Newbie need scan tool?

[Astar13]

I am new to the site and have a 2004 Esprit V8. (well my boss has owns it but I do get to drive it )

I know this is an easy ? for most of you but I have a engine check light on and am unsure how to retrieve the code. I have a motorcycle background with limited car knowledge. If I need a scan tool does anyone know which one I need? If not could someone please tell me how to get it from the dash? Thanks all.

[peter_england99]

Pete,

there are a few options look at http://www.esprit4sale.co.uk/Sale/pages/Diagnostics.html.

Regards,

Peter.

[Kato]

Here's some info from the main site as well. Some of the stuff has been replaced now, but should help you decide what you need. Remember to meniton LEW if you order from Gendan.

http://www.lotusespritworld.com/EGuides/EM...nance/OBII.html

http://www.lotusespritworld.com/EGuides/EM.../OBII_4000.html

http://www.lotusespritworld.com/EGuides/EM.../OBII_3100.html

[Astar13]

Pete,

there are a few options look at http://www.esprit4sale.co.uk/Sale/pages/Diagnostics.html.

Regards,

Peter.

Peter, thanks a lot. I will order one ASAP. Thanks for the fast reply post too.

[gmendoza]

Where are you from?

[Astar13]

Where are you from?

Upstate NY

[gmendoza]

If all you want to do is check and clear codes, any OBDII scanner will work. You could even go to AutoZone and borrow theirs.

[Astar13]

If all you want to do is check and clear codes, any OBDII scanner will work. You could even go to AutoZone and borrow theirs.

No I wanted one for future use as well. Gendan (Dean from there) replied to me and said the US source is http://www.autoxray.com/ Just in case anyone else needed to know. Thanks to all who replied!

[joeyoesprit]

If all you want to do is check and clear codes, any OBDII scanner will work. You could even go to AutoZone and borrow theirs.

FYI

yes most auto places will read the code but will NOT erase the error code.

JoeyO

2001 V8

Edited December 30, 2006 by joeyoesprit

[WEllison]

I am new to the site and have a 2004 Esprit V8. (well my boss has owns it but I do get to drive it )

I know this is an easy ? for most of you but I have a engine check light on and am unsure how to retrieve the code. I have a motorcycle background with limited car knowledge. If I need a scan tool does anyone know which one I need? If not could someone please tell me how to get it from the dash? Thanks all.

check out www.obd-2.com, theirs works with the Lotus unique codes and reads Lotus enhanced data