OBD Code Reader

[countrybumpkin]

Why would you not be able to fix anything, if you have the factory service/shop manual it will list what the codes are. I used a cen-tech from harbor freight the other day on my kioti but it wouldn't give the code number, but it did recognize there was a code pending and did clear it. Also it gave the readings of several of the sensors while the tractor was running. I'm looking into the ones linked above and see if they would work for mine.

 

[Navasot]

Maybe if a sensor was unplugged or fluid needed to be topped off you could then fix it. But if something needs to be done with the software, programming, emissions, injectors, etc you will need a brand specific software to work on them... and the only ones who have that are the dealers. This is referring to T4 tractors

 

[countrybumpkin]

For a unplugged sensor or topping off fluids you don't even need a scanner, and much more can be done then just that.

 

[dickfoster]

Why would you not be able to fix anything, if you have the factory service/shop manual it will list what the codes are. I used a cen-tech from harbor freight the other day on my kioti but it wouldn't give the code number, but it did recognize there was a code pending and did clear it. Also it gave the readings of several of the sensors while the tractor was running. I'm looking into the ones linked above and see if they would work for mine.

Here's a piece of news for ya, it doesn't. In fact it has little in the way of useful information and is far from being a complete or even a useful service manual.

 

[Navasot]

For a unplugged sensor or topping off fluids you don't even need a scanner, and much more can be done then just that.

:thumbsup:

 

[Navasot]

Here's a piece of news for ya, it doesn't. In fact it has little in the way of useful information and is far from being a complete or even a useful service manual.

What would you consider complete

 

[Navasot]

Is it engine info or which of it?

 

[countrybumpkin]

Here's a piece of news for ya, it doesn't. In fact it has little in the way of useful information and is far from being a complete or even a useful service manual.

So what would you consider a complete shop manual ?

 

[countrybumpkin]

Is it engine info or which of it?

I'm only looking to read basic engine codes.

 

[dickfoster]

What would you consider complete

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.