Is this a decent code reader?

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Is this a decent code reader?

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Been looking at this on ebay, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230644533100? ... 1423.l2649

Was thinking for £20 I may as well give it a try, should be compatible with my 2005 Picasso.
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ive heard the best code reader, starts with a U
not sure on the the model, have alook on the xsara site,
not the pic forum the xsara forum :wink:
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I know sod all about any code readers, let alone this one.
I couldn't help but notice your location, so let me know if you have any luck with the code readers, or perhaps want to try it out on a 406 estate :lol:
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Code reader is not much use for you sonia,
it will only read basic stuff,Mainly engine related,


stuff like ABS/airbags, its useless,
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lozz wrote:Code reader is not much use for you sonia,
it will only read basic stuff,Mainly engine related,


stuff like ABS/airbags, its useless,
Ohhhh :oops:

Thanks for looking out for me :D
I've made some good friends here, you being one thanks
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You need a Lexia 3 interface with Peugeot Planet 2000 software on your lappy to diagnose your '6 properly.
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Sonia406 wrote:
lozz wrote:Code reader is not much use for you sonia,
it will only read basic stuff,Mainly engine related,


stuff like ABS/airbags, its useless,
Ohhhh :oops:

Thanks for looking out for me :D
I've made some good friends here, you being one thanks
iknew you was working on the abs/ airbags,so thought id mention it,
for basic stuff there ok, well worth having one in the bottom of a tool box,
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lozz wrote:
Sonia406 wrote:
lozz wrote:Code reader is not much use for you sonia,
it will only read basic stuff,Mainly engine related,


stuff like ABS/airbags, its useless,
Ohhhh :oops:

Thanks for looking out for me :D
I've made some good friends here, you being one thanks
iknew you was working on the abs/ airbags,so thought id mention it,
for basic stuff there ok, well worth having one in the bottom of a tool box,
Aww thanks :)
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Ive asked a chap at My local car parts supplier,
he Rekons, Launch Creader is about the Best in code readers for the Money,
Iwill grab one and See, he says it will work abs/airbags but idoubt it, :frown:
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lozz wrote:Ive asked a chap at My local car parts supplier,
he Rekons, Launch Creader is about the Best in code readers for the Money,
Iwill grab one and See, he says it will work abs/airbags but idoubt it, :frown:
And where are you going to ''grab one'' from indeed? :lol:
That would be spot on thanks!

Sorry for hijacking OP :P

[You rock Lozz!]
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Car shops sell them or
ebay /amazon,

idont trust ebay mind sooner just go in car shop and grab one, 10er or so differnce in price but atleast
ive got it ..getting fed up with the parcel monkey stealing things,
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lozz wrote:Car shops sell them or
ebay /amazon,

idont trust ebay mind sooner just go in car shop and grab one, 10er or so differnce in price but atleast
ive got it ..getting fed up with the parcel monkey stealing things,

And if it's no good - sell it on? :lol:
Must admit as much as I also prefer to go and look at what ever it is, there isn't many car shops around here that I can get to easily (being a provisional licence holder sucks ass, especially when you're as passionate about cars and driving as I am) so I am limited and it sucks and eBay is my lifeline :lol:
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Ebay was ok at one time,
now it apears abit of a gamble,

Amazon seems to be better,Everything Normaly turns up and the postage costs are atleast Fair,
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lozz wrote:Ebay was ok at one time,
now it apears abit of a gamble,

Amazon seems to be better,Everything Normaly turns up and the postage costs are atleast Fair,
Whilst I have just used Amazon for a big kick ass 1000mah external battery charger for my iPhone, I hear some story about how they are starting to sell merchandise, apparently supporting or taking the piss out of domestic violence, so in showing true solidarity to my female species, won't be touching Amazon with a barge pole for a VERY long time..............

Good luck with code reader and I shall look forward to hearing all about it :)
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Sonia406 wrote:
lozz wrote:Ebay was ok at one time,
now it apears abit of a gamble,

Amazon seems to be better,Everything Normaly turns up and the postage costs are atleast Fair,
Whilst I have just used Amazon for a big kick ass 1000mah external battery charger for my iPhone, I hear some story about how they are starting to sell merchandise, apparently supporting or taking the piss out of domestic violence, so in showing true solidarity to my female species, won't be touching Amazon with a barge pole for a VERY long time..............

Ive never heard of that, :(
that sounds bad,

iknow there Tax evaders but That,is just wrong if true, :(
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