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bertbuckie
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17 Dec 2010 18:11 - 17 Dec 2010 18:11 #7731 by bertbuckie

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Strange question.... but I have a tech2 for my vauxhall - obd2 USB scan tool.
Does anyone have software ( or the name for it ) for the jimny if its OBD2 ?
Also, where is the plug located?
Thanks,
Bert

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17 Dec 2010 18:42 #7732 by facade

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If the Jimny is post 2001, the socket is under the drivers side dash trim by the steering column.

The original freeware Scantool.net should work well enough, you might need to search for an early release though, the later ones only work with the genuine ELM chips.

Plenty of OBD2 software about, try google: EasyOBDII is one. I can't remember what I use, its on my laptop somewhere...

If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there

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17 Dec 2010 18:43 #7733 by srcars

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Yes the jimny is obd2 compatible, The socket is if I remeber just under the dash to the left of the steering column. I have used a couple of programs one of which was Digimoto Lite whcih succesfully diagnosed my faulty 02 sensor. I theory any OBd2 software should work.

Rich

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17 Dec 2010 18:50 #7734 by bertbuckie

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Cheers, I will try with my vauxhall one when I pick it up from mums house ( there using my vauxhall......when they can in this weather lol )

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17 Dec 2010 18:51 - 17 Dec 2010 18:53 #7735 by mlines

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The bad news is that there is a transition phase. ie. Early OBD2 socketed cars actually run ODB1 on a different pin, therefore although your OBD2 scanner will plug in it will not work.

I quote Rhinoman (the resident expert on these matters)

The scan tool asvertised on eBay will not work on an OBD1 Suzuki, the early Jimnys use a Suzuki proprietary protocol, commonly referred to as SDL. Although they have an OBD2 (J1962) connector the diagnostic link is wired to pin 9 which the OBD2 specification reserves for the manufacturers own use. There are two scan tools that will work, the Tech 1 and the Carmen, unfortunately they cost several thousand pounds each

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
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235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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bertbuckie
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17 Dec 2010 19:02 #7736 by bertbuckie

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Shame, its proven very handy with the vauxhall

Mind you having said that, theres a million more electronics on the VX so it needs something lol

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