OBD Code Reader

[countrybumpkin]

I was only speaking of my kioti manual, because I've never looked at a factory mahindra one, but if it's as you say , then yes I'd be very disappointed and it wouldn't be of much help.

 

[KubotainNH]

I own the one below for my cars and use the free Torque app. I know multiple people who are using this unit. The app is the hardest part to figure out seeing you need to add screens to see certain things.

Amazon.com: Veepeak Mini WiFi OBD2 Scanner Adapter for iOS and Android, Car Check Engine Light Diagnostic Code Reader Scan Tool for Year 1996 and Newer Vehicle in the US: Automotive

 

[RNeumann]

Tell ya what, go take a look at a factory service manual for most cars and see what it has in it then compare that to a Mahindra service manual.
When I look at the service manual for my Tacoma I don't for a second regret paying for it. However, the Mahindra manual I have is devoid of useful info and sometimes has erroneous or even confusing info in it. For example it has a wiring diagram but only for the chassis and not a hint of anything for the engine. Nada, nothing, double ought zip for any sort of detailed engine info in fact. Exploded diagrams that are for the most part illegible, therefore useless. It is the worst excuse for a service manual that I have ever seen must less paid good money for. I negotiated mine in the price of the tractor, if I'd actually paid good money for it I would be highly peed off. I suspect what it does have was supplied by Mitsubishi because they built the tractor but Mahindra built the engine so no engine info. Now, how pathetically inept is that? What does it take to stick a complete manual together in these days of computers when all of the info is avaliable in electronic format? This can only mean that Mahindra simply doesn't give a squat when it comes to after sales support.

As an example in the engine and fuel control sections the "shop manual" sold to the public tells you to see the dealer. When I call the dealer and asked for the same manual they use I was told it is electronic only and not available to the public.
I'm not bashing or supporting the manual- just providing some insight with regards to contents.

Ditto on the Toyota factory manuals. They take through every nut, bolt and wire on the vehicle. They also include diagnostic flow charts.

 

[Navasot]

As an example in the engine and fuel control sections the "shop manual" sold to the public tells you to see the dealer. When I call the dealer and asked for the same manual they use I was told it is electronic only and not available to the public.
I'm not bashing or supporting the manual- just providing some insight with regards to contents.

Ditto on the Toyota factory manuals. They take through every nut, bolt and wire on the vehicle. They also include diagnostic flow charts.

And that's exactly the answer T4 has brought on a whole new take on customers working on their own engines/emissions systems.. and this isn't just limited to them

 

[dickfoster]

As an example in the engine and fuel control sections the "shop manual" sold to the public tells you to see the dealer. When I call the dealer and asked for the same manual they use I was told it is electronic only and not available to the public.
I'm not bashing or supporting the manual- just providing some insight with regards to contents.

Ditto on the Toyota factory manuals. They take through every nut, bolt and wire on the vehicle. They also include diagnostic flow charts.

Then why oh why are they so overpriced? All you get is about a dimes worth of info.

 

[Joebklyn]

Look up ELM 327 works for me cheap as h e double hockey sticks too.

 

[dickfoster]

Just be careful to get the real one and not a clone. Clones have version 1.0 code that has errors so get the real deal if you want to go that route.

 

[erkme73]

Sorry about bumping an old thread, but where is the obdii port on the 2555 hst? I bought mine second hand and the original owner lost the manual.

 

[RNeumann]

No clue on that machine but OBD standard would have access from the seat. So I’m guessing up high and back under the hood so you can read codes from the seat. A long shot would be on the back side of the firewall. I’d also look near the fuses.
I’m sure someone who can say for sure will weigh in- like I said just some ideas if you are needing to find it now.

 

[erkme73]

Thanks for the quick reply. I was actually quite surprised to read that diesel powertrains work with the OBDII standard. I have a diesel-pusher motor coach, and it uses a round (9-pin?) diagnostic port that won't work interface with the OBDII standard plug. ScanGauge actually makes a diesel version of their hardware for those rigs. So I never gave it any thought to attach my bluetooth scanner to the tractor until I came across this thread.

