Code Reader!

Talk about the 406's electrical system, what wires do what, how to add extra functionality, etc.

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skylinemv
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Code Reader!

Post by skylinemv »

Just reset the annoying engine management light on my 406 D9 HDI 90.

It was a throttle pot sensor that had registered when the throttle pot got sticky a month ago.

The ELM 327 from ebay worked straight out of the box only needed a usb to serial converter cable and away it went.

Was able to read and reset the code first time up, would recommend for £30. :mrgreen:
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Welly
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Nice one!

Are you replacing the throttle sensor?
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skylinemv
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Well that is a good question.

I know the throttle pots do wear out and there is every chance at 127k that mine is long overdue a new one.

Will give it a month or so as the speed rises and lowers quite well after giving the pot a couple of full swipes with the accelerator pedal. :)
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Post by skylinemv »

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Serial-Elm327-CAN ... .m20.l1116

for the reader.

YOu will need a USB to serial converter with the model I bought. If you get a USB version of the ELM 327 forget the converter. :)
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