03 S Type R. garaged for 4 years. what to do first to run it?

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Mar 18, 2010 | 12:41 PM

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androulakis

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From: Hamilton, NJ

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Originally Posted by JOsworth

Yes I knew that...My comment was more directed at the OP getting the codes from the dealer service department. Even if it was four years ago it should still be in their system. I'll still keep my scanner, just since the user interface is so much easier. Oh boy, look what you guys started.....

Oh I agree with you 110% on keeping a scanner, plus we have the ability to clear codes. BUT now all we need is the IDS software lol... Maybe I'm dreaming but how hard COULD it be to get a copy...

Mar 18, 2010 | 01:27 PM

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JagV8

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Getting the software is easy but it uses special (proprietary) hardware. Fakes are sold on ebay but apparently don't work reliably (or at all?). Honestly, do you want to risk it? I can't afford to.

Mar 18, 2010 | 02:50 PM

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androulakis

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Originally Posted by jagv8

Getting the software is easy but it uses special (proprietary) hardware. Fakes are sold on ebay but apparently don't work reliably (or at all?). Honestly, do you want to risk it? I can't afford to.

What could be the harm in reading with it??, if you can get it to work? I'd buy an instrument cluster off ebay or something and try to code it, (while keeping my original cluster intact).

Speaking of Fleabay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-F...motiveQ5fTools

and: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jagua...motiveQ5fTools

or : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jagua...motiveQ5fTools

George

Last edited by androulakis; Mar 18, 2010 at 02:54 PM.