Fault codes "how much can they tell"

[matt dunn]

We have a good data scan tool at work and the ECU's are not capable of data logging. They can read live data from the car but that is live as it happens. Some models you can get up to 30 - 40 readings at a time but without the scan tool plugged in there is no way to record it.

ODB II is not as good as it is meant to be.
It is designed mainly for checking and adjusting vechicle emissions and so most makers wont let is read all the data that is is there that is not to do with emissions.

[TWSTD]

Sorry to drag up an old thread, but my GT-T's throwing a CEL error and gone into limp mode...

What pins does one short together to access the error codes? TE1 and E1?

[fivebob]

No, Pins TC & CG, see the diagram in the photos section of the Yahoo group

BTW I'd guess a code 54, blown knock sensor. If that's the case then you'd best do a compression or leak down test

[TWSTD]

geez i didnt even think to look there!

I suspect its actually something to do with the new piggyback ive got installed we shall see!