How to Install ELM327 and OBD2 Software

Got problem with your ELM327 interface but feel shy to ask? ... take a peep HERE - whatever mode of connection (USB, bluetooth, etc..). Nobody is watching ya.

Fault Codes

Now...
So far so good after a few days and hundred of km's driving - since VVT mechanicals replacement.

No more fault code detected.


Before...
Every time after long-distance driving there were fault codes detected. Mostly "pending" faults - sometimes there were "permanent" faults as well.


Those faults had to be reset. So far seven times already done before being rectified.

Technical Resources OBD Error Codes

If you have OBD tools that can read error codes but give no description, Permoveo-Euro Specialists has got Auto Diagnostic Technical Resources for you to refer. Just select vehicle manufacturer from the pull down menu and enter OBD error Code in the dialog box provided then click on "Lookup Error Code".

e.g: Fault Code P1385

you'll get this...

http://www.permoveo.ltd.uk/TechnicalResources.aspx

Intermittent Power Loss - Your Turn Could be Next!

If you have a Peugeot powered by EP6-DT* engine, sooner or later there is a chance for you to experience "Intermittent Power Loss" as a result of any of the following combination of faults associated with but not limited to "Super Knocks", "Fuel Regulation Problem", "Rich Fuel Mixture", "Lean Fuel Mixture at full Load", etc...

Don't worry if you haven't come across it yet, please be patient your turn could be next, sooner or later.

Many ppl suspect (or accuse) there might be an issue with the RON # and quality of local fuel, but that could be incorrect and baseless. Biasalah tu..:)

When your turn comes, try to reset/update the ECU (you need an OBD2 diagnostic gadget. If you already have a laptop, all you need is a diagnostic software and a USB interface dongle for under RM100 from eBay, if you are willing to spend more you can buy a stand alone dedicated OBD2 gadget from less than RM500)

Note: Your old laptop running on Windows XP could be more suitable than the one running on Vista and Windows 7. Don't throw away the old laptop!

If the problems persist send the car to any authorised SC for through diagnosis and probably your Lion needs the following operation:

1. engine block disassembly
2. cleaning of the valves if there is excessive black soot in there
3. replacement of the engine cover with integrated valve heads
4. replacement of the Teflon layer between valve heads and valves
5. replacement the chain/tensioner*
6. etc... the list could be endless!

I was told by "somebody" this procedure was a suggestion from Peugeot France Technical Centre and was completely covered under warranty, since it was obviously a production fault. (*They even recommend timing chain/tensioner replacement as well, although it is not strictly necessary)

Question to ponder....

Did Peugeot discover something fishy with timing chain design/manufacturing? If so why not just recall all the effected cars? En. Nasarudin, be proactive la bro...

I hope this helps everybody with this issue, I know it could be frustrating .

PCMSCAN

PCMSCAN is just another OBD-II scanner and diagnostic tool for viewing, charting, logging and playback of diagnostic data in real time via the vehicle's OBD-II diagnostic data port. It also allows viewing of vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's), Freeze Frame data, and other vehicle information.

Unfortunately for myPeugeot 308T, PCMSCAN supports only 17 out of 110 available PIDs.

Nothing much to play around. Nonetheless it is still useful for monitoring and logging some of the the critical data, besides displaying "trouble codes" and able to reset 'em, if exist.
BTW, I'm using 'plug and play' ELM327 USB for the interface.

OBD2 Datalogger

For less than RM400 this tiny OBD2 "black box" (35mm x 48mm x 25mm) can record/monitor simultaneously four out of 23 available parameters - e.g engine load, temperature, battery voltage, speed...etc

The stand alone OBD2 Datalogger can log car speed once every second and other data every 5, 10, 20, 30 or 60 seconds intervals as well for up to 300 hours of normal driving. When it’s full, it writes over the oldest data.

It has mini USB port and comes with a cable for connection to a PC and software. The software summarizes each trip with data on time, speed and distance.

One of interesting features is that after a trip, the application will not only show a summary of the drive but can display a line graph of speed and indicate where there was hard acceleration and braking. These are indications that someone has been driving in a potentially unsafe manner, such as with jack-rabbit starts and stops. Unfortunately it can’t show if the seat belts were not used.

The data-logger also watches the car’s operations and shows error codes if exist when it is connected to a pc. In the event of an accident it can grab the data for the last 20 seconds of the car’s operation, letting you prove your speed and whether you slammed on the brakes or otherwise.

Some of the Parameters Available for recording

Vehicle Speed	Range: 0 to 255 km/h Resolution: 1 km/h
Trip Distance Traveled	Range: 0 to 16,000 km Resolution: 0.1 km
Acceleration / Deceleration Threshold	Range: 0 to 3 G (0 to 30 m/sec2) Resolution: 0.03 G (0.3 m/sec2)
Engine Speed	Range: 0 to 16,384 rpm Resolution: 1 rpm
Throttle Position	Range: 0 to 100% Resolution: 0.1%
Coolant Temperature	Range: -40C to 215C Resolution: 1.0C
Engine Load	Range: 0 to 100% Resolution: 0.1%
Air Flow Rate	Range: 0 to 655.35 gm/sec Resolution: 0.01 gm/sec
Intake Air Temperature	Range: -40C to 215C Resolution: 1.0C
Intake Manifold Pressure	Range: 0 to 255 kPaA Resolution: 1 kPaA
Fuel Pressure	Range: 0 to 110 psi Resolution: 0.5 psi
O2 Sensor Voltage (up to 8 Monitored)	Range: 0 to 1.275 Volts Resolution: 0.005 Volts
Ignition Timing Advance	Range: -64° to 63.5° Resolution: 0.5°
Short Term Fuel Trim (Up to 2 Monitored)	Range: -100% to 99.22% Resolution: 0.8%
Long Term Fuel Trim (Up to 2 Monitored)	Range: -100% to 99.22% Resolution: 0.8%
Battery Voltage	Range: 6 to 16 Volts DC Resolution: 0.01 Volts DC

EXAMPLEs

Coolant temperature


Air intake temperature


Speeds


RPM