully it will give me an idea why my fuel consumption is only 20 -25 mpg [:O]