Recommended Diagnostic Software ?

[9810588]

G'day gurus

The car logged a fault on that simple on-board diagnostic; the one you press the wiper stalk button whilst turning ignition on. Came out with t--- code which I think related to injection fault. I cleared the error codes a week ago so this one is definitely new. Didn't feel or hear anything abnormal though. Could be because I drove it on a stinking hot 41°C day!

Does anyone recommend a diagnostic software that can extract error codes logged by the ECU? Something that can print me out error codes and some detailed explanations so I can post here to get some ideas what went wrong? I have heard of RS Tuner but are there other software out there?

In VW/Audi domain, I have this VCDS software which works great.

Being in Australia with no access to a Clio V6 specialist, I'd like to be as informed as possible about potential problems with the car before going to a Renault specialist.

Thanks heaps!

Kris

 

[Jamesv6]

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[shinji]

This thread might help.

I have the ELM OBDII reader but without the full app the data read from the OBDII port is pretty limited.

 

[Spike]

Try getting hold of a snap on solus or solus pro, these are cheap enough if the software is old or not updated, reads the v6 perfect, I use a modis ultra which cost me just short of 5k and there is no difference on an older system like the Reno.
Pm if you need more info. Spike.

 

[9810588]

Quick ebay search of Snap On Solus gave indicative price around AU$2500. Unfortunately far too much money for my occasional personal use

RS Tuner for EUR 230 may be the way to go.

 

[martinr82]

I used a Renault CAN CLIP from an online auction site starting with the letter "E" and ending in "bay". Diagnosed a faulty flywheel sensor pretty quickly. You would have to obtain the software by other means though and run it on a laptop with Windows XP on.

Think it cost me about £150 all told.