I've made a cursory scan of cables inside the cab of the 2555, but didn't find anything. A search on YouTube shows one guy (in an open Mahindra tractor) pulling the port from a bundle that is more under the hood than at the operator area.

I'll give it another look with daylight. Thanks again...

 

[JerryK]

Thanks for the quick reply. I was actually quite surprised to read that diesel powertrains work with the OBDII standard. I have a diesel-pusher motor coach, and it uses a round (9-pin?) diagnostic port that won't work interface with the OBDII standard plug. ScanGauge actually makes a diesel version of their hardware for those rigs. So I never gave it any thought to attach my bluetooth scanner to the tractor until I came across this thread.

I've made a cursory scan of cables inside the cab of the 2555, but didn't find anything. A search on YouTube shows one guy (in an open Mahindra tractor) pulling the port from a bundle that is more under the hood than at the operator area.

I'll give it another look with daylight. Thanks again...

Open up the hood. OBDII port is dead center above the battery/air cleaner facing forward. Has a black cover on it and is a little hard to see if the hood is blocking your barn lights, and if you have 'old eyes'....... [ sniff, sniff-sniff ] [ in the below picture it is at the very top center... ]

 

[erkme73]

Open up the hood. OBDII port is dead center above the battery/air cleaner facing forward. Has a black cover on it and is a little hard to see if the hood is blocking your barn lights, and if you have 'old eyes'....... [ sniff, sniff-sniff ] [ in the below picture it is at the very top center... ]

That is priceless info. Thank you! Unfortunately the daylight disappeared before I returned home today. And, my barn isn't built yet (though materials are all here). This time next week I won't have that excuse! I'll post back tomorrow, if the process isn't overcome by other events.

 

[erkme73]

@jerryk - that was it! Right where you said it'd be. Now I have to find my BT OBDII thingy I bought over a year ago...

 

[JerryK]

@jerryk - that was it! Right where you said it'd be. Now I have to find my BT OBDII thingy I bought over a year ago...

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At least you are young enough that you can remember you have one and not order another........ hard enough to find one you already bought...

 

[erkme73]

That's funny, and so true. 1/2 the battle is remembering you already have one. The other half is remembering where you put it. I scored 100% on both this time... But I had plenty of practice. This BT adapter is probably the 4th one I've ordered over the last few years due to failing one (or both) of the points above. With plenty of repetition, an old dog can sometimes learn new tricks.

 

[George Main]

The MIL light on my 2555 comes on every once in a while (always related to low RPM operation). I wanted to see exactly what code(s) were being generated, so I bought this:

Amazon.com: GXG-1987 WiFi Wireless OBD-II Mini ELM327 OBD2 Auto Car Diagnostic Scanner Tool Adapter Reader Scan Code Tester for iPhone 6S 5 iPad4 iPod mini IOS PC Windows, Android Device …: Automotive

I also bought "Torque Engine Management Diagnostics and Tools" for my Android ($5.00 from Google Play Store). I've only had to use it once, but it worked flawlessly. It was able to retrieve and clear the two codes it found (EGR-related, of course). I was also surprised that it recognized my tractor as a Mahindra 2555 and displayed several of her mechanical properties as well (engine displacement, Weight, etc.). This software can do a whole lot more than retrieve codes, but I didn't have any extra time to spare. But I'm sure I'll find time to explore its capabilities soon enough.

For only a $20 total investment, I'm able to see exactly what's going on with my engine.

Man, I wish it was that easy with my 1969 Cutlass.

Where can I find these?

 

[George Main]

Where can I find these? No show on Amazon.

 

[zzvyb6]

You need to also know what kind of plug it has. My Actron came with 5 cords for OBDII equiped vehicle and an OBDI plug.

 

[jhonwick]

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