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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 01:55 PM
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Default Which OBDII reader do I need?
My son has a OBDII reader but it won't read the Jag.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 02:00 PM
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Not sure which code reader you are trying to use but here is a link to a thread on protocol and a second linked thread on recommended readers.


https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...00-xk8-154871/


https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...-%2A%2A-33347/
 
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 05:56 PM
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Depending on the details of your car (unstated) it is the device that's at fault. But a working one is likely very cheap.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 06:06 PM
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I bought two bluetooth ones off of ebay, the first one didn't work but the second one did with the torque app.
 
